Basis of Drug Action
About This Course
This module covers the basic principles of drug action, which include drug-receptor interactions and dose-response relationships (pharmacodynamics); delivery, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs (pharmacokinetics). Biologic drug actions, genetic factors, genetic polymorphisms and inter-individual variations that may influence the effects of drugs (pharmacogenomics) will also be discussed. This is a concept driven course that provides an understanding of the mechanisms by which chemical and biologic drugs act in the body.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
‘O’ Levels: At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes in the following subjects
- English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 – 7
- Any Science subject Grade 1 – 6
- Any 1 relevant subject subject Grade 1 – 6
- And at least 1 year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec: GPA ≥ 2.0 OR GPA ≥ 1.5 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience
Nitec: GPA ≥ 3.5 OR GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services: GPA ≥ 2.0 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience
Nitec in Technology/Services: GPA ≥ 3.5 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience
WSQ: Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) AND at least 1 year relevant work experience AND Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA
Do not possess any of the above qualifications: Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience.