Module Details

Module Code: BIOT7011
Title: Pharma Analytics
Long Title: Pharma Analytics
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4218 - Biotechnology
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to familarise students with the analytical testing requirements for raw materials, pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceutical protein products and water.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline the analytical tests required for drug substance, drug product, raw materials and water.
LO2 Describe the role of chromatography in purification, in-process and release testing of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals.
LO3 Discuss the principles and aim of process analytical technology.
LO4 Perform and report on experimental tasks related to pharma analytics.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Analytical Testing Requirements for Protein Biopharmaceuticals
A description of the tests required for drug substance, drug product, raw materials and water i.e. identity, purity and impurities, potency, quantity and stability. Test methods (including but not limited to) - Bioassay, PAGE, HPLC, Mass Spec, QPCR, ELISA, IEF, MicroSeq
Chromatography
Principles of chromatography and instrumentation required. Role of chromatography in purification and analytical characterisation of biopharmaceuticals proteins.
Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Principles of PAT - In line, on line, at line measurements. Methods for measuring critical quality attributes and critical process parameters e.g. NIRS, Raman, Biosensors.
Laboratory Program
Understand and/or perform experimental tasks related to pharma analytics.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Short answer theory assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 35
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Group presentations on topics relevant to lecture material commencing week 9
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Laboratory practicals and report writing
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom Instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Laboratory Practicals Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Slef-Directed Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Syed Imtiaz Haider and Syed Erfan Asif. (2011), Quality Control Training Manual, CRC Press, [ISBN: 9871439849941].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Katherine A. Bakeev. (2010), Process Analytical Technology: Spectroscopic Tools and Implementation Strategies for the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries, Wiley, [ISBN: 9780470722077].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • A. S. Rathore, R. Bhambure and V. Ghare. (2010), Process Analytical Technology (PAT) for Biopharmaceutical Prodcuts., Analytical Bioanalytical Chemistry, 398, p.13715.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SPHBI_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 5 Mandatory
CR_SBIBI_7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology 5 Mandatory