Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences International Foundation
Below are all modules studied on the Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences Foundation programme:
Core subjects
Foundation English Skills 1 (FES 1)
The focus of the English modules is on language development within an academic context, reading complex texts, producing extended pieces of writing, listening effectively and participating in classroom discourse.
Foundation English Skills 2 (FES 2)
You build on the skills developed in FES 1, working on more advanced tasks and working with greater speed, accuracy and cohesion. Emphasis will be placed on organisation and presentation of work produced.
Foundation English Skills 3 (FES 3)
You build on the skills developed in FES 2, working on more advanced tasks and working with greater speed, accuracy and cohesion.
Project Study
With the support of your tutor you will select a contemporary topic relevant to the academic subject you wish to study at degree level and produce a fully referenced project with an appropriate bibliography.
Specific route modules
Core Mathematics
With an emphasis on algebra and statistics, this module provides you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge of mathematical terms and techniques and apply these to solving problems drawn from practical situations.
Chemistry 1
In this module you study the basic principles of organic chemistry, including formulae, equations and moles, the atomic structure, an introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding.
Chemistry 2
You deepen your knowledge of topics in organic chemistry, studying equilibria, acid-based equilibria, kinetics, classification of organic reactions, organic mechanisms and analysis and some synthetic pathways.
Biology 1 (Cell biology)
This module enables you to develop an understanding of basic cellular structure and function, cell division, movement through cellular membranes, the structure and properties of enzymes and metabolic pathways.
Biology 2 (Physiology)
You are provided with an introduction to the organisation and integration of physiological processes in animals and plants with a detailed focus on mammalian, especially human, physiology.
Further Studies in Biology and Chemistry
This module provides an introduction to the study of genetics and plant biology and considers topics in inorganic chemistry, including transition metal chemistry.
