Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 1

Undergraduate | 2026

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PHAR 3015
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Course ID
204484
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Pharm and Biomed Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Michael Ward
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of contemporary pharmacotherapeutics. The syllabus involves the development of knowledge in the science of drug treatment of human disease, pharmacotherapeutics, in the following health discipline areas: cardiology; endocrinology; respiratory medicine; rheumatology; dermatology; oncology. For each of these discipline areas, specific conditions managed with pharmacotherapeutic modalities will be addressed.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics in the management of diseases/disorders encompassed in this course
  • Apply skills to enable pharmacotherapeutic knowledge to be communicated appropriately in both professional and lay contexts
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the evolving nature of pharmacotherapeutics and how to identify information sources to ensure continued professional development

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 23737
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 56
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
Class number
Class number 23738
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-33
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-33
Class number
Class number 23739
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
Class number
Class number 23740
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 11
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22
Class number
Class number 23741
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed all of PHAR2010 Pharmacy Practice 2/PHAR2012 Pharmacology B/PHAR2013 Pharmacology C

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in PHAR3013 Pharmacotherapeutics Practice 1A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed PHAR3020 Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 1 at the University of South Australia

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)