Overview

This module will develop pre-existing knowledge gained during the first year foundations in therapeutics module and expand upon it significantly. Students will discuss the pharmacological impact of drugs on various tissue types within the body and the body is able to process these drugs via enzymatic and non-enzymatic means. This module will use a systems based approach to review clinically relevant drugs and also discuss the process by which novel agents are developed.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Category D (40-49%):Completed assessments present sufficient relevant accurate taught material to satisfy the learning outcomes of the module. Essays, answers and reports are sufficiently coherent and well presented to demonstrate threshold level 5 knowledge and understanding of module material. -good -Category B (60%-69%):Completed assessments present overall good accurate relevant taught material, integrated with some directed core text outside-reading. Essays, answers and reports are well organised and structured, contain good coherent arguments, and demonstrate good overall knowledge and understanding of all module material. -excellent -Category A (70%-100%):Completed assessments present very accurate relevant taught material, integrated with numerous directed outside core text-reading and some self-researched information sources. Essays, answers and reports present very coherent and well organised arguments that demonstrate excellent overall knowledge and understanding of all module material. Evidence of in depth critical thinking and wider reading are important for grades of A+ and above