Course Coordinator:
A/P Gautam Sethi (phcgs@nus.edu.sg)
A/P Wang Lingzhi (csiwl@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This capstone project prepares students for careers in medical pharmacology by integrating MSc program knowledge into real-world projects. Students will develop practical skills in preclinical and clinical research, as well as project management. They are expected to find supervisors in healthcare or drug development fields, who will mentor and oversee their project. At the end of the module, students will prepare a report and present their work. This experience bridges academic learning and practical application, equipping students for success in medical pharmacology.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Judy SNG Chia Ghee (phcsngj@nus.edu.sg)
Dr David Fann (david.fann@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This Capstone Project on the Education Track will enable students to apply the knowledge and acquire the skills to propose, design, and deliver impactful pharmacology educational workshops or pharmacology practical sessions to undergraduate students and the public, while fostering excellence in teaching and learning. Students can also choose to develop novel learning resources or participate in educational research projects supervised by dedicated faculty. Through a combination of theoretical discussions with mentors, practical exercises, and real-world application, students will learn the principles of instructional design, experimental and research methodology, and assessment techniques specific to pharmacology education. Overall, this project will foster creativity, critical thinking, and professionalism, preparing students for leadership roles in academia, industry, or healthcare.
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Nurulhuda Mustafa (huda.mustafa@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
Effective communication of science is a critical skill for professionals in the biotech, pharmaceutical or healthcare industries. Students will learn to clearly organize and accurately convey complex scientific concepts, data and research findings to a diverse audience including scientists, healthcare providers, regulatory bodies and the general public. The course will offer a communication framework designed to enhance clarity, precision and impact in both the written and oral forms.
Course Coordinator:
Dr Le Thi Nguyet Minh (phcltnm@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This course is designed to address the critical ethical considerations in the field of pharmacological research. This course aims to equip students with a deep understanding of the ethical frameworks and principles that govern research practices in pharmacology, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct in all stages of drug development and testing.
Course Coordinator:
Dr Rajkumar Ramamoorthy (rajkumar@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the essential pharmacological principles, focusing on the core concepts that underpin science of drugs and their interaction with biological systems. It delves into the molecular intricacies of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, and unravels the subtleties of drug action, dose-response relationships, drug efficacy, safety profiles, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. Experience the art of conducting pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics studies in animals and humans, integrating industrial exposure to refine the design of clinical trials. Embark on this journey to turn knowledge into impactful action to expand the boundaries of pharmacological innovation.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Judy SNG Chia Ghee (phcsngj@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This course aims to prepare Master of Medical Pharmacology students with the principles and concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics with a focus on patients in the clinic. A sound understanding of these foundation principles, which constitute the scientific basis of therapeutics, will promote the safe and rational use of drugs in disease conditions. The course will then progress to the study of the pharmacological properties of various classes of clinically useful drugs, starting with autonomic nervous system, and followed by cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Judy SNG Chia Ghee (phcsngj@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This course is a continuation from PHC5006 Clinical Pharmacology I on the study of pharmacological properties of various classes of clinically useful drugs. It is organized according to drugs acting on various body systems; namely the neurology, renal, pain and endocrine systems. Antimicrobials for the treatment of infections will also be included. The scientific basis of the therapeutic applications of these drugs will be demonstrated to the students.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Wang Lingzhi (csiwl@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the new drug development with a focus phase I and II clinical trials. The unique requirements and challenges of this critical stage cover key concepts from preclinical findings to clinical investigation in human subjects. Students will learn trial design principles, protocol structuring, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, biomarker discovery, bias control, site selection, and ethical considerations, in parallel with the cultivation of clinical project management and communication skills. Through lectures and practical exercises, students will gain insights and competencies that allow them to prepare, assess, and manage the quality and integrity of early clinical drug development.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Gavin Dawe (phchead@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
Explore the revolutionary impact of N-of-1 pharmacology in personalised medicine. Traditional personalised medicine uses aggregate population data to predict how best to customize individual treatment and prevention plans based on patient characteristics like genetics, environment, and lifestyle. In contrast, N-of-1 pharmacology uniquely uses data only from the individual patient to formulate the most effective treatment plan for that person. This course delves into the mathematical frameworks that underpin N-of-1 pharmacology and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) models in driving these advancements. Discover how these cutting-edge approaches are setting new standards in personalized medicine.
