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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

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The student will gain valuable information on the general principles of drug action and how specific pharmacological agents are used therapeutically.
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The student will gain experience in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of pharmacological data.
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The student will gain important generic skills such as critical evaluation of scientific papers and development of oral and written presenting abilities.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:The unit will contain information on the following: 1. Drug development 2. Pharmacodynamics 3. Pharmacokinetics 4. Systems pharmacology including cardiovascular, neuropharmacology, anticancer drugs, antibacterials, antivirals, respiratory pharmacology, anti-inflammatories, hypoglycaemics 5. Molecular medicines and gene therapy Drugs of abuse