Advanced Granulation Technology

This course introduces the principles and applications of granulation technology in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It covers wet and dry granulation, advanced techniques such as high-shear and fluid bed granulation, and key concepts including process parameters, formulation design, quality attributes, and scale-up considerations for efficient tablet production.

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

Advanced Granulation Technology provides a comprehensive understanding of granulation processes used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The course explores the fundamental principles of granulation, including wet and dry granulation techniques, and their applications in dosage form development. Learners will gain insights into conventional and advanced granulation systems such as high shear and fluid bed granulation. Through practical industry-focused content, the course highlights the role of granulation in improving product quality, uniformity, and manufacturing efficiency. It is designed to equip learners with essential knowledge of modern granulation technologies used in pharmaceutical production.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmacy Education)
  • Provider: YouTube (@pharmaceuticaltechnologyph1871)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand fundamental and advanced principles of granulation technology in pharmaceutics.
  • Compare wet, dry, and advanced granulation techniques used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Analyze critical process parameters affecting granule formation and quality.
  • Evaluate scale-up and industrial challenges in granulation processes.
  • Apply knowledge of granulation to improve formulation performance and product quality.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, learners should have:

  • Basic knowledge of pharmaceutics.
  • An understanding of tablet formulation principles.
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical unit operations.

Who Can Take This Course?

Who Can Benefit from This Course:

  • MPhil / PharmD / MSc Pharmacy students 
  • Pharmaceutical industry professionals 
  • Formulation scientists and researchers 
  • Individuals interested in solid dosage form development

Course Outline

Introduction to Granulation Technology

Fundamentals of Granulation (Video)

Wet and Dry Granulation Techniques

Conventional Granulation Methods (Video)

Advanced Granulation Systems

High Shear & Fluid Bed Granulation (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Granulation Fundamentals Wet Granulation Techniques Dry Granulation Methods Pharmaceutical Processing Skills Fluid Bed Granulation High Shear Processing Advanced Granulation Systems Manufacturing Quality Control

Course Information

Duration

Approximately 1.8 Hours

Course Information

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Both English & Urdu

Instructor/Curator

Course Instructor