Pharmacology Science

(PHMY801) 15 points

Pathways, programmes/specialisations the course is attached to

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science, Master of Health Science, Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Postgraduate
Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice, Master of Health Practice, Master of Nursing Science.

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

This course is for Health Professionals currently working in clinical practice.

What is this course about?

Examines the key principles of pharmacology science that inform pharmacotherapeutics. Focuses on drug development and
clinical drug trials, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and developmental pharmacology.

What can I expect to learn?

• Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• Developmental pharmacology
• Adverse medication/drug events
• Clinical trials, drug development and drug research
• Pharmacotherapeutics and holistic models of health and wellbeing
• Addressing inequities in medication prescription and access
• Risk: benefit analysis

How is this course taught?

Location: On campus at North Campus, AUT OR fully online
Teaching period: Offered in Semester 1 only
Block course: For the on-campus option there are two days spaced approximately 6 weeks apart
Teaching style: Lectures (study days) plus facilitated online discussions using problem-based learning and application of
concepts to the students own clinical practice.

How will I be assessed?

1. Written Assignment (1000 words)
2. Written Assignment (3000 words)

Who will be teaching me?

Course Coordinator: Gael Mearns, RN, BN, PgDipSc, MHSc, PhD
Gael is Head of Postgraduate Programmes and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Clinical Sciences. She has 20 years’
experience with teaching pharmacology, biological sciences, and nutrition in postgraduate and undergraduate programmes
at AUT. Gael’s research interests focus on the broad context of public health nutrition and on life- course approaches for
reducing the risk for non-communicable disease. Her research expertise includes mixed methods, qualitative descriptive,
quantitative, and grounded theory approaches, randomized controlled trials, and psychometric testing of questionnaires.

Fees
Information about course tuition fees may be found at:
http://www.aut.ac.nz/study-at-aut/fees-scholarships-and-finance/fees/postgraduate-fees

Enrolment and enquiries:

New to AUT? Please submit an application for a programme on the AUT website - https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/applying
When you are a confirmed student you will be able to indicate your paper selection.
Any questions about applying to AUT please contact Debra Spinetto – fhes.enquiries@aut.ac.nz
Current students will receive a re-enrolment email each year – any enquiries please contact fhes.administration@aut.ac.nz

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