Course overview
Students will learn the general principles of pharmacology including drug classification, formulation, administration and basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Students will build on knowledge gained in foundational courses on human anatomy, biology and physiology. Further knowledge will be gained on commonly prescribed drugs used to treat various diseases. Emphasis is placed on clinical pharmacology including polypharmacy, side effects, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. This course will provide foundational knowledge relevant to broad programs.
- Introduction to Pharmacology, Pharmacodynamics & Pharmacokinetics
- Autonomic Nervous System Phamacology & Systems Pharmacology I
- Systems Pharmacology II & Clinical Pharmacology Principles
Course learning outcomes
- Differentiate the fundamental principles of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics), and identify the sites and major mechanisms of drug action
- Describe the concept of agonist and antagonist activities of drugs and apply this to the mechanism of action of drugs
- Describe the ways drugs are administered, absorbed and distributed in the body and explain the factors influencing these processes
- Explain how different classes of drugs used to treat various diseases act on physiological, biochemical and pathophysiological processes
- Recognise common and important drug interactions and adverse reactions
Degree list
The following degrees include this course