Bachelor of Pharmacy

The general chemistry course introduces pharmacy students to the basic concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure; periodic table; electronic distribution of the atoms; the mole concept; stoichiometric calculations; solutions; acids and bases; buffers, chemical bonding, molecular structures and intermolecular interactions and the properties of liquids and solids. This course also includes practical experiments. Prerequisite: None.

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to accurately perform a variety of pharmaceutical calculations required to prepare and dispense medications. Emphasis will be placed on basic computations, use of measuring tools, dosage computations, compounding calculation, interpreting prescriptions & medication orders and medical abbreviations & conversions. Topics covered also include electrolytes solutions, isotonic & buffer solutions, and selected calculations involving active drug moiety, contemporary compounding, intravenous infusions, and parenteral nutrition calculations. Prerequisites: None.

Human Anatomy and Physiology I is the first of a two-course sequence examining the structure, function, and interdependence of the human body systems. This course provides a comprehensive study of the cell biology, the structures and properties of the body tissue and the anatomy and physiology of organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and lymphatic systems. In conjunction with classroom instruction, students will apply knowledge from the classroom to critical thinking application exercises. Prerequisites: None.

Prerequisite: 1102114 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Human Anatomy and Physiology II is a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I examining the interdependence of the human body systems and their contribution to the maintenance of the body homeostasis. This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. In conjunction with classroom instruction, students will apply knowledge from the classroom to critical thinking application exercises. Prerequisites: 1102114

Prerequisite: 1102114 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

This course covers fundamental features of microbiology related to bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa, Interaction between pathogens and host responses, principles of microbial pathogenicity, epidemiology. Mechanisms of action of antimicrobial agents and antibiotic resistance will be overviewed. the course covers the microbial contamination and infection control of pharmaceutical drugs. Microbial spoilage, sources of contamination, contamination control, chemical disinfectants, antiseptics, preservatives, sterilization procedures and sterility assurance are discussed. Prerequisites: 1102114

Prerequisite: 1101113 Chemistry for Pharmacy

This course introduces students to the chemistry of organic compounds, their properties, synthesis, reactions, and nomenclature. The functional groups covered in this course include, alkane, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, and ketones. Moreover, chemical reaction and stereochemistry will be discussed. Prerequisites: 1101113

Prerequisite: 1102120 Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Pathophysiology course covers the basic mechanisms of disease, specifically mechanisms of cell injury, cell death, inflammation and healing, neoplasia, fluid/electrolytes/acid-base imbalances as well as physiology of pain. These principles are then applied to dysfunction of the major organ systems (covered in the integrated therapeutic courses). Prerequisites:1102120

Prerequisite: 1101120 Organic Chemistry I

This course is a continuation of organic chemistry I. It introduces students to the chemistry of organic compounds, their properties, synthesis, reactions, and nomenclature. The functional groups covered in this course include amines, carboxylic acid, carboxylic acids derivatives as well as condensations, and substitution of carbonyl compounds; selected classes of 5 & 6-membered ring heterocyclic compounds, their reactions, synthesis, and applications in drugs. This course also introduces NMR and IR spectroscopic techniques. This course also includes practical experiments that allow students to master the synthetic methodologies related to some functional groups preparation, their purification, separation, and structure elucidation. Prerequisites: 1101120

This course covers the descriptive statistics and its use in medical research. Normality check and its importance. Inference statistics and hypothesis testing (t-test, paired t-test, chi square, ANOVA, etc.). Linear andlogisticstatistics and modeling will be also discussed. Application on real medicaldatausing SPSS software. Prerequisites: None

Prerequisite: 1103110 Pharmaceutical Calculations

This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of physical pharmacy related to solubility and solutions, surface tension and interfacial phenomena, in addition to rheology and flow properties of liquids and semisolids. The rest of the course deals with the formulation of pharmaceutical oral solutions such as syrups and elixirs and different types of semisolid (disperse) dosage forms such as suspensions, emulsions, microemulsions, gels, ointments, creams, aerosols and foams. Prerequisites: 1103110

