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Bachelor of Pharmacy - B.Pharm
The Curriculum In the foundation (first) semester students will be taught general education courses such as Mathematics, English, Health Sciences Comm. In Arabic, Health Sciences Comm.In English, Chemistry, Islamic Culture & Medicine and Computer Skills.
In the first year(1st and 2nd Semester) the students will be exposed to courses including organic, inorganic, analytical chemistry, human anatomy and physiology, Physical pharmacy and Pharmaceutics.The emphasis will be to lay a broad foundation through the basic courses.
In the second year(3rd and 4th semester), students will be exposed to pharmacy courses like Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacognosy&Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Laws, and Pharmacy Ethics & Decision Making. The courses will widen the horizon of students to appreciate role of pharmacists in healthcare.
In the third year (5th and 6th semester), students will study Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Therapeutics, Biotechnology, Cosmetics and Community Pharmacy. Practical and hospital rounds will make learning need oriented, task based and to achieve specific objectives.
In the final year (7th and 8th semester), students will be taught Hospital Pharmacy, Management, Statistics & Research Methodology, Industrial Pharmacy and Instrumental Analysis. Practical components will develop skills of analysis, management and pharmacy practice.
In the 9th semester students will undergo practice school in the hospital, community pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry. This will expose the students to real life situations and prepare them to face challenges in their working career.
SUMMARY OF B.PHARM COURSE
Semester 1
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Chemistry Prerequisites: None
This is a one semester, 4-credit course aimed at providing basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry that are essential to understand the biological and medical phenomena. It covers organic and inorganic chemistry, from atomic structure through oxygen-carbon dioxide transport in blood. The course stresses the relationship between chemistry and the life processes with discussions on electronic structure of atom, chemical bonding, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry and radio-activity. It also explains the various chemical processes taking place in the body during normal and abnormal metabolism. (3:1=4)CHM 101 - Computer Skills Prerequisites: None
The goal of this course is to teach basic computer skills necessary in an academic environment including, use of the internet and other computer programs for research and data analysis. (3:0=3)CSK 101 - English Prerequisites: None
This course covers the basic skills of the English language that are required at the undergraduate level of studies in medical sciences. It focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking effectively in English. A comprehensive review of essential syntax and semantics required for medical education is provided. (3:0=3)ENG 101 - Mathematics Prerequisites: None
This is one semester, 3-credit course aimed at providing basic facts, concepts, and terminology of mathematics that are essential to understand the applied mathematics used in medical and health sciences. It covers general mathematics, pre-calculus, algebra, calculus with analytic geometry and statistics. (3:0=3)MAT 101 - Health Sciences Comm. In Arabic Prerequisites: None
This course aims at teaching Communication Skills in Arabic language. The course focuses on the skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The broad goal of this course is to enable the students to have better understanding of Arabic language to communicate with patients and hospital staff in their profession. (3:0=3)ARB 101 - Islamic Culture and Medicine Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to develop a better understanding of Islamic belief and its application in life, besides focusing on current modern medical and science issues in Islam. The broad goal of this course is to enable the students to have better understanding of Islamic medical issues and appreciation of Islam as a way of life, its impact in the field of medicine, the contribution of Islam to medical in general, and to sciences in particular. (3:0=3)ICM 101
Semester 2
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Prerequisites: None
Human anatomy and physiology is a three credit course offered in second semester of the first year of pharmacy curriculum. The fundamental knowledge on the structure and function of the musculoskeletal, lymphatics, haemopoietic, digestive, cardiovascular and respiratory systems of the human body is imparted from cellular to gross organ level during normal and abnormal body process. Students can apply this knowledge to understand the structural and functional basis of diseases, symptoms, drug effects and treatment. They can also understand the potential developments taking place at the level of structure and functions of normal and diseased body systems. Further, this knowledge becomes a base to understand subsequent part of human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology subjects framed for the subsequent years of the course which will be achieved through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning (small group sessions, case based learning, assignments, problem based learning, seminar and course examinations) (2:1=3)PHP 213 - Pharmaceutics- Dispensing and General Pharmacy 1 Prerequisites:None
Pharmaceutics - Dispensing & General Pharmacy -1 is a three credit course offered in the first semester of the first year of the B.Pharm curriculum. The course is designed to facilitate student learning in two areas, namely, evolution of pharmaceutical dosage forms and pharmaceutical technology. Lectures and practical class works focus on the methods of formulating pharmaceutical preparations, principles taught there are then used to solve different practical problems, mainly in different Formulations The course aims at developing the students ability to plan how to solve a pharmaceutical formulation problem and then go to the laboratory and by following practical instructions resolve the problem and actually formulate a pharmaceutical product such as a syrups, elixirs, rehydration solutions, enemas, gargles, collodions, powders etc. Since the students are expected to present their preparations, psychomotor skills of the learner re enhanced. (2:1=3)PDG 213 - Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 1 Prerequisites:None
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-I is a three credit course offered in the second semester of the first year of the B.Pharm curriculum. The course goal is to provide the foundation for producing pharmacy graduates who are knowledgeable in the fundamentals organic chemistry. The students will apply this knowledge to course discussion of organic reactions, & physical properties of organic compounds. They will be able to carryout organic reactions. This promotes use of resources such as library, faculty and information technology. The scheduling of course topics is designed to reinforce topics in other chemistry course. The following is illustrative of the educational objectives of this course which will be achieved through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning (small group sessions, case based learning, assignments, problem based learning, seminar and course examinations): (2:1=3)POC 213 - Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry 1 Prerequisites:None
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry is a three credit course offered in the second semester of the first year pharmacy curriculum. The goal of this course is to provide the foundation in inorganic pharmaceuticals regarding their preparation, properties, test for purity and application storage and dosage etc. This course also gives knowledge of various types of medicaments like acidifiers, antacids, cathartics. The content of this course provides the students with basic knowledge which is built on in subsequent semesters. The course topics enable understanding of advanced chemistry. (2:1=3)PIC 213 - Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry 1 Prerequisites:None
The course goal is to provide the foundation in analysis of a drug and to train graduates in the analysis of pharmaceuticals. This course gives knowledge about various types of titrations, for example, acid base titration and redox titration. The content of this course provides the students with basics of titration which is built on in subsequent semesters. Students will learn about neutralization titrations, oxidation: reduction titrations, gravimetric analysis, complexometric titration and methods of analysis. (2:1=3)PAC 213 - Health Sciences Communication in English Prerequisites:None
The Course is need based for professionals in health care. It focuses on the soft skills in the English Language required by the medical professional to interact with patients and their families. At every level it emphasizes on Empathy and Active Listening Skills while interacting with patients, their families as well as their own colleagues. Students are exposed to techniques of communicating in different contexts encountered by a medical professional as well as a whole range of Public Speaking skills including conference presentations. (3:0 =3)ENG 201
Semester 3
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Prerequisites: All courses of previous semester.
Human anatomy and physiology is a three credit course offered in the third semester of the second year of pharmacy curriculum. The fundamental knowledge on the structure and functions of the urinary, endocrine, reproductive and nervous systems of the human body is imparted from cellular to gross organ level during normal and abnormal body process. Students can apply this knowledge to understand the structural and functional basis of diseases, symptoms, drug effects and treatment. They can also understand the potential developments taking place at the level of structure and functions of normal and diseased body systems. Further, this knowledge becomes a base to understand pathophysiology and pharmacology subjects framed for the subsequent years of the course which will be achieved through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning (small group sessions, case based learning, assignments, problem based learning, seminar and course examinations). (2:1=3)PHP 323 - Pharmaceutics- Dispensing and General Pharmacy 2 Prerequisites: All courses of previous semester.
Pharmaceutics – Dispensing and General Pharmacy - 2 is a three credit course offered in the first semester of the second year of the B.Pharm curriculum. The course is designed to educate students about physical properties and formulation of suspensions, emulsions, suppositories and provide basic knowledge on interactions, heat processes and surgical aids. Lectures and practical class works focus on physic-chemical properties and the methods of formulation of pharmaceutical biphasic preparations, principles taught there are then used to solve different practical problems, mainly in different Formulations. The course aims at developing the student’s ability to plan how to solve a pharmaceutical formulation problem and then go to the laboratory and by applying the theoretical knowledge design and prepare stable suspension, emulsion and suppositories. Each topic at the theory is covered by a particular practical where student can practice and apply his/hers knowledge. (2:1=3)PDG 323 - Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 2 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
This course goal is to provide the basic foundation in fundamental organic chemistry. The students will apply this knowledge to course discussions as organic reactions, and the physical properties of organic compounds. They will be able to carry organic reactions and test organic compounds. This course promotes use of resources such as library, faculty and information technology. The course topics scheduling is coordinated to prepare students to reinforce topics in other chemistry courses. (2:1=3)POC 323 - Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry 2 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semesters.
Pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry is three credit course offered in the second semester first year pharmacy course. The goal of this subject is to provide foundation course in inorganic pharmaceuticals regarding their preparation, properties, test for purity and application, storage and dosage. This course also gives knowledge about types of pharmaceuticals like protectives, antimicrobials, astringents, haematinics, radiopharmaceuticals and expectorant, emetics, respiratory stimulants and dental products like anticaries agents, desensitizing agents and dentifrice. The course content will provide the students with basic knowledge which will be built on the third and subsequent semesters of pharmacy. Course topics are scheduled to enable the students to reinforce the subsequent years of pharmacy course. (2:1=3)PIC 323 - Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry 2 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
The course goal is to provide student with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical analysis. This course deals with titrations like precipitation titration, complexometric titration, non-aqueous titration, diazotization titration and gravimetric analysis. The content of this course is to provide students with basic titration upon which to build subsequent semesters of pharmacy. (2:1=3)PAC 323 - Physical Pharmacy Prerequisites: All courses of previous semesters.
Physical Pharmacy is a three credit course offered in the third semester of the second year pharmacy curriculum. The goal of this course is to provide basic knowledge of physical properties, processes and phenomena of the solid state, liquid and semisolid state and importance of these properties for formulation, production, stability, efficacy and safety of the pharmaceutical products. Lectures will focus on basic characteristics of molecular dispersions – solutions, fine and coarse dispersions, solids and semisolids in order to understand physical processes of solubility and solubilization, stability, osmotic properties, partitioning among different solvents, dissolution and diffusion, surface phenomena, rheological characteristics of different systems, crystal state, polymorphism, amorphous state, crystal hydrates and importance of these processes and properties for the systems around us and formulation, production, efficacy, stability of the pharmaceutical dosage forms. (2:1=3)PPP 303
Semester 4
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology 1 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semesters
Pharmaceutical Microbiology is a three credit course offered in first semester of the second year in the pharmacy curriculum. The theoretical component is divided into 6 modules. The student is introduced to the bacterial and fungal species that are of importance in pharmacy and medicine. Essentially the course covers their structure, isolation, characterization cultivation and identification. The course also covers the history of microbiology, and sterilization and disinfection techniques. Then the course concentrates on the role of microorganisms in the pharmaceutical industry. It also covers introduction to Mycology, Virology, immunology and Parasitology. The principle aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of microbiology and microbiological concepts as a basis for later work in other subjects within the pharmaceutical and formulation sciences. (2:1=3)PMI 403 - Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry are combined to offer a three credit course in the second semester of the second year of pharmacy curriculum. The aim of the course is to help the student understand, nomenclature, taxonomy, monograph and quality control. Method of extraction,characterization, detection of active ingredients in medicinal plants will also be taught. Pharmacologically active compounds from natural origin, secondary metabolite as glycosides, phenolic, terpenoidal compound and alkaloids will be covered. Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning, small group sessions, case based learning, problem based learning & seminar. Assessment is done through assignments, Quizzes, Theory and practical examinations. (2:1=3)PCG 403 - Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry 1 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semesters
Applied Bio-chemistry is a three credit course offered in second semester of the second year. Applied Bio-chemistry deals with complete understanding of the molecular level of the chemical process associated with living cells, while clinical chemistry deals with the study of chemical aspects of human life in health and illness and also about the application of chemical methods of diagnosis of various abnormalities and principles behind such tests. The course goal is to provide fundamental knowledge of the biochemical bases of normal and abnormal conditions at cellular level. The course topics are so coordinated as to reinforce the topics in anatomy and physiology and also help to understand the mechanism of action of drug substances at cellular level which will be studied in medicinal chemistry. (2:1=3)PBC 413 - Pharmacology 1 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmacology-1 is a three credit course offered in first semester of the second year of the pharmacy curriculum. The fundamental knowledge of general aspects of pharmacology and of drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system is imparted from the cellular to the gross organ level from the angle of therapeutically used drugs. Students can apply this knowledge therapeutically while treating the diseases/disorders. They can also understand potential developments in this area including biopharmaceutics for newly developed drugs administered to treat the patients with disorders/diseases. Further, this knowledge becomes a base to understand the subsequent parts of pharmacology, clinical pharmacy and pharmacotherapeutic subjects framed for the subsequent years of the course which will be achieved through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning (small group sessions, case based learning, assignments, problem based learning, seminar and course examinations). (2:1=3)PCO 413 - Medicinal Chemistry 1 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
