Computational methods applied to pharmaceutical sciences [MPHAB287]

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, the student should be able to perform calculations frequently encountered in the pharmacy or hospital field.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to teach the student to master the mathematical aspects of preparing and dispensing pharmaceutical products. The student should also be able to perform dosage calculations.

Content

Several calculation methods will be discussed: calculation of the isotonicity of a magistral preparation, calculation of dosage according to the weight or body surface of the patient, density calculations, alcoometry, ...