Program Overview
Formulation Project (PHAY0050)
Key Information
The Faculty of Life Sciences offers the Formulation Project module, which is taught by the School of Pharmacy. This module has a credit value of 30. However, it is only available to students completing the MSc Pharmaceutical Formulation and Entrepreneurship.
Alternative Credit Options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Description
This lab-based scientific research project is supervised by an academic member of staff in the Department of Pharmaceutics. Students may also have the opportunity to work on industry or hospital-based projects. The project selection process begins in Term 1, where students are provided with information on available staff members and projects through "open days." In Term 2, students participate in research skills workshops to equip them with necessary lab skills. They are then asked to select their preferred supervisors, and allocations are made considering student preferences.
Each project is unique and complements the supervisor's research activities. Laboratory work is undertaken for approximately 7 weeks between May and August, with the timing agreed upon between the student and supervisor. Students are expected to develop their research ideas and experimental series in discussion with their supervisor and complete a comprehensive literature review. The results are written up and submitted as a dissertation, accompanied by an oral presentation in late August or early September.
Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year
- Intended teaching term: Term 3
- Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and Assessment
- Mode of study: In person
- Methods of assessment:
- 80% Dissertations, extended projects, and reports
- 10% Viva or oral presentation
- 10% Other form of assessment
- Mark scheme: Numeric Marks
Other Information
- Number of students on module in previous year: 15
- Module leader: Dr. Maryam Parhizkar
Last Updated
This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.