FORM09001 2019 Formulation and Delivery Systems
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;
Describe the key principles of preformulation.
Discuss the delivery methods for modern therapeutic proteins such as antibodies, growth factors etc.
Outline various non-invasive methods for drug delivery such as nasal, pulmonary, transdermal etc.
Describe polymer-based and lipid-based systems of drug delivery.
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 Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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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 |
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Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self Study | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2010 Sterile Drug Products: Formulation, Packaging, Manufacturing and Quality Informa
2010 Freeze-Drying/Lyophilization of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products Informa
2013 Microspheres and Microcapsules in Biotechnology: Design, Preparation and Applications Pan Stanford
2016 Drug Delivery: Principles and Applications Wiley
Module Resources
as per booklist
as per booklist and resources on moodle
resources on moodle
None