PHA-40139 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module aims to further develop students' core skills in relation to the practice and science of pharmacy in the context of clinical care of patients. The module completes the implementation of the plan to create a modern, integrated and fully contextualised MPharm course, continuing a course structure that will be familiar to students
progressing from previous years. The structure, of one yearlong fully integrated programme of study, allows material to be delivered in a coherent and logical order, and enables effective monitoring and feedback mechanisms. Students
will also have the opportunity to continue to gain the necessary theoretical background to becoming an independent pharmacist prescriber. Students will also explore specialisms within pharmacy through sector specific practice. On completion of this module students will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a practicing pharmacist in the UK.

This module aims to further develop students core skills in relation to the practice and science of pharmacy in the context of clinical care of patients. Students will also continue to explore specialisms within pharmacy and sector-specific practice and complete the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council pre-registration performance standards. On completion of this module students will be eligible for entry to the GPhC Registration Assessment.

Intended Learning Outcomes

2,3,4,5
Apply a systematic understanding of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmaceutics to the process of therapeutic decision making and the rationale and role of drug therapy: Demonstrate knowledge of and apply an integrated approach towards patient care which links pharmaceutical science and
pharmacy practice: 2,3,4,5
Apply the principles of evidence based medicine to clinical and therapeutic scenarios and critically evaluate complex therapeutic regimens: 2,3,4,5
Apply a systematic knowledge of the current understanding of the epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features and diagnosis of disease states to solve problems concerning the management of specified diseases and clinical conditions: 2,3,4,5
Apply comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, clinical therapeutics and evidence based principles to the process of diagnosis, clinical management of disease and therapeutic decision making: 2,3,4,5
Critically evaluate patients' responses to therapeutic interventions and modify treatment where appropriate: 2,3,4,5
Apply a systematic understanding of the consultation process including an understanding of compliance and concordance and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals: 2,3,4,5
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the different members of the prescribing team and the responsibilities of a pharmacist prescriber
: 2,3,4,5
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the legal, policy, professional, ethical and clinical governance frameworks for accountability and responsibility in relation to pharmacist prescribing: 2,3,4,5
Apply a comprehensive knowledge of the regulation of healthcare professions and fitness to practice, in particular in relation to pharmacists in their extended roles as consultant pharmacists, independent prescribers, pharmaceutical health specialits and clinical team leaders: 2,3,4,5
Explain in detail how molecular genetics can be applied in clinical research, in the diagnosis of disease states, and in the design of appropriate therapies using pharmacogenomics: 2,3,4,5
Apply a systematic and detailed understanding of the dynamic nature of genes in populations and the possible causes of inherited and acquired genetic diseases: 2,3,4,5
Interpret the impact of recent advances in therapeutics on patient care: 2,3,4,5
Develop an original health promotion service by drawing on a systematic and integrated knowledge of applied therapeutics in the context of public health: 2,3,4,5
Undertake critical appraisal of the impact on pharmacy practice of recent legislative changes and professional developments: 2,3,4,5
Apply a systematic and detailed understanding of the legal, professional and contractual frameworks governing healthcare and use these to critically evaluate the implications of recent changes in the healthcare environment, particularly in relation to pharmacy: 2,3,4,5
Show self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems: 2,3,4,5
Communicate complex concepts effectively, both orally and in writing, in a manner that reflects professional practice: 2,3,4,5
Meet the GPhC's pre-registration performance standards: 2,3,4,5

Study hours

Taught sessions (including large- and small-group teaching sessions, seminars, tutorials, and one-to-one interaction): 200 hours
Directed and non-directed study, preparation for assessments: 240 hours
Placements: 760 hours to run in a 6 month block (assuming a 40 hour working week) including 5 weeks of annual leave taken at times agreed with the School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment