Pharmaceutical

Management
BSc Hons 3 years full-time

MAKING KNOWLEDGE WORK

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Pharmaceutical Management
Dean of the School of Life Sciences
Professor Barry Winn
BSc PhD Glas., MCOptom
School of Pharmacy Head of Department
Professor Brenda Costall
BPharm PhD DSc Brad.
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BPharm PhD Lond. MRPharmS
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BSc PhD Belfast MPSNI MRPharmS
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CONTENTS

The BSc Hons in Pharmaceutical Management 1

Special features 2

Course content 3

Your questions answered 6

Admission 7

Course structure diagram 8

Your career in pharmaceutical management 10

A graduate view 11

The student view 12

The University campus 14

The City of Bradford 17

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 THE BSc HONOURS IN PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGEMENT

Our BSc in Pharmaceutical Management, a unique course in the UK, combines pharmaceutical science
with studies in management techniques and an optional European language.
The innovative programme provides students with a flexible and exciting opportunity to combine
scientific and management skills that will satisfy a range of rewarding careers in either the
pharmaceutical industry or healthcare services.

The aim of the course is to provide and responsibilities without necessarily constraints for their product. The aim
graduates with the skills to take up any feel for the financial or human of the Pharmaceutical Management
positions as ‘scientifically-aware’ aspects of their work, or alternatively programme is to provide you with skills
managers within the pharmaceutical or other graduates may be qualified in both areas and to develop those
related industries. On completion of managers, but have little personal qualities that are vital to an
the degree you will have appreciation for the effective management culture.
significant skills in science and scientific nature or
management, while taking one
of the languages offered could
give a European dimension to
your future career options. High
graduate employment in areas of
marketing, health care and retail
management, reflects the breadth
of knowledge and the wide range
of skills provided by the course.

With the NHS being the largest

employer in the country and the
UK pharmaceutical industry
being one of the most
successful in the world, the
opportunities for graduates
with good management skills
and a breadth of knowledge
in the pharmaceutical
sciences are wide and varied.
Within the pharmaceutical
industry, scientists may
undertake management roles
 SPECIAL FEATURES
● TOP RATED DEPARTMENT
● UNIQUE COMBINATION OF SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
● COURSE FLEXIBILITY
● FOCUS ON IT SKILLS
● LANGUAGE OPTION
● A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
TOP RATED DEPARTMENT
The School of Pharmacy at the University
of Bradford is the ideal choice for
studying for a Pharmaceutical
Management degree. In the latest
Teaching Quality Assessment, the School
of Pharmacy was awarded the top grade
of ‘excellent’, indicating that your learning
experience will be of the highest quality.
In addition, a significant proportion of
your studies will be undertaken at the
University’s internationally renowned
School of Management.
UNIQUE COMBINATION OF
SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
The course is unique in the UK and is
ideal for anyone interested
in a scientific, health-
related degree that
offers routes into
management.
If you want a challenging career in
either of the areas of health care or
management, then Pharmaceutical
Management is an excellent choice.
If you do not have the necessary
science qualifications for direct entry to
the first year, you can apply via the
Science Foundation Year course.
COURSE FLEXIBILITY
Pharmaceutical Science is concerned with
the science underpinning drugs and
medicines. It involves physiology and the
effects of drugs on the human body, drug
chemistry and medicine formulation. You
may focus on one or more of these
different aspects and will also be
introduced to disciplines concerned with
marketing, organisational psychology,
economics and resource planning.
Importantly, you’ll also develop good
communication, team working, time
management and leadership skills.
Our degree course is designed to give
you considerable flexibility of choice.
After the first year you can build on
your personal strengths and interests
for the second and final years. In
consultation with your tutors,
you choose the balance
between the specific
scientific and
managerial
components of
your course and
decide whether or not to
include or develop further
language studies. Finally, the course
offers the option of a year out on
industrial placement between the
second and final year. This valuable
practical experience with either a major
pharmaceutical company or NHS
hospital will improve your
understanding of final-year material
and enhance your employability.
FOCUS ON IT SKILLS
By the end of the degree you will be
able to make full use of information
technology, including areas such as
data retrieval, manipulation and
presentation and e-commerce.
LANGUAGE OPTION
In addition, you may choose to study a
European language. With increasing
globalisation in commerce the ability to
communicate in another language will
widen your opportunities even further.
A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
With an intake of around 30
undergraduate students per year, you
can be sure of a close-knit group and
an atmosphere conducive to serious but
enjoyable study. Should you have any
problems, your personal tutor will be on
hand to help out.

The course is designed on a modular
basis with the academic year divided
into two semesters. In each semester
you study six modules (or equivalent),
twelve in a year, making a total of
thirty-six modules over the three years
of the course. With advice from your
personal and year tutors, you can
choose your own pathway through the
course. This will be dependent on your
initial qualifications, the selection of
appropriate modules that are obligatory
prerequisites for modules in later years,
and timetabling restrictions.
SCIENCE FOUNDATION YEAR
If you do not have adequate science
qualifications for direct entry to the first
year of the course, then you can apply
to our Science Foundation Year. This
will give you a basic grounding in
subjects such as chemistry and biology
that you will need before progressing to
the first year of the course.
WHAT ARE THE MODULE
CHOICES?
Your initial module choices in the first
year will determine your eventual
pathway through the course. At the
outset, you will choose a pharmaceutical
science pathway. Most students select
biology- or chemistry-based science
modules on the basis of their previous
experience. If you have biology and
chemistry at GCE A level (or equivalent)
you may be able to choose science
modules of either type. In addition, you
will take four management modules and
two in communication skills.
In the second year you will continue with
your pharmaceutical science pathway and
choose further management modules
dependent on your first-year choices. You
will also take core modules in ‘Statistics’
and ‘Career and Personal Development’.
If you wish to pursue a language in the
second year, French, German or Spanish is
offered at beginner, post-GCSE level or
post-GCE A level.
Your module choices in the final year
will consolidate your science and
management pathways according to
your personal strengths and career
aspirations. In addition, you will
undertake an extended piece of work in
the form of a dissertation. This will
enable you to develop your skills in
critical analysis and produce a
professional presentation that you
might like to present to prospective
employers.
FIRST YEAR
Pharmaceutical science modules
In the first year, you take six modules
devoted to the fundamentals of
pharmaceutical sciences. These include:
Cell biology, Pharmaceutical
microbiology
The Cell biology module covers the
structure and function of cells and tissues
and the concepts of gene structure.
Pharmaceutical microbiology outlines the
properties of microbes that are relevant
to pharmaceutical sciences. You are also
introduced to basic laboratory techniques
used in microbiology.
COURSE CONTENT
Biochemistry 1, Human anatomy
and physiology
Students choosing a biological pathway
take Biochemistry 1 as an introductory
course to the physicochemical principles
of biochemistry. You also begin to
consider the physiology of major body
systems such as the cardiovascular and
respiratory systems. Changes to these
systems that occur in disease states are
also covered.
Pharmaceutical chemistry, Product
technology 1
For students choosing a chemical
pathway, a first semester module
introduces organic and physical
chemistry, with particular relevance to
pharmaceutical products. You will
study features of organic chemistry,
essential to drug action, in more depth
in the second semester. Product
technology 1 examines the use of
microbes to make pharmaceutically
useful materials, such as vaccines and
antibiotics.
Key skills
Communication skills
There are two core modules on
communication skills in the first year.
These modules are intended to develop
your written and oral communication
skills, the use of information technology
and to assess your use of your Personal
Development file for your learning.
Teamwork skills are also developed in
these modules through small task-based
group work. These skills are all vital in
the competitive market for employment.
 COURSE CONTENT
“
I was always interested in
healthcare management and the
business side rather than the actual research.
It gives you a
perspective
management side of the pharmaceutical industry.
Slava Kovalchuk Final year BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Management
Management modules
You will take four modules that are
devoted to the fundamentals of
management. Current modules include:
Business economics
This is an introduction to key economic
concepts. With subjects such as
‘globalisation’ and ‘perfect competition
and monopoly’ you are encouraged to
develop an awareness of key economic
policy debates from the perspective of
business decision makers.
Production/operations management
concepts 1 (POM concepts 1)
This module introduces you to the role
of production/operations management
within an organisation. Topics such as
‘delivery system management’,
‘operating system design’ and ‘product
service design and variety’ will enable
you to understand the need for
addressing management problems in a
structured manner.
Organisational psychology,
Foundations of marketing
In these two modules you examine the
behaviour of people at work and the
behaviour of consumers. You will
consider how psychological theories can
be applied in practice and be
introduced to the concepts and
principles of marketing. Alternatively,
you may study Foundations of
accounting as an alternative to
Organisational psychology.
into the research and
SECOND YEAR
Pharmaceutical science modules
From the second year onwards,
pharmaceutical science pathways are
normally based upon either biology or
chemistry. The most popular choices
are outlined below:
Introduction to pharmacology,
Systematic pharmacology 2,
Immunology and immunopathology
Modules in the biological pathway carry
forward the knowledge of physiological
systems gained in the first year and
examine the effect of drug action on
the major physiological systems of the
body. Additionally, you may study one
module examining the immune system.
Pharmaceutical chemistry,
Pharmaceutical biochemistry
These modules in the chemistry
pathway include topics such as the
principles of biochemistry and the study
of how drugs interact with the body’s
metabolic pathways. You are also
introduced to the principles of nucleic
acid and protein synthesis.
Dosage form design, Product
technology 2
In Dosage form design you consider the
physicochemical properties of materials,
and how these properties affect the
formulation of medicines. The
principles of pharmaceutical processing
and solid dosage form production are
also considered.
“
Health, society and pharmacy
In this module you will be introduced
to medical sociology, healthcare policy
and health promotion.
Key skills
Two core modules are taken in the
second year, Career and Personal
Development and Statistics. The first of
these modules is provided by the
careers department within the
University of Bradford and develops
your expertise in employment
application including CV preparation
skills, interview technique and
understanding of psychometric testing.
The latter module introduces you to the
critical evaluation of pharmaceutical
data and develops your skills in
numeracy.
Management modules
You may choose four management
modules from a number of options
based upon your preference and
progress. This may include the
following modules:
Marketing management and
strategy, Marketing communications
These modules build on the earlier
marketing module. You consider the full
range of marketing management and
strategy frameworks and the role of
integrated marketing communications.
Using case studies you will begin to
apply marketing management and
strategic concepts to practical business
situations.

