Pharmacology and Drug Discovery Advanced

Program Overview

The Pharmacology and Drug Discovery - Advanced course at the University of Oxford offers a two-week program for 16-19-year-olds interested in careers in the pharmaceutical industry. Led by expert tutors, the program covers pharmacology, toxicology, immunology, and pharmaceutics, and includes practical skills in drug synthesis and characterization. Students benefit from small class sizes, access to university facilities, and a graduation ceremony with a course certificate and report card.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Pharmacology and Drug Discovery - Advanced course is a two-week program designed for 16-19-year-olds interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry or related fields. The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills needed for success in this field. It focuses on drug formulation, the effects of human physiology on drug bioavailability, drug discovery, the mode of action of modern drugs, and practical skills in drug synthesis and spectroscopic characterization. The course also touches upon patent protection in drug development. The program covers pharmacology, toxicology, immunology, and pharmaceutics, including the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of biological agents. It also introduces immunology and the use of antibodies as therapeutic agents, and explores factors involved in delivering therapeutic agents to human populations.

Outline:

The course covers pharmacology, toxicology, immunology, and pharmaceutics, including the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of biological agents. It includes an introduction to immunology and the use of antibodies as therapeutic agents. The program also addresses factors involved in the delivery of therapeutic agents to human populations. The course includes over 20 hours of tuition. Instructional methods include lectures, lab practicals, workshops, tutorials, and computer-based learning.

Assessment:

The text mentions that students are taught and assessed using a variety of methods including lectures, lab practicals, workshops, tutorials, and computer-based learning. Upon completion, students receive a course attendance certificate at a graduation ceremony, along with a report card highlighting their learning and suggestions for improvement. Recommendation letters are available upon request.

Teaching:

The course is taught by expert tutors. The teaching methods include lectures, lab practicals, workshops, tutorials, and computer-based learning. The class size is limited to a maximum of 16 students, ensuring individual attention and support. The program takes place at the University of Oxford colleges, utilizing their facilities.

Careers:

The course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in pharmaceutical science or a related field, such as the pharmaceutical industry. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in these fields.

Other:

The course includes accommodation in prestigious University of Oxford colleges (half-board), cultural excursions across the UK, and a graduation ceremony. 24-hour porter services are available in all colleges. The course is offered in two sessions: July 6th-19th and July 20th-August 2nd, 2025.