University Of Pretoria – School Of Pharmacy-Courses offered
Courses offered Are;
- BSc.Hons Pharmacology
Course information
The Department of Pharmacology offers a BSc.Hons degree in one of three tracks: basic, clinical or regulatory pharmacology. All three of these are one year full-time courses presented from January to November offered to students who are in possession of a BSc degree with scientific or biological majors. Academic achievement and a background in pharmacology are recommended but other fields, such as biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, genetics and microbiology will also be considered. Prerequisite modules for acceptance into this degree are the third year modules FAR 381 and FAR 382, or an equivalent thereof. Under special circumstances these modules may be taken during the honours year of the basic and regulatory pharmacology tracks, though not for the clinical track.
- MSc Pharmacology
Overview
This two year full-time program is offered to students who are in possession of a BPharm or BSc.Hons degree in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy or Microbiology. All students other than those in possession of a BPharm or honours degree in Pharmacology will be expected to pass a basic course in Pharmacology.
Students will carry out a research project in any of the pharmacology areas of interest which includes anti-inflammatory, proteomics, wound healing, plant-based medicines or anticancer drug development. This will be done under the tutelage of a supervior, and senior students and staff.
Students will be expected to perform independent research, design and execute a research protocol, which will ultimately lead to scientific report and publication. This degree will set the background for PhD studies.
Projects start in January, and are expected to be finalised within two years.
Students from other universities will be expected to complete a practical module in the first semester of their first year of study.
- MPharmMed Clinical Pharmacology
Overview
The masters degree in Pharmacological Medicine (Clinical Pharmacology) is a postgraduate course for physicians holding a Bachelors degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB). It is presented on a modular basis, with course material being recommended for all of the modules.
MBS 800: Biostatistics (14 lectures from January to May on Wednesdays or by correspondence)
Two modules which are presented by the School of Health Systems and Public Health as 5 day programs: CLI 870: Principles of Clinical Epidemiology, and CLI 871: Evidence-Based Medicine and Critical Appraisal of the Literature
- PhD Pharmacology
Overview
This three year full-time program is offered to students who are in possession of a MPharm or MSc degree in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy or Microbiology. All students other than those in possession of a MPharm or MSc in pharmacology will be expected to pass a basic course in Pharmacology.
This course is a research-based course in any area of pharmacology including clinical, basic, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, plant-based remedies, or pharmacogenetics with an emphasis on the application of pharmacology to solve Africa related disease problems. Collaborative research is encouraged between departments or universities.
Students will be expected to perform independent research, design and execute a research protocol, which will ultimately lead to scientific report and publication.