Psychology at work, Customer
behaviour
In Psychology at work issues such as
recruitment, training and development
of employees are studied. Customer
behaviour examines factors affecting
consumer behaviour and the process of
decision making. These concepts will
then be placed in the context of
marketing management.
Resource planning
Themes introduced in POM concepts 1,
such as quality management and
capacity management, will be extended,
and the application of operations
management in both manufacturing and
service environments will be explored.
Language modules
You may choose to take two optional
language modules, one in each semester.
The languages currently available are
French, German and Spanish. These may
be taken at a level corresponding to
beginner, post-GCSE or post-GCE A level.
AN INTERCALATED YEAR IN WORK
Between the second and third year of
the course, you may opt for a year out in
the pharmaceutical industry, hospital
service or other related industries.
About 20% of Pharmaceutical
Management students take this
opportunity each year in a major
pharmaceutical company or NHS
hospital. This valuable experience
provides you with numerous
opportunities to put the concepts and
theories learnt in the first two years into
practice and enables you to enter the
final year with much greater confidence.
See page 13 for the experiences of one of
our students who did a placement year.
FINAL YEAR
Pharmaceutical science modules
As in the second year you select science
modules based upon either biology or
chemistry pathways according to your
earlier preferences.
Pathological basis of medicine, Care
of the young, Common diseases and
their treatment
These biologically-based modules
consider a range of topics, such as the
effect of disease on physiological
systems, paediatric medicine and a study
of minor ailments and their remedies.
Medicinal chemistry, Drug discovery
and design, Product technology 3
In the chemistry-based modules you
examine areas such as mechanisms of
drug action at a molecular/biochemical
level, a study of how therapeutically active
molecules may be developed into superior
derivatives and more sophisticated
formulations such as tablets designed to
provide slow-release of drugs.
Project management for
pharmaceutical development, Drug
regulations, Clinical data
management
These modules, developed with
pharmaceutical industry managers,
bring together the disciplines of
pharmaceutical science and
COURSE CONTENT
management. Project management for
pharmaceutical development examines
the stages involved in the development
of a new drug with emphasis on cost
minimisation. In Drug regulations the
systems and procedures for the
regulatory control of drugs are studied.
Clinical data management examines
how data on the efficacy of drugs is
collated and evaluated.
Key skills
In the third year, you will write an
independent dissertation on a topic
chosen with your supervisor. This takes
the form of an extended essay or
project report; it is equivalent to two
modules and runs throughout the
whole year.
Management modules
Your choice of management modules in
the third year will build upon those
studied in previous years. A wide range
of options include: Retail marketing,
where the fundamental concepts of
marketing are applied to various retail
sectors; Human resource management,
where the organisation and deployment
of personnel is studied; and E-
commerce, which is the study of
business transactions carried out via the
World Wide Web. See pages 8 and 9
(course structure diagram) for current
range of management modules.
Language modules
You may take two further language
modules, as in the second year of the
course.
 YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT?
Each module on the course represents
100 hours of study time of which up to
40 hours is taken up by formal
teaching, which may be lectures,
laboratory classes or tutorials –
depending on the nature of the
module. You are then expected to
complete the remainder of the 100
hours by private study, completion of
coursework and directed reading. The
content of some modules continues on
from previous modules, and these can
only be taken if you have satisfactorily
completed the appropriate prerequisite
module. Other modules are classed as
‘double’ modules, which carry double
the weighting. Those modules which
develop key skills (such as
Communication skills or Career and
personal development), are compulsory
and must be taken by every student.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
Each module is normally assessed
during the semester in which it is
taught. Transfer to the second and
third years of the programme is
dependent upon successful completion
of the previous year. Your module
marks in the second and third years will
then contribute to your final degree
classification.
The form of assessment varies between
modules: most modules use a
combination of end-of-semester
examinations (either short answer,
multiple choice or essay questions) and
coursework such as practical reports,
computer assignments or essays.
Modules based on transferable skills
may also be assessed by an individual
or group presentation. A dissertation, a
report of approximately 6,000 words,
forms a substantial component of the
final-year assessment. Your degree
award, therefore, is based on a mixture
of assessment styles giving a reliable
indication of your all-round ability.
WHAT IF I HAVE DIFFICULTIES?
At the beginning of the course, you will
be allocated to a member of academic
staff who acts as your personal tutor
throughout the course. Your tutor will
give you advice on any problems which
you may have that affect your studies.
If appropriate, they will direct you to
the specialist welfare resources of the
University to ensure that serious
problems can be dealt with so that they
have the minimum effect on your
studies.
Personal tutors also monitor your use of
a ‘Personal Development File’, which
assists you with your learning process
and helps develop your transferable
skills to strengthen your academic and
career development. In addition, a year
tutor is assigned to each year
group of Pharmaceutical
Management students, to
assist them with module
selection and progress,
and offer a further
listening ear should you
need someone to turn
to for advice.

