The LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Drug Delivery Systems is a specialized qualification designed for healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals who wish to advance their knowledge, enhance their skills, and improve their career prospects. This diploma is ideal for learners aiming to gain a comprehensive understanding of advanced drug delivery technologies, formulations, and techniques, while also contributing to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
This Level 3 Diploma provides in-depth insights into modern drug delivery systems, including targeted therapies, controlled release mechanisms, and innovative pharmaceutical technologies. Learners will explore the principles behind advanced delivery methods, formulation optimisation, safety considerations, and regulatory compliance, equipping them with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in the pharmaceutical sector.
Centres delivering this qualification are expected to uphold high standards of teaching and learning. They must provide competent and qualified staff, alongside all essential materials, resources, and equipment necessary to support effective learning and ensure learner success. This ensures that learners benefit from a high-quality educational experience and achieve their full potential in the field.
By completing the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, learners will gain a recognized qualification that enhances professional credibility, opens opportunities for career progression, and enables them to contribute effectively to the development and application of advanced pharmaceutical technologies.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Drug Delivery Systems (Dip Drug Delivery Systems)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
240
Qualification #
LICQ2201182
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Drug Delivery Systems (Dip Drug Delivery Systems) , applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201182-1 |
Introduction to Advanced Drug Delivery Systems |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201182-2 |
Pharmaceutical Formulation Principles |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201182-3 |
Targeted and Controlled Drug Delivery |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201182-4 |
Safety, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201182-5 |
Drug Delivery Technologies and Applications |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201182-6 |
Professional Practice and CPD in Pharmaceutical Science |
10 |
40 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Introduction to Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the concept, history, and significance of advanced drug delivery systems in healthcare.
- Explain the different types of drug delivery systems and their clinical relevance.
- Analyse the role of modern drug delivery technologies in improving patient outcomes.
Unit 2: Pharmaceutical Formulation Principles
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamental principles of pharmaceutical formulation.
- Explain the role of excipients, solubility, and stability in drug formulation.
- Apply formulation principles to optimise drug delivery and efficacy.
Unit 3: Targeted and Controlled Drug Delivery
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the mechanisms of controlled-release and sustained-release drug delivery.
- Analyse targeted therapy approaches and their benefits in specific medical conditions.
- Evaluate advanced drug delivery systems, including nanoparticles and novel carriers, for clinical application.
Unit 4: Safety, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand safety protocols and risk management in drug delivery.
- Apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality assurance procedures.
- Interpret regulatory requirements relevant to advanced pharmaceutical products.
Unit 5: Drug Delivery Technologies and Applications
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of oral, injectable, transdermal, and novel drug delivery technologies.
- Assess the suitability of different delivery systems for specific therapeutic applications.
- Critically evaluate real-world applications of drug delivery systems in pharmaceutical and clinical settings.
Unit 6: Professional Practice and CPD in Pharmaceutical Science
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct in pharmaceutical practice.
- Conduct accurate documentation and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Develop a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plan to enhance skills and knowledge in drug delivery systems.
This course is suitable for:
- Pharmaceutical professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in advanced drug delivery systems.
- Healthcare practitioners who wish to understand modern drug formulation and targeted delivery technologies.
- Laboratory technicians and pharmacists aiming to improve their practical expertise in pharmaceutical formulations.
- Individuals seeking a recognized Level 3 qualification to boost career prospects in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
- Learners committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and evidence-based practice in pharmaceutical science.
- Professionals interested in cutting-edge drug delivery technologies, including controlled-release, sustained-release, and targeted therapies.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Drug Delivery Systems must meet specific standards to ensure learners receive high-quality education and achieve success:
- Qualified and Competent Staff: Centres must employ staff who are appropriately qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable in pharmaceutical science, drug delivery systems, and healthcare practice.
- Adequate Learning Resources: Centres must provide access to textbooks, scientific journals, laboratory equipment, and online resources relevant to advanced drug delivery systems.
- Safe and Functional Facilities: Centres should maintain a safe and well-equipped learning environment, including laboratories and practical areas suitable for drug formulation and experimental work.
- Effective Assessment and Support: Centres must have robust procedures for learner assessment, feedback, and support, ensuring learners achieve the learning outcomes of the course.
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Centres must adhere to national and international regulations and best practices in pharmaceutical education and training.
- Commitment to CPD: Centres should encourage and support learners in their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout the programme.
By meeting these requirements, centres ensure that learners receive a professional, structured, and high-quality educational experience, fully aligned with international standards in pharmaceutical science and advanced drug delivery.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
