Course Title: Medicine Formulations 1

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Medicine Formulations 1

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: .

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: @rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course is your introduction to pharmaceutics, the science of dosage form design that enables therapeutic molecules (drugs) to be effectively delivered to their site of action in the body.  During this course you will learn about different aspects of physical pharmacy that contributes towards the formulation and subsequent activity of medicines.  You will learn about a range of liquid dosage forms and participate in laboratory practicals.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes 

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:  

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)  

PLO 1 Apply breadth and depth of pharmaceutical and health science theories, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach to improve patient and population health.    

PLO 2 Apply and critically evaluate evidence-based pharmaceutical and health knowledge and skills to conceptualise and deliver safe and effective practice in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, with emerging technological advancements 

PLO 5 Communicate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices to ensure patient-centred care. 

PLO 8: Demonstrate an ability to formulate, prepare, and deliver medications, therapeutic products, and services according to ethical codes and practice guidelines 

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide. 


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

  1. Apply knowledge of the states of matter, solutions, solubility distribution phenomena, surface phenomena and rheology to solve problems in medicines formulations.  
  2. Explain the rationale for the formulation of a range of dosage forms; including relating the formulation and manufacture of basic formulation of medicines to drug release, packaging, labelling and patient directions.  
  3. Analyse physicochemical data to determine and characterise the appropriateness of formulation components and medicine applications.  
  4. Prepare extemporaneous formulations  safely and accurately compounding simple medicines for human use.  


Overview of Learning Activities

 

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. 


Overview of Learning Resources

 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Module Quizzes 

Weighting (20%) 

This assessment task supports CLO 1-3 

Assessment Task 2: Case Study Assessment 

Weighting (30%) 

This assessment task supports CLO 1-3 

Assessment Task 3: Practical Reports 

Weighting (20%) 

This assessment task supports CLO 3 and 4  

Assessment Task 4: Case Study Assessment 

Weighting (30%) 

This assessment task supports CLO 1-3  

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.