Module: Formulation

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Formulation
Module Code	CHM1030 (ITS: CS312)
Faculty	Chemical Sciences	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

Part 1. Theory 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. Professional skills To introduce students to the professional skills of searching and reviewing scientific literature. To introduce students to the preparation and delivery of academic presentations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Value the importance of formulation in the drug development process.
2. Develop basic oral therapeutic dosages.
3. Search and review scientific literature
4. Prepare and deliver academic presentations

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	18	Introduction to theory of formulation
Workshop	6	Training in how to search scientific literature and how to prepare and deliver an academic presentation
Directed learning	12	Evaluation of provided scientific reviews
Assignment Completion	70	Searching and reviewing literature and preparing presentation and final assignment
Independent Study	19	Independent study of the topics in the module
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20184	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Kieran Nolan	Module Teacher	Emma Coyle, John Gallagher, Mary Pryce

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	The assignment includes the research and understanding of topics in modern formulation	70%	n/a
Presentation	Prepare and present a summary of a topic in formulation, with Q&A at the end	30%	Week 6

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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 of therapeutics
Theory - physicochemical properties of drug raw materials, bioavailability and formulation design, various formulation types, dissolution profiling

Professional skills
Searching and reviewing the scientific literature, preparing and delivering academic presentations

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None