Teaching & modules
Modules
Required Modules
- Non-Clinical and Early Development (15 credits)
- Medicines and the Healthcare Market (15 credits)
- Ethics and Good Practice for Medicines (15 credits)
- Clinical Trials and Biostatistics (15 credits)
- The Regulation of Medicines (15 credits)
- Business Strategy Development for Cellular Therapy (30 credits)
- Cellular Therapies and Regenerative Medicine (15 credits)
- The Safety of Medicines and Pharmacoepidemiology (15 credits)
- Business Planning for Advanced Therapy Commercialisation (45 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
Lectures
Seminars
Group Tutorials
Independent Study
Project work
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.
Indicative hours for full-time route are:
- Lectures 18%
- Self-Guided 78%
- Seminars 3%
- Project Supervision 1%
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/practical examinations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include case reports and presentations. Coursework contributes approximately 30% and examinations approximately 70% to your final mark.