Pharmacology, Minor ( 0341)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0341
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
Pharmacology is a multi-disciplinary field that applies knowledge in chemistry, biology, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology to drug design, discovery and the therapeutic treatment of human diseases. This minor is available to all undergraduate students in the School of Science and covers the basic and applied knowledge of pharmacological basis of drug action, principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, topics in clinical pharmacology, drug design, discovery, and structure-activity-relationships, preclinical and clinical development, evaluation of pharmaceutical drugs, and regulatory and legislative frameworks that govern the approval of new therapeutic medicines. This minor is designed to complement different programs offered in the School of Science, preparing skilled graduates for a range of career options that includes further postgraduate study, research and development, clinical trials, and regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown | Full-Time | Dr Srinivas Nammi | |
| Parramatta - Vic Rd | Full-Time | Dr Srinivas Nammi |