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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.
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.
Subject to approval by Associate Dean (Academic)
Tom Townson
Domestic fee $2,494.00
International Postgraduate fees
* 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 .