Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Auckland is a multidisciplinary field focused on enhancing the effectiveness and safety of medicines. The programme covers the design, synthesis, formulation, targeting, and delivery of pharmaceutical substances; quality assurance including Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices; and recent advances across chemical, biomedical, and regulatory disciplines. It suits science and pharmacy graduates seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in the pharmaceutical product life cycle, from research and development through to evaluation and regulatory approval.

Course Content

• Physical and chemical properties of pharmaceutical substances

• Pharmacology and dosage form design

• Routes of drug administration

• Analytical methods for pharmaceuticals

• Effective drug delivery systems

• Synthesis and targeting of drug molecules

• Quality assurance

• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

• Regulatory affairs and safety considerations

• Shared and guided independent learning