Prerequisite: 1103110 Pharmaceutical Calculations

This course provides the students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in pharmaceutical technology and unit operations in the manufacture of solid dosage forms. The formulation principles, role of excipients, production, manufacturing methods, machinery, stability, packaging, evaluation, and use of pharmaceutical solid dosage forms such as powders, granules, hard gelatin capsules, soft gelatin capsules, tablets, and modified-release dosage forms. The formulation of suppositories will be discussed. Prerequisites: 1103110

Prerequisite: pre/co-requisites 1102230 Pathophysiology

This course is designed to introduce basic concepts of pharmacology and pharmacotherapy. A thorough grounding in pharmacokinetic andpharmacodynamicsprinciples will be given.The pharmacological actions and therapeutic uses of drugs acting on the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system will be discussed. Therapeutically useful neuromuscular blocking drugs and drugs used in respiratory system will be discussed as well. In addition, the course covers aspects of pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenomics. Autacoids and selected neurotransmitter substances are also covered including histamine, 5-HT, PGs, NO and endothelin. In studying pharmacotherapeutics agents, emphasis is made on their mechanisms of actions, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic indications, adverse effects, and contraindications.This course also includes practical experiments. Pre/Co-requisites: 1102230

Prerequisite: 1102120 Human Anatomy & Physiology II, pre/co-requisites 1101230 Organic Chemistry II

The subject will introduce the basic concepts of biochemistry and their application to biology and chemistry focused on interactions with humans or applied uses. This approach is designed to integrate the concepts of biochemistry and discourage routine learning. The specific topics that will be addressed are as follows: Structure and molecular properties of biomolecules. Receptors, hormones and signaling processes. Metabolism. Catabolic pathways, synthetic pathways, energy production, control of metabolism. Information transfer (gene structure and regulation). Protein synthesis and molecular biology. This course also includes practical experiments. Prerequisites: 1102120, Pre/Co-requisite: 1101230

Prerequisite: 1102230 Pathophysiology

The course provides second-year pharmacy students with important knowledge of topics related to pharmacy history, aspects of pharmacy profession practice, assessment techniques, components of patient care presentation and documentation (SOAP system), pharmaceutical care planning, types and identification of drug-therapy problems, and follow-up. Concepts of health literacy, health outcomes, and quality of life of patient, medication safety, pharmaceutical care for special populations (Pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnant women) will also be covered. The course also includes basic skills and abilities needed to identify various pharmaceutical incompatibilities and basic techniques needed for identify different drug interactions and adverse drug effects in patient centered care in management. This course will include drug information, fundamentals of the practice of drug information, types of drug information resources with evaluation for each, application of drug information skills for the delivery of pharmaceutical care, understanding the practical implications of the drug information, technology of drug information, and retrieval for quality assurance. Prerequisites: 1102230

Prerequisite: pre/co-requisites 1101230 Organic Chemistry II

This course introduces students to the main instrumental methods used for the separation, identification, and quantification of pharmaceutical products. The course addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry and Thin Layer Chromatography. It covers also different titrimetric methods used in the analysis of drugs and the criteria used for the validation of analytical procedures. Pre/Co-requisites: 1101230

Prerequisite: 1102240 Foundation of Pharmacology, 1104240 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice & Drug information. Co-requisite: 1104353 Pharmacy Skills IA

This course covers the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of cardiovascular disorders including hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, acute coronary syndrome (STMI and NSTMI), arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, stroke, and coagulation disorders. Prerequisites: 1102240, 1104240 Co-requisite: 1104353

Prerequisite: 1102240 Foundation of Pharmacology, 1104240 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice & Drug information. Co-requisite: 1104354 Pharmacy Skills IB

This course covers the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of endocrine, renal diseases. Specifically, the course will cover the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenocortical dysfunction, diabetes, men's and women's health, acute, and chronic and drug-induced renal disease. Students will perform tasks which will foster the development of critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. Prerequisites: 1102240, 1104240 Co-requisite: 1104354

