Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the neurobiology of psychotic, neurotic and mood disorders and review current therapeutic approaches to their treatment.
2. Describe the neurobiology of neurodegenerative disorders and their treatment.
3. Explain the role of excessive neural activity in epilepsy and ischaemia and assess current therapeutic approaches employed to treat these brain disorders.
4. Describe the pharmacology of anaesthetic and analgesic drug classes.
5. Demonstrate laboratory skills in line with the practical component of the module.