HNC in Pharmaceutical Science - Course - Bromley - Greater London - Bromley College of Further & Higher Education - I32833

Entry requirements At least one GCE 'A' level pass in Chemistry or Biology, with a study of Biology and Chemistry to 'A' level plus supporting passes in GCE 'O' level or GCSE at Grade C or above, or CSE at Grade 1. A suitable BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Science GNVQ Advanced in Science. Equivalent qualifications at the discretion of BTEC, and subject to the recommendation of the Course Director.

HNC in Pharmaceutical Science

General information

A two year part time course leading to a Higher National Certificate awarded by the University of Greenwich. This course has been designed by Industry, the College and the University of Greenwich to meet with the identified needs of technicians involved with formulation, pharmaceutical development, quality control, quality assurance, and analytical development. The course is taught by a mixture of academic staff and experts from the pharmaceutical industry. Allows direct progression to Year 3 of the University of Greenwich's 5 year part-time BSc Pharmaceutical Science Allows progression to other higher level courses Provides in-depth information related to employment needs Develops transferable skills

Course content

Year 1:

    * Fundamental Biology of Cells and Microbes
    * Basic Chemistry for Life Sciences
    * Practical and Study Skills
    * Control Processes
    * Physiological Processes and Pharmaceutical Technology
    * Biological Molecules
    * Practical and Study Skills.  

Year 2:  

    * Physiological Systems and Regulation
    * Bioenergetics and Metabolism
    * Practical Unit
    * Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Analysis
    * Pharmaceutical Products
    * Practical Unit.   

Note: Each semester divides the academic year in two, with semester examinations in January and June respectively.

Teaching and assessment

In course assessment and for most modules, a final examination at the end of each semester.

Progression

Year 3 of the University of Greenwich's 5 year part-time BSc in Pharmaceutical Science.