Programme structure & progression

The programme spans 104 weeks (two calendar years) and is divided evenly into theory and practice-based learning. There are several weeks of annual leave each year, normally timetabled at Christmas, Easter and during the summer. 

Year 1 modules

Year 2 modules

Summative assessment of medicines management


In the second practice module you will be required to complete an assessment of medicines management. This assessment will have a pass mark of 100% and is a mandatory component of the programme. You will have two attempts to pass this assessment.  Failure to pass this assessment will result in programme discontinuation.

Progression point

There is one progression point in this programme at the end of the taught modules before the beginning of the Independent Study Module (Dissertation). You must satisfy the requirements for the progression point of your programme before being able to progress to the next part of the programme.

Modules

Each module has its own Module Descriptor which includes module learning outcomes and module specific information. The Module Catalogue provides you with information about the modules running in a year of study. 

If you fail a module this must be successfully reassessed; reassessment is explained in more detail in the Assessment section.  Modules are also subject to credit-weighting; more information on this can be found in the ‘Credit-weighting’ section below.

Each module has its own Assessment Guideline that provides information regarding the nature of the module’s assessment. Assessment Guidelines can be found on the Student Intranet.


All modules are compulsory within this programme.


The programme comprises 180 credits with modules taught in Autumn, Spring and Summer Terms.