Modules

Teaching blocks (modules): Year one is split into two semesters, autumn and spring. Within each semester you will have a variety of teaching blocks (previously known as modules). In semester one you will explore the foundation science and professionalism that underpin pharmacy. There will be a combination of teaching, placement and assessments. They all interlink to help get the most out of a simulated patient environment as a pharmacist. This semester also supports your transition to living and studying university. You will be introduced to our integrated drug, medicine and patient (DMP) teaching blocks in semester two. There will be two core blocks of teaching combined with a variety of hospital-themed placements with a group presentation and a write-up task structured into your timetable. You will have exams in January and May. Year two follows them same structure as year one. The DMP teaching blocks continue to develop your integrated knowledge and understanding of how medicines work and their safe and effective use. Your professional skills and competencies will continue to develop through training in dispensing, law, ethics and pharmaceutical calculations. Throughout year two you will take part in a variety of hospital and community placements. These visits are structured into your timetable. In year three you will continue with the DMP themes, development of your professional skills and competencies and placement visits. There will be three core blocks of teaching. There will be a business group task and a medicine-based assessment. Semester two will be your Research Project and Prescribing teaching. There will be a mix of group and report assessments. Throughout year three you will attend a variety of placements like in a care home/hospice. The final year prepares you for the foundation training year. You will have DMP teaching blocks on the latest developments in drug discovery and future medicines. You will run a simulated pharmacy and be challenged with simulated patients allowing you to demonstrate your integrated knowledge, and professional and clinical skills. You will attend a variety of hospital, GP and community placements. After passing everything, you will graduate at the end of year four.