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PHRM-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points

Pharmacology

Available in Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours), Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)

Rules for completing this course

You must complete: - a maximum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points), and - a minimum of three units at Level 3 (18 credit points). Pharmacology major requirements You must complete 48 credit points, comprising: - 30 credit points of Core units; and - 18 credit points of Additional units.

Core units

30 cp

You must complete the following units

  • BIO1011Blueprints for life6 cp
  • BIO1022Life on Earth6 cp
  • PHY2011Neuroscience of communication, sensory and control systems6 cp
  • PHA3011Principles of drug action6 cp
  • PHA3021Drugs in health and disease6 cp

Additional units

18 cp

You must complete three units (18 credit points) from the following list, comprising: - one unit at Level 2 (6 credit points); and - two units at Level 3 (12 credit points). Note 1: Enrolment in PHA3990 Action in pharmacology research project requires achievement in a minimum set of units and permission of the unit coordinator.

  • PHA2022Drugs and society6 cp
  • PHY2032Human physiology: Hormonal and digestive systems6 cp
  • PHY2042Human physiology: Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems6 cp
  • PHA3032Neuro and endocrine pharmacology6 cp
  • PHA3042Modern drug development6 cp
  • PHA3990Action in pharmacology research project6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry