Pharmaceutics I is a course typically offered in the first year of a Diploma in Pharmacy program. This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of dosage form design and development. The course covers a wide range of topics, including pharmaceutical ingredients, preformulation studies, formulation techniques, pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, and packaging.

In the course, students will learn about the different types of pharmaceutical ingredients, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and additives. They will also learn about the functions of these ingredients in dosage form design and their sources. Furthermore, students will learn about preformulation studies, which are essential in assessing the physicochemical properties of APIs and determining their suitability for different dosage forms.