PHM2100H: Pharmaceutical Sciences Module: Sciences in New Drugs and Biologics

This course module introduces students to the drug discovery and development sciences behind the latest drugs and biologics approved by Health Canada and/or U.S. Food and Drug Administration. First two hours will be dedicated to introducing drug discovery and development sciences, interplay between regulatory path-pharmaceutical sciences and high-level discussions about technologies and tools. Students will be given assignments for a class presentation involving review, literature surveys, and a 20-minute presentation per student, followed by a 5-minute Q&A. Students are expected to get exposed to drug discovery/development integrated thought process, and various facets of new drugs and biologics. The overall module is designed to provide the overall understanding of many dimensions of drug/biologics development efficiently with a plug-in for the business of new medicines.

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St. George