Drug Development and Clinical Pharmacology

Syllabus

The taught part of the course extends over two terms, consisting of 100 hours of lectures and 15 days of practical classes in addition to tutorials, seminars and clinical tuition. There are also practical laboratory sessions and visits to clinical Departments and clinical research areas within Grampian University Hospitals Trust, allowing students to gain a wider understanding of clinical issues. External experts are invited to give specialist lectures as part of the high quality taught programme.

First Half-Session:

• Induction
• Molecular Pharmacology
• Drug Metabolism & Toxicology
• Therapeutics
• Introduction to Biobusiness
• Computing
• Statistics
• Generic Skills
• IT Skills

Second Half-Session:

• Drug Development to Evidence Based Medicine
• Pharmacovigilance
• Pharmacokinetics
• Biobusiness
• either Omics and research or Gene nutrient interactions

A thesis (MSc) or dissertation (PG Dip) involving original research is carried out during the programme. The research undertaken is linked to the areas of interest of the staff in the Department but special interests may be accommodated.

Assessment

Each course has its own assessment based on continuous assessment of practical and course work, and a written degree examination. Progression to the dissertation is dependent on performance in the individual courses.
The dissertation is assessed at a viva examination

Teaching

Teaching is mainly by lectures, tutorials or directed self learning. Practical classes support the teaching.

Dedication

24 months, part-time.