This course deals with the chemical basis of drug action. It also provides information about the structural requirements of drugs to exhibit the biological activity. The course is designed to provide knowledge of drug metabolism, physico-chemical properties and their relationship with the drug action. The topics give detailed information of drugs acting on different organ systems like the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system etc. The topics discussed here will reinforce the topics in anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology. Stereochemistry, heterocyclic compounds, chemistry of bio molecules, terpenoids, alkaloids, glycosides and carotenoids will be discussed. (2:1=3)PMC 413 - Pharmacy Laws Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmacy Laws is a two credits course offered in the second semester of the second year of pharmacy curriculum. The goal of this course is also to provide the foundation for graduate pharmacists, who are knowledgeable in law relating drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and pharmacy profession. A major aim of this course is to provide the students with knowledge of legal activities related to the pharmacy profession and associated external services and personnel. (2:0=2)PPL 402
Semester 5
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Biopharmaceutics& Pharmacokinetics Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of the principles of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics that can be applied to both drug product development and effective drug therapy. This course deals with factors affecting the drug absorption, rate processes of drug disposition, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs as well as the application on bioavailability and bioequivalence. In addition, the course will discuss the pharmacokinetics of drug disposition following one, two, multiple and non-linear pharmacokinetics models. Calculation of disposition parameters of the drugs using the different models for different route of administration and for both single and multiple dosage regiments models will be covered to assess therapeutics dosage adjustment (2:1=3)PBK 503 - Pathophysiology** Pathophysiology is a two-credit course offered in the fifth semester of the third year of pharmacy curriculum. The aim of the course is to help the student understand the basic principles of cell injury & adaptation, the processes of inflammation & repair, the characteristic features of autoimmune diseases &neoplasia, the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical significance of common diseases affecting human beings, the mechanisms involved in the disease process and to understand etiopathogenesis, symptomatology and complications of various diseases and disease progression. This knowledge helps the students to apply therapeutic skills and rational selection of drugs in the Management of various diseases. The educational objectives of this course will be achieved through interactive learning, assignments, seminars, and the course examinations,
* *Applicable from academic year 2011-12 onwards
(2:0=2)PPY 502 - Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry 2 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Applied Biochemistry course in the fifth semester deals with complete understanding of the metabolic pathways of proteins and nucleic acids in mammalian cells. This also provides information about the different stages of protein synthesis, DNA replication DNA repair mechanism. Clinical chemistry component deals with the study of chemical tests to determine the functional state of organs systems like liver and kidney. The course topics are so coordinated as to reinforce the topics in anatomy and physiology and also help understanding the mechanism of action of drug substances like antibiotics, anti-infectives and anti cancer agents at cellular level, which will be studied in medicinal chemistry subject.. (2:1=3)PBC 523 - Pharmacology 2 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmacology-2, is taught in the fourth semester of the second year of pharmacy curriculum. The fundamental knowledge on the pharmacology of drugs acting on the cardiovascular system, renal system and blood and blood forming agents is imparted therapeutically useful drugs. Students can apply this knowledge therapeutically while treating the diseases/disorders of nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and blood system. In addition, use of antiallergic drugs and hormones in different allergic diseases and hormonal disorders is understood. They can also understand the potential developments in this area for newly developed drugs administered to treat the patients with disorders/diseases. Further, this knowledge becomes a base to understand the subsequent parts of pharmacology, clinical pharmacy and pharmacotherapeutic subjects framed for the subsequent years of the course. This is thought through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning (small group sessions, case based learning, assignments, problem based learning, seminar and course examinations). (2:0=2)PCO 522 - Medicinal Chemistry 2 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
