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This module will give you the underpinning knowledge and basic skills to enable you to apply an evidence-based professional and patient-centred approach to the practice of pharmacy. You will learn about the law and regulation within which pharmacists work as well as the professionalism and ethical standards that pharmacists must adhere to. There will be a particular focus on the development of strong communication and consultation skills, as well as basic dispensing skills to provide you with a good foundation for placement activities across all four years of the MPharm degree. Experiential learning will consist of one day in each of the following settings: a community pharmacy, a hospital pharmacy, a general practice, and a day in a specific community pharmacy that provides a wide range of services to support the disadvantaged and vulnerable within our society. You will also spend 14 days undertaking a Social Accountability Project within the Voluntary sector.��

This module will introduce you to the science behind Pharmacy. You will gain an understanding of how drugs are designed, how drugs work in the body and how drug formulations are chosen whilst reinforcing your previous knowledge of cell biology, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and mathematics.

You will apply this understanding as you develop comprehensive knowledge of the formulation of both liquid and solid oral medicines, creams and ointments and the action of drugs in the Autonomic Nervous System.

This module covers all aspects of the treatment of respiratory and infectious diseases. You will cover the epidemiology, physiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice aspects of key diseases including asthma, COPD, and bacterial, viral and fungal infections.��

This module will also introduce you to the application of ADME in clinical settings. You will engage with our Patients as Educators to understand the reality of living with a disease and how treatment affects individuals. You will also undergo a three week experiential learning placement to consolidate your learning

This module covers all aspects of the treatment of endocrinological disorders and female and male health. It also introduces you to the immune and cardiovascular systems. You will cover the epidemiology, physiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice aspects of key conditions including diabetes, obesity, fertility, contraception, hypertension, cholesterol management and myocardial infarction. Your learning will be supported by lectures, workshops, and laboratories

You will engage with our Patients as Educators to understand the reality of living with a disease and how treatment affects individuals. You will also undergo a three week experiential learning placement to consolidate your learning.

You will continue to develop as a Professional Pharmacist through sessions considering ethical decision making, law, communication and practice skills.

This module covers advanced cardiovascular disease and all aspects of the treatment of cancer and inflammatory disease. You will cover the epidemiology, physiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice aspects of key conditions including heart failure, stroke, blood cancer, solid tumours, autoimmune diseases and gastrointestinal diseases including ulcers and IBD. In this module you will also learn about some of the most cutting edge new treatment approaches.

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You will engage with our Patients as Educators to understand the reality of living with a disease or condition and how treatment affects individuals. You will also undergo a four week experiential learning placement to consolidate your learning.

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Additionally, you will start your cross-modular 'Story of a Drug' project through workshops and laboratory sessions and prepare for your final year project through learning about health research and conducting a critical appraisal.

This module covers all aspects of the treatment of central nervous system disease and mental health conditions. You will cover the epidemiology, physiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice aspects of key conditions including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, pain, depression and schizophrenia. Your learning will be supported by lectures and workshops.

��You will engage with our Patients as Educators to understand the reality of living with a disease or condition and how treatment affects individuals. You will also undergo a four week experiential learning placement to consolidate your learning.��

Additionally, you will continue with your cross-modular 'Story of a Drug' project through lectures and workshops and prepare for your final year project through completing a research proposal working directly with your research supervisor��

You will continue to develop as a Professional Pharmacist through sessions considering ethical decision making, law, communication and practice skills��

The aim of this module is to give you the knowledge and skills to enable you to undertake an independent project which relates to improving quality in pharmacy practice. You will do this using an appropriate method which may include research activities, audit, service evaluation or quality improvement. This module will also enable you to understand how these activities are used to improve care and services. You will learn about how to successfully manage a project, and gain skills in presenting and communicating your project through a report and poster. You will also acquire additional skills and understanding about research methods and analysis which are relevant to your project.

During this module you will also develop your leadership and management skills to support you as you transition into your professional role. You will learn about a range of leadership theories and the difference between leadership and management. There will be opportunities in workshops to learn more about yourself and techniques that you can apply in your future careers. In addition, Pharmacists who are experts in their fields will share their professional experiences with you.

This module will help you to further develop your clinical reasoning skills, critically evaluating available information to solve complex problems in relation to patient care and prescribing. Specific patient groups will be targeted, for example, paediatrics and pregnant women. Furthermore, you will be taught about legal, policy, professional, ethical and clinical governance frameworks in preparation for your prescribing role. You will also revisit relevant basic physical assessment skills for the purposes of the clinical management of patients. The module is also designed to prepare you for exiting the MPharm course. We will address any recent policy developments related to pharmacy and provide updates on any changes to pharmacy provision so that you are equipped with the latest knowledge and understanding of the environment that you will be working in.