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Physiology and pharmacology are two core disciplines of biomedical science and this course is the first of five courses in the Biomedical Sciences program that will extend students’ knowledge of physiology gained from BIO1203, BIO1204 and BIO1206 and present them with the major concepts of pharmacology. Systems Physiology and Pharmacology will focus on the cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary and central nervous systems. These systems are crucial to the normal functioning of the human body and there are many drugs that are used in the treatment of disease and dysfunction in these systems.

In some disciplines, students need to demonstrate competency before they can progress further in their studies. Competency involves the application skills and knowledge to a particular standard performance. Students need to pass all competency assessments in a course and reach a total passing of 50% to be awarded a passing grade. Competency Assessment Items are identified in the course specification.

This course builds on the first year foundational knowledge obtained in BIO1203, BIO1204 and BIO1206 by providing further learning in the physiology and pharmacology of the cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary and central nervous systems. This will prepare students to undertake further advanced studies in subsequent courses.

This course contains a highly recommended residential school for both external and on-campus students (non-attendance will mean the student misses an element for assessment preparation).