This course deals with the chemical basis of drug action. It also provides information about the structural requirements of drugs to exhibit biological activity. The course is designed to provide knowledge of drug metabolism, physico-chemical properties and their relationship with drug action. The topics also give detailed information of the drugs acting on different organ systems like the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system etc. (2:1=3)PMC 523 - Clinical Pharmacy Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Clinical Pharmacy is a three credit course offered in the first semester of third year pharmacy curriculum. The main goal of the course is to prepare the student to understand the professional roles of clinical pharmacist. During this course, the students are taught about the importance of ward round participation, collecting medication history to monitor the drug therapy by analyzing the lab profiles of the patient, provision of unbiased drug information to the prescribers and counseling to the patients. The following list is illustrative educational objectives of this course, which will be achieved through interactive learning, assignments and the course examinations. (2:1=3)PCL 503
Semester 6
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Pharmacy Ethics & Decision Making Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmacy Ethics and Decision Making is a two credit course offered in the second semester of the third year of pharmacy curriculum. The aim of the course is to make the young pharmacist understand the ethical decision making process in various settings to guard public health. As part of the curriculum, the students are taught about ethical theory, key moral concepts in healthcare, moral reasoning, professionalism, accountability and professional decision making process. The students will also be exposed to worked examples in decision making. (2:0=2))PED 603 - Pharmacology 3 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmacology-3 is scheduled in the fifth semester of the third year of pharmacy curriculum. The course content covers fundamental knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs acting on the gastrointestinal system including preclinical and clinical disorders, central nervous system, bioassay, radio immuno bioassay and elisa. Students can apply this knowledge therapeutically while treating the diseases/disorders of gastrointestinal system. In addition, quantitative estimation of drugs in biological media is described. The students will learn about potential developments in the area of newly developed drugs. Further, this course becomes a base to understand the subsequent parts of pharmacology, clinical pharmacy and pharmacotherapeutic subjects. Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning (small group sessions, case based learning, assignments, problem based learning, seminar and course examinations). (2:1=3)PCO 633 - Pharmaceutical Formulations 1 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmaceutical formulation is a three credit course offered in the second semester of the third year pharmacy curriculum. The pharmacist in developing a particular dosage form, must pursue many objectives and incorporate safety, efficacy and quality by design. The integrity of the substance must be maintained; the pharmacological activity should be optimized; a uniform and consistent amount of the drug must be dispensed throughout the lifetime of the product; the product must be physically and chemically stable as well as providing efficacy and safety for user acceptance throughout indented shelf life. Immediate release dosage forms and modified release per oral dosage forms formulation, their production, efficacy and safety will be presented, discussed and evaluated. Successful completions of these objectives require information on the practical aspects of the Formulations. (2:1=3)PPF 613 - Therapeutics 1 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Therapeutics-1 is a three credit course offered in the first semester of the third year of pharmacy curriculum. The aims of the course are to develop the necessary professional skills in the student for the drug therapy Management of different diseases related to cardiovascular , respiratory and Haematological system drug therapy Management of ophthalmological diseases. The basic objective is to teach the students how to resolve drug related problems and to suggest alternative options for disease Management.This knowledge helps the students to apply therapeutic skills and rational selection of drugs in the Management of diseases. (2:1=3)PTH 613 - Community Pharmacy Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
The aim of the course is to enable the student to: effectively manage a community pharmacy through proper layout and design of the pharmacy; effective inventory control to ensure business profitability; pharmaceutical care concept; patient counseling and its influence on patient medication adherence; and importance of health screening services in drug therapy Management. Dispensing of drugs, responding to minor ailments by providing suitable safe medication, patient counseling, health screening services for improved patient care in the community set up will also be included. (2:1=3)PCP 603 - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 1 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmaceutical biotechnology-I is a three-credit course offered in the second semester of the third year of the pharmacy curriculum. The course goal is to provide the knowledge of fermentation technology, recombinant DNA technology (rDNA technology), animal tissue culture, blood products, glandular products, enzyme biotechnology and the materials needed for the construction of the manufacturing plant. The recent developments & application of biotechnology in the drug synthesis have produced wonder drugs especially in replacement therapy, hormonal products & immunological products. The principles and application of biotechnology in the pharmaceuticals will be dealt in this course. Opportunity will be provided for the students to integrate the knowledge of pharmaceutical biotechnologyalong with medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, phamacognosy and pharmacy practice. The learning process is consistent with the educational objectives of this course. These include interactive lecture sessions, mock sessions, self-directed learning (small group sessions, case studies, assignments, problem-based learning (PBL), discussions, seminars and course examination). (2:0=2)PBT 612
Semester 7
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Pharmacology 4 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmacology-II is a three credit course in the second semester of the third year of pharmacy curriculum. The course contents cover fundamental knowledge on the pharmacology of drugs administered to treat bacterial, viral, parasites and fungal infections including cancer disease. In addition, knowledge on the pharmacology of immunological agents and toxicology due to drugs/chemicals is given. Students can apply this knowledge therapeutically while treating the infectious diseases/disorders of various organs of the human body. The screening for drugs activity is clarified. The students will learn about the potential developments in the area of newly developed drugs. Further, this course becomes a base to understand the clinical pharmacy and pharmacotherapeutic subjects. Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning (small group sessions, case based learning, assignments, problem based learning, seminar and course examinations). (2:0=2)PCO 742 - Pharmaceutical Formulations 2 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmaceutical Formulation 2 is a three credit course offered in the first semester of the fourth year of the pharmacy curriculum. The course aims to prepare the students for professional skills necessary for formulation, preparation and GMP production of sterile pharmaceutical dosage forms. Knowledge of biopharmaceutical principles of pharmaceutical dosage forms will help the student understand the factors influencing safety and efficacy of the dosage forms, bioavailability and bioequivalence of pharmaceutical products. This knowledge will help the students to apply formulation principles and skills in rational selection of the site of administration, type of dosage form, excipients in the process of design of pharmaceutical dosage forms. (2:1=3)PPF 723 - Therapeutics 2 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Therapeutics-2 is a three-credit course offered in the second semester of the third year of the pharmacy curriculum. The course aims to prepare the students for professional skills necessary for drug therapy Management of different diseases, such as autoimmune diseases and other diseases related to Gastrointestinal , Renal and Endocrine system. The basic objective is to teach the students how to resolve drug related problems and to suggest alternative options for disease Management. This knowledge helps the students to apply the therapeutic skills and rational selection of drugs in the Management of diseases. (2:1=3)PTH 723 - Cosmetics Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Cosmetics is a three credit course offered in the second semester of the third year of the B.Pharm curriculum (VII semester). The course is designed to provide the students with the knowledge of the science and technology of cosmetic and personal care products. Theoretical lectures will focus on the cosmetic ingredients, active substances in cosmetic products, cosmetic product formulation and technology. Cosmetic GMP standards and requirements for optimal and sustainable quality control and Management will be also covered as the quality and safety of these products used in our daily routine is essential for human safety. Drug delivery systems in cosmetology like liposomes, microspheres and nanospheres for delivery of cosmetic agents will be also discussed from the point of research and development of cosmetology and cosmetic industry. Practical class works will focus on preparation and quality control of different biphasic systems (creams and lotions) like cleansing, moisturizing, protective, all purpose creams, skin tonics and gels, preparations for protection and cleansing of the oral cavity and teeth, preparations for UV protection. The final goal of the course is development of knowledge and understanding of cosmetic products and the raw materials which compose them, formulation and technology of production, quality control and quality assurance in cosmetics. (2:1=3)PCS 703 - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 2 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Pharmaceutical biotechnology-II is a three-credit course offered in the second semester of the fourth year of the pharmacy curriculum. The course goal is to provide the knowledge of fermentation technology, recombinant DNA technology (rDNA technology), animal tissue culture, blood products, glandular products, enzyme biotechnology and the materials needed for the construction of the manufacturing plant. The recent developments & application of biotechnology in the drug synthesis have produced wonder drugs especially in replacement therapy, hormonal products & immunological products. The principles and application of biotechnology in the pharmaceuticals will be dealt in this course. Opportunity will be provided for the students to integrate the knowledge of pharmaceutical biotechnologyalong with medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, phamacognosy and pharmacy practice. The learning process is consistent with the educational objectives of this course. These include interactive lecture sessions, mock sessions, self-directed learning (small group sessions, case studies, assignments, problem-based learning (PBL), discussions, seminars and course examination). (2:1=3)PBT 723 - Statistics and Research Methodology Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
