| Unit name | Pharmacology 3 - Honours Pharmacology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHAR30100 |
| Credit points | 120 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Usowicz |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites | |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This advanced unit examines pharmacology from a research viewpoint and uses state-of-the-art methods in practical classes. Lecture topics cover neuropharmacology including neurological disorders, molecular biology, intracellular messengers, electrophysiological analyses, vascular pharmacology, G-protein-coupled receptors, statistics and experimental design. Lectures on drug design from industrial speakers, followed by a six-week original research project under staff guidance conclude the unit.
