Pharmacokinetics

BIOL-40176  Credit: 3 units

An overview of the application of pharmacokinetic concepts to all stages of drug development. A focus will be on the practical application of pharmacokinetic principles in the design, conduct and interpretation of preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetic studies. Areas to be covered will include pharmacokinetic concepts (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination), pharmacodynamics, regulatory requirements and guidances for in vitro and in vivo studies, and practical examples of preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetic analyses. This entry-level course will be appropriate for individuals with a background in biological sciences who contribute to the design, conduct, analysis or interpretation of pharmacokinetic studies or who have an interest in the role of pharmacokinetics in drug development.

This course is part of the following Certificate Program(s):

• ADMET Process

• Drug Discovery and Development

There are no sections of this course planned for the current quarter. Please contact the Life Sciences department at or unexbio@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.