A synopsis of the curriculum
• Evaluation of drug effects in humans
• Unwanted drug effects and adverse drug reactions
• Infection and inflammation
• Nervous system
• Cardiorespiratory and renal systems
• Blood and neoplastic disease
• Gastrointestinal system
• Endocrine system and metabolic disorders
Blended distance learning:
Contact Hours: 100 hours
Private Study Time: 50 hours
Total Learning Time: 150 hours
2000 word Essay – 40%
2 hour Examination – 60%
The pass mark for each individual assessment is 40%. All assessments must be passed in order to pass the module.
Peter Bennett, Morris Brown, and Pankaj Sharma (2015) Clinical Pharmacology. Livingstone.
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Describe evidence-based drug therapy and the significance of the randomised double-blind placebo controlled trial.
Understand what is meant by pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology.
Explain the possible sources of adverse drug interactions.
Understand the clinical pharmacology of the principal drugs used to treat infection and inflammation.
Demonstrate an understanding of how neuroactive drugs are used clinically in anaesthesia, pain management, and neurological disorders such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
Understand the clinical use of cholinergic, anti-muscarinic, and adrenergic drugs.
Critically evaluate how the various classes of diuretics are used clinically.
Describe the use and application of antitussives and respiratory stimulants.
Explain the clinical use of pro-coagulant and anti-coagulant drugs.
Appreciate the clinical use and application of the various classes of cytotoxic drugs in the treatment of cancer.
Understand the clinical use and application of drugs that effect gastrointestinal motility.
Understand the clinical application of anti-diabetes agents and anti-thyroid drugs.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Develop and demonstrate an ability to analyse, evaluate and correctly interpret data.
Present and communicate data effectively and confidently.
Obtain and use information from a variety of sources as part of self-directed learning.
Manage their time and use their organisation skills within the context of self-directed learning.
Develop and demonstrate an ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
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