Course Description
Biopharmaceutical Development of Investigational Medicinal Products
University College Cork (UCC)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Explain the impact of physicochemical properties, the dosage form/formulation and route of administration on the biological response of the drug,
?Provide experience in calculating the primary pharmacokinetic parameters of a drug,
?Understand the importance of biopharmaceutical assessment of drugs in the context of lead selection, formulation development, bioavailability assessment and bioequivalence,
?Understand the regulatory framework for the development of investigational medicinal products.
Course Code | PF6204 |
College Name | University College Cork (UCC) |
Course Category | Science, Science & the Built Environment |
Course Location | Cork, UK |
Course Fee | 2,000 |
Course Duration | 35hr(s) Directed Study (Distance learning); 1 x 2hr(s) Lectures; 1 x 2hr(s) Workshops; Workshops. The module incorporates printed module workbooks, teleconferences, web-based seminars and online assessments. The module runs for approximately four weeks. The average amount of directed study that you are advised to undertake per module is about 10-15 hours per week. The module consists of continuous assessment elements and a written exam. The written exam takes place in April. |
Entry Requirements | All candidates must be approved by the programme committee within the School of Pharmacy. Applicants may be short listed for interview. A candidate must have obtained at least a Second Class Honours primary degree in a relevant science discipline (NFQ level 8) which has been approved by the programme committee (e.g. pharmacy, chemistry or the biological sciences); Candidates must be currently employed in a relevant pharmaceutical sector (ideally greater than two years experience) and for the duration of the programme; Consideration may be given to other applicants with suitable equivalent professional qualifications and significant industrial experience (greater than 5 years relevant experience in the industry). |