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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.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of semester essay examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | Yes | 100 |
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 |
Assoc Professor Siobhán McClean | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor David O'Connell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Craig Slattery | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |