Dosage Form Design A2 (PHRM2022)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Pharmacy School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
PHRM2020
Restricted
Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Assessment methods
Exam, Online Quiz & Laboratory Practicals
Course enquiries
A/Prof Kathryn Steadman
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
The study and application of physicochemical principles to the design, formulation and effective use of solid dosage forms. Factors influencing drug absorption, particularly from the gastro-intestinal tract, will be introduced. The lectures and practicals cover particle sizing and crystal structure, powder properties and mixing, powder flow and capsule filling, tablet formulation and manufacture, tablet properties and dissolution. Drug and dosage form stability will be presented, and consideration given to medicines packaging.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) | Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) | Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence | Internal | Course Profile |