The aim of the course is to provide students with the appropriate knowledge and skills in the field of biopharmaceutic and formulation development of biotech formulations
Course Prerequisites
Basic notions of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and preliminary knowledge in the field of the design and development formulations
Teaching Methods
Teaching is based on lectures. Students will be involved in group work. Power Point presentations are used for the lectures, provided to students in the section dedicated to teaching on the KIRO platform.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists of a written test composed of THREE OPEN QUESTIONS relating to biopharmaceuticals and the formulation of biotechnological drugs. Exam dates will be published on the DDS website.
Texts
Martin's Physical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Physical Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Principles in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Patrick J. Sinko, 6th Edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ed. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory/research-development/scientific-guidelines
Contents
Biopharmaceuticals - Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceuticals. Formulation development - Pharmacokinetic aspects in the design of pharmaceutical forms. Bioavailability and bioequivalence. Formulation of Biotec Drugs: Pharmaceutical Forms for Parenteral Use, Sterilization, Freeze-drying. Pegylation and discussion of Biotec drugs on the market.
Course Language
English
More information
All teaching materials are uploaded to the Kiro platform