Pharmacology and Pathophysiology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PHAR 2004
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Course ID
201476
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Pharm and Biomed Sci
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will provide a general introduction to pathology and the basic pharmacological concepts and principles needed to understand mechanisms of disease and treatment. Topics covered include the classification, causes and mechanisms of basic tissue processes underlying disease and how drugs interact with cellular targets to elicit cellular and physiological responses. These concepts will be illustrated by examining major drug classes and their use in the treatment of major human diseases. This course aligns with the programs intent to provide a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of the human body in health and disease.

  • Introduction to Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 
  • Cardiovascular / Respiratory Systems Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 
  • Systems Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in modern pharmacology, including familiarity with drug targets, terminology and functionality.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in modern pathophysiology, including concepts regarding pathological changes to cells and tissues.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying pathology and predisposing factors of common human diseases.
  • Demonstrate how drug actions can be exploited to successfully treat or manage common human diseases.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply information from a variety of pathology, pathophysiology and pharmacology resources.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of BIOL1004 Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms/HBIO1002 Human Anatomy and Physiology A/HBIO1003 Human Anatomy and Physiology B

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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