Since the BSc in Pharmaceutical
Management is a broad-based Honours
degree programme, we particularly
welcome applications from students
with a mix of subjects, although a
science component is necessary.
If you are taking the new Curriculum
2000 qualifications you must offer at
least one science GCE Advanced level
(preferably chemistry or biology) plus a
combination of other A and AS levels.
In any case, English language and
mathematics are required at GCSE,
grade C or above. Our normal offer is
240 points (C,C,C).
You can also qualify with a BTEC in a
physical or biological science, with one
distinction in a relevant subject, plus at
least four merits. If you are taking a 12-
Unit VCE Double Award in Science, you
will need a grade A overall. Other
acceptable qualifications include five C
grades or above in Scottish Highers or
the Irish Leaving Certificate. Scottish
and Irish candidates should ideally offer
two passes in science subjects.
International Baccalaureate candidates
should offer at least one group 3
(experimental science) subject at the
higher level.
We are also happy to consider
applications from mature applicants,
especially those with some relevant
management or pharmaceutical
experience. Entrance to the course is
also possible via the Bradford Science
Foundation Year course, which is
ADMISSION
ADMISSION
Admissions Tutor
Dr Michael C Bonner
Pharmaceutical Management
School of Pharmacy
University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford BD7 1DP
Tel: 01274 234712
Fax: 01274 235600
Email: m.bonner@bradford.ac.uk
Website: www.bradford.ac.uk/acad/pharmacy
especially suitable for those students staff, look at the facilities and the
with arts and humanities GCE A-level campus and talk to current students.
subjects. In any case, if you have any
questions on your qualifications or You are also welcome to come to
course content, you are most welcome Bradford before you apply. University
to contact the Admissions Tutor for Open Days are held around Easter, in
further information. July and September and we will gladly
provide information on these.
Students with disabilities
The Department has always encouraged Applications for our course must be
applications from students with made through UCAS. The UCAS code
disabilities, whose applications are for Bradford is BRADF B56 and the
considered on the same academic course code for Pharmaceutical
grounds as are applied to all Management is
candidates. We make special provisions B2N2 BSc/PM (2002 entry),
to provide a suitable learning B2N1 BSc/PM (2001 entry)
environment wherever possible. When
you enquire we will try to arrange an
interview for you with a specialist from
our Disability Office to discuss your
particular requirements. You will
receive information about our facilities,
and on the Disabled Students’
Allowance (DSA). For more
information, help and advice, please
contact the Disability Office.
Tel: 01274 233739
Minicom: 01274 235094
Fax: 01274 235340
Email: disabilities@bradford.ac.uk
ADMISSIONS POLICY
We expect to admit twenty to thirty
students each year. Our offers are
made on the basis of the information
on your UCAS form. If we intend
making you an offer, you are invited to
a Departmental Open Day to give you
the opportunity to meet some of the
 COURSE STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

