Pharmacology (Level 3) Course

Unit 1: What is Pharmacology?
Unit 2: The Principles of pharmacokinetics
Unit 3: How drugs act
Unit 4: The respiratory system
Unit 5: The heart and vascular system
Unit 6: The kidneys
Unit 7: The digestive system
Unit 8: The pancreas, pituitary and thyroid glands
Unit 9: The nervous system
Unit 10: Antibiotics and Chemotherapy

Students will study the major aspects of pharmacology, exploring the origins of pharmacology, how a drug is developed, how it works and targets the body. In the later units this course examines major structures of the body such as the heart, nervous system and endocrine system. Each unit will comprise of 2 sections; the first exploring the anatomy of the structure so that specific pharmacokinetics and drug characteristics are understood; and the second focusing on the common conditions, treatments and drug class. This will enable students to understand fully the principles and practice of pharmacology and the how and why of drug action on different body systems.

Included within the course will be a range of Independent Study Activities and case studies designed to encourage students to develop their knowledge and underpin understanding of the subject.

The guidelines and protocols mentioned in this course are UK based.