The Course is designed to assist the students to acquire an understanding of the statistical methods and research methodology as a basis for identifying research problem, planning and implementing a research plan. It will further enable the students to critique research studies and recognize the value of utilizing research findings to improve quality of medical and health science practices, education and Management. (3:0 =3)SRM 101
Semester 8
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Therapeutics 3 Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Therapeutics-III is a three credit course offered in the first semester of the final year of pharmacy curriculum. The course aims to prepare the students for professional skills necessary for drug therapy management of various diseases related to CNS, including psychiatry, infectious diseases and malignancies. The basic objective is to teach the students how to resolve drug related problems and to suggest alternative options for disease management. This knowledge helps the students to apply the therapeutic skills and rational selection of drugs in the management of diseases. (2:1=3)PTH 833 - Hospital Pharmacy Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
Hospital Pharmacy is a one credit course offered in the first semester of final year curriculum. The main goal of the course is to prepare the student to understand the professional roles of hospital pharmacist and delegate the same diligently to provide effective services to the clinicians and patients. The students are taught about various hospital pharmacy services such as drug dispensing, distribution, patient counseling and drug therapy monitoring for improved patient care. (2:1=3)PHP 803 - Instrumental and Biomedical Analysis Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
This focuses on various modern instruments that are used for testing the purity of the drugs in different dosage forms. This course provides information about the different instrumental techniques employed in qualitative and quantitative determination of drug substances with special reference to quality control and quality assurance. The course also deals with the principles and workings of separation techniques like chromatography and electrophoresis. This course is designed to impart quality consciousness among the students so they will be able to produce quality pharmaceuticals by applying the principle of quality assurance. (2:1=3)PIB 803 - Industrial Pharmacy Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
This course is concerned with scientific and technological aspects of the design and manufacturing of stable, safe and efficacious dosage forms. Drugs have to be converted in to palatable, acceptable dosage forms. This conversion is possible only when compatible additives are created. The course is designed to give the learner an insight in to those scientific and physicochemical principles that are important to formulation scientists. But quality and safety of the dosage form is built in parameter during the overall process of formulation, design and production of dosage forms. For these purpose GMP, GCP and GLP principles during the development and production of different types of pharmaceutical products, and qualification and validation procedures for sterile and nonsterile dosage forms will be discussed in details. Student will be introduced to all aspects of Quality assurance system as crucial approach for implementation and maintenance of safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. (2:1=3)PIP 803 - Pharmaceutical Management Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
The course goal is to provide an insight into the management aspects applicable to pharmaceutical operations and marketing. Every sphere of human activity requires management. The profession of pharmacy is no exception to this golden rule. The pharmacy graduates must have first hand knowledge of management principles and accountancy for judicious utilization of resources of the organization in which they will work to fulfill its goals and objectives. In a fast changing scenario, the pharmacy profession will witness a sea-change in the field of pharmaceutical manufacture and marketing. The induction of new technology and management procedures will demand pharma graduates with management skills. The quality of the products have to be international standards confirming to the WHO – GMP and ISO specifications, only then will globalization have bilateral exchange pf products and marketing. Management principles related to pharmacy practice, leadership qualities and team building, Pharmaceutical operations, marketing, accounting and forecasting will also be discussed. (2:0=2)PPM 802
Semester 9
- Course NameCourse DescriptionC. HrsCode
- Practice School (PS) Prerequisites:All courses of previous semester.
This course aims to expose the students to practical pharmaceutical situations. Real life situations in hospital and community provide an opportunity to understand different disease states and their treatment. Training in pharmaceutical industry gives an insight into the manufacturing of various dosage forms and their quality control. PS will provide ample opportunities for students to learn, take initiatives, and know about the difficulties and challenges ahead of them after completion of the program.
Sheikh Saqr Hospital has bed capacity of 278 and has 99 consultants, of whom 48 have terminal degrees and the remaining are general practitioners. All the surgical specialties, General Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Oto-rhino-laryngology, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics are located in the hospital.
All the medical specialties, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Respiratory and Chest Medicine, and Cardiology are located in Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaidullah Hospital. (1:0=1)PPS 915
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