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    Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (BPharmSc)

    1. Structure of the Programme

      Every programme of study for the degree

      1. shall consist of papers worth not less than 360 points
      2. shall include at least 180 points for papers above 100-level, of which at least 72 points shall be for papers above 200-level
      3. shall satisfy the requirements set out in the Schedule of papers required for the degree
      4. may include one or more optional minor subjects that satisfy the Minor Subject Requirements listed in Science Schedule A, Arts and Music Schedule A, Commerce Schedule A, or the Bachelor of Health Sciences Schedule. No paper may count for both the Schedule of papers required for the degree and a Minor Subject Requirement or for more than one Minor Subject Requirement unless that paper is at 100- or 200-level and specified as compulsory for both requirements.

    2. Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions

      Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).

    3. Cross Credits

      A candidate who is enrolled for the degree concurrently with another degree, or who has completed one degree and is proceeding with the programme for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science, may cross-credit 100- and 200-level papers that are common to both degrees up to a maximum of 126 points where the other degree is a three-year degree.

    4. Variations

      The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study that does not comply with these regulations.

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