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Module Title	Formulation & Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals
Module Code	BE586
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Dermot Walls	Office Number	X217
NFQ level	9	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 (advanced) drug delivery systems as well as administration routes alternative to parenteral application.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe aspects of formulation of biopharmaceuticals including lyophilisation
2. Describe different drug delivery systems for peptide drugs and nucleic acid cargoes (e.g. polymeric particles, lipid-based systems, viral vectors)
3. Describe delivery of therapeutic proteins/antibodies/vaccines/nucleic acids
4. Describe non invasive routes of delivery of biopharmaceuticals (e.g. nasal, pulmonary, transdermal, mucosal)

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	16	No Description
Independent Study	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 numbers of biotech drugs demand non-conventional 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%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Crommelin, Sindelar, Meibohm (eds.): 2013, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 4th Edition, Informa,
Aulton: 2013, Pharmaceutics: The Design and Manufacture of Medicines, 4th Edition, Churchill Livingstone,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GCBE	Graduate Cert in Bioprocess Engineering
GDBE	Graduate Dip in Bioprocess Engineering
MSBE	Master of Science in Bioprocess Engineer
SAMPB	STAND ALONE MODULE (BIOTECHNOLOGY)

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