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understanding of the way in which drugs produce their effects in the body is
becoming increasingly important as the use and abuse of drugs becomes more
widespread in society. The science of pharmacology is the study of the effects
of drugs on living organisms where the term drug can be defined as a chemical
substance, natural or synthetic which affects a biological system. Pharmacology
is an interdisciplinary science which employs experimental approaches common to
chemistry, biochemistry and physiology. The department offers a six-point
subject (Drugs and society) at second-year level. This subject will provide
students with a broad understanding of the mechanisms of drug action, how drugs
are developed, what problems are solved and what problems are caused by the use
of drugs. It will be of interest to all students taking biomedical science
subjects (physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, microbiology) but also as an
adjunct to a degree in law or psychology. This subject is not a prerequisite
for further study in pharmacology but is highly recommended.
Pharmacology and toxicology for third-year students is presented in two
12-point subjects, one in each semester, PHA3011 and PHA3022. To complete the
48-point total for third-year studies, these two subjects may be combined with
subjects in other disciplines according to BSc course requirements. Such
studies frequently include any of the biological/ medical disciplines,
chemistry or law. The prerequisite for PHA3011 is normally an adequate
performance in second-year physiology. It is advised that previous subjects
should also include biochemistry or chemistry at second-year level. Students
may take an honours BSc degree in fourth year which involves advanced course
work and a laboratory-based project.
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