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Curriculum Summary:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm): 2018-2022
Year 1 (2018-2019)
Semester 1:
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Course Code : PCH 103
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester 1
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a three credit course offered in the first semester of the
first year. It is aimed at providing basic principles, concepts, and terminology of
chemistry that are essential to understand the biological and medical phenomena. It
covers basic physical, inorganic and inorganic chemistry as a foundation for core
pharmaceutical chemistry courses. The course involves periodic table, atomic
structure, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, acids bases and nomenclature,
properties of organic compounds. Together it covers basic physical, inorganic and
organic chemistry as a foundation for core pharmaceutical chemistry courses. The
learning process that will be adopted to achieve the educational objective of the
course includes interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning, small group
sessions, team based learning and laboratory based experiments.
Course Name : English
Course Code : ENG 101
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester 1
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 3 + Practical 0)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
The English course is a three-credit course offered in the first semester of the B. Pharm
program. The goal of this course is to provide the basic skills of the English language
required for pharmacists. It covers college level writing standards, reading for
comprehension purposes, prewriting techniques, and organization of material to
express themselves clearly and effectively. Students will be familiarized with basic
medical/pharmacy terminology. Faculty will facilitate learning through interactive
lecture sessions, group discussions, self-directed learning, and team based learning.
Course Name : Mathematics
Course Code : MAT 101
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester 1
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2 + Practical 0)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Mathematics course is a two-credit course offered in the first semester of the B. Pharm
program. The need of Mathematics in any profession is inevitable especially in
medical and health sciences. Such as the pulse rate, the pressure rate, normality or
abnormality in the human body; everything is counted and measured in terms of
mathematical notations. In this course, the basic knowledge will be dealt to help the
student both in the professional life as well as in his/her day-to-day life.
Course Name : Health Sciences Communication in Arabic
Course Code : ARB 101
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester 1
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 3 + Practical 0)
Course Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Health Sciences Communication in Arabic is a three-credit course offered in the first
semester of the B. Pharm program. The goal of the course is to provide the students
with the basic knowledge and skills of communication in Arabic language with
patients and healthcare staff. The course also focuses on reading and listening for
understanding to prepare them for real life situations. The course gives priority to
pronunciation and correct articulation while speaking in Arabic. Learning is facilitated
through interactive lecture sessions, group discussions, self-directed learning, team
based learning and practicals.
Course Title : Human Anatomy & Physiology-1
Course Code : PHP 113
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester 1
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Human Anatomy & Physiology-1 is a three-credit course offered in the first semester of
the first year of pharmacy curriculum. The fundamental knowledge on the structure
and function of the musculoskeletal, lymphatics, hemopoietin, 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, team-based learning, seminar and course
examinations).
Course Name : Islamic Culture & Medicine
Course Code : ICM 101
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester 1
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 3 + Practical 0)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Islamic Culture & Medicine is a three credit course offered in the second semester of
the B. Pharm program. The goal of the course is to discuss the current medical and
scientific issues through the Islamic perspective. It focusses on developing an
understanding and appreciation of Islamic contribution to medicine in particular and
science in general. The course aims at engaging in students’ awareness about Islamic
Codes related to health and medicine. Learning is facilitated through interactive
lecture sessions, group discussions, self-directed learning.
Semester 2:
Course Name : Bioinorganic Chemistry
Course Code : PBC 203
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester – 2
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practicals 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Course Summary
Bioinorganic Chemistry is a three credit course offered in the second semester of the
first year B. Pharmacy curriculum. This course is designed to provide basic introductory
knowledge of inorganic compounds used as gastrointestinal agents, topical agents,
dental agents, CNS agents etc. The course highlights the importance of various
sources of impurities in the pharmaceutical compounds and methods for the control
for the same. The course also discusses about the use of bioinorganic complexes in
the treatment of various diseases. The content of this course provides the students with
basic knowledge about different uses of pharmaceutical inorganic compounds used
as which is built on in subsequent semesters. The learning process that will be adopted
to achieve the educational objective of the course includes interactive lecture
sessions, self-directed learning small group sessions, team based learning, laboratory
based experiments.
Course Name : Health Sciences Communication in English
Course Code : ENG 201
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester – 2
Credit hours : 3 (Theory 3; Practical 0)
Prerequisites : Eng101
Course Summary
The Health Sciences Communication in English course is a three-credit course offered
in the second semester of B. Pharm program. The primary goal of this course is to
provide students with the essential skills and competencies needed for professionals
in health care. The course aims to train students to be able to communicate with
clarity, sensitivity, and effectiveness in their interaction as pharmacists to
communicate with patients and their families. The course focuses on Empathy and
Active Listening Skills while interacting with patients, their families as well as their own
colleagues to achieve desired patient outcomes. It also focuses on Public Speaking
skills including conference presentations. Faculty will facilitate Learning through
interactive lecture sessions, group discussions, self-directed learning, and team based
learning
Course Name : Computer skills
Course Code : CSK 201
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester 2
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 3 + Practical 0)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Computer skills is a three credit course offered in the second semester B. Pharm
program. The goal of the course focusses on identifying the components of the system
namely, the working of computer storage, processes and displays data, use of
input/output devices, effective use of networks, cloud computing, Internet, and other
communication tools as well as the ethical use of computers in healthcare and
society. It also directs them to apply their knowledge to solve problems related to
health sciences through the effective utilization of information technology. Learning is
facilitated through interactive lecture sessions, group discussions, self-directed
learning
Course Name : Physical Pharmacy
Course Code : PPP 203
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester 2
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2+Practical 1)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Physical Pharmacy is a three-credit course offered in the second 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.
Course Name : Human anatomy and Physiology-2
Course Code : PHP 223
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester 2
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : All the courses of previous semester
Course Summary
Human anatomy and Physiology-2 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,
team based learning, seminar and course examinations).
Course Name : Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
Course Code : PBS 201
Course Offered in : Year 1; Semester – 2
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2 + Practical 0)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences is a two credit course offered in the second
semester of the first year of pharmacy curriculum. In keeping with the emerging
proactive role of students of pharmacy in clinical and organizational settings, it is
mandatory to have a deeper understanding of psychological health and well-being,
psychological processes underpinning communication, decision-making and
personality traits. Knowledge of psychological constructs enhances the
understanding of human thoughts, emotions and behaviors, as well as social,
emotional, cognitive and personality development, which aids in interaction with
patients as well as with organizational personnel. It thus serves as an integral
component for young pharmacists.
Year 2 (2019-2020)
Semester 3:
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-I
Course Code : POC 313
Course Offered in : Year 2; Semester 3
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2+ Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Bioinorganic Chemistry
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-I is three credit course offered in the third semester
of the second 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 carry out 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, team based learning).
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Course Code : PMI 303
Course offered in : Year 2, Semester 3
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practicals 1)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Microbiology is a three credit course offered in the first semester of
the second year in the pharmacy curriculum. The theoretical component is divided
into 3 chapters. 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 and immunology. 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.
Course Name : Pharmaceutics - Dispensing & General Pharmacy -1
Course Code : PDG 313
Course Offered in : Year 2; Semester 3
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Physical Pharmacy (PPP 203)
Course Summary
Pharmaceutics - Dispensing & General Pharmacy -1 is a three-credit course offered in
the third semester of the second year of the B.Pharm curriculum. The course is
designed to facilitate student learning in two areas, namely, evolution of
pharmaceutical dosage forms and their preparation. 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
dosage forms. 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 exhibit their skills
in formulating preparations, the course aims to impart the relevant skills and
knowledge.
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry-I
Course Code : PAC 313
Course Offered in : Year 2; Semester 3
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practicals 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Bioorganic Chemistry
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry-I is a three-credit course offered in the third
semester of the second year of pharmacy curriculum. The course is aimed at providing
a foundation in pharmaceutical analysis of a drug and to produce pharmacy
graduates who are well trained in the analysis of pharmaceuticals. The course gives
knowledge about 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.
