Pharmaceutical Science G (11706.1)
Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Pharmacy | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit investigates the fundamental concepts of drug stability, new drug registration, biopharmaceutics, and bioequivalence. It also undertakes a detailed investigation of various drug delivery systems and complex dosage forms utilised in modern medicine.
1. Summarise the key principles of drug stability, drug discovery, and regulation of new drugs into the market;
2. Justify the purpose and choice of advanced medicine types or formulation systems with reference to clinical outcomes for the patient;
3. Integrate key patient, drug and/or dosage form related factors that influence bioavailability and apply these to the concept of bioequivalence and other relevant clinical scenarios; and
4. Undertake a research project that critically appraises or applies technical skills in pharmaceutical science.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, student will be able to:1. Summarise the key principles of drug stability, drug discovery, and regulation of new drugs into the market;
2. Justify the purpose and choice of advanced medicine types or formulation systems with reference to clinical outcomes for the patient;
3. Integrate key patient, drug and/or dosage form related factors that influence bioavailability and apply these to the concept of bioequivalence and other relevant clinical scenarios; and
4. Undertake a research project that critically appraises or applies technical skills in pharmaceutical science.
Prerequisites
11705 Dispensary Practice GCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | On-Campus | Dr Zahid Hussain |
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Zahid Hussain |
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