Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Molecular and Integrative Pharmacology: From Molecules To Man
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Pharmacy
Module Code	02 33802
Module Lead	Dr Keith Brain
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-19 hours Seminar-4 hours Tutorial-5 hours Guided independent study-172 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module aims to develop the students understanding of both modern receptor pharmacology and of the need to use tissues and whole animals in drug research and development. There is a particular emphasis on the experimental approaches used and the interpretation of experimental evidence.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Recognise the importance of studying the effects of drugs at the molecular, intact tissue and whole body levels. Distinguish the structure and function of some of the major classes of receptors Discuss how the signals from various receptor systems may be integrated at a cellular level to produce a co-ordinated response Illustrate the ways in which pharmacokinetics, adaptive reflexes and homeostatic mechanisms may modify the effects of drugs in different experimental systems Compare the experimental techniques involved in current research in molecular pharmacology and the variety of methods which may be employed to study the action of drugs in vivo
Assessment	33802-01 : Overall Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: The module is assessed by a combination of a written examination (3 essay questions) and course work Examination: 75% (Semester 2) Course Work: 25% (Semester 1) The course work component will include the following: Essays 60%; Student led seminar 40%.
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