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Formulation of Small Molecules (PHAY0033)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Life Sciences
Teaching department
School of Pharmacy
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Only available to students on MSc PFE, MSc Pharmaceutics, and MRes Drug Sciences
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Students will learn the key principles of formulating small molecule active ingredients. Mainstream techniques such as tableting and capsule manufacture will be introduced, with further discussion of advanced modified release systems and how to assess drug release from a formulation. The focus will be on oral delivery, but with homage paid to other administration routes, particularly pulmonary, dermal, and ocular delivery.

List of lectures:

  • Introduction to formulation of small molecules
  • Oral drug delivery
  • Dry powder inhalers
  • Rectal / vaginal drug delivery
  • Topical / transdermal drug delivery
  • Inhalation
  • Oromucosal drug delivery
  • Ocular drug delivery
  • Nail drug delivery

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% Coursework
50% Fixed-time remote activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
51
Module leader
Professor Abdul Basit
Who to contact for more information
sop.pgt@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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