Senior Lecturer

BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry Top-Up - UH-000905

Applications for this course are considered on a case-by-case basis but typical entry requirements for the Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Top-up) BSc(Hons) are:
<ul>
<li>You hold an HND or Diploma of Higher Education in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or a related subject with an overall average of at least 60%.</li>
<li>You have passed at 240 credit, including at least 120 credits at level 5 or equivalent, in a Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or similar degree. All modules should be passed as at least 40% and the overall average should be at least 60%.</li>
</ul>
International entry will normally proceed through formal progression agreements with overseas partner institutions.
Information for the partner institutions: For entry, the student should have been performing at a 1st class level (exact qualifying grades to be determined through liaison with departmental admissions tutors, International Office and partner institution) in their prior undergraduate studies where credit equivalent to Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) or Higher National Diploma (HND) (equivalent of 120 F-level and 120 I-level credits) and they will be at least 18 years of age by 31st December of the year of entry.
Transfers from other institutions will be considered on an individual basis.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, iGCSE English at grade B, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our <a href="https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/">International Entry Requirements</a> page.
Candidates will not be under the age of 18 years of age by 31st December of the year of entry.

The minimum pass mark for each module is 40%.

UH-000905 - BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry Top-Up

Honours Optional

Honours Compulsory

Honours Core

Honours Level

Structure

demonstrate knowledge of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories in the main areas of pharmaceutical chemistry.

recognise and analyse novel problems and plan strategies for their solution. 

study skills for continuing personal development. 

operate standard pharmaceutical, chemical and biological instrumentation.

plan, design and execute practical investigations from the problem recognition stage through to the evaluation and appraisal of the results. 

recognise and implement good measurement science and practice. 

carry out risk assessments on chemical procedures and laboratory procedures.

use computers for data processing and retrieving chemical information. 

present scientific results and conclusions clearly and correctly, in writing and orally, to a variety of audiences. 

evaluate, interpret and generate chemical information and data.

be aware of the most recent developments in pharmaceutical chemistry.

monitor chemical and biological properties, events or changes by the observation, measurement and systematic and reliable recording thereof. 

have acquired sufficient knowledge and personal awareness to be able to make an informed choice of future career.

interpret experimental results in terms of their significance and underlying theory. 

information retrieval skills, including on-line searches. 

have a knowledge of a chosen optional area –Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Practical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and chemical and pharmaceutical research

apply their knowledge to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems of a familiar and unfamiliar nature.

have a good knowledge of the four main branches of pharmaceutical chemistry (analytical science, chemical therapeutics, pharmaceutics and drug design). 

time management and organisational skills. 

have an understanding of the mathematical principles and computing skills related to their application in chemistry.

handle chemicals and carry out standard laboratory synthetic procedures safely. 

have a deeper knowledge and understanding of certain aspects of pharmaceutical chemistry.

interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team. 

Module reviews (student evaluations and staff report).
Annual course monitoring report prepared by the Subject Area Lead/Course Leader and considered by Course Committee and School Annual Evaluation Committee.
Peer observation of teaching.
External Examiners' reports.
Committees with responsibility for monitoring and evaluating quality and standards:
<ul>
<li>Student Panel</li>
<li>Course Committee</li>
<li>School of Applied Sciences Teaching and Learning Committee</li>
<li>School of Applied Sciences Annual Evaluation Committee</li>
<li>University Teaching and Learning Committee</li>
<li>Course Assessment Meeting - meets in June and July to consider marks, progression and awards</li>
</ul>
Mechanisms for gaining student  feedback on the quality of teaching and their learning experience:
<ul>
<li>Student Panel and student representation on Course Committee</li>
<li>Student evaluation of modules</li>
</ul>
Staff development priorities include:
<ul>
<li>Staff Personal Development Review and institutional staff development courses</li>
<li>Updating professional developments</li>
<li>Regular course meetings and annual review and planning for subsequent academic year.</li>
<li>Membership of all teaching staff as members/fellows of the Higher Education Academy</li>
</ul>
External Examiners are appointed by the University Learning and Teaching Committee.
Three External Examiners are appointed from the academic community with responsibility for the chemical sciences suite of courses. The role of the External Examiner is that of moderator.  In order to do this they:
<ul>
<li>review examination papers</li>
<li>review coursework and examination scripts</li>
<li>attend the Course Assessment Meeting</li>
</ul>

UH-000905

Mechanisms for review and evaluation of teaching, learning, assessment, the curriculum and outcome standards.
Module reviews (student evaluations and staff report)
Annual course monitoring report prepared by the Course Leader and considered by Course Committee and School Annual Monitoring Committee
Peer observation of teaching
External Examiners' reports
 
Committees with responsibility for monitoring and evaluating quality and standards
Student Panel
Course Committee
School of Applied Sciences Teaching and Learning Committee
School of Applied Sciences Annual Evaluation Committee
University Teaching and Learning Committee
Course Assessment Meeting - meets in June and July to consider marks, progression and awards
 
Mechanisms for gaining student  feedback on the quality of teaching and their learning experience
Student Panel and student representation on Course Committee
Student evaluation of modules
 
Staff development priorities include:
Staff Personal Development Review and institutional staff development courses
Updating professional developments
Regular course meetings and annual review and planning for subsequent academic year.
Membership of all teaching staff as members/fellows of the Higher Education Academy
 
Role of External Examiners 
External Examiners are appointed by the University Learning and Teaching Committee.
Three External Examiners are appointed from the academic community with responsibility for the chemical sciences suite of courses. 
The role of the External Examiner is that of moderator.  In order to do this they:
- review examination papers
- review coursework and examination scripts
- attend the Course Assessment Meeting.

All students are assigned a personal tutor. For each individual course within the chemistry suite there is a year tutor who often fulfils many of the roles of the personal tutor and is more often the main point of contact for students. The role of the year tutor/personal tutor in supporting students is seen as of primary importance. Students are encouraged to see their year tutor or personal tutor about any problems they have which do or may affect their ability to study and learn. The tutor will keep track of any serious on-going issues, but respects student confidentiality.  Students may see other staff about an issue if they feel more comfortable doing so. Students are encouraged to see academic tutors if they have difficulty understanding material or with coursework.
Students are also supported in their study and learning through the following activities and services:
<ul>
<li>Induction week – induction week will include a “mini flying start” set of activities modelled on the year 1 entry Flying Start to welcome and introduce students to the University and the School and to acclimatize them to Applied Science’s procedures and educational environment</li>
<li>Student Handbook</li>
<li>Access to Brightspace virtual learning environment</li>
<li>School of Applied Sciences Student Hub which provides a range of services including student meeting and group work rooms, printing and photocopying</li>
<li>Specialised computing laboratories and experimental science laboratories</li>
<li>Student e-mail and open personal access to teaching staff including the Head of Department, Subject Area Lead and Course Leader</li>
<li>Access to student counsellors at the University of Huddersfield</li>
<li>Access to Student Services, which provides assistance and guidance with learning difficulties</li>
<li>Access to the School of Applied Sciences’ Academic Skills Tutors</li>
<li>Access to the Student Engagement Mentors</li>
<li>Access to the Students' Union </li>
</ul>