(Award available for year: Master of Science)
On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:
- develop an integrated and comprehensive understanding of the process of biological drug development;
- critically evaluate the current science underpinning a range of technical areas of biological drug development including discovery, manufacturing, pre-clinical testing, clinical safety and efficacy;
- develop a sophisticated understanding of the legal regulatory framework and its implementation in biological drug development;
- demonstrate advance knowledge of the commercial and social drivers shaping the biopharmaceutical industry;
- demonstrate mastery in a range of practical techniques appropriate to biological drug development;
- design, plan and execute an independent and in-depth research project in an area of biological drug development;
- develop advanced problem-solving, interpretation and data analysis skills, demonstrated through a range of activities including design projects, pre-clinical and clinical proposals and data generated during research work;
- demonstrate advanced ability to communicate information and defend ideas in writing and verbally evidenced through the production of written reports and oral presentations;
- take a proactive and self-reflective role in working to develop professional relationships with others; including the ability to lead and work in teams.
1.Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise hypotheses and research within biopharmaceutical development making use of a variety of sources.
2.Effectively apply advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to address problems in biopharmaceutical development.
3.Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, through, for example, written and oral approaches, scientific, technical and mathematical concepts, making use of equations, illustrations, figures and references as appropriate to biopharmaceutical development.
4.Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of scientific, technical and mathematical skills in biopharmaceutical development relevant to pure and applied research in academia, industry and the natural environment with support as appropriate.
5.Collect, process, analyse, interpret and effectively communicate data (including numerical, non-numerical data and visual), using advanced techniques and tools, and form logical, reasonable conclusions and make sound recommendations.
6.Effectively follow, troubleshoot and develop practical experimental protocols as appropriate to biopharmaceutical development.
7.Use a range of techniques and apparatus in the laboratory environment, as appropriate to biopharmaceutical development, competently and safely, using appropriate support where necessary.
8.Design, plan and carry out a research project using appropriate support where necessary.
9.Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to ethical frameworks in a variety of settings related to biopharmaceutical development.
10.Effectively collaborate as a member of a team working on a shared task relevant to biopharmaceutical development with appropriate support where required, which could include working with partners from a range of sectors including academia, industry and policy.
If the chosen pathway includes an industrial placement –
11.Demonstrate ability to direct, monitor and evaluate work, by seeking/accepting feedback, within a workplace context, using appropriate support as necessary.
12. Demonstrate an awareness of own strengths and development needs and the need for ongoing learning and proactive continuing professional development.
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- the skills necessary for employment in a higher capacity in the biopharmaceutical industry;
- evaluating their own achievement and that of others;
- self-direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;
- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- to critically to engage in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms.
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:
- evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the discipline;
- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area;
- drawing on a range of perspectives in an area of study;
- evaluating and criticising received opinion;
- make reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.
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