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Nurulhuda Mustafa (huda.mustafa@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
Interindividual variability in drug response remains a major challenge in drug therapy. This course will explore genetic factors that influence drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and drug action at the target site. Through clinical case studies, we will evaluate the healthcare impact of integrating these genetic insights into clinical practice. This course also examines how environmental influences, patient physiology, and microbiome compositions can impact drug efficacy. We will analyse population-specific responses and evaluate technological tools for predicting drug effects. This knowledge is crucial for anyone aiming to optimize therapeutic outcomes in patients through the practice of personalised medicine.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Kwon Seok Soga (kwonseok@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
The Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs course provides a thorough understanding of pharmacovigilance principles and regulatory framework, which are the mainstays in ensuring the safety of health products. Participants will analyze methodologies and tools for signal detection, risk assessment, and management to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential health product risks. The curriculum also covers elements of a good adverse drug reaction report, adverse drug reaction mechanisms, and the influence of risk factors on drug safety. Through comprehensive case reviews and interpretation of individual case safety reports, participants will apply their knowledge to real-world pharmacovigilance scenarios, enhancing drug safety and public health.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Wang Lingzhi (csiwl@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
Pharmacology plays a crucial role in both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This course provides students with the chance to explore natural products and complementary medicine, delving into their pharmacological mechanisms and therapeutic applications. Additionally, students will learn to utilize reverse pharmacology to uncover new therapeutic agents from natural sources, while also mastering innovative research methodologies and addressing safety concerns. Through group assignments, students will learn to collaborate and gain a comprehensive understanding of the modern landscape of natural products and complementary medicine through interactive discussions and exposure to diverse perspectives.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Kwon Seok Soga (kwonseok@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This course is structured to concisely offer the cardinal concepts in toxicology including toxicokinetics, organ-directed toxicities, mechanistic toxicology, biomarkers and toxicity testing that will be expounded to students through case studies to provide practical insights. This course design encompasses workshops and professional networking opportunities via field trips that ensures students to gain an in-depth understanding of how toxicological science is applied to the end-to-end (inception to market) safety assurance for chemicals and consumer products in global markets.
Course Coordinator:
Dr Le Thi Nguyet Minh (phcltnm@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
Focusing on the latest advancements in therapeutic innovation, this course offers an overview of emerging strategies in drug development, emphasizing the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for new drug discovery and optimization of drug combinations in clinical practice. Students will study the latest trends in gene and cell therapies, explore innovations in drug delivery and learn to navigate entrepreneurial and translational pathways required to bring these innovations to market and patients. Students will develop an understanding of the scientific and business landscapes shaping the future of therapeutics.
Course Coordinator:
Dr Rajkumar Ramamoorthy (rajkumar@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
Discover the interdisciplinary course on a new branch of Pharmacology that focuses on eco-friendly (green) processes that do not adversely impact the resources of future generations (sustainable). Green and sustainable pharmacology focuses on minimizing the environmental impact of every stage of drug development and clinical use of drugs, starting from drug discovery, manufacture, (pre)clinical development, and extending to prescription, use and disposal. Biomedical scientists and healthcare professionals equipped with this knowledge on the underlying issues and strategies to minimize ecological impact throughout the lifecycle of drugs will make informed choices leading to environmentally responsible pharmacological research, development, and practice.
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Nurulhuda Mustafa (huda.mustafa@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This course will introduce how advances in target identification and validation help in precision drug discovery and development. Here, we will discuss on drug discovery and development process and the involvement of big data omics and artificial intelligence in this process, guided by precision pharmacogenomics. With relevant industry partners, this module will integrated understanding of all aspects of precision drug discovery and development process ranging from pharmacogenetics to pharmacogenomics to pharmaco-omics.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Judy SNG Chia Ghee (phcsngj@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
Quantitative analysis in education research uses numerical data to identify patterns, trends, and correlations in student performance. This type of research aims to find data to confirm or test a hypothesis thereby helping educators make data-driven decisions to improve teaching and learning. Students will engage with foundational and advanced concepts and methods in data collection and analysis. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects, participants will learn how to apply these methodologies to address complex questions in education and critically analyze empirical studies.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Judy SNG Chia Ghee (phcsngj@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This master’s level course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of curriculum design principles tailored specifically for the field of pharmacology. Through theoretical discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, students will explore various approaches to curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation within the context of pharmacological education. Emphasis will be placed on fostering critical thinking skills, promoting active learning strategies, and integrating innovative teaching methodologies to enhance the educational experience for both students and educators.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Judy SNG Chia Ghee (phcsngj@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
Medical educators require competency in the use of educational technology. During this 12-week course we will explore how to use technology effectively to support asynchronous and synchronous learning. The course will be grounded in educational theory, and students will gain experience in the use of a range of technologies in each session. Guest speakers will explore the use of gamification and artificial intelligence applied to medical education. During the course, students will work in groups to develop a final project which will consist of a brief teaching session demonstrating the use of these principles and technologies, which will be shared with the group at the end of the module.
Upon completion, scholars will have developed a toolbox containing the essential skills to embark on transforming learning and teaching for both in-person and virtual environment.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Judy SNG Chia Ghee (phcsngj@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
A qualitative approach to education research is an invaluable tool for the collection of detailed and nuanced information that cannot be captured by quantitative approaches. This course provides an in-depth exploration of qualitative research methodologies enabling students to engage with foundational and advanced concepts in research design. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects, participants will learn how to apply these methodologies to address complex questions in education, develop research proposals.