“ How often do you hear people say I have studied

marketing,
SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY,

pharmacology,
French
psychology,

physiology,
dosage form design, and
accounting, economics,

PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY,

… all under one degree title!

“
immunology,

Nabila Akram Final year BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Management

FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR

Choose four modules, in addition to the two core modules, from:

Biochemistry 1 Introduction to pharmacology

Biology-based Human anatomy and physiology (double module) Systematic pharmacology 2 (double module)
modules Immunology and immunopathology

Core modules:
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

Cell biology
Four to six modules from:

Pharmaceutical microbiology Dosage form design

Fundamentals of pharmaceutical biochemistry
Chemistry-based Introduction to pharmaceutical chemistry Pharmaceutical biochemistry and analysis
modules Pharmaceutical analysis Pharmaceutical chemistry 4
Pharmaceutical chemistry 3 Product technology 2
Product technology 1 Toxicology

Pharmaceutical
management Health, society and pharmacy
modules

Business economics Four modules from:

Foundations of marketing Business finance Marketing management and strategy
Management
Production/operations management concepts 1 Customer behaviour Psychology at work
modules
Either: Organisational psychology Management of service operations Resource planning
Or: Foundations of accounting 1 Marketing communications

Career and personal development

Key skills Communication skills 1 and 2 (2 modules) Statistics and experimental design

Language French, German or Spanish (beginner, post-GCSE or post-GCE A level)

modules (up to 2 modules)
optional – you may take additional science modules instead

A total of 12 modules must be selected each year

 COURSE STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

FINAL YEAR

Care of the young

Possibility of an intercalated year in a work placement in the pharmaceutical industry, hospital service or other related industries

Common diseases and their treatment (double module)

Pathological basis of medicine (double module)
Travel medicine
Four to six modules from:

Drug discovery and design

Medicinal chemistry 1
Product technology 3

Clinical data management

Drug regulations and quality assurance
Medicines management
Project management for pharmaceutical development

Four to six modules from:

E-commerce
Human resource management: relations and reward
Human resource management: resourcing and development
International business environment
International business strategy
POM concepts for world class operations
Retail and services marketing
Social philosophy
Understanding strategic management

Dissertation (2 modules)

French, German or Spanish: advanced level, or a second language

(up to 2 modules)
optional – you may take additional science or management modules instead
 YOUR CAREER IN PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGEMENT
“ I’m still getting invited for
for
interviews,
jobs
Damien Bove 2000 graduate, now working as a Research
10
This course will provide you with a mix
of knowledge and skills ideal for a career
in management positions within the
pharmaceutical, biotechnological or
other health-related industries. You will
be more suited to management teams in
these industries than graduates qualified
only in either science or management.
The pharmaceutical, biotechnological
and food industries in the UK are
expanding, and recruit graduates from a
variety of backgrounds. The mix of skills
on the course means that you will have a
unique contribution to make to
management teams in these areas.
In addition, new concepts in the
management of healthcare provision are
being introduced in the NHS and in the
private sector. This course will provide
opportunities to enter health
management both in hospitals and in
the community. The inclusion of
language study will allow you to take
full advantage of the opportunities
available throughout the European
Union.
You should note, however, that the
course does not lead to a professional
qualification as a pharmacist.
As a graduate you could find yourself
involved in clinical trials for a new
medicine, assisting in product
development at any stage of the
research and development programme,
working in drug regulation or marketing
departments. A fast-expanding area is in
“
I applied for months ago!
Assistant at Covance Consultant Practice in Leeds
the field of management of healthcare
provision, both within and outside the
National Health Service. Hospitals are
developing management services
devoted to the delivery of cost-effective
healthcare services. Other management
careers are possible within the Civil
Service (for example, the Department of
Health) or in the European Commission.
Students who have undertaken the
industrial placement year in work have
been particularly successful in gaining
good jobs following graduation. Two
Pharmaceutical Management students
in recent years have won outstanding
awards for being among the best
placement students at two major
pharmaceutical companies in their year.
The majority of our recent graduates
have taken jobs in the pharmaceutical
industry in such areas as clinical trials,
drug regulations, quality assurance,
medical sales and marketing,
pharmaceutical advertising and retail
management. Some have obtained
positions in private and NHS hospitals
whilst others have pursued careers
based on their management skills in
banking, insurance, stock trading and
sales management. A few graduates
have pursued further training at the
Master’s level in physiotherapy,
education, human resource
management, marketing and computing.
A 1999 survey of Pharmaceutical
Management graduates showed that
their average starting salary in their first
job was over £16,800.

