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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 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 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 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 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 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


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 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


Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2+Practical 1)


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




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 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


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



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



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



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 Offered in : Year 2, Semester 3


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 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



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



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



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




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




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 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



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


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


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


Credit Hours : 3 (Theory 2 + Case Based Learning 1)


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 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



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




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).





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



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


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 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



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 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



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



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


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



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



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.





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



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




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



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



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.





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 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 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.

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