Drug development

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.