This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module aims to provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology of the major body systems. In addition selected examples of pathophysiology will introduce the concept of disease and the role of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions. The module also provides an introduction to the pharmacological basis of drug action which will provide the underpinning knowledge necessary to develop a deep understanding of the pharmacology and therapeutics covered later in the MPharm and Foundation courses.
Lectures (45 hours), Practical (36 hours), MSCL/CAL (99 hours), Seminars (6 hours), Private Study (111 hours expected)
60% examination, 40% coursework and satisfactory attendance and performance at all laboratories (80% minimum attendance is COMPULSORY)
Martini, F. (2005) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 7th Ed, Prentice Hall
Martini, F. (2008) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 8th Ed, Prentice Hall
Page, C.B., Curtis, M., Walker, M., and Hoffman, B. (2006) Integrated Pharmacology 3rd Edition, Mosby
Rang, H.P., Dale, M.M., Ritter, J.M., Moore, P.K., & Lamb, P. (2003) Pharmacology 5th Edition, Churchill Livingstone
Rang, H.P., Dale, M.M., Ritter, J.M., & Flower, R.J. (2007) Pharmacology 6th Edition, Churchill Livingstone
An in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of selected major body systems (PO16, PO17)
An understanding of functionality, regulation and relationships between each of the selected major body systems (PO16, PO17)
A knowledge of mechanisms of pathophysiological changes which may occur in selected body systems together with relevant therapeutic interventions (PO2, PO5, PO12, PO19, PO20, PO21)
An understanding of the role of receptors, ion channels, enzymes and carrier molecules as drug targets (PO4, PO5, PO12, PO17, PO20, PO22)
A practical and theoretical knowledge of physiological and pharmacological techniques and an ability to present evaluate and interpret data derived from laboratory sessions (PO1, PO3, PO44, PO48, PO50, PO53, PO55)
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