Last modified: 05 Oct 2023 08:46
The course focuses on the molecular mechanisms of drug action and how cutting edge research can advance current therapeutic approaches to disease. The utility of molecular pharmacology will be highlighted in the context of current and future drug discovery for cardiovascular, neurological and metabolic diseases and cancer.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Session | First Sub Session | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course will cover the molecular mechanisms of drug action and provide examples of how knowledge of the pathophysiology of disease can yield novel drug targets. Topics covered will included drug-receptor theory, signal transduction and pharmacogenomics.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 35 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 15 | Feedback Weeks | 18 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback is provided for the report within 3 weeks of submission. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 35 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
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Written feedback is provided for the Data Interpretation within 3 weeks of submission. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 19 | |
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The MCQ questions are discussed in a tutorial. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 13 | Feedback Weeks | 16 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback is provided for Data Handling within 3 weeks of submission. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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