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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Formulation & Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals
Module Code	BE586
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is to provide an overview on formulation and delivery of biopharmaceuticals. This includes the development and characterisation of novel drug delivery systems as well as alternative routes of systemic (and topical) application.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe aspects of formulation and packaging of biopharmaceuticals
2. Describe different drug delivery systems and biopharmaceuticals (polymeric particles, lipid-based systems, viral vectors)
3. Describe delivery of therapeutic proteins/antibodies/vaccines/nucleic acid
4. Describe routes of delivery of biopharmaceuticals (nasal, pulmonary, transdermal, mucosal)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	16	No Description
Independent learning	109	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Formulation and Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals.
This will involve lectures on:The increasing number of advanced biopharmaceuticals demands novel methods of formulation of effective and stable drug delivery systems, since most of them cannot be manufactured as simple oral dosage forms (e.g. tablets). Novel routes of preferably non-invasive delivery into the human body will be discussed as well as concepts in design and characterization of modern drug delivery systems..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	n/a	65%	n/a
In Class Test	n/a	35%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Crommelin, Sindelar, Meibohm (eds.): 2007, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 3rd Edition, Informa,
Aulton: 2007, Pharmaceutics: The Design and Manufacture of Medicines, 3rd Edition, Churchill Livingstone,

Other Resources

1630, 0, Lecture Notes,

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Programme or List of Programmes

GDBE

Graduate Dip in Bioprocess Engineering

MSBE

Master of Science in Bioprocess Engineer

SAMPB

STAND ALONE MODULE (BIOTECHNOLOGY)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE586

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