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Drug Formulation and Delivery
Learn about different dosage forms, different routes of administration and the physicochemical and physiological principles underlying modern drug delivery.
This course is a part of
This course will introduce you to the principles of drug formulation and delivery.
The ultimate aim of drug formulation is to deliver the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) through biological membranes to the right target in the right concentration during a defined time interval. Optimal performance of the drug formulation can be achieved by considering the physicochemical properties of API and excipients, along with both the pharmacological properties and processability of a given formulation.
Understanding the most relevant factors affecting the drug product performance enables the development of an optimal pharmaceutical product.
We have assembled a unique team of both industrial and academic speakers, who are experts in specific dosage forms, formulation principles and the underpinning sciences. The mixture between academia and industry speakers gives you a well-rounded perspective on both the theoretic background and the application of modern drug delivery.
Course content
The course will consist of 12 lectures covering different concepts related to designing a dosage form and delivering the active pharmaceutical ingredient to the right target.
Lectures will cover the importance of biological and metabolic barriers related to delivery, role of preformulation/processing, and finally, the design of formulation –specific lectures will be on solid dosage forms, semisolids, inhalation products, and macromolecular delivery systems.
For more details about the course, please refer to the course curriculum.
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Dates and examination
Course dates
23-27 November 2026.
The course is available only every other year.
Examination
Please find the exam dates in the exam plan.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
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demonstrate knowledge of formulation strategies related to drug administration routes, including their advantages and disadvantages
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understand the physicochemical properties of drugs and dosage forms that influence formulation strategies
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recognize the role of excipients in formulation design and the biological/metabolic barriers related to drug delivery
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choose formulation parameters based on the physicochemical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, and physiological aspects of the delivery route
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identify relevant information for drug formulation and delivery processes, and collaborate effectively with other drug development professionals.
Admission criteria
You must meet the following criteria to be admitted to this course:
- Hold a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Have a minimum 2 years of relevant job experience in drug development.
- Be proficient in English.
Find detailed information in the admission criteria on Master of Industrial Drug Development.
You will receive a response to your application at the earliest on 1 May and no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline.
Priority is given to enrolled students
This course is offered as a compulsory course in the Master of Industrial Drug Development programme. Priority is given to students already enrolled. Once the enrolled students have been admitted to the course, the remaining seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuition fees
EU/EEA citizens
19,300 DKK
Non-EU/EEA citizens
22,140 DKK
Fee includes lunch and coffee.
More information
All course information is available in the course curriculum:Place
University of Copenhagen
Department of Pharmacy /
Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology
Universitetsparken 2
2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Contact
Annette Villumsen
Study Administration Officer
lifelonglearning@adm.ku.dk
Tel: +45 35 33 60 66