This unit provides the student with a sound basic understanding of pharmacology and western drug treatment. It provides students with a western scientific approach to the investigation of medicines that will advance the knowledge of traditional medicines and also act as an introduction to potential drug interactions.

1. Understand and analyse the principles underpinning pharmacology and pharmacokinetics.
2. Compare and contrast the pharmacology of common drug classes.
3. Develop a coherent argument for the use of specific drug regimens in disease treatments/management.
4. Critically evaluate how the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics affect treatment and therapeutic dosage.
5. Conceptualise the potential effects and possible interactions of different drug treatments and within the body.

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