The course topics are designed to enable the students to understand different
methods of volumetric analysis which the students will come across in the subsequent
pharmacy courses. The learning processes which helps in the completion the
educational objectives of this course includes lecture sessions, group discussions, self-
directed learning and team based learning.
Course Name : Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry-1
Course Code : PBC 313
Course Offered in : Year 2, Semester 3
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practicals 1)
Prerequisites : Human Anatomy & Physiology-1 & 2
Course Summary
Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry-1 is a three-credit course offered in the
third semester of the second year. Applied Biochemistry 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.
Learning process that are consistent with the educational objectives of this course are
lecture sessions, group discussions, self-directed learning, problem based learning and
seminars.
Course Name : Pharmacy Laws
Course Code : PPL 302
Course Offered in : Year 2; Semester 3
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2+ Practical 0)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Pharmacy Laws is a two-credit course offered in the third semester of the second year
of pharmacy curriculum. The goal of this course is to provide the foundation for
graduate pharmacists, who are knowledgeable in laws 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. The course will equip with
the required knowledge to handle different professional matters as per the law and
government regulations
Semester 4:
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-II
Course Code : POC 423
Course Offered in : Year 2; Semester 4
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Bioinorganic Chemistry
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-II course is a three-credit course offered in the
fourth semester of the second year of the B. Pharm curriculum. The course goal is to
provide the foundation for producing pharmacy graduates who are knowledgeable
in fundamental organic chemistry. The students will apply this knowledge to course
discussions as organic reactions & the physical properties of organic compounds. They
will be able to carry organic reactions/ test organic compounds. This 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. The following list is illustrative of the educational objectives of this course
which will be achieved through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning
(small group sessions, team based learning, problem based learning and course
examinations).
Course Name : Biostatistics
Course Code : BIS 401
Course Offered in : Year 2, Semester 4
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2 + Practicals 0)
Prerequisites : Mathematics
Course Summary
Biostatistics course is a two-credit course offered in the fourth semester of the second
year of the B. Pharm curriculum. This course provides students with an appreciation of
the applications of advanced statistical analytical tools to biotic decision contexts.
The course places strong emphasis on the development of a clear theoretical
understanding as well as the application of various analytical tools. It also develops
students' abilities to access and critically interpret statistics and evaluate biotic
information for managerial decision making.
Course Name : Pharmaceutics – Dispensing and General Pharmacy-2
Course Code : PDG 423
Course Offered in : Year 2; Semester 4
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutics – Dispensing & General Pharmacy - 1
Course Summary
Pharmaceutics – Dispensing and General Pharmacy-2 is a three credit course offered
in the fourth 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 to design and prepare
stable suspension, emulsion and suppositories. Each topic in the theory is covered by
a particular practical where student can practice and apply his/her knowledge.
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry-II
Course Code : PAC 423
Course Offered in : Year 2; Semester 4
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practicals 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry-1
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry-II is a three credit course offered in the fourth
semester of the second year pharmacy curriculum. The course goal is to provide
student with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical analysis. This course covers
information about volumetric 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. The course topics prepare students to
understand modern methods of analysis. The learning process is facilitated through
lectures, group discussions, self-directed learning, team based learning, seminars to
achieve the educational objectives of this course:
Course Name : Applied Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry-2
Course Code : PBC 423
Course Offered in : Year 2, Semester 4
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2
Course Summary
Applied Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry-2 is a three credit course offered in the
fourth semester of the second year pharmacy curriculum 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. Learning process that is consistent with the
educational objectives of this course are lecture sessions, group discussions, self-
directed learning, team based learning and case based learning.
Course Name : Pharmacy Ethics and Decision Making
Course Code : PED 402
Course Offered in : Year 2, Semester 4
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2+ Practical 0)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Pharmacy Ethics and Decision Making is a two-credit course offered in the fourth
semester of the second year of pharmacy curriculum. The aim of the course is to make
the pharmacists 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.
Year 3 (2020-2021)
Semester 5:
Course Name : Instrumental Methods of Analysis
Course Code : PIB 502
Course Offered in : Year 3; Semester 5
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2+ Practical 0)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Pharmaceutical
Analytical Chemistry-1 & 2
Course Summary
The Instrumental Method of Analysis course is a two credit course offered in the fifth
semester of third year of the pharmacy curriculum. This focuses on the introduction to
principles, basic instrumentation and application of modern chromatographic
techniques for chemical analysis. The techniques covered include: gas
chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, high performance thin
layer chromatography, electrophoresis and electrochemical methods of analysis
(conductometry, potentiometry, polarography, amperimetric determinations).
Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed learning (team
based learning and course examinations).
Course Name : Pharmacology-1
Course Code : PCO 513
Course Offered in : Year 3, Semester 5
Credit hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Human Anatomy & Physiology-1&2,
Applied Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry-1&2
Course Summary
Pharmacology-1 is a three credit course offered in fifth semester of the third year of the
pharmacy curriculum. The fundamental knowledge of general aspects of pharmacology
including pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion),
mechanisms of action, beneficial and adverse effects is imparted from the cellular to the
gross organ level from the angle of therapeutically used drugs. The fundamental
knowledge of drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system is imparted from the angle
of therapeutically used drugs. The use of antiallergic drugs and other autacoids (local
hormones) in different allergic diseases and hormonal disorders is understood.
Pharmacology-1 provides the student with specific drug related information which makes
the pharmacist unique from other health care professionals. Students can apply this
knowledge therapeutically while dealing with patients. 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, practicals and self-directed learning.
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Formulations-1
Course Code : PPF 513
Course offered in : Year 3; Semester 5
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practicals 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutics Dispensing and General Pharmacy-1&2
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical formulations-1 is a three credit course offered in the fifth semester of
the third year pharmacy curriculum. The goal of this course is to educate the students
related to manufacturing and formulation aspects of tablets, their evaluation,
including coating of tablets. The course also emphasizes on the formulation and
evaluation of hard and soft gelatin capsules. The students will also be exposed to the
concepts of modified release dosage forms and their applications. Practicals focusses
on the preparation of tablets and capsules. Learning is facilitated through interactive
lecture sessions, practicals, group discussions, self-directed learning and team based
learning.
Course Name : Clinical Pharmacy
Course Code : PCL 503
Course Offered in : Year 3, Semester 5
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Case Based Learning 1)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Clinical Pharmacy is a thee credit course offered in the fifth semester of the third year
Pharmacy curriculum. The main goal of the course is to prepare the students to
understand the professional roles of clinical pharmacist. During the 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 of
patients. The educational objectives of this course will be achieved through
interactive learning, team-based learning (TBL), Written Test and course examinations.
Course Name : Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Course Code : PBK 503
Course Offered in : Year 3, Semester 5
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics is a three credit course offered in the fifth
semester of the third year pharmacy curriculum. 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 routes of administration and for both
single and multiple dosage regimen models will be covered to assess therapeutics
dosage adjustment.
Course Name : Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
Course Code : PCG 503
Course Offered in : Year 3, Semester 5
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practicals 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-1&2
Course Summary
Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry are combined to offer a three credit course in the
fifth semester of the third year of pharmacy curriculum. This course broadens the
horizon of students in the field of pharmacy, and provides them with background
knowledge herbal medicines and nutraceuticals. The aim of the course is to help
student understand, nomenclature, taxonomy, monograph and quality control.