Prerequisite: 1104240 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice & Drug information. Co-requisite: 1102350 Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics IA

This course is designed to develop and practice the clinical skills needed to solve problems in patients with cardiovascular diseases by providing safe and cost-effective treatment. Students will learn how to interpret patient laboratory data related to these diseases and medical history data. The course is also intended to provide hands-onexperience of a variety of pharmacological techniques using in-vitro and in-vivo simulation experiments programs. In addition to the interpretation of the charts related to the drug effect on isolated organs (Heart/Blood vessels).This course includes the use of drug information references and understanding and reading prescriptions. In addition, the students will practice providing education and counseling for patients, and role playing related to blood pressure monitor. Prerequisites: 1104240 Co-requisites: 1102350

Prerequisite: 1104240 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice & Drug information. Co-requisite: 1102359 Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics IB

This course is designed to develop and practice clinical skills necessary to solve problems related to supplying patients with cost-effective and safe treatment through discussion of clinical cases of patients suffering from neurologic and psychiatric diseases/disorders, endocrine, renal, and geriatric diseases. Students will learn through this course how to interpret a patient’s laboratory data pertinent to these diseases and patient’s medical history data. In addition, this practical course will cover topics related to patient centered care concept and pharmaceutical care process including steps for pharmaceutical care application. This course also includes preparing drug labels, and dispensing medications using a simulation dispensing program (Mydispense®). Prerequisites: 1104240 Co-requisites: 1102359

Prerequisite: 1104240 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice & Drug information

The course will describe the different ways for responding to symptoms in community pharmacy. The major classes of Over-The-Counter medications and self-care remedies (analgesics, dermal preparations, gastrointestinal medicine, vitamins, and minerals, etc.).Additionally, different OTC therapy for minor eye and respiratory conditions will be discussed in this course. The classification of OTC medicine according to FDA and scheduling of OTC will be also explained in detail.The concepts and practices of self-care via pharmaceuticals will be introduced. Prerequisites: 1104240

Prerequisite: 1101240 Biochemistry

This course aims to introduce students to concrete knowledge about Medicinal Chemistry, drug-enzyme and drug-receptor interactions including the design and types of agonists, antagonists, inverse agonists and partial agonists, types of inhibitors, qualitative structure activity relationships, and quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR). Case studies in relation to qualitative and quantitative optimization of lead molecules. The medicinal chemistry aspects of metabolic biotransformation of drugs are covered in this course. Furthermore, providing information on the medicinal chemistry of adrenergic and cholinergic drugs. Classes of therapeutic agents such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antidiabetic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents as well as hormones are covered in this course. Prerequisites: 1101240

Prerequisite: 1103230 Dosage Forms I & 1103121 Microbiology

This course aims to provide the students with scientific and applied knowledge about compounding and manufacturing procedures of sterile dosage forms including formulation design, role of excipients, vehicles, stability, and quality control testing. The adjustment of isotonicity of sterile formulations, issues related to microbial contamination and physical and chemical incompatibilities of pharmaceutical sterile products will be discussed. Sterility testing and design and operation of manufacturing facilities of sterile products will be elaborated (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Prerequisites: 1103230 & 1103121

Prerequisite: 1102240 Foundation of Pharmacology. Co-requisites: 1104360 Pharmacy Skills II

This course covers the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of neurological, psychiatric, and geriatric diseases. Topics covered neurology include epilepsy, headache, pain management, Alzheimer’s diseases, and Parkinson’s disease. Topics covered in psychiatric diseases are major depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, sleep-disorders, and substance abuse. The course will provide with the ability to critically appraise therapeutic intervention. In addition, the pharmacy practice issues relating to neuropsychiatry and neurology will be addressed in a manner that highlights how neurological and psychotropic drugs can ameliorate the various disease states, and how they affect the overall condition of the patient. Prerequisites: 1102240, 1104240 Co-requisites: 1104360

Prerequisite: 1102240 Foundation of Pharmacology, 1103121 Microbiology. Co-requisites: 1104360 Pharmacy Skills II

