PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology
Faculty of Science
PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHA3801
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PHA3801
1 unit list PHA3801 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit discusses the core principles on how drugs interact with the human body with the focus on concepts, mechanisms, and applications of drugs in pharmacology. Begins with the fundamental understanding of drug interaction, especially how drugs exert their effects at cellular levels, explores the mechanisms behind drug-targets interactions, signalling pathways, and modulation of physiological processes. Followed by the pharmacokinetics process of drugs covering the adverse drug effects and concepts of pharmacogenomics in tailored pharmacology therapy. The unit then embarks on drug classification and their actions in different organ systems providing a comprehensive overview on application of drugs in therapeutic applications. Finally, the unit examines ethical principles and explores the innovations with the future prospects of pharmacology research, development and application.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory assessmentDemonstration25%
- Mid-semester testQuiz / Test15%
- Project20%
- Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Assess pharmacology principles, theories and concepts to real world applications;
- 2
Classify pharmacology drugs in organ systems;
- 3
Apply ethical principles of pharmacological research in a real world scenario;
- 4
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively to deliver pharmacology principles, theories and concepts.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities15 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Three hours of practicals (5 weeks);
- Three hours of lecture recordings;
- One hour of workshop and
- Six- seven hours of independent study per week
Learning resources
Technology resources
Laptop, mobile tablet, mobile gadget with wireless connectivity function. You might need this during lecture or tutorial.
Where it fits
PHA3801 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Michelle Yap
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Michelle Yap
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHA3801?
PHA3801 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PHA3801?
PHA3801 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PHA3800.
When is PHA3801 offered?
In 2025, PHA3801 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does PHA3801 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PHA3801?
PHA3801 is part of Medicinal chemistry.