Dosage Form Design 3

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PHAR 3018
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Course ID
204487
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide a sound understanding of the basis behind the formulation of solid dosage forms, including controlled-release forms, their fate once administered, and controls over their manufacture and quality; dermatological products and percutaneous absorption; and drug and product stability and the importance of shelf-life and storage. Solid dosage forms, properties of solid drugs and excipients, micromeritics and quality control; tablets, capsules, suppositories and pessaries; principles of controlled-release dosage forms; packaging and labelling of dosage forms; pharmaceutical calculations.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify the basis for the formulation and manufacture of solid- dosage pharmaceutical products.
  • Discuss controlled-release solid dosage forms and the principles behind their design and use.
  • Detail the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products and documentation according to industry standards.
  • Perform pharmaceutical calculations.
  • Explain novel dosage forms (including transdermal and rectal products) and the principles behind their design and use.
  • Apply common pharmaceutical analysis techniques that are used in the industrial setting.
  • Formulate and compound solid dosage forms with the necessary documentation.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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