The By-laws of the Pharmacy Bachelor's Degree Program (Pharm D)(Clinical Pharmacy)
According To the Credit Hour System Mansoura University Faculty of
Pharmacy

June 2019

CONTENTS

Vision, Mission, and Goals - Pharmacy College
Academic Departments
Articles and Bylaws
Article 1: Vision, Mission, and Goals for the Program
Article 2: The Academic Degree Awarded To Graduates
Article 3: Graduate Degrees
Article 4: Study System
Article 5: Course Design
Article 6: Registration
Article 7: Discipline
Article 8: Language of Study
Article 9: Field Training
Article 10: Conditions of Admission
Article 11: Evaluation System
Article 12: Failure in Courses
Article 13: Academic Struggling
Article 14: Dropping out of College
Article 15: Pharmacy Degree Requirements (Pharm D)
Clinical Pharmacy
Article 16: Student Discipline System
Article 17: Department Code and Study Program
Requirements
Article 18: Study Plan
Article 19: Course Contents
Article 20: Updating Course Content
Article 21: Internship Year Training Program
Annex 1 Code of Academic departments, college courses,
university requirements, and elective courses
Annex 2 Study plan
Annex 3 Course Contents

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Vision – Mansoura University College of Pharmacy

Achieving leadership and excellence in pharmaceutical education and scientific research
locally and internationally, and improving pharmaceutical practices and community
service.
Mission – Mansoura University College of Pharmacy

Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, is committed to developing its academic
programs and methods of teaching, learning and assessment, and to providing a
supportive environment for advancing scientific research, innovation and community
service, and building local and international partnerships.

Strategic Goals- Mansoura University College of Pharmacy
1. Supporting and developing the teaching and learning system.
2. Improving the system of scientific research, drug development and innovation
support.
3. Maximizing community participation and building local and international
partnerships.
4. Supporting sustainable development goals in the pharmaceutical field.
5. Preparing distinguished graduates who are able to compete and meet the needs of thelabor market.
6. Achieving excellence by committing to applying quality standards in academic andadministrative performance.

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Academic departments
As the following shows, the college consists of nine departments:
1. Pharmaceutics Department (PT)
2. Pharmacognosy Department (PG)
3. Clinical pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Department (PP)
4. Pharmacology and Toxicology Department (PO)
5. Microbiology and Immunology Department (PM)
6. Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department (PC)
7. Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry (PC)
8. Medicinal Chemistry Department (PC)9. Department of Biochemistry (PB)

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Articles and Bylaws
Article 1:
Program vision:
Scientific excellence and continuous development to serve the curative health system
and reach a prominent position globally in the field of clinical pharmacy.
Program mission:
Preparing pharmacists with professional ethics and qualified with the latest concepts ofpharmacy and curative care that enable them to contribute to the development ofpharmaceutical industries and raise the efficiency of the pharmaceutical care system atthe local and regional levels in hospitals and private pharmacies by providing
pharmaceutical services at a professional skill level in public and private pharmacies,
factories, pharmaceutical companies, and control laboratories Pharmaceutical and foodanalysis, in addition to working in the field of media and pharmaceutical marketing, andactively participating in scientific research through research centers and universities toserve the community.
Program Goals
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Focusing on the role of the pharmacist in providing appropriate health care to thepatient inside and outside hospitals through following up the medication regimen
for him, studying the principles of clinical drug kinetics and their applications intreatment in different disease states, and finding appropriate treatment regimens
in cooperation with the treating physician, which results in improving health carefor patients and reducing risks and drug interactions.
Graduating a Distinguished Alumni of Mansoura's University, who is eligible towork in public and private pharmacies, pharmaceutical factories and companies,
drug control laboratories, food analysis, and work in the field of media, marketing,research, and universities.
Increasing the competitiveness of program graduates at the regional level throughstudy and training programs.
Participation in community service, environmental development and providing atangible economic return through rationalizing the use of medicines in hospitals.
Commitment to achieving quality standards in pharmacy education throughinteractive education and attention to self-learning.
4Article 2:
Academic degree awarded to graduates
At the request of the College of Pharmacy Council, The University Council confers abachelor's degree in pharmacy (Pharm D) “clinical pharmacy” according to the credit
hour system.

Article (3):
Graduate Degrees:
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD degree (clinical pharmacy) is the first
university degree in the field of pharmacy necessary to obtain a license to practice theprofession in all available pharmaceutical fields. It also qualifies the graduate to register
for a master’s degree in any of the scientific departments in the college:
First: Diplomas:
1- Clinical Pharmacy (a specific program).
2- Clinical nutrition (a specific program).
3- Pharmaceutical technology.
4- Cosmetics.
5- Herbal medicine.
6- Poisons and forensic chemical analysis.
7- Microbiology and Immunology.
8- Chemistry of the pharmaceutical industries.
9- Design of medicines.
10- Quality control and drug analysis.
11- Biochemistry.
Second: Masters:
1. Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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Third: Professional Master's in:
1. Immunology and Regenerative Medicine with a credit-hour system in French
and English (Professional Master's).
2. Quality control and pharmacological analysis.

Fourth: PhD:

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Fifth: Doctor of Pharmacy degree in clinical pharmacy (Pharm D, professional degree).

