FORM09001 2019 FORMULATION AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Full Title
FORMULATION AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Transcript Title
FORMULATION AND DELIVERY SYSTE
Code
FORM09001
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
FORM - Formulation
Department
LIFE - Life Sciences
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Mary Butler, Margaret Doherty
Programme Membership
SG_SBIOP_O09 201900 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Science in Biopharmaceutical Science
SG_SBIOP_E09 201900 Postgraduate Certificate in BioPharmaceutical Science
SG_SBIOP_M09 201900 Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Science
SG_SBIOP_M09 202300 Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Science
SG_SBIPR_M09 202300 Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Processing
SG_SBIOP_O09 201700 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Biopharmaceutical Science
Description
This module deals with advanced methods of biopharmaceutical formulation for stable drug delivery other than oral dosage forms which are not typically used for biopharmaceuticals.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Describe the key principles of preformulation.
2.
Discuss the delivery methods for modern therapeutic proteins such as antibodies, growth factors etc.
3.
Outline various non-invasive methods for drug delivery such as nasal, pulmonary, transdermal etc.
4.
Describe polymer-based and lipid-based systems of drug delivery.
5.
Describe the operating principles of lyophilisation.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
100% CA
Module Assessment Strategies
2 Moodle Quizzes (between weeks 4 and 10)
1 Long Answer Question (Week 11)
1 mini-project (Week 13)
Repeat Assessments
as per Q manual
Indicative Syllabus
Topics covered will include some of the following: pre-formulation in advance of actual formulation; non-invasive methods of drug delivery - nasal, pulmonary, transdermal etc.; polymer-based, lipid-based methods of drug delivery; formulation technologies such as lyophilisation.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moodle Quiz | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 10 % | Week 4 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Moodle Quizz | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 10 % | Week 10 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 3 | 1 mini-project | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 50 % | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 4 | LAQ | Coursework Assessment | Open Book Exam | 30 % | Week 10 | 2,3,4,5 |
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self Study | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2016 Drug Delivery: Principles and Applications Wiley
2016 Drug Delivery: Principles and Applications Wiley
Recommended Reading
2010 Freeze-Drying/Lyophilization of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products Informa
2010 Freeze-Drying/Lyophilization of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products Informa
Recommended Reading
2013 Microspheres and Microcapsules in Biotechnology: Design, Preparation and Applications Pan Stanford
2013 Microspheres and Microcapsules in Biotechnology: Design, Preparation and Applications Pan Stanford
Recommended Reading
2010 Sterile Drug Products: Formulation, Packaging, Manufacturing and Quality Informa
2010 Sterile Drug Products: Formulation, Packaging, Manufacturing and Quality Informa
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
as per booklist
Journal Resources
as per booklist and resources on moodle
URL Resources
resources on moodle
Other Resources
None