This module will cover key chemical principles relevant to biological systems through understanding of the four main classes of biomolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids) their structure, functions, synthesis, degradation and regulation. This module will also explain the cellular organisation of living organisms and the underlying principle of the central dogma of molecular biology.
This module will develop student knowledge and understanding of the human anatomy and physiology. It will explore the structure, function, neurological and hormonal control of the human body, its component parts. Major body systems will be studied (musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, renal, urogenital, nervous, endocrine) and their relationship to each other will be investigated.
This module will introduce students to disciplines, skills and reflective practice essential to prepare learners for employment and/or postgraduate studies/trainings in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science. The module is designed to develop & improve students’ employability skills for careers in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries.
This module introduces foundational principles of materials science and formulation technology, with a focus on their application in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food production. This module combines theoretical lectures with practical laboratory sessions, aimed at developing both understanding and hands-on skills in creating and analysing material formulations.
This module introduces students to the fundamentals of inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry. It explores the fundamentals of atomic structure, bonding theories and the physical properties of elements. Students will gain knowledge in the shape, structure and reactivity of organic compounds. Organic reactions of key functional groups and their mechanisms will be covered. Basic laboratory and spectroscopic techniques will be introduced to identify and analyse simple organic compounds.
The module will discuss the entire process of drug discovery covering identification of lead compounds and choice of pharmacological studies. Compound optimisation, preclinical and clinical stages used to assess drugs’ pharmacokinetic profiles, efficacy and toxicity will be explained. Students will be introduced to the basics of drug analysis and the main analytical techniques currently exploited in drug discovery
