Pharmacology
Learning outcomes
Students who graduate from Pharmacology will be able to:
| No. | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge of how drugs are discovered, developed, delivered and regulated, analyse new drugs and drug targets for treatment of disease, and explain the toxicological potential of drugs and other agents. |
| 2 | Exhibit a deep and integrated knowledge of the pharmacological properties of drugs, their use as experimental tools and in treatment of disease, and their abuse potential, based on drug structure, drug targets, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetic and pharmacogenomic aspects, and toxicological features. |
| 3 | Select and use appropriate tools for pharmacological enquiry, observe and measure biological and behavioural responses to drugs, and work safely and effectively in a laboratory environment. |
| 4 | Collect, analyse, illustrate, describe and interpret data derived from retrospective data collections, clinical trials, forensic problems and experimentation. |
| 5 | Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information in pharmacology from a range of relevant sources. |
| 6 | Communicate concepts and findings in pharmacology through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique. |
| 7 | Integrate pharmacology knowledge and skills with those in other disciplinary areas to solve a big health challenge or problem in pharmacology research, and communicate a coherent, critical and informative response presenting a recommendation or view. |
| 8 | Design and carry out an investigation in pharmacology, appraising the relevant ethical and regulatory requirements and recommending improvements using creative approaches. |
| 9 | Develop creative and innovative approaches to problem solving in the field of pharmacological research and work effectively, responsibly and safely in individual and collaborative contexts. |
| 10 | Address authentic problems in pharmacology, working professionally and ethically within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. |
| 11 | Examine and evaluate contemporary issues in pharmacology from a range of ethical and cross-cultural perspectives. |
