Drug Quality Control

.Module Description

Module Goals

This module aims to introduce students to the legislations that ensure the quality of the drug (GLP & GMP), to the various standards that ensure the quality of the drug (physical, chemical, microbiological and biological) and to the various techniques used in controlling the quality of medicines.

Assessment Methods

• Individual questions, quizzes, evaluation of external activities, theoretical and practical tests. These constitute 40% of total mark of the
• A final exam constituting 60% of total mark.

Module Syllabus

This module provides student with the various standards that ensure the quality of medicines (physical, chemical, biological and microbiological) and all the techniques used in drug analysis and control. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) that ensure the effectiveness and safety of medicines are also introduced.