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PHAR40060

Academic Year 2024/2025

Advanced Renal Pharmacology: disease development and treatment (PHAR40060)

Subject:
Pharmacology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Hilary Cassidy
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module forms part of the core curriculum for stage 4 of the B.Sc. degree in Pharmacology. It covers the molecular mechanisms involved in renal disease development and treatments. It is strongly recommended that students have taken the stage 3 module: PHAR30020 Drug Action in Body Systems II before registering for this module. Topics covered will include: kidney structure and function; overview of renal diseases; specific kidney diseases including diabetic, drug induced and immune-mediated renal disease; renal receptors and key signalling pathways involved in renal disease development. This module will also examine the current hypotheses regarding the molecular basis of renal diseases and the current treatment strategies.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:1. Describe the structure and function of the kidney.2. Describe the diseases which affect the kidney.3. Understand the molecular mechanisms underlying renal disease.4. Discuss the key signalling pathways involved in renal disease development.5. Critically evaluate the current therapies for renal diseases.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Lectures

12
Total

102

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures; critical writing; reflective learning;

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

PHAR 30020 Drug Action in Body Systems II


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Final 2hr end of year essay style exam. Paper is comprised of section A and Section B. Students must answer one question from each. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
100
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Hilary Cassidy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Tara McMorrow Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Seema Nathwani Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Craig Slattery Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
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