Learning outcomes assessed in this 7009BMS Pharmacology & Drug Discovery Assignment: 1) Critically review current approaches adopted by academia and industry using real life case studies. 2)Demonstrate a critical understanding of the potential societal and commercial impact of experimental medicine.3)Critically review published literature relating to pharmaceutical discoveries and communicate in a scientific manner.
Learning outcomes assessed mapped to Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of contemporary and cutting-edge pharmacology, drug discovery and development and apply this to provide creative solutions to commercial challenges.
- Critically analyse, integrate and appraise scientific data and communicate effectively using oral, written and digital platforms to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- Demonstrate an independent approach to learning, reflect on their own practise and take responsibility for personal development within their professional field.
Instructions for Pharmacology & Drug Discovery Assignment
Within this coursework you will be required to critically appraise a research based article related to your topic and critically evaluate the the impact of experimental medicine using real life case studies.
The topics you can select for your critical review are:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug name Kevzara
- Parkinsons Disease – Drug name Xadago
- Malaria- Drug name Krintafel
- Migraine – Drug name Aimovig
- Hepatitis C – Drug name Mavyret
- Psoriasis – Drug Name Siliq
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Drug name Emflaza
- Multiple Sclerosis – Drug name Zinbryta
- Asthma – Drug name Cinqair
- Epilepsy – Brivact
- Schizophrenia – Aristada
- Heart Failure – Drug name Entrso
- Cystic Fibrosis – Drug name Orkambi
- Irritable bowel syndrome – Drug name Viberzi
- HIV – Drug name Genvoya
- Lung Cancer – Drug name Alecensa
- Diabetes – Drug name Tresiba
- Hairy cell carcinoma – Drug Name Lumoxiti
- Fabry Disease – Drug name Galafold
Guidance on size/word limit
The word limit for this assignment is 2000 words
The following are included in your word allowance:
- The text of your written work
- Reference citations and reference to Figures and Tables within the text
- Descriptive paragraphs as Figure or Table legends
The following are excluded from your word allowance:
- The title
- Your name, course etc
- Figure and Table headings
- Words associated with Figures and Tables
- Reference list
- The word count details
- Contents page
- Acknowledgements