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): 40% + End-of-year examination(including assessment of practical component) (3 hours): 60% + Students are required to pass both mid-year and end-of-year examinations to pass the unit