Drug Metabolism, Transport and Toxicology (TOXY6005)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Assessment methods
Assignments &/or mastery questions 50%
Course enquiries
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
Fundamental principles of drug metabolism, transport & toxicology. Phase I & II processes & enzyme systems. Phase III transporters. "Phase O" uptake systems. Adverse drug interactions & reactions. Pharmacogenetics. Cytotoxicity. Chemical carcinogenesis. Teratogenesis. Toxicology of selected organ systems. No formal contact hours but students are expected to spend approximately 12 hours in private study per week on this course.