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Clinical Toxicology and Medicine Safety unit (CSA326)

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Location: Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

Toxicology is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals (including drugs) and other agents on living organisms. This on-campus unit introduces you to the key concepts of toxicology, and how, in terms of dose/exposure, toxicology is an extension of pharmacology. Studies in this unit cover general principles of toxicology, pre-clinical and cell-based mechanisms of toxicology, relationships between exposure and toxicity, illicit drugs and forensics, drug safety and pharmacovigilance, mechanisms of deleterious effects of chemicals on humans, drug-related toxicity and injury to systemic organs, and detailed description of some toxic agents. Emphasis is given to clinical toxicology including the effects of therapeutic agents at both an individual and population level.

Summary

Unit name Clinical Toxicology and Medicine Safety
Unit code CSA326
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline Pharmacy
Coordinator Mrs Kendall Stephens
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Spring This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Spring This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Spring This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Spring 1/11/2026 16/11/2026 2/12/2026 2/1/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate pre-clinical and clinical toxicological principles to improve medicine safety.
  • Evaluate the pharmacological aspects of drug action and how this affects disease and body systems.
  • Resolve toxicology issues, interactions and adverse effects in clinical scenarios
  • Communicate toxicological information to a range of audiences.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
019907 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $2,862.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

CSA306

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Independent Learning (online modules) – 3hrs per week

Workshop 3hrs weekly (7-8 weeks)

Test 50 mins - 3 times per study period

AssessmentTest 1 (30%)|Test 2 (30%)|Case Based Assessment (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. 
Recommended

Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. 

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