VCP2031

Pharmaceutics I

(PHA)

Dr Christopher Porter

60 lectures, 10 tutorials and 57 hours of practical work

Synopsis: Properties of polymers and excipients. Properties of powders. Unit operations. Tabletting. Capsules. Disperse systems. Foams. Aerosols. Stability. Biopharmaceutics. Pharmacokinetics.

Assessment: Mid-year examination (June) (2 hours): 35% + Practical work: 10% + End-of-year examination (3 hours): 55%