Course - Pharmaceutical Innovation - FARM3003
FARM3003 - Pharmaceutical Innovation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course deals with aspects within development of drugs, and gives a chronological overview of the different stages of the research - and development process in creating drugs. The course contains:
- Basic research /identification of new drug targets
- Preclinical and clinical tests of new drugs
Learning outcome
After completion of the course, the student should be familiar with:
- Relevant methods and strategies for identification of novel drug targets
- Novel concepts within drug discovery and development, including nanopharmaceuticals
- Requirements to documentation and quality in different stages of the development process
After completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Contribute to generation of preclinical documentation
- Contribute to design of clinical trials
After completion of the course, the student should:
- Understand how preclinical and clinical development programs must be adapted to the intended use of the drug candidate, including both indication and physical-chemical properties.
- Understand the quality, safety and efficacy requirements for regulatory approval of novel drugs.
Learning methods and activities
The subject is taught weekly throughout the fall semester
Lectures, group work, seminars, presentations.
The course will be taught in English if international students have signed up for the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercise
Further on evaluation
Mandatory group assignment: Presentation of selected scientific publication (submission of written work + oral presentation).
If a student wishes to retake the exam after failing, a new digital exam must be performed. There is no need to repeat the mandatory assessment (OBL2).
Digital examination and assessment.
If the course is taught in English, the exam questions will be given in English. Students may answer in English or a scandinavian language.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor in Pharmacy or documented equivalent background
Course materials
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Biochemistry
- Entrepreneurship
- Pharmacy
- Chemistry
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-12-17 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 28 SL323 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 D 2025-06-02 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"