Abstract

The focus of this subject is pharmacotherapeutics, which is the study of the therapeutic use of medicines and their effects, both beneficial and deleterious. To successfully complete this course you will need to have a firm foundational knowledge in pharmacology and pathophysiology. The topics in this subject have also been … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Cardiovascular system: e.g. hypertension;Respiratory system: e.g. COPD;Immune system: e.g. autoimmune;Oncology e.g. leukaemia;Reproductive system: e.g. BPH;Nervous system: e.g. depression;Endocrine systems: e.g. diabetes;Skeletal system: e.g. osteoporosis;Integumentary system: e.g. psoriasis;Sensory system: e.g. glaucoma;Digestive system: e.g. IBD;Urinary system: e.g. chronic kidney disease; andSpecific population groups: e.g. geriatrics.

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) courses.

Not available to students who have successfully completed PHM430.