Phytochemistry, pharmacology of phytochemicals such as alkaloids, phenolic
glycosides, volatile oils, terpenoids and carbohydrates; therapeutic uses, adverse
effects and drug interactions of common herbal medicines, nutrients, dietary
supplements and functional food; safety issues and quality control of herbal
medicines and nutraceuticals. Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture
sessions, self-directed learning, small group sessions, team based learning, problem
based learning. Assessment is done through Written Testes, Theory and practical
examinations.
Semester 6:
Course Name : Spectroscopy
Course Code : PSP 603
Course Offered in : Year 3, Semester 6
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry- 1&2
Instrumental Methods of Analysis
Course Summary
The spectroscopy course is a three credit course offered in the sixth semester of third
year of the pharmacy curriculum. This focuses on various modern instruments used for
the isolation, separation, identification, quantitative and qualitative determination of
drug in different dosage forms with special reference to quality control and quality
assurance. 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. Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture sessions, self-
directed learning (team based learning and course examinations).
Course Name : Pharmacology-2
Course Code : PCO 622
Course Offered in : Year 3; Semester 2
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2 + Practical 0)
Prerequisites : Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2
Applied Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry 1 & 2,
Pharmacology- 1
Course Summary
Pharmacology-2 is taught in the second semester of the third year of pharmacy
curriculum. The fundamental knowledge of drugs acting on the autonomic nervous
system, cardiovascular system, renal system, respiratory system and drugs affecting
blood is imparted from the cellular to the gross organ level from the angle of
therapeutically used drugs. Students can apply this knowledge therapeutically while
dealing with patients suffering of the diseases/disorders of nervous, cardiovascular,
respiratory and blood system. 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 taught through
interactive lecture sessions, and self-directed learning.
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Formulations -2
Course Code : PPF 623
Course Offered in : Year 3; Semester 6
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Formulations – 1
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Formulations -2 is offered in the sixth semester of the third year of
pharmacy curriculum. This course covers the principle involved in formulation of sterile
products including different parental and ophthalmic preparations; their advantages
& disadvantages, different formulations, quality control tests and various sterilization
procedures. The course also includes the fundamentals of nuclear pharmacy,
radiopharmaceuticals compounding, stability prediction, packaging as well as uses
and applications of radiopharmaceuticals as a diagnostic and therapeutic agent.
This knowledge will help the students to apply formulation principles and skills in
rational design of sterile dosage forms and be aware of the nuclear pharmacy
practice guideline that maintain quality of radiopharmaceuticals, safety of coworkers
and environments and provides pharmaceutical care to patient with optimal
outcome.
Course Name : Pharmacotherapeutics-1
Course Code : PTH 613
Course Offered in : Year 3, Semester 5
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Case based learning (CBL) 1)
Prerequisites : Clinical Pharmacy
Course Summary
Pharmacotherapeutics-1 is a three credit course offered in the sixth semester of the
third year of pharmacy curriculum. The aims of the course are to develop the
necessary professional skills in the students for the drug therapy management of
different diseases related to cardiovascular, respiratory and hematological system
and 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. The following learning and
assessment processes are consistent with the educational outcomes of this course:
Interactive and case based learning, Team Based Learning, written test and Course
examinations.
Course Name : Community Pharmacy
Course Code : PCP 603
Course offered in : Year 3, Semester 6
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Clinical Pharmacy
Course Summary
Community Pharmacy is a three credits course offered in the sixth semester of the third
year of pharmacy curriculum. The aim of the course is to help the student to
understand the effective operation and management of a community pharmacy
through proper designing, planning and provision of various pharmaceutical care
services such as patient counseling, medication adherence assessment, health
screening services and responding to minor ailments or disease conditions in a
community pharmacy set-up. The goal of the course is also to make the young
pharmacists to understand the professional roles and responsibilities community
pharmacist in health promotion activities and domiciliary services in the community
settings. The course also makes an attempt to familiarize the students regarding
different categories of medications dispensed in UAE pharmacies.
The following learning and assessment processes are consistent with the educational
outcomes of this course: Interactive and case based learning, Team Based Learning,
written test and Continuous Assessments.
