Objectives
This course aims to provide students with basic principles and knowledge of selected fundamental areas in pharmaceutical science essential to appreciate and understand their relevance and applications in drug discovery to development of quality drug products. In the area on pharmacological science, this course will introduce the principles in pharmacokinetics, in order to appreciate the pre-clinical considerations in the pharmaceutical industry and the impact of dosage form design on drug release and action. In the area on formulation science, this course will introduce the principles of formulation, manufacturing technology and product quality assurance of a range of commonly used pharmaceutical dosage forms. Major topics include: formulation, manufacture, quality compliance and presentation of major pharmaceutical dosage forms.
