MBI-3015 | UiT

Type of course

The course is an elective course for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine, but is also open for single course students who meet the admission requirements.

Admission requirements

The course is an elective course for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine.

The course can be taken as a singular course by students with a Bachelor´s degree in Biomedicine or similar (180 ECTS).

Recommended prerequisites: Basic knowledge at University Bachelor level in pharmacology and toxicology.

The master course in physiology (MBI-3016 Human physiology), is recommended as a supplement to the course.

Application deadline for nordic applicants is 1st of December. Applicationcode: 9371

For admission requirements see the admission requirements for the Master program in biomedicine

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

MBI-3002 Pharmacology 5 ects
MBI-3003 Toxicology 5 ects

Course content

The course will give the students an introduction into the general principles of pharmaco/toxicodynamics and -kinetics, with a focus on mechanisms of toxicity and drug action, metabolism of drugs and toxic agents, kinetic calculations and risk assessment. Further, the course will provide insight into the action of drugs and toxicants in central target organs and pathological processes (endocrine-, cardiovascular-, nervous- and immune systems, inflammation, infection and cancer) focusing on molecular mechanisms, interactions and outcomes. In addition, the course also contains visits to university and hospital departments, local research centers and companies working with occupational and environmental toxicology and drug development.

Recommended prerequisites

MBI-3016 Human physiology

Objectives of the course

After the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge

Explain general principles in pharmacology and toxicology (kinetics, dynamics and risk assessments).
Explain how drugs and toxic agents affect reproduction, endocrine-, cardiovascular-, nervous- and immune systems, inflammation, infection and cancer focusing on molecular mechanisms, effects, and interactions.

Skills

Search, acquire and critically assess advanced knowledge in pharmacology and toxicology.
Apply relevant methods to solve pharmaco- and toxicokinetic exercises.

General proficiency

Apply current concepts and terminology in pharmacology and toxicology through oral presentations, group discussions and written text.
Describe how the obtained knowledge and skills can be used in a professional setting.
Describe how the obtained knowledge and skills can contribute to innovation processes in pharmacology and toxicology.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Lectures

Seminars (cases)

Kinetic calculations/exercises

Work-place visits

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange students.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT

Schedule

Examination

Examination:	Date:	Duration:	Grade scale:
School exam	26.05.2025 09:00	4 Hours	A–E, fail F
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Hand-in pharmaco/toxicokinetic calculations			Approved – not approved
Participate in all seminars/cases			Approved – not approved

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Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.

spring 2025 MBI-3015 Human pharmacology and toxicology - 10 ECTS