This module will include the following topics: 

• Discovery of New Medicines
• Non-Clinical Safety Testing & Safety Testing of Small Molecules vs. Biologicals
• Principles of Pharmacokinetics
• Factors Affecting Pharmacokinetics
• Mechanisms of Action and Interaction
• Exploratory Development & Phase 0 Trials, Biosimilars, Pharmacogenetics & Pharmacogenomics
• Biomarkers, Clinical Endpoints & Surrogate Endpoints
• First in Human Studies, Dose Selection & Risk Minimisation
• Advanced Therapies & Drug-Coupled Devices
• Pharmaceutical Development
• Question practice

By the end of this course, you will:

• further your understanding of key aspects of pharmaceutical medicine and the industry
• gain a focused approach to learning and exam preparation
• develop your confidence to sit the exam
• benefit from a comprehensive range of learning materials that will aid you in your professional development
• gain the knowledge needed to develop and maintain competence, ethics and integrity and the highest professional standards.

Who is this course for?

• anyone who wishes to prepare for the Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine (CPM) and Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (DPM) exams
• anyone who has taken the DPM exam previously and requires refresher training
• anyone wishing to improve/update their knowledge in a topic or topic area
• anyone requiring the flexibility of a modular training programme
• anyone preferring a guided approach to training and exam preparation
• although the course is designed specifically to meet the requirements of the DPM syllabus, you do not need to be a Pharmaceutical Physician, have a medical degree, be enrolled in PMST or be planning to sit the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine exam in order to attend.

Booking Information

The DPM Training Programme starts on 1 February, and the modules may be bought individually or as a series. You are provided with a license to access the materials contained in the LMS for 24 months from the start of the programme allowing time for revision and review.

Participants may register on Modules 1-6 at any time throughout the duration of the programme, however we strongly recommend following the schedule to allow for adequate preparation ahead of the exams.

Please note, to access this course, you will need a computer and a good internet connection, and some means of making your own revision notes.

Refund policy

Providing participants have not accessed their programme:

• cancellations up to 1 week before the start date of a module or a revision training course a full refund will be given.
• cancellations between 1 week and the published start date of a module or revision training course will receive a 50% refund.

In addition

• refunds cannot be given after the published start dates.
• in the event of cancellation by FPM a full refund will be given.