This course covers the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of respiratory and infectious diseases. Topics covered include upper respiratory tract diseases, asthma, COPD, and Cystic fibrosis, antimicrobial regimen selection process, laboratory tests to direct antimicrobial pharmacotherapy, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Central Nervous System Infections, Invasive Fungal Infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and antiviral drugs and viral infections. Prerequisites: 1102240, 1103121 Co-requisites: 1104360

Prerequisite: Pre/Co-requisites: 1102360 Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics IIA, Co-requisites: 1102369 Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics IIB

This course is designed to develop and practice the clinical skills needed to solve problems in patients with respiratory and infectious diseases by providing safe and cost-effective treatment. Students will learn how to interpret patient laboratory data related to these diseases and medical history data. This course includes the use of drug information references and understanding and reading prescriptions. In addition, the students will practice providing education and counseling for patients, and role playing related to asthma tools, and blood pressure monitor. Pre/Co-requisite: 1102360, Co-requisite 1102369

Prerequisite: 1101350 Chemical Basis of Drug Action I

This course discusses CNS drugs including antipsychotics, antiparkinsonian, opioid analgesics, and antidepressant agents. The anti-infective agents including antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral drugs are covered in this course in addition to the chemotherapeutic anticancer agents. Prerequisites: 1101350

Prerequisite: 1104240 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice & Drug information

Principles and components of pharmaceutical business management in pharmacy practice and marketing are covered in this course. Management topics covered include general operations; personnel and human resource management; strategic, financial, and business planning, goods, and merchandizing; value-added services; drug utilization studies, medicine safety, prevention of medication errors and risk management. Students will be given chance to learn about the importance of strategic planning pharmacy practice and they will be asked to work in-group to develop SWOT analysis comparing different colleges of pharmacy locally and internationally. Conditions and factors relevant to employment; working effectively within an organization; planning of pharmacy services and resources; safety in the work environment will be discussed throughout the course different chapters. Pharmaceutical Marketing covering functions of pharmaceutical marketing department, selling, transport, distribution, storage and order system, principles of promotion. This prepares future pharmacy practitioners with the fundamentals of analytical and decision-making skills to create basic marketing strategies. Prerequisites: 1104240

Prerequisite: 1104359 Self-Care & OTC Therapy

The course is designed to develop and enhance students’ oral communication skills (listening, speaking, questioning, and presentation) and written communication skills that are essential for the implementation of pharmaceutical care. The course aims at providing students with tools and techniques for effective interpersonal communication with introducing students to main components of communication (verbal and nonverbal). It also provides the student with professional communication skills needed to improve and utilize their skills to deal with patients in diverse pharmacy practice settings in everyday encounters. In addition, it will cover professional communications including the inter- and intra-professional communication. Moreover, the students will learn the communication skills required to provide tele pharmacy services. Prerequisites: 1104359

Prerequisite: 1104359 Self-Care & OTC Therapy

Students will shadow a registered pharmacist to understand the role of community pharmacist in primary care. Prerequisites: 1104359

Prerequisite: 1102230 Pathophysiology

This course introduces students to the concepts of immunology and their relation to diseases and therapy. Types of vaccines and their mechanism of action. Vaccination related therapeutic implications and pharmaceutical care. Prerequisites: 1102230

Prerequisite: 1102240 Foundation of Pharmacology

The student will cover the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of immunological, joint and bone disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases. The topics covered in this course systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Drug Allergy, solid organ transplantation, gout and hyperuricemia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. For gastrointestinal: cirrhosis, GERD, peptic ulcer, diarrhea, constipation, IBD, and Nausea and vomiting. Prerequisites: 1102240

Prerequisite: 1104360 Pharmacy Skills II. Co-requisite: 1102470 Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics III

