Core modules
PHA-40173 Product Development and Management (30 credits, Semester 1)
This interdisciplinary module aims to provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of the processes and underpinning principles that are involved in product development and bringing a product into market. It covers the pharmaceutical development process, from the core principles in pharmaceutical science, through technology, processes and associated tools in product development from launch to post-market life cycle management in the context of appropriate regulatory frameworks.
MAN-40114 International Business Context (15 credits, Semester 1)
The purpose of this module is to introduce theories around globalisation, international trade and investment. It offers insight into a range of economic, political, technological processes that influence and are influenced by international business activities. You will develop a solid understanding of basic theories underlying the importance of international trade and investment, enhancing your understanding of current events and their impacts.
MAN-40110 International Operations and Supply (15 credits, Semester 1)
Explores how international operations and supply networks are designed, managed, controlled and adapted for different locations in the world. Covers the fundamental principles, emergent models from around the world, and current best practices in operations, procurement, supply and logistics management. Encourages critical thinking in the management of international operations and supply.
PHA-401743 Applied Pharmaceutical Analysis (30 credits, Semester 2)
To produce new safe and effective pharmaceutical products, scientists need to understand the properties of different chemical entities, their formulation, and their activities. On this module, you'll explore a variety of the analytical techniques employed to establish this, considering a range of important aspects relevant for the overall assessment of pharmaceutical products. You will learn to appreciate and apply existing analytical approaches in the pharmaceutical industry and propose strategies to improve current approaches as well as for novel pharmaceutical products.
PHA-40169 Quality by Design (15 credits, Semester 2)
Quality by Design (QbD) is developed on the concept that quality should be designed into a product as most issues that arise relate to poor product design. QbD began to be adopted by pharmaceutical companies as the industry recognised that increasing testing does not always lead to improvement in product quality. This module mirrors the QbD processes adopted in pharmaceutical formulation and manufacture, beginning by defining a target product quality profile, then establishing key production parameters and a control protocol for the development processes.
PHA-40190 Development of Biopharmaceuticals (15 credits, Semester 2)
Recombinant protein therapeutic agents have a profound impact on the treatment of many diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, haemophillia and cancer. The knowledge of recombinant DNA technology and cell biology has allowed for the large scale, commercial production of such recombinant proteins. Recombinant proteins have also played a role in drug discovery research and been engineering to improve stability and modified biological actions. This module aims to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in protein science. You'll also gain hands-on experience working with laboratory instruments that are also used by the pharmaceutical industry.
PHA-40171 Pharmaceutical Development with Business Management Project (60 credits, Semester 3)
This module offers the opportunity for you to specialise in a subject area of your choice and apply the theory learnt throughout the course, developing transferable research skills. Project options range from the core science areas of pharmaceutics, chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, recombinant protein expression, or relevant business-focused projects or audits. We would also allow you to conduct this semester with companies if you are successful in securing your own research/audit position. Past student projects have included a toxicology study, assessment of an anti-aging product and a computational chemistry project.
