Course level

Undergraduate

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Assessment methods

Assignments &/or mastery questions 50%; open book examination 50%

Course enquiries

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

Overview of drug groups in current clinical use or later stages of development, with a focus on mechanisms of action. Systematic pharmacology: cardiovascular, respiratory & renal pharmacology. Neuropharmacology, endocrine pharmacology, gastrointestinal pharmacology. No formal contact hours but students are expected to spend approximately 12 hours in private study per week on this course.