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
Course Code : PMM 602
Course Offered in : Year, 3; Semester-6
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2+ Practical 0)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management is a two credit course offered in the
sixth semester of B. Pharm program. The goal of the course is to provide an insight into
the management aspects applicable to pharmaceutical operations and marketing.
Students are taught the theoretical principles of planning and organization. Students
are exposed to principles of material management, purchase and inventory control.
The basic issues of marketing pharmaceutical products and elements required to be
a successful sales person are taught. The course teaches students about selection of
proper channel of distribution and managing a team of marketing personnel to
achieve the desired targets. Students are also taught about the basics of
accountancy to handle different financial documents such as cash book and profit
& loss account. Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture sessions, group
discussions, self-directed learning and team based learning. Students will be taken to
field visits with professionals in pharmaceutical marketing to augment their learning.
Course Name : Hospital Pharmacy
Course Code : PHP 601
Course Offered in : Year 3, Semester 6
Credit Hours : 1 (Theory 1+ Practical 0)
Prerequisites : Clinical Pharmacy
Course Summary
Hospital Pharmacy is a one credit course offered in the sixth semester of third year of
the pharmacy 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 Pharmacy therapeutic
committee, hospital formulary, information technology, medication errors, drug
distribution and drug procurement services. The following learning and assessment
processes are consistent with the educational outcomes of this course: Interactive
learning, Team Based Learning, Written Test and Course examinations.
Year 4 (2021-2022)
Semester 7:
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Biotechnology-I
Course Code : PBT 713
Course Offered in : Year 4, Semester 7
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practicals 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Applied Biochemistry &
Clinical Chemistry-1
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology-I is a three-credit course offered in the first 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 biotechnology along with
medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, phamacognosy and pharmacy practice. The
learning process is consistent with the educational outcomes of this course. These
learning outcomes are achieved through interactive lecture sessions, team-based
learning (TBL), discussions and course examination).
Course Name : Pharmacotherapeutics-2
Course Code : PTH 723
Course Offered in : Year 4, Semester 7
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Case Based Learning -1)
Prerequisites : Clinical Pharmacy, Pharamcotherapeutics-1
Course Summary
Pharmacotherapeutics-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 drug therapy management of different diseases, such
as gastrointestinal, renal, dermatology, endocrinology and musculoskeletal disorders.
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. The following learning and assessment processes are
consistent with the educational outcomes of this course: Interactive and case based
learning, Team Based Learning, written test and Course examinations.
Course Name : Medicinal Chemistry-1
Course Code : PMC 713
Course Offered in : Year 4 Semester -7
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 1 & 2
Course Summary
Medicinal Chemistry-1 is a three credit course offered in first semester of the fourth
year. The medicinal chemistry 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, structure
activity relationships. 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 organic chemistry and pharmacology. A
sound knowledge of these subjects will help in understanding the medicinal chemistry
course. Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture sessions, self-directed
learning, team based learning and course examinations) and laboratory experiments.
Course Name : Industrial Pharmacy
Course Code : PIP 703
Course Offered in : Year 7, Semester 7
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Formulations –1&2
Course Summary
Industrial Pharmacy is a three credit course offered in first semester of the fourth year.
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 into 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 technological principles that are important to
formulation scientists. 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.
Course Name : Research Methodology
Course Code : PRM 702
Course Offered in : Year 4 ; Semester 7
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2+ Practical 0)
Prerequisites : None
Course Summary
Research Methodology is a two credit course offered in first semester of the fourth
year. The course is designed to assist the students to acquire an understanding of the
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. The course
covers various ethical issues involved in carrying out research in pharmaceutical
sciences and students are exposed to different data collection and interpretation of
results. The course also deals with the aspects of communicating the research results
to scientific journals and for conference presentations.
