Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide a sound understanding of the formulation of polyphasic pharmaceutical dosage forms and the factors which influence their properties, stability and value as vehicles for the administration/application of drugs. Polyphasic pharmaceutical dosage forms; Interfacial phenomena; Surfactants, polymers and macromolecules; Coarse and colloidal dispersions; emulsions, creams, ointments, gels, pastes, suspensions, foams and aerosols, liposomes and newer polyphasic products under development; rheology; pharmaceutical microbiology (bioburden, preservation, and antiseptics and sterile preparations) pharmaceutical calculations.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of polyphasic systems, when they are used, and those factors which influence their properties and are important for their stability.
- Demonstrate the integration of knowledge of polyphasic systems with the properties of drugs and excipients so as to formulate and compound with required documentation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial tests for these products.
- Demonstrate the concept of bioburden, its measurement and reduction.
- Perform pharmaceutical calculations.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course