Pharmaceutical Chemistry (1)

Module Description

Module Goals

This module aims to introduce students to the basic principles and strategies in pharmaceutical chemistry.

Assessment Methods

• Individual questions, quizzes, evaluation of homework and external activities, theoretical and practical tests. These constitute 40% of total mark of the
• A final exam constituting 60% of total mark.

Module Syllabus

This module is concerned with the study of physical and chemical properties of drugs, their absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. It includes an introduction to pharmaceutical chemistry and covers various subjects such as general and local anesthetics, antidiabetics, asthma medications, disinfectants and inhibitors of renin-angiotensin system. It also teaches beta-blockers.