Course Name : Pharmacology-3
Course Code : PCO 732
Course Offered in : Year 4, Semester 7
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2 + Practical 0)
Prerequisites : Human Anatomy & Physiology-1&2
Applied Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry-1&2
Pharmacology-1 & 2
Course Summary
Pharmacology-3 is a two credit course taught in the first semester of the fourth year of
the pharmacy curriculum. The course content covers fundamental knowledge of the
pharmacology of drugs acting on the endocrine system, gastrointestinal system,
central nervous system and inflammatory disorders. Students can apply this
knowledge therapeutically while dealing with patients suffering of diseases related to
these systems. 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, group discussions, self-
directed learning and team based learning.
Course Name : Practice School (Industry)
Course Code : PPS 716
Course Offered in : year 4, Semester 7
Credit Hours : 0+3=3 (No theory)
Prerequisites : All the courses of the earlier semesters
Course Summary
This is a one semester, 3 credit course aimed at training the students to gain
knowledge and skills about manufacturing of various dosage forms such as tablets,
capsules and injections. The course will make students understand about the different
types of equipment employed and the unit operations carried out in the
pharmaceutical industry. The students also will be taught about the scale up
processes from laboratory to pilot to production scale of manufacture. The students
will see and understand the analytical and quality control procedures employed for
testing the stability and for the assay of the various product. The students will learn
about the current Good Manufacturing Practices adopted to prepare quality
pharmaceutical products. The students are taught about the different regulatory
guidelines that govern the drug manufacture and they will be exposed to
documenting different processes related to validation and quality assurance. The
practice school training also imparts the basic principles of marketing and students
understand the procedures employed for marketing and sale of the products
Course Name : Pharmaceutical Biotechnology – 2
Course Code : PBT 823
Course Offered in : Year 4, Semester 8
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2 + Practical 0)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology-1
Course Summary
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology-II is a two-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 biotechnology along with
medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, phamacognosy and pharmacy practice.
The learning process is consistent with the educational outcomes of this course. These
learning outcomes are achieved through interactive lecture sessions, team-based
learning (TBL), discussions and course examination).
Semester 8:
Course Name : Pharmacotherapeutics -3
Course Code : PTH 833
Course Offered in : Year 4, Semester 8
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : All other courses of previous semester
Course Summary
Pharmacotherapeutics -3 is a three-credit course offered in the second semester of
the fourth year of the pharmacy curriculum. This course provides basic instruction of
the principles of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutic considerations in the
care of patients with cardiovascular disorders, hematology and respiratory diseases.
The neurologic disorders covered include epilepsy, pain management, headache,
Parkinson’s disease and stroke. The infectious diseases covered include those of the
central nervous system, upper and lower respiratory tract, infective endocarditis,
tuberculosis, urinary tract and others. The laboratory test and the drug of choice for
these infections are also covered. Therefore, the students will be able to propose
rational pharmacotherapeutic decisions and discuss relevant patient case
management issues in practice. Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture
sessions, self-directed learning, small group discussion, case based learning, written
test, team-based learning and hospital visits.
Course Name : Medicinal Chemistry-2
Course Code : PMC 822
Course Offered in : Year 4, Semester 8
Credit Hours : 2 (Theory 2+ Practical 0)
Prerequisites : Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-1 & 2
Course Summary
Medicinal Chemistry-2 is a two-credit course offered in the second semester of the
fourth year of the pharmacy curriculum. 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 effect of
substituents on physico-chemical properties of drug molecules and their relationship
with drug action. The topics also give detailed information of design and
development, chemical classification, chemical structures and mechanism of action
of the chemeotherapeutic agents such as antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antifungal,
antiviral, antimycobacterials and anticancer agents. The topics discussed here will
reinforce the topics of anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and
organic chemistry. A sound knowledge of these subjects will help understanding
medicinal chemistry with less difficulty. Learning is facilitated through interactive
lecture sessions, self-directed learning (team based learning and course
examinations).
