Toxicology and Pharmacogenetics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE3108 | Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- LIFE3108
- School
- Biomedical Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
The first part of this module aims to adapt the pharmacological concepts to a toxicological scenario. The students will be introduced to basic principles of clinical toxicology and to the main groups of toxic compounds employing an organ systems approach. The second part of this module aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of pharmacogenomics and its importance in providing optimised drug therapy and patient care. This module comprises a number of lectures and practical exercises.
Target Students
BSc Biomedical Sciences (UNM) year 3,Optional module for Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences year 3,Optional module for Biosciences year 3
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 2 weeks
- One 8-hour practicum
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 35% Coursework 1: Group presentation
- 65% Exam (1-hour-30-minute): 1.5 hour Rogo Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module will deal with the toxic compounds, the effect of toxic compounds on the body organs such as liver, kidney, pulmonary etc. It develops teaching, assessment and presentation skills. The module takes also encompasses the mechanism of toxicity, drug abuse and monitoring. The module also intends to provide knowledge about pharmacogenomics and drug design using genomic applications for drug action and toxicity. Students will develop their problem solving skills and their abilities in toxicology, genotyping, and pharmacogenetics during the practical and case studies sessions. This will also allow the students to develop critical thinking and decision-making, and team working. The course facilitates independent learning and helps students acquire advance clinical skills.Learning Outcomes
- MLO 1: Describe toxic effects and associated mechanisms as well as management of selected toxic compounds.
- MLO 2: Appraise genetic variations with different drug responses, and thus clinical decision.
- MLO 3: Display effective communication skills, critical thinking skills, leadership skills and examine ethical implications in dealing with toxic substances and pharmacogenetics.
- MLO 4: Formulate ideas for developing an educational video for a toxicological topic using a broad range of information, media and technology applications.
Conveners
- Dr Yan Pan
Last updated 09/01/2025.