Biomedical science students require sound knowledge of how drugs influence biological systems in order to apply this to health and disease settings. This elective unit will further enhance students' understanding of pharmacology and forms part of the Pharmacology Minor for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree. A major focus on this unit will be describing the pharmacology of drugs affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems within the context of relevant physiological and pathological states. The mechanisms of action and uses of anti-microbial agents will be addressed in addition to the global threat of antibiotic resistance. Students will be introduced to the National Medicines Policy and the National Strategy for the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM), and examine a number of initiatives that promote QUM. This unit aims to build on critical concepts in drug therapy in both health and disease and throughout the lifespan.
- Teacher: Charlie Foxlee