Course Name : Cosmetics
Course Code : PCS 803
Course Offered in : Year 4, Semester 8
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practicals 1)
Prerequisites : Industrial Pharmacy
Course Summary
Cosmetics is a three credit course offered in the second semester of the fourth year
of the B.Pharm curriculum. The course is designed to provide the students with the
knowledge of the science and technology of cosmetic and personal care products.
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 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 goal of the course is
development of knowledge and understanding of cosmetic products and the raw
materials used in formulation and technology of production, quality control and
quality assurance in cosmetics.
Course Name : Pharmacology-4
Course Code : PCO 843
Course Offered in : Year 4, Semester 8
Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Practical 1)
Prerequisites : Human Anatomy & Physiology-1 & 2
Applied Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry-1 & 2
Pharmacology- 1, 2 & 3
Course Summary
Pharmacology-4 is a three-credit course taught in the second semester of the fourth
year of pharmacy curriculum. The course content covers fundamental knowledge of
the pharmacology of drugs administered to treat bacterial, viral, parasites, fungal
infections and cancer disease. In addition, it provides knowledge on central nervous
system and drugs acting on immune system. Students can apply this knowledge
therapeutically while dealing with patients suffering of diseases related to these
systems. Further, this course becomes the base to understand the related subjects
which are taught in Master program. Learning is facilitated through interactive lecture
sessions, practical, group discussions, self-directed learning and team based learning.
Course Name : Practice School (PS) Hospital
Course Code : PPS 815
Course offered in : Year 4, Semester 8
Credit Hours : 0+3=3 (No theory)
Prerequisites : All the courses of previous semester
Course Summary
Practice School (PS) hospital rotations course is offered in the second semester of the
fourth year of the pharmacy curriculum. It is a 3 credit course aimed at training the
students to gain knowledge and skills from clinicians and pharmacists about common
disease conditions and their management with drugs, clinical data and
interpretation. It will also help the students to understand drug purchase, storage,
distribution to wards, emergency purchase and record keeping. Students will also
participate in the development of essential drug list, hospital formulary immunization
and other health care programmes. Students will learn patient counseling, drug
information services and ADR reporting and monitoring. All parts of the practice
school will be done in approved MOH teaching hospitals.
Practice-based education is recognized as a critical component of undergraduate
curriculum. This rotation experiences are designed to help students gain confidence
in their ability to be an active and useful participant in the health care system. The
site preceptor will serve as a role model and will assist the students in applying their
knowledge in the clinical setting to develop and refine the skills necessary to provide
comprehensive pharmacy care to their patients. The students will gain practice
experience providing care to a diverse patient population in inpatient and outpatient
settings. The main goal is to educate and train students to apply problem-solving skills
to assess patient parameters, rationalize drug therapy and provide quality
pharmaceutical care in various practice steps.
Course Name : Practice School (Community Pharmacy)
Course Code : PSC 813
Course offered in : Year 4, Semester 8
Credit Hours : 0+3=3 (No theory)
Prerequisites : All the courses of previous semester
Course Summary
This Community Pharmacy Practice School training, allows the student to participate
in the provision of care in a community pharmacy setting under the guidance of an
experienced preceptor. The program prepares students to identify, resolve, and
prevent drug-related problems. The curriculum integrates science with practice,
reflecting the faculty’s dedication to the profession and its commitment to educating
students to become competent practitioners. Graduates of this program will be
prepared to become capable practitioners who serve individual patients through the
provision of pharmaceutical care and serve their communities through active civic
involvement.
The experience will be delivered in defined time blocks and the student will receive
an intense 200 hour experience by participating at the site and by participation in
discussion/reflection sessions at the site of training and/or College. In addition, to the
private community pharmacy visits. Activities will focus on those experiences related
to student introduction to Community Pharmacy setting and workflow, application of
pharmaceutical skills in a community pharmacy setting, special products and
populations, and related professional activities. The student will complete a checklist
of exercises and reflection paper to assure satisfactory breadth of experience,
exposure to necessary components and activities in private pharmacy setting. This
practice is in coordination with the primary health care centers and private
pharmacies in RAK.