HSC 335 - Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Policy

Units: 3
Overview of policy issues that face the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries. Key issues include drug development phases, patent law, mergers and acquisitions, and the role of the US industries in the global marketplace.

Prerequisites: HSC 315.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Understand the role and structure of the US pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech industries in the global marketplace.
Recognize the role of manufacturing, research and development, technology, pricing and promotion in transforming the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech industry.
Discuss the role of government regulation in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech industry.
Discuss the impact of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech industry.
Summarize various ethical issues relevant to the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech industry.