Objectives
In this module, students will gain advanced knowledge in the area of tablet technology, with special emphasis on research and development aspects, along with an understanding of the physicomechanical attributes of drugs and excipients when compacted. Topics to be covered will include compaction press and tool design along with compaction physics required to fabricate compacts. Several specialized topics related to tablet production and compaction technologies as applicable to the pharmaceutical industry will be discussed.
Who Should Attend
E.g. Process development/MS&T engineer, production executive/engineer, formulator, research scientist/associate/assistant, product application specialist, regulatory specialist
Entry Requirements
One of the following degrees, or their equivalent:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, OR;• Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, OR;• Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science & Technology, OR;• Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Chemistry (Drug Option), OR;• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, OR;• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
Class Schedule
Tuesday (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Lesson Delivery
a) Lecture - 2 hours
b) Tutorial - 0 hours
c) Project - 2 hours
d) Preparation - 6 hours