This course is designed to develop and practice clinical skills necessary to solve problems related to supplying patients with cost-effective and safe treatment through discussion of clinical cases of patients suffering from immune, bone and joint, and gastrointestinal diseases/disorders. Through. Students will learn through this course how to interpret patient’s laboratory data pertinent to these diseases and patient’s medical history data. In addition, the course will involve developing students’ ability of problem solving and using analytical thinking skills in pharmacy practice. This is through using problem solving techniques and effective utilization of available resources. Prerequisites: 1104360 Co-requisite: 1102470

Prerequisite: 1103350 Sterile Formulations

This course introduces students to the concepts of pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics. The course covers the structure of membranes and drug movement across membranes, distribution and absorption mechanisms and formulation factors affecting physiological outcomes in terms of bioavailability and drug product selection. The pharmacokinetics topics covered in this course include pharmacokinetics of intravenous and extravascular administrations; compartmental PK modelling; multiple dosing kinetics; hepatic and renal clearance; and bioequivalence. Prerequisites: 1103350

Prerequisite: 1104359 Self-Care & OTC Therapy

The purpose of this course is to introduce pharmaceutical law and principles of ethics in pharmacy. The course covers the UAE federal law and regulations related to medical products and pharmacy profession and their impact on the practice of pharmacy. In the law section, the students will learn the legislative framework which pharmacy is practiced, as well as acquire an understanding of the laws, regulations, and the ethical responsibilities applicable to pharmacists so that they will be able to protect the public and ensure patients’ well-being. It also covers the laws and regulations that control importing, exporting, storing, handling, promoting, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. In the ethics part, the course covers many topics in pharmacy practice such as ethical principles and ethical dilemma in pharmacy practice, code of ethics for pharmacists, professionalism, and major ethical problems in the pharmacy practice and the appropriate interventions. Prerequisites: 1104359

Prerequisite: 1104369 Pharmacy Management & Marketing

The course will describe the basic concepts in Pharmacoeconomics and its use in clinical decision making. The different types of Pharmacoeconomics analysis and its use in medical literatures. The appraisal of Pharmacoeconomics literature and the appropriate interpretation of its results will be also covered. Prerequisites: 1104369

Prerequisite: 1104368 Introductory Pharmacy Placement I (IPP I)

Students will shadow and help a registered pharmacist to dispense OTC medications to patients in community pharmacy setting. Prerequisites: 1104368

Prerequisite: 1102240 Foundation of Pharmacology. Pre/Co-requisites: 1102489 Toxicology & Drug Poisoning

The relationship between pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics of hematological disorders and oncological disorders. Hematological disorders including anemias. Oncology pharmacotherapy and the different types of tumors (solid and non-solid tumors) and their treatment protocols. Prerequisites: 1102240 Pre/Co-requisites: 1102489

Prerequisite: 1102240 Foundation of Pharmacology

Topics covered in this course are the type and nature of the toxic materials, factors affecting toxicity, effects of toxic substances on different systems of the body and their mechanism of action and how these effects are produced, the clinical symptoms of toxicity by different chemicals and drugs, the laboratory investigations required for diagnosis of toxicity, the pharmacology of available general and specific antidotes, the general lines of treatment of toxicity. Moreover, some clinical cases of poisoning with different agents will be discussed with the students including symptoms, investigations needed and management plan. Prerequisites: 1102240

Prerequisite: Pre/Co-requisites: 1102489 Toxicology & Drug Poisoning, 1102480 Integrated Pharmacology and Therapeutics IV

This course is designed to develop and practice the clinical skills needed to solve problems in patients with hematological and oncological disorders by providing safe and cost-effective treatment. During this course, students will learn how to collect medical history data and interpret patient laboratory data related to these disorders. In addition, the students will practice providing education and counseling for patients with hematological and oncological disorders. This course also includes cases related clinical toxicology, drug poisoning and pharmacology simulation labs of patients/cases suffering from various illnesses pertaining to drug poisoning and toxicology. In addition, the course will involve developing students’ ability of problem solving and using analytical thinking skills in pharmacy practice. This is through using problem solving techniques and effective utilization of available resources. Pre/Co-requisites: 1102489, 1102480

