The pharmaceutical research and development pipeline is multi-stage and requires the interpretation of, and response to, many different forms of information and data. This module will simulate aspects of that pipeline and provide students with an authentic assessment of their ability to apply the knowledge and skills. They will design theoretical pharmaceutical products and take them through a mock pipeline whilst dealing with real world issues which present themselves along the way. Students will meet periodically with teaching staff to discuss the project in tutorial groups and obtain new information pertinent to their project which they will act upon in real time to advance the project. The module will be assessed via i)a group “elevator-pitch” style short presentation, ii) a lay summary of a research presentation and iii) a final individual report . In addition, workshops led by internal and external experts on subjects pertinent to pharmaceutical research and development (including intellectual property, clinical trials, pharmacoeconomics and pharmacovigilance) will be held. Students will attend further research seminars presented by research active staff (academics and postgraduate students).