There are no prerequisites, any student who wants to know what the research is and how it is carried out, can enroll in this subject. Due to the methodology used, a “clausus number” of 16 students has been established.
It is highly recommended that students have:
- Good knowledge of English, since many of the materials that the teacher will provide for the work in class and autonomous work will be in this language.
- Good knowledge of TIC tools for written and oral presentations.
- Ability to work as a team, as all the work is done as a group.
- Ability to constructive criticism, to express opinions and participate actively in class.
Nowadays, it is not necessary to make a detailed justification in favor of the significance of pharmaceutical research, nor the need for graduates in Pharmacy to focus their profession towards research. Its importance is reflected in the following objectives in which the syllabus of the Pharmacy Degree is supported:
1. Establish the bases for the subsequent access to scientific research.
2. Encourage individual and collective study in order to motivate students towards active and continuous training.
3. Stimulate the ability to perform experimental designs based on the scientific method and the interpretation of scientific works in the field of health sciences.
4. Promote critical analysis in the evaluation of problems, decision making and leadership spirit.
This subject intends that, through the selection of an idea to prepare a project for a R&D call, developing the student own critical spirit, his ability to work within a team, and put into practice everything learned in many other subjects of the pharmacy degree. The ideas that students can select for further development can come from any of the knowledge fields.
At the same time you are expected to acquire a detailed knowledge of the R&D&I insights where you could eventually develop your research career, know how to manage simple R&D projects, and can make a first assessment of whether the results obtained could be protected and how. Finally, it is expected to acquire basic notions of how that knowledge can be transferred to the pharmaceutical industry or be exploited through the creation of a technology-based company or spin-off.
In short, the training provided by this subject is eminently practical and transversal. To train the future pharmacist to guide their profession towards research, the possible transfer of knowledge to the pharmaceutical industry, or its direct exploitation through the creation of a technology-based company; acquiring the following competences:
1: Demonstrate that they are capable of designing a research project in which it is necessary to carry out a critical analysis and to evaluate imprecise situations. The student will apply their knowledge and work methodology to propose a synthesis of new and more complex ideas that may produce a deeper knowledge of the Pharmacy research context in which the student may work in the future.
2: Ddevelop enough autonomy to initiate, manage and lead teams/innovative research projects/scientific collaborations, national or international, within Pharmacy topic, in multidisciplinary contexts and, where appropriate, with a high component of knowledge transfer.
3: Justify that they are able to participate in scientific discussions that take place at international level within the Pharmacy knowledge, and to disclose the results of their research activity to all types of public.
4: Demonstrate within the specific scientific context of Pharmacy that they are able to make advances in cultural, social or technological aspects, as well as to promote innovation in all areas in a knowledge-based society.
5: Develop those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a higher degree of autonomy.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
B01 | Proficiency in a second foreign language at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
B02 | Knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). |
B03 | A correct oral and written communication |
B04 | Ethical commitment and professional deontology. |
B05 | Ability to develop those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies. |
EF04 | Identify and to evaluate the potential pharmacokinetic interactions between the active pharmaceutical ingredients and medicines |
ELF04 | Be competent in information retrieval techniques related to primary and secondary information sources (Including databases with the use of a computer) |
G03 | Know how to apply the scientific method and acquire skills in the handling of legislation, sources of information, bibliography, elaboration of protocols and other aspects considered necessary for the design and critical evaluation of preclinical and clinical trials. |
G13 | Develop communication and information skills, both oral and written, to deal with patients and users of the centre where they carry out their professional activity. Promote the capacity to work and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and those related to other health professionals. |
G15 | Recognise own limitations and the need to maintain and update professional competence, with particular emphasis on self-learning of new knowledge based on scientific evidence. |
T02 | Ability to manage quality scientific information, bibliography, specialized databases and resources accessible through the Internet. |
T03 | Handling of basic and specific software for the treatment of information and experimental results. |
T04 | Motivation for quality, safety at work and awareness of environmental issues, with knowledge of the internationally recognised systems for the correct management of these aspects. |
T05 | Organizational, planning and implementation skills. |
T06 | Ability to address human resources decision-making and management. |
T07 | Ability to work as a team and, where appropriate, exercise leadership functions, encouraging entrepreneurship. |
T08 | Develop interpersonal skills and the ability to function in an international and multicultural context. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Acquire basic knowledge for the transfer of knowledge to the pharmaceutical sector. | |
Obtain a basic knowledge for the exploitation of innovations resulting from research through the creation of a technology-based company. | |
Learn to use existing tools for knowledge protection. | |
Obtain the ability to evaluate the potential interest of ideas, elaborate them and present them as a research project to a competitive call. | |
Know how pharmaceutical research is carried out within companies. | |
Know the public-private systems of regional, national, European and international R + D + i. | |
Know the tools and procedures for managing R & D & I projects. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Case Studies | B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 EF04 ELF04 G03 G13 G15 T02 T03 T04 T05 T06 T07 T08 | 1 | 25 | Y | Y | ||
Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Workshops and Seminars | B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 EF04 ELF04 G03 G13 G15 T02 T03 T04 T05 T06 T07 T08 | 0.64 | 16 | Y | Y | ||
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 EF04 ELF04 G03 G13 G15 T02 T03 T04 T05 T06 T07 T08 | 2.24 | 56 | Y | N | ||
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 EF04 ELF04 G03 G13 G15 T02 T03 T04 T05 T06 T07 T08 | 0.48 | 12 | Y | N | ||
Formative Assessment [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 EF04 ELF04 G03 G13 G15 T02 T03 T04 T05 T06 T07 T08 | 0.14 | 3.5 | Y | Y | ||
Total: | 4.5 | 112.5 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 1.78 | Total class time hours: 44.5 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 2.72 | Total hours of out of class work: 68 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Oral presentations assessment | 20.00% | 20.00% | |
Theoretical papers assessment | 15.00% | 20.00% | |
Assessment of active participation | 15.00% | 0.00% | |
Mid-term tests | 50.00% | 60.00% | |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Unit 1 (de 6): Familiarization with public-private R&D systems | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Case Studies] | 1 |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 2 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 3 |
Unit 2 (de 6): Specific methodology in the pharmaceutical sector for the development of R&D projects | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Case Studies] | .5 |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 8 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 10 |
Unit 3 (de 6): From the idea to the project | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Case Studies] | .5 |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 8 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 10 |
Unit 4 (de 6): R&D project management | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Case Studies] | .5 |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 8 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 12 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
Formative Assessment [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
Unit 5 (de 6): Tools for the protection of knowledge | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Case Studies] | .5 |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 7.5 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 10 |
Unit 6 (de 6): Transfer of knowledge to the pharmaceutical sector | |
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Activities | Hours |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 4 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 11 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
Formative Assessment [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |
Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
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EU | Portal web- EC_Horizonte 2020 | 2022 | http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/home.html | ||||||
ISCIII | Portal web- Instituto de Salud Carlos III | 2022 | http://www.isciii.es/ISCIII/es/contenidos/fd-investigacion/fd-financiacion/convocatorias-ayudas-accion-estrategica-salud.shtml | ||||||
JCCM | Portal web-Junta de Comunidades de CLM | 2022 | http://www.educa.jccm.es/idiuniv/es/investigacion | ||||||
MINECO_Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación | Portal web_ Ministerio Economia, Industria y Competitividad | 2022 | http://www.mineco.gob.es/portal/site/mineco/idi |