Unit Code: PHM611

Unit Name: Medicinal Chemistry

Description: This course explores the chemical principles underlying the design, development, and therapeutic application of drugs, with a focus on the interplay between chemical structure and pharmacological activity. The course covers a wide range of drug categories, including analgesics, steroids, adrenergic drugs, and antibiotics. Students will learn how chemical modifications influence drug efficacy, metabolism, and safety, and they will gain insights into the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various therapeutic agents.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the chemical principles underlying drug action. 2. Analyse the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of drugs. 3. Explore the role of functional groups in drug design and pharmacokinetics. 4. Apply principles of stereochemistry in drug development and activity. 5. Evaluate the chemical mechanisms of drug-target interactions.

Prerequisite: PHM515

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1