BTEC 635 - Clinical Pharmacology

(3 semester hours)
Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology, Life Science or other relevant field or by permission of instructor
Description: Clinical pharmacology deals with drug development and drug utilization in therapeutics. This course covers the advancements regarding drug action and efficacy. Concepts of pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism and transport, pharmacogenetics, assessment of drug effects, and drug therapy in special populations are explored. Expert knowledge is shared about drug development and content specialization needed to stay competitive and build opportunities for career options.