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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences : Molecular and Clinical Medicine

Postgraduate Course: Commercial Aspects of Drug Development (MCLM11011)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaMolecular and Clinical Medicine Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis module gives the candidate a general, illustrated overview over the different stages in drug development from the commercial perspective. The considerations and practicalities of selecting, initiating and running a drug development programme will be covered as well as the key topic of finding a lead compound that exhibits the desired biological activity with the highest possible benefits. The module includes material specifically commissioned from industrial partners.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 5, Online Activities 100, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 40, Formative Assessment Hours 12, Summative Assessment Hours 10, Revision Session Hours 8, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 0 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Propose industrial considerations for selecting a drug area
2. Explore the concept of a lead compound and identify screening methods
3. Assess a lead compound
4. Outline scientific, marketing, social and moral dimensions in drug discovery
5. Explain patent law
Assessment Information
Online participation: 25%
Individual project: 25%
Reflective portfolio: 30%
Case scenarios: 20%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsClinical trials, GMP, drug, commercial, drug discovery, lead compounds
Contacts
Course organiserMiss Michelle Evans
Tel: 0131 537 3326
Email: michelle.evans@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Danielle Marlow
Tel: 0131 537 3798
Email: Danielle.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
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