{"id":14444,"date":"2024-03-04T15:31:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T15:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2023-24\/?page_id=14444"},"modified":"2024-04-16T15:51:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T14:51:56","slug":"stp-clinical-science-pharmaceutical-science-handbook-2023-24","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2023-24\/shs\/pg\/stp-clinical-science-pharmaceutical-science-handbook-2023-24\/","title":{"rendered":"STP Clinical Science (Pharmaceutical Science) Handbook 2023\/24"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The<\/strong><\/p>\n

MSc Clinical Science (Pharmaceutical Science)<\/p>\n

PROGRAMME HANDBOOK<\/p>\n

2023\/24<\/p>\n

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry<\/p>\n

School of Health Sciences<\/p>\n

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health<\/p>\n

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<\/a> Introduction to the School of Health Sciences<\/h1>\n

<\/a><\/a><\/a> Welcome from the Director of Post Graduate Taught Education<\/h2>\n

\"\\\\nask.man.ac.uk\\home$\\Downloads\\thumbnail_Andrew%20Mawdsley.jpg\" I am delighted to welcome you to the School of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. We are extremely pleased you have chosen The University of Manchester to commence or continue your postgraduate study journey; whether you are progressing straight from your undergraduate studies, seeking to develop your knowledge\/skills in your chosen career or are, bravely, taking a completely different direction in life.<\/p>\n

In the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and humanity, we will place you at the centre of a transformational learning process to support you to achieve your individual goals and aspirations. Our challenge to you is to embrace all of the opportunities available to you; be bold, think differently and realise your potential. We want your postgraduate journey with us to be intellectually stretching, rewarding and fun.<\/p>\n

We are aware that most of you will need to juggle a number of competing priorities during your postgraduate taught studies. Some of you will already be in full time employment, while others will need to secure part time employment to fund your studies. We know that many of you will have family and caring responsibilities that will have to be prioritised before your own learning. We hope the information detailed in this programme handbook will help you in managing these competing commitments. Whether you are joining us on campus, or studying at a distance, you are an integral part of our School and University, and we are here to support you.<\/p>\n

We are extremely proud of our postgraduate student community and alumni who are making a difference, both locally and globally. We look forward to working with you, confident that you too will play a role in transforming the lives of people who use health and social care services, whether during your studies or upon graduation.<\/p>\n

I wish you every success in your postgraduate studies here at The University of Manchester.<\/p>\n

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Mr Andrew Mawdsley
\nDirector of Post Graduate Taught Education
\nSchool of Health Sciences<\/p>\n

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<\/a> Introductory Courses<\/h2>\n

All students are automatically enrolled onto an introductory unit (SHSS60001 Introductory Courses) that provides information on health and safety, academic malpractice and academic literacy. Completion instructions for each of these sections are clearly defined within the course.<\/p>\n

Completion of the academic malpractice and health and safety sections is mandatory for all students.<\/strong> All assessments must be completed as soon as possible after the programme begins, with the academic malpractice assessment completed before the first piece of coursework is submitted.<\/p>\n

All students are also strongly advised to complete the academic literacy section. Completion of these assessments is monitored by the School.<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a> Online Skills Training Resources<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Faculty has developed a skills training resource to support you through your postgraduate taught programme. This online material should supplement the assessed learning material and activities undertaken in your taught programme.<\/p>\n

<\/a> Accessing the online skills resource<\/h3>\n

You\u00a0can access Blackboard through the My Manchester portal (http:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk<\/a>). The skills training resource is available in an academic community space available to all registered PGT students in the Faculty through Blackboard.<\/p>\n

If you cannot see these units in your Blackboard, please contact your Programme Administrator. <\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a> Content<\/h3>\n

Full details of all these resources can be found in the introduction to each unit. These resources have been designed to give you formative feedback on your progress through them. If you experience any problems and would like to talk to someone, please contact your Programme Director. If you have questions about referencing and how it applies to your own work, please contact your Programme Director or dissertation supervisor\/module lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Research Methods*<\/td>\nThis course is spilt into 2 units that cover introductions to study design and dissertation skills. It has a number of online quizzes where you can test your knowledge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Introduction to Statistics*<\/td>\nThe course provides a valuable foundation for understanding and interpreting biostatistics. It aims to provide you with the fundamentals of quantitative analysis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Presentation Skills<\/td>\nThis short interactive unit is designed to help you enhance your presentation skills. Regardless of whether you are presenting in public, preparing for conferences, an oral examination or more informal settings this unit will give you the tops tips to improve your delivery. The course also includes a unit on influencing effectively, alongside the presentation and poster information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualitative Research Methods*<\/td>\nThis unit has been designed to give you an introduction to Qualitative Research.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

* NOTE:<\/strong> the material in this online resource is for reference and formative learning purposes only. In some of your taught programme you may be required to undertake assessed course units for Research Methods, Qualitative Research or Statistics. If your programme involves taught units then you should refer to the Blackboard material relating to that course unit. Please contact your Programme Administrator if you are unsure which material relates to your assessed work. You will still be able to refer to the online skills resource in later years.<\/p>\n

<\/a> Welcome to the Programme<\/h1>\n

<\/a> MSc Clinical Science (Pharmaceutical Science)<\/h2>\n

Welcome to the MSc Clinical Science (Pharmaceutical Science) postgraduate programme.<\/p>\n

This student handbook provides details of the University of Manchester Programme leading to the MSc in Clinical Science (Pharmaceutical Science). It includes information about the aims and learning outcomes, structure, content, admissions, assessment and programme management. Please read it thoroughly. It should also be read in conjunction with related University documentation.<\/p>\n

In Section A, there is a summary of how the course is structured while, in Section B, each of the course units are described. Section C contains practical information about the School, and Section D the various University Regulations.<\/p>\n

Each of you will bring your personal experience and knowledge to the programme. Sharing that knowledge and experience with your tutors and other students in person and through the online discussion boards will significantly enhance the learning experience.<\/p>\n

We have made every effort to provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information. However, some minor details may change during the course of your studies. All changes and additions will be brought to your attention. If there is something not answered within the handbook please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\n

We hope that your time here in Manchester will be enjoyable and successful.<\/p>\n

General information about the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry is contained in this handbook, but more information can be obtained from the following web sites:<\/p>\n