Pharmaceutical Physiology - BSc

Overview

A study of basic physiology and tissue morphology that defines normal and abnormal physiology within the main body systems including: gastrointestinal tract; cardiovascular system; respiratory system; urinary tract; nerve and muscle; central nervous system; endocrine system; reproductive system.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

Describe the basic functions of the human body at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems levels.
Describe how diseases/syndromes impact upon the tissues and systems of the human body.
Explain how basic physiological measurements are obtained to assess the function of the human body at a cellular, tissue and system level.

Skills

On completion of the module the student will be able to apply their understanding of the basic mechanisms of human physiology to the future demands of research and practice in Pharmacy. They will understand the physiological and medical language to the level necessary to continue their education in later years. They will have developed practical skills in physiological measurement and understand the methods of acquiring and processing physiological information.

Assessment

Written examination, practicals, tutorials, computer classes, coursework submission.