Drug Discovery & Development
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR4034 | Pharmacy | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PHAR4034
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module builds on the principles with a view to their application in the early drug discovery process.
The core background material will be exemplified through a series of detailed case studies highlighting various approaches to successful drug discovery.
Target Students
MSc Drug Discovery and MSc Drug Discovery with Industrial Training (2 year) students.
Classes
Note that the following is an estimate only: 50 hours contact time, 10 hours directed learning, 140 hours self-directed study, revision and assessment. Total = 200 hours.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Group case study coursework.
- 50% Exam 1 (1-hour): Electronic assessment
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module explores the early pre-clinical stages of the drug discovery process covering the key areas of hit identification, hit to lead candidate nomination and lead candidate optimisation.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding through ability to:
CC1.1 - Critically evaluate and understand modern and historic approaches to drug discovery, demonstrating awareness of the future development of the subject.
CC1.3 - Critically evaluate and employ techniques applicable to advanced scholarship in the study of drug discovery
CC1.4 - Critically evaluate modern research methodologies, developing hypotheses as appropriate.
CC1.5 - Critically evaluate and present material related specifically to the pre-clinical and clinical development of medicines/devices.
Demonstrate an independent ability to:
CC2.1 - Exercise the skills of critical reasoning in relation to the application of core scientific disciplines in the drug discovery process
Demonstrate the ability to:
CC3.2 - Organise and implement a programme of self-directed learning through reflective study
CC3.3 - Operate and collaborate in a team in order to solve problems of a theoretical or practical (experimental) nature and to provide appropriate solutions.
In addition, the student will have an advanced understanding of the chemical and physical properties of groups commonly available to modify drug molecules.