BPS2042 · Monash University
Drug development
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
What it covers
This unit will take you through the process of developing a drug candidate into a registered pharmaceutical product. This encompasses: pre-clinical development, including drug formulation based on the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and toxicological profile of a drug candidate; clinical trial regulation and design; intellectual property and marketing considerations. You will be introduced to the regulatory and commercial requirements as well as the scientific concepts underpinning the drug development processes. This unit also explores a range of career paths available in the pharmaceutical industry.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Group Presentation | Presentation | 20% |
| Ethics Assignment | Written | 20% |
| Online quizzes | Quiz / Test | 50% |
| Careers Assignment | Written | 10% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Parkville | On-campus |
| Malaysia | On-campus |