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Formulation and Regulation
Dublin City University - Engineering & Computer Science Program
Dublin, Ireland
Dates: 1/23/18 - 5/22/18
Formulation and Regulation
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Dublin City University
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Primary Subject Area: Chemistry
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Since "Regulation and Data Analysis" and "Formulation and Regulation" have a common part, students can only take one of them (CE306 or CE312)
DESCRIPTION
Part 1. To introduce students to the fundamental physiochemical properties of drug raw materials, additives, surfactants and polymers. To introduce concepts of bioavailability and how this dictates formulation design. An introduction to various formulation types; tablets, capsules, topicals and aerosols. To introduce concepts of dissolution profiling as a performance measurement for a given formulation. Part 2. To introduce students to the world of regulation, especially the areas of quality control, quality assurance and validation. To give an understanding of relevant guidelines and practices in relation to chemistry in industry. (Part 2 is taught conjointly with Regulation in CS306)