Damien Bove I haven’t been here that long but it’s a
2000 graduate, now working really great job. My role involves
as a Research Assistant at researching all aspects of the
Covance Consultant Practice pharmaceutical industry including
in Leeds scientific and market-based research
and I then present my findings to
consultants.
The knowledge gained from my degree
is definitely an advantage, especially
the science side. It’s quite amazing how
much of what I learnt has come in
useful, even in new areas which I
haven’t covered in depth before, I have
found I’ve had a head start so I’m not
learning it from scratch.
My job also involves an amount of
strategic planning so the business side
of the degree comes in very useful
there.
I’m currently studying with the Open
University for an MSc in the Frontiers of
Medical Science and the knowledge I
gained from my degree has prepared
me very well for this further study.
The varied nature of the course meant
that when I finished my degree there
were lots of career opportunities open
to me. Personally I wanted to keep
involved in the science side of things,
but there are loads of jobs out there.
I’m still getting invited for interviews,
for jobs I applied for months ago!
I did a placement year in my degree for
Glaxo SmithKline, which was really
useful in preparing me for employment
A GRADUATE VIEW
11
and I would recommend any student to
take the placement option if they can.
The year out also helped to keep
everything fresh and helped me enjoy
my final year.
I also received a Silver Impact Award
from Glaxo SmithKline for my
placement year, which acted as a big
boost to my career.
Bradford is a great place to go to
University. You’ve got to make sure you
get involved in University life and really
make the most of it. There’s loads to do
and I even managed to join the canoe
and squash clubs, which were great
ways of integrating with other students.
Bradford is definitely a growing area,
particularly up near the campus and
Leeds is really close by as well.
The workload on the course was never
too bad for me and I never had to
struggle too much. There was of course
some intense revision for my finals and
some of the modules on the course do
require a lot of reading.
The staff were excellent, you couldn’t
hope for more friendly people. A
definite big thumbs up from me!
I would definitely recommend it to
anyone, it’s a really useful course.
 THE STUDENT VIEW
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Nabila Akram One of the things which most appealed
Final year BSc (Hons) to me about this course was the
Pharmaceutical Management different routes you can choose within
the course. I’m not the type of person
who likes to stick to just one thing, so
the variation is great.
At the end of this year I have a place at
Leeds where I will be doing my PGCE
and then I’ll hopefully go on to be a
science teacher. I know that because of
the variety of the course, if for any
reason that idea doesn’t work out, I can
always go into another, related field.
One of the most useful modules was
career and personal development,
where you are taught how to create the
tailored CV that was guaranteed to get
you your goal! This subject is a really
good preparation for real life work.
Before this course I could never have
stood up in front of a group to give a
presentation, but I now feel quite
confident doing that.
Personally I’ve concentrated on the
biology side as I hope to teach biology
A level. But how often do you hear
people say I have studied accounting,
economics, social philosophy,
psychology, marketing, immunology,
pharmacology, pharmaceutical
chemistry, physiology, dosage form
design, and French … all under one
degree title!
I have also been involved in planning a
conference, completed a student
tutoring scheme (which is run by the
University), and have also been a
summer school assistant.
There have been many instances where
I have been involved in group projects;
these prepare you for project
development in pharmaceutical
industries. Our coursework was based
on major companies such as Direct Line,
Roche Pharmaceuticals, AA, and Citie
Bank Greece.
The workload of the course in the first
year was no problem, in the second
year you really find out you’re at
University! The third year has been hard
as well, but as long as you put the
hours in and do the work, you’ll be
alright. The staff have been excellent as
well and are all really helpful.
The facilities are also really good, a lab
is always available. There is some
travelling to do to get to the School of
Management, but it’s a good chance to
meet new people.
I would definitely recommend the
course to anyone, there aren’t that
many universities that do this course
and I have found it to be really good. I
think that students studying this course
should be prepared to undertake a
challenging three years.

