These modules provide an introduction to pharmaceutical microbiology, including aspects of disinfection and sterilization, and to principles of physical and analytical chemistry of importance in pharmaceutical systems. This module provides a foundation in the essential skills for pharmacy and an introduction to professional aspects. This module covers important aspects of organic and bio-organic chemistry, including structure determination, chemical reactivity and mechanistic aspects. Level 2 Level 2 provides further development of understanding of basic sciences related to pharmacy and an introduction to some professional aspects of handling and interpretation of prescriptions. The professional and clinical aspects of the final two years of the course reflect the increasing involvement of pharmacists in discussing patient medication with doctors in general practice and in hospitals.
Students also continue to study the pharmaceutical sciences.
Both years contain the equivalent of six modules, but the subjects are taught in a more integrated fashion. A feature of the Levels 3 and 4 courses is an introduction to the clinical environment by the inclusion of visits to hospital departments and to general practitioner surgeries. In addition, tutorials are given by both community and hospital pharmacists. There are also lectures on the pathology of specific disease processes. In the Level 4 year students carry out a research project of approximately 400 hours.