BMC2101 - Drug Formulation and Delivery

Leader: Prof Peter Stewart

Offered

Parkville Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

The subject will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of membrane transport, bioavailability, basic pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism and drug stability that can be applied to the development of drugs. Major topic areas include: Biopharmaceutics. Pharmacokinetics. Drug Stability. Drug Metabolism.

Objectives

Students will develop:

• A knowledge and understanding of the theoretical principles in relation to drug absorption, bioavailability, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics and drug stability for the delivery of drugs.
• An overview and awareness of basic drug formulation.
• Abilities in undertaking calculations in relations to drug stability and pharmacokinetics.

Assessment

Workshop 10%; Exam 90%

Contact hours

48 hours of Lectures, 8 x 3 hour Workshops; and Independent study.