Objectives and competences

This course of introduction to population pharmacokinetics studies is directed to both health sciences professionals and students. it has the objective to deepen the basic theoretical and practical aspects necessary to carry out population pharmacokinetics studies, initiating the knowledge of non-linear mixed effects models and in the operation of the NONMEM programme and know the applicability of the population approach in the different stages of drug development and in the optimization of dosage regimes in the clinic.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateAdvanced university course
Coordinating facultyFacultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació
Branch of knowledge
  • Pharmacy
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Medicine and dentistry
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits3
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 300,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period03/06/2026
End of teaching period05/06/2026
E-mailhelena.colom@ub.edu
ManagmentColom Codina, Helena
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- Learn more about the basic theoretical and practical aspects for undertaking pharmacokinetic studies in the community.
- To acquire introductory knowledge of mixed non-linear models and the NONMEM programme.
- To understand how the population-based approach applies to the different stages of drug development and to the optimization of dosage regimens in clinical practice.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

- Pharmaceutical and veterinary medicine professionals, biochemists and hospital pharmacists.
- Professionals working in the area of health sciences.
- Third-cycle students.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació
Campus Diagonal :Avda Joan XXIII 27-31

08028 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addresshelena.colom@ub.edu
Webpage
Telephone93-4024560
Observationsfrom 9:00 to 18:00.

Further information


AddressDept. Farm i Tecnol. Farmac i FQ , helena colom
Campus Diagonal :Avda Joan XXIII 27-31

08028 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addresshelena.colom@ub.edu
Webpage
Telephone93-4024560
Observationsfrom 9:00 to 18:00.

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