Slava Kovalchuk Although I went to the open days of
Final year BSc (Hons) four or five different universities,
Pharmaceutical Management Bradford stood out among the rest. I
had to stay overnight and I ended up
playing pool in the bar with someone I
met during the day. Whereas a lot of
other universities are spread out,
Bradford has everything close by and is
quite compact. In addition, you do not
get the amount of traffic as you would
in bigger cities. It is nice to be able to
walk around campus or the town and
bump into people you know. That
makes a lot of difference when you are
here for four years. When I first started
at the University, the people in Halls
were really friendly. You get to know
everyone very quickly, not only in your
own block, but also in others.
I originally studied Biomedical Sciences,
but changed courses after six months.
Although I was interested in learning
about diseases, I had always had an
interest in the management side.
However, it wasn’t something I had
really looked into, so I did not realise
Bradford did the Pharmaceutical
Management course until I arrived here.
I had a friend who was doing the
course and he told me all about it.
With the help of one of the lecturers I
was able to change – he organised
everything for me. I managed it
because the first year is quite basic so I
was able to catch up on the work I had
missed. I definitely feel I made the right
decision. I was always interested in
healthcare management and the
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business side rather than the actual classes. I have a friend at another
research. But if you are interested in University and it takes him one-and-a-
both, this course is flexible enough to half hours to get there from his house.
allow for that. It gives you a perspective Here, not only are you close to the
into the research and management side University but it only takes 10 minutes
of the pharmaceutical industry. to walk into town.
During your first year, and for part of
your second, you are required to
reproduce information. Later in the
second year, you start to analyse data
and apply the knowledge you have
learnt. It does become more difficult
but you are introduced to the work
gradually.
I spent my placement year at
SmithKline Beecham, now called
GlaxoSmithKline, in Essex. It was a
great year. I was working for the
Alliance and Technology Group, and I
found it really useful. I grasped an
understanding of how a pharmaceutical
company works. Rather than it being
about research and making tablets, I
realised there are many more issues
involved, such as administration and
the management working with other
companies. I think future employers will
look favourably on the fact that I spent
a year in industry, as well as giving me
the chance to earn a bit of money, as
well.
Over the last four years, I have really
enjoyed university life and meeting so
many new people. Bradford is great –
everything is within easy reach. Even
when you live off campus, you do not
need transport to get you to your
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Bradford is a city with lots on offer and
plenty to do - but the fact is that you
could quite easily spend all your time
on the campus.
Whether you want to party till the early
hours or go to the Computer Centre at
3am, the University offers all the
facilities you could need on the
surprisingly green, open campus, all
within a few minutes’ walk of the halls
of residence, and the city centre.
Library and Computer Centre
The Library and Computer Centre are
based together in the J B Priestley
building, just a few minutes’ walk from
all the main campus buildings.
The Library houses around 500,000
volumes, over 2,000 periodical titles
and over 1,000 electronic journals. The
Library computer is accessible from any
PC or workstation connected by
network or modem 365 days a year, 24
hours a day.
You can access CD-ROM and online
databases with expert staff always
available to answer any of your queries.
There are subject specialist librarians
who have an in-depth knowledge of
your subject area and can help if you
have difficulties in obtaining books or
information.
The Computer Centre offers a host of
facilities and has been highly praised
for the Internet access it offers: the
Student Book universities guide found
the University of Bradford one of the
best in the UK at getting students
online.
Accommodation
A place in University accommodation is
guaranteed for all first-year students
who need it. This will mean your own
single study-bedroom, in a self-catering
hall. All the rooms have a network point
where, once you have a modem, you
can plug your PC into the University
network and access all the available
facilities, including free Internet access.
In subsequent years most students
choose to live in furnished houses, flats
or bed-sitters in the city. Student
accommodation is cheaper, easier to
find and more conveniently located in
Bradford than in most other university
cities. Many students live within five
minutes of their lectures! The
University’s Private Accommodation
Office provides information and advice
on how to find a place to live.
Students’ Union
The SU is at the heart of most student
activities, and is there to represent all
students at the University of Bradford.
You get the chance to vote for who you
want to represent you and all students
are actively encouraged to get involved.

