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The Science of Medicines

Ian Larson

Topics Covered

The composition and roles of different members of a patient’s healthcare team.
An overview of how the human body works and the key systems within it.
An overview of the fundamentals of chemistry: elements, bonds, molecular structures and intermolecular interaction.
The importance of the chemical design of medicines to their treatment of specific conditions (pharmacology).
The importance of the design, delivery and dosage of medicines to their effectiveness (pharmaceutics).
Diabetes and how hypoglycaemics work to treat it.
Heart disease and how atorvastatin works to treat it.
Pain and how morphine works to treat it.
Smoking and how treatments for nicotine addiction work.
Depression and how antidepressants work to treat it.

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Highly recommended healthcare primer

This course provides a comprehensive and well-structured introduction to essential concepts in healthcare, including chemistry, pharmacology, anatomy, and more. While some prior knowledge in chemistry may be helpful, the course does an excellent job of explaining key terms and concepts in a clear and accessible manner. Students with a strong interest in pursuing a career in a healthcare-related field will find this course to be very valuable.

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Time

18 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

Monash University

Instructor

Ian Larson

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