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Drug Discovery and Development (MEDI90097)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 1
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
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In this subject, students will gain a detailed understanding of all aspect of the drug development pipeline, beginning from the basic science research that triggers investigation of a new therapeutic strategy, through pre-clinical and clinical testing and final introduction to the general market. It will also cover practical issues such as funding considerations and the regulatory frameworks that exist to ensure patient safety and eventual medication approval. The design and methodology utilised in international drug discovery initiatives will be utilised to illustrate previously successful approaches.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe how identification of novel mechanisms and/or targets has led to the formulation of new therapeutic interventions
- Develop an appropriate clinical trial pathway to establish proof of efficacy and safety of a new drug
- Demonstrate an understanding of the regulatory environment that exists to guide the safe development and commercialisation of therapeutic agents
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and techniques in clinical trials and drug development
Generic skills
- Advanced analytic skills
- Skills in working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organisations
- Increased capacity to manage unfamiliar problems
- Improved written and communication skills
- Increased ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in this subject under CAP must meet the course entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Case Based Assessment; Due end of Week 4
| Week 4 | 20% |
Presentation via web platform (1000 word equivalent); Due end of Week 6
| Week 6 | 20% |
Written assignment
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
Participation in Discussion Board discourse; Week to week
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Theresa Connor Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 22 January 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarize themselves with the online platform and introduce themselves on the discussion board. Teaching period 29 January 2024 to 24 March 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 January 2024 Census date 16 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 March 2024 Assessment period ends 31 March 2024 Term 1 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Selected readings and resources will be made available to students via the leaning management system used for the subject.
Recommended texts and other resources
Selected readings and resources will be made available to students via the leaning management system used for the subject.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024