Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
To provide information on how genetic factors affect the metabolism of foreign compounds and drug receptor
interactions.
To develop knowledge on the importance of inter-individual variability in drug metabolism in the drug
development process and in therapeutics.
To discuss current views on the relationship between pharmacogenetic polymorphisms and disease
susceptibility and potential approaches to drug design using pharmacogenomics.
To provide an introduction to molecular epidemiology.
To develop knowledge of the molecular basis of polymorphisms in drug metabolizing enzymes,
including the cytochromes P450, the glutathione S-transferases and N-acetyltransferases as well as
polymorphisms in drug receptors and other drug targets.
See above.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | In person - EMI assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | In person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 85:00 | 85:00 | Writing up lecture notes, revision and general reading. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Lectures will define the scope of the course and communicate knowledge as a basis for further study. This is an advanced course involving reading of research as well as advanced textbooks.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 80 | Invigilated exam. Answer 2 from 4 questions. |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 20 | Invigilated paper based EMI (1 hour duration) 25 Questions. |
The EMI assesses student knowledge and understanding of course material.
FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Christmas vacation. Coursework with submissions dates after the Christmas vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely.