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.