HLTH663-26X1 (O) Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)

Advanced Pharmacology

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

This course facilitates students to develop advanced knowledge in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics for clinical practice. Studying pharmacology will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions, assess risks and collaborate effectively in relation to prescribing practice. This foundation is crucial for delivering high quality, patient centered-care and optimising outcomes for consumers.

Learning Outcomes

Once you’ve successfully completed this course, you’ll be able to:
- Critically review the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics.
- Critically review indications and contraindications, effects, adverse effects, medication interactions and client/whānau education associated with the use of prescription, Rongoā, Pacific healing health practice, over the counter and complementary medicines/remedies, and devices.  
- Critically analyse and apply evidence-based practice to pharmacological interventions.
- Critically apply principles of equity to pharmacological practice.
- Explain the regulatory framework for pharmacological and other therapies within the Aotearoa | New Zealand context.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval by Associate Dean (Academic)

Course Coordinator

Tom Townson

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Exam 1 10 Mar 2026 20%
Assignment 11 May 2026 50%
Exam 2 30%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,494.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

All HLTH663 Occurrences

  • HLTH663-26X1 (O) Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)