The Faculty of Pharmacy's freestanding courses

Välkommen att ta del av Farmaceutiska fakultetens fristående kursutbud. Här hittar du allt från nya spännande möjligheter till aktuella utmaningar för vårt samhälle och flera återkommande favoriter. Kontakta oss gärna med frågor om vårt utbud eller förslag på framtida kurser.

Clinical Trial Methodology (7.5 cr

Clinical trial methodology is a freestanding course in a vital area with high demand for pharmaceutical competence. Through workshops and lectures, you will get up-to-date insights in planning, designing and executing studies of the safety and efficacy of potential drugs. You will meet leading researchers, experts at contract research companies and representatives of Swedish authorities.

The course is aimed at students and professionals with an interrest in clinical trials. We give the course on site in Uppsala with a selection of digital moments.

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Drugs in the Environment (7,5 cr)

Drugs in the environment is a course in a topical challenge that requires great efforts from us all. By reaching fish and aquatic animals, drugs can affect entire ecosystems. Antibiotics that end up in nature have consequences for both our environment and health. With workshops and study visits, we shed light on environmental drug challenges, from production to use, distribution, water purification and disposal.

The course provides knowledge in the subject and opportunities to build networks in the pharmaceutical industry, authorities and Sweden's Regions. Eligibility requirements: 150 credits in relevant subjects.

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Introduction to Nanomedicine (7.5 cr)

Welcome to a course focusing on how nanotechnology can be applied in healthcare. A rapidly growing research field that enables new possibilities for diagnosis and treatment, among other things through efficient administration based on each patient's unique genetic profile.

The course provides knowledge of basic principles for active and passive targeting and uptake of nanoparticles in the body's cells and tissues. You will also learn about the toxic, pharmacokinetic and regulatory aspects of nanomaterials in biomedical applications. Eligibility requirements: 150 credits, at least 15 credits in physical chemistry and galenic pharmacy.

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Biologicals (7.5 cr)

Biologicals are on the rise and are expected to account for more than a third of all new drugs in the coming years. Biologicals all contain substances that originate from a biological source and have edible biological activity. In this course, we focus on how antibodies (proteins) can be used as drugs.

The course provides knowledge on how to design of antibodies with the goal of improving the treatment of a particular disease. We also shed light on how protein drugs are used today and the work on improving their functionality for future therapy areas. Eligibility requirements: 150 credits in relevant subjects and at least 5 credits in immunology.

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Patient-Centred Drug Delivery (7.5 cr)

In this course, you study how personalised and targeted drug treatments are made possible by the physiological, biochemical and cell biological changes that can occur during illness. You will also learn about physiologically initiated release principles for useful drugs, as well as how the uptake of drugs in cells can be stimulated

The course provides understanding of different types of controlled, targeted and selective drug delivery. We will also cover novel formulation technologies, 3D printing of dosage forms and continuous manufacturing. Eligibility requirements: 150 credits, 15 credits in pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics.

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Patientcentrerad läkemedelsformulering (7,5 hp)

Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation (7.5 cr)

Women may, for various reasons, need to use drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This is a special situation for both the woman, prescriber and healthcare professional as risks must be weighed against the need: What can happen to the mother and child if an illness is not treated, and what risks does the child run if the drug is used?

The course provides knowledge about the benefits and risk assessment of drugs during pregnancy and lactation, as well as tests of new substances and monitoring of approved drugs. Eligibility requirements: 150 credits in relevant subjects.

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Computational Pharmaceutics (7.5 cr)

In this course you will study simulation and modeling techniques and how they are used in drug development. We also focus on how in silico-methods are used for efficient design and understanding of pharmaceutical formulations, in particular biological drugs.

The course provides insight into physics-based simulation and modeling methodology, on pharmaceutical and biological challenges. You will also learn about differences and similarities between simulation and modeling techniques. Eligibility requirements: 150 credits in relevant subjects, of which at least 6.5 credits in physical chemistry.

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