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On completion of this module the learner will be able to:
• Discuss the drug discovery process, citing specific examples
• Describe nanotechnology approaches to delivering established and novel molecules
• Discuss orphan drugs and the incentives which make them attractive to pharmaceutical companies.
• Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacogenetics
• Compare host-directed antimicrobial therapies.
• Describe Biotherapeutic drugs and their future potential.
• Cite several case studies of recent drugs that have been approved for major diseases
• Discuss specific examples of novel drug development
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 90 |
Total | 106 |
Students are recommended to have covered the core 3rd Year Pharmacology modules or equivalent material.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Professor David Brayden | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Fiona McCartney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Siobhán McClean | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor David O'Connell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Craig Slattery | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 30 | Mon 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29 | Mon 12:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 | Thurs 14:00 - 14:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 25 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 30 | Wed 11:00 - 11:50 |