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VCF3071

Toxicology

(PHA)

75 hours of lectures and self-learning modules, 25 tutorials, 75 hours of practical work and workshops

Synopsis: Absorption, distribution, metabolism of xenobiotics, pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, measurement of bioavailability, pharmacodynamics. Effects of xenobiotics on the blood, immune system, liver, kidney, respiratory system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, skin, reproductive system, eye and endocrine system. Carcinogenesis, pesticides, heavy metals, solvents, animal toxins, plant toxins and ecotoxicology

Assessment: Mid-year examination (June) (1.5 hours): 15% + Self-learning modules: 15% + Practical work and workshops: 15% + End-of-year examination: 55%


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