You can enjoy four bars around the
campus, each with its own atmosphere.
The Biko Bar is one of only a handful of
student bars in the country to be listed
in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide
(Campaign for Real Ale), while JB’s,
Escape and Colours offer three
completely different venues, all in the
same building!
JB’s serves a full range of drinks, and
with a big screen and pool tables
galore, you won’t be short of something
to do. Escape is literally that during the
day, offering food and soft drinks in
pleasant surroundings - a perfect place
to unwind from your studies. In the
evening it’s hired out to clubs and
budding DJs and is also available for
private parties.
The Colours bar has one of the longest
bars in Britain, and is home to the
famous, or infamous, FND (Friday Night
Disco), offering numerous promos and
cheap beer. Colours bar is situated in
The Basement, which can hold 1300
and has played host to names such as
The Stereophonics, DJ Dave Pearce and
comedians including Graham Norton.
The Students’ Union runs its own radio
station ‘RamAir’ and magazine ‘Scrapie’,
as well as over 70 clubs and societies,
both sporting and non-sporting -
covering interests as diverse as cult TV,
environmental pressure groups, and role
playing.
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The University has its own theatre, the Free, confidential counselling is available
‘Theatre in the Mill’, providing some of to all students. The counselling team
the best theatre and dance in the region, specialises in understanding student
including student shows, where anyone problems, and can deal with a wide
is welcome to get involved. There is also range of personal issues.
the Tasmin Little Music Centre, with
good practice facilities and opportunities The University’s nursery caters for
to become involved at many levels in all children between the ages of six months
kinds of music-making. and five years. You can apply for a place
and get more information from the
Sporting Facilities Nursery Officer-in-Charge. The Nursery is
You can enjoy some excellent sports situated next door to one of the main
facilities, catering for most indoor and halls of residence and is just a few
outdoor activities. There is a 25-metre minutes’ walk from the main campus.
swimming pool, climbing wall,
numerous halls and a state-of-the-art Disabled students
fitness suite. The University of Bradford positively
welcomes applications from disabled
The University has also recently become students. Our Disability Office works
a designated National Centre of with the Library and the Computer
Cricketing Excellence. There are over 50 Centre with regard to access to
sporting clubs in Sports and Societies information, and liaises closely with
(part of the Students’ Union). academic departments to meet the
support needs of disabled students.
Student Support Services
Should you encounter any problems
while at University, be they
academic or personal, you can
be sure that there will be
ample support from the
University’s health and
welfare system.
The University Health
Service provides free,
confidential and
comprehensive medical
facilities, with four doctors
and friendly support staff.
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Your years at University will be some of
the most important of your life, and
where you study can be almost as
important as what you study.
Student life is something which should
be experienced to the full. This means
picking the right course, the right
university and the right city - and
enjoying all of them, and Bradford has
certainly got plenty to enjoy!
The fact that Bradford is one of the
most affordable cities in the UK for
students enables you to make your
money go further.
Bradford is a friendly, cosmopolitan city
(even though it is one of the ten largest
cities in Britain), compact enough to
find your way around, yet offering all
the facilities you would expect from a
major city.
The University campus is situated in the
heart of the city’s ‘west end’ - fast
gaining a reputation as a student
paradise - pubs, clubs and restaurants
galore, and all within a few minutes of
the halls of residence.
Bradford can also offer a thriving
cultural scene, including the National
Museum of Photography, Film and
Television, with its huge IMAX
screen, as well as galleries
and museums galore.
Further information
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of all that is on offer in Bradford can be If you enjoy watching rather than
found on the Web at participating, there’s top-class football
www.thisisbradford.co.uk and at at Bradford City and Rugby
www.bradford.gov.uk Superleague with Bradford Bulls.
Eating and drinking Spectacular surroundings
As every student will soon discover, Bradford is surrounded by some of the
Bradford has earned the right to be most spectacular and picturesque
famous for its curries. There are over 20 countryside anywhere in the country.
curry houses within five minutes’ walk The Pennines, Yorkshire Moors,
of the campus, where you can find a Yorkshire Dales and Derbyshire Peak
good meal for around £3. There are a District, are all within easy travelling
wealth of other cuisines to try as well, distance.
with inexpensive restaurants, foodshops,
and of course supermarkets, all on your You can take advantage of the host of
doorstep. outdoor sporting activities available in
the area or just enjoy the peace and
Sport quiet.
Local sporting clubs are
always keen to welcome
student members, not
forgetting the
University’s own
range of
sporting teams
and activities.
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