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Objectives

To critically examine the innovative approaches taken by pharmaceutical industries and scientists to develop optimized drug delivery systems. Major topics: Concept of optimized drug delivery systems. Cellular mechanisms of drug absorption. Basic pharmacokinetics. Biological and physiochemical factors influencing drug bioavailability. Challenges in delivering biopharmaceuticals. Design, principles, merit and disadvantages of selected innovative delivery systems for biopharmaceuticals.

Who Should Attend

E.g. Formulator, research scientist/associate/assistant, product application specialist, regulatory specialist, regulatory affairs professional/lead/executive, process development/MS&T engineer, QA specialist, QC laboratory analyst/chemist, production executive/engineer/biotechnologist

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

Friday (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Tutorial Schedule

Same day as Lecture

Lesson Delivery

a) Lecture - 2 hours b) Tutorial - 0 hours c) Project - 2 hours d) Preparation - 6 hours

Full Fees (before GST)

S$5400.00

Nett Fees payable after SSG Funding

Please note that the mode of delivery is subject to change in light of the COVID-19 situation. Courses marked ‘online’ may have compulsory face-to-face sessions such as laboratory or hands-on components and details should be sought from the schools or departments before learners register for them.