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Learning Outcomes
1. | Analyse the historical and scientific context from which modern pharmaceutical products have been discovered and developed; | ||
2. | Research and evaluate various literature relevant to drug discovery and development with initiative and judgement; and | ||
3. | Critically review drug controversies and present evidence and reasoned argument. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Assignment | Briefing report on pharmaceutical development for medical purposes (1,000 words) | 20% |
Project | Report on drug discovery (2,000 words) | 40% |
Presentation | Poster presentation on a topic drawn from workshop discussions (20 minutes) | 40% |
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