Prerequisite: 1101240 Biochemistry

Pharmaceutical biotechnology introduces the students to basic concepts, theories, and principles of biotechnology to produce therapeutic and diagnostic agents. Students will learn about various cellular and molecular biotechnology techniques such as recombinant DNA technology, polymerase chain reaction and related biotechnological processes as well as the method used in formulation and characterization of biopharmaceuticals. The recent application of biotechnology especially in treatment of infectious disease, hormone replacement therapy, immunological products, gene therapy and cell-based therapy will be discussed to increase the knowledge and expertise of pharmacy students in the development, application, and therapeutic use of ‘biotech’ drugs. Prerequisites: 1101240

Prerequisite: 1104477 Introductory Pharmacy Placement II (IPP II)

The course will describe the hierarchy and the level of evidence. How to critically appraise the literature clinical and statistically. The important parts of the literature and the importance of selecting appropriate study design. The course will also the philosophy of research, research question, research subjects, variables, sample size, exclusion/inclusion criteria, and different research methods (cohort studies, surveys, case studies, case-control studies, and randomized clinical trials etc.). The use of appropriate statistical test to analyze the results of the literature. Prerequisites:. 1104477

Prerequisite: 1102240 Foundation of Pharmacology

The aim of this course is to provide Pharmacy students with a descriptive knowledge of locally and internationally registered drugs from natural sources and alternative medicines used for diseases and disorder of various body systems including the cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, GI, renal, endocrine, dermatological and musculoskeletal systems. Pharmacological properties, therapeutic uses, method and duration of use, drug interactions, and adverse effects will be covered. This course also includes practical hands-on preparations and tutorial discussion of clinical cases and suggested use of phytotherapy and alternative medicine regimen. Prerequisites: 1102240

Prerequisite: 1104477 Introductory Pharmacy Placement II (IPP II)

Students will shadow and help a registered pharmacist to dispense OTC and prescription medications and counsel the patients in community pharmacy setting. Prerequisites: 1104477

Prerequisite: 1104479 Pharmacy Ethics and Law

The course is intended to introduce the pharmacy students for the area of global health and international health policy. It will focus on a role of pharmacist as a healthcare professional at the global level by go in-depth in global pharmacy practice and other health professional interests through covering the following topics: the burden and distribution of disease and mortality, history and current diseases and health care problems worldwide, the determinants of global health disparities, the making of global health policies, and the outcomes of global health interventions. In addition, it covers the knowledge and skills needed to develop of tomorrow’s pharmacists at local and global levels. The course also introduces the students to the environmental, social, political, and economic factors that shape patterns and experiences of illness and healthcare across societies. Prerequisites: 1104479

Prerequisite: Offered only to 4th and 5th Year students

This course covers the early stages of drug development process. It includes innovative stages of drug discovery and development, and the reasons for continuous need of new drugs. Success and failure stories in drug discovery and development are taught to emphasize on importance of drug discovery and lead optimization processes for fixing the physicochemical and biopharmaceutical issues. Furthermore, importance of primary and secondary literature & patents for innovation, IND, NDA, ANDA, and CTD, market authorization approvals from different countries will be also discussed. The opportunities and challenges associated with the creation and management of entrepreneurial pharmaceutical startup and pharmacy facility will be discussed. The course provides new ideas related to pharmaceutical products or services with the basic understanding of the processes used to translate new pharmaceutical technologies and inventions into marketable innovations and new pharmaceutical ventures. The course also provides an overview of pharmaceutical business concepts, including topics such as: theories of entrepreneurship, types and characteristics of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial economics, accounting and financial management, intellectual properties, drug life cycle, marketing research and planning, and use of technology. Prerequisites: Offered only to 4th and 5th Year students.

