MEDC0082 Module 8: Commercial and intellectual property

Module Structure: (15 credits each) • Lectures and Tutorials • Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% unseen examination.

Module Title	Module 8: Commercial and intellectual property
Module Code	MEDC0082
Module Leader	Dr Edith Chan
Short description	The underlining operations of Pharma should be understood, especially in the area of cost of drugs: Cost of research, trail, IP, cost of drug development. Introduction of IP and law will be taught. Economics of Pharma will be explored.
Module aims	Understand the importance of the concept and practises of IP in Pharma. Law that governs IP and other practices Law that governs drug industry Understand the importance and complexity, and complication of cost of drug development.
List of Lectures and Tutorials	Patents and the Pharma industry, the law and reality Economics, cost of drug development Online tutorial on Intellectual properties
Module assessment	50% course work + 50% unseen 1 hour exam