Prerequisite: 1104470 Pharmacy Skills III

This course will include practical skills required for pharmacists in clinical pharmacy. Through clinical cases and role-play, the students will practice communication with patients and healthcare professionals, while using medical data related to therapeutic treatment. In addition, this course includes Interprofessional collaborative practice with students from other medical colleges such as medicine and health sciences. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) will be used in this course as part of student’s assessment. The course involves using simulating programs such Med+Safe, and MyDispense. Prerequisites: 1104470

Prerequisite: Completion of 131Cr. Hrs

This course provides the students with skills needed to deal with a scientific problem and how to solve it (or write a review article with updated information about a specific problem). It consists of a literature review, the proper use of equipment and instruments, performing an experiment that deals with the research topic, analyzing the data obtained from the experiments, writing the dissertation and presenting a seminar about the work which is evaluated by faculty members. Prerequisites: Completion of 131 credit hours.

Prerequisite: 1104489 Clinical Drug literature Evaluation

The course will introduce the concept of informatics as they pertain to Pharmacy practice including managing medication-related information, electronic health records, pharmacy information systems, and automated systems. The course introduces the concept of automation and the use of artificial intelligence in pharmacy and how this can affect the medication dispensing pathway and improve the patient safety. Topics covered include Knowledge Management in Health Systems, computerized provider order entry, electronic prescribing in both inpatient and outpatient settings, electronic medication administration records, barcoded medication, administration, and smart pumps, management, and optimization of pharmacy automation in hospital setting, informatics for pediatrics and blockchain technology in pharmacy. Prerequisites: 1104489

Prerequisite: Pre/Co-requisites: 1103470 Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

This course introduces students to the practical aspects of clinical pharmacokinetic (therapeutic drug monitoring) using simulation clinical cases. Clinical pharmacokinetics calculations, drug dosing for special population (renal and hepatic diseases, dialysis, and heart failure). Each session will deal with cases related to certain drug/s including antibiotics, cardiovascular agents, anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, lithium, theophylline etc. Pre/Co-requisites: 1103470

Prerequisite: 1103470 Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

The course covers topics related to novel drug delivery systems. The course focuses on the novel aspects in drug formulation designs and administrations such as controlled drug delivery by different routes of administration such as per oral, parenteral, transdermal, vaginal, ocular, and pre-gastric routes. The course also covers novel approaches for the development of novel delivery systems such as nano and microencapsulation, liposomes, and resealed erythrocytes for the targeted delivery of small and large molecules. Prerequisites: 1103470

Prerequisite: 1102240 Foundation of Pharmacology

Introduction of the theory and concepts of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine for professional pharmacy students. The applications of pharmacogenomics knowledge into pharmacy practice and comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Prerequisites: 1102480.

Prerequisite: Completion of 131Cr. Hrs.

Prerequisite: 1104488 Introductory Pharmacy Placement III (IPP III). Co-requisites: 1104502 Professional Experiential Placement B, 1104503 Professional Experiential Placement C, 1104504 Professional Experiential Placement D

This training course should provide B. pharm students a structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy. Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this transition. Prerequisites: 1104488 Co-requisites: 1104502, 1104503, 1104504.

Prerequisite: 1104488 Introductory Pharmacy Placement III (IPP III). Co-requisites: 1104501 Professional Experiential Placement A, 1104503 Professional Experiential Placement C, 1104504 Professional Experiential Placement D

This training course should provide B. pharm students a structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy. Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this transition. Prerequisites: 1104488. Co-requisites: 1104501, 1104503, 1104504.

Prerequisite: 1104488 Introductory Pharmacy Placement III (IPP III). Co-requisites: 1104501 Professional Experiential Placement A, 1104502 Professional Experiential Placement B, 1104504 Professional Experiential Placement D

This training course should provide B. pharm students a structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy. Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this transition. Prerequisites: 1104488 Co-requisites: 1104501, 1104502, 1104504

Prerequisite: 1104488 Introductory Pharmacy Placement III (IPP III). Co-requisites: 1104501 Professional Experiential Placement A, 1104502 Professional Experiential Placement B, 1104503 Professional Experiential Placement C

This training course should provide B. pharm students a structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy. Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this transition. Prerequisites: 1104488. Co-requisites: 1104501, 1104502, 1104503