Article 4:
Study system
The duration of study in the program is five academic years (five levels divided into ten
semesters) according to the credit hour system, and an academic year of advanced training(an internship year) in work sites '5+1 internship year. In addition, 100 hours of fieldtraining in private and government pharmacies and hospital pharmacies taking place
during the summer vacations for the years of study after the end of the third level andbefore starting the internship year.
Each academic level (year) is divided into two semesters (fall and spring) and the durationof each semester is fifteen weeks. Some courses may be offered in a summer semester ofsix to eight weeks of intensive study.
A credit hour is a unit of study and is equivalent to one hour of weekly theoretical study
or a practical lesson of no less than two hours per week and taught over one semester.
Teaching methods include the method of distance teaching in one or more modes, with apercentage that varies according to the nature of the course. The College Council decides
the percentages for each teaching method within the course. This is presented to the
University Education and Student Affairs Council for approval and submitting it to the
University Council for approval.

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Article 5:
Course design
Learning is through theoretical lectures, panel discussions, practical and clinical lessons,workshops, field exercises, research, and presentations, in addition to cooperation withthe community surrounding the university.
Course Design so that:First: The student studies 182 credit hours over five academic years, provided thestudent’s cumulative average at the time of graduation is not less than one (1) andincludes:1- Compulsory college requirements, representing 168 credit hours (Course
Schedule)
2- College elective requirements, representing 8 credit hours,
3. University requirements, which represent 6 credit hours, provided they are notincluded in the calculation of the student's semester or cumulative average.
Second: The number of elective courses that the student studies shall not be less thanfour courses (8 credit hours) to be selected from the list determined by the college.
The elective courses for the student in the other two levels achieve competencies
and skills that help him in professional guidance and specialization, provided that
one of the elective courses is in one of the pharmaceutical fields such as drug
manufacturing or drug control ......................................... etc.
Third: The student must successfully complete the Initial field-training period with a
total of 100 actual training hours in private and government pharmacies, andhospital pharmacies approved by the College Council, under the supervision of afaculty member. Training takes place during the summer vacations for the yearsof study after the end of the third level.
Fourth: The student must successfully pass the internship year (9 months) after the endof the college years, according to the detailed regulation for the internship training
program, which includes a graduation project in one of the majors offered.
Fifth: The student must pass the graduation project in one of the majors offered.
Sixth: The College can make amendments by deletion and addition in the course
description with only 20% of the course content to achieve the addition and update.
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Article (6):Registration
The college assigns to each group of students an academic advisor from the faculty
member who performs the tasks of care and guidance. He is responsible for the student
in scientific, social, and psychological affairs and directs him in everything related to his
university life, and assists students in choosing courses from the list of courses offeredby the college each semester. The student shall personally register the courses he wishes
to study each semester, provided the courses and the number of credit hours are selectedwith the help of the academic advisor. To register for the course, the student must havesuccessfully passed the requirements of this course.
The College Council may, in cases of extreme necessity and after the approval of thesupervisory committee, allow the student to register some courses in parallel with theirrequirements that the student did not successfully pass, if the available academic load forthe student is less than 12 credits ((see the following, paragraph A, the study load),
provided a written acknowledgment made by the student’s guardian that his success inthis course will not be approved until he will complete the requirement for which he wasallowed to register in parallel.

The student must fill out the course registration form at the specified times according to
the announced university calendar for each semester, and it is not permissible to attend
classes until the registration process is completed. The student is not allowed to register
later than the specified times except with a compelling excuse accepted by the College
Council, provided that the delay period does not exceed one week from the end of theregistration period. It is not permissible to attend classes until after the registration
process is completed.
a) Study load:
The academic load is the number of credit hours that the student registers in one
semester. It must be considered that the student’s registered academic load in any
semester should not be less than 12 credits and not more than 22 credits, and the academic
load for a struggling student should not exceed 12 credits (see Article 13).
The academic load during the summer semester is a maximum of 10 credit hours.
The College Council, after the approval of the supervisory committee, may allow thestudent in the last two semesters to increase the study load beyond the maximum, andshall not exceed 3 credit hours (the student enjoys benefits once).
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The student is allowed to re-study the courses he passed with a grade of D or D+ with amaximum of 3 courses through the five years of study to raise his cumulative average,
and the higher grade is used to calculate grade points earned.

b) Addition, deletion, and withdrawal:
After completing the registration procedures, the student may add or delete one or morecourses to his credits in any semester, provided this is within the specified periods
according to the university calendar announced for each semester, taking into accountthe minimum and maximum academic load.
The student, after being registered, may also withdraw from one or more courses in any
semester without being considered a failure in this course, if he submits a withdrawal
request during the specified periods according to the university calendar announced foreach semester. Whoever withdraws after this specified period is considered a failure.
Article (7):A. Punctuality
The student must regularly attend theoretical lectures, panel discussions, practicallessons, field exercises, and assignments. The College Council, at the request of thecouncils of the specialized scientific departments, may deprive the student of applying
for the final written exam if his absence exceeds 25% of the total credit hours for eachcourse.
B. Attending exams, absenting them, and breaching their rules
The student must take the final written exams on the dates set for them according to theuniversity calendar announced for each semester. A student who is absent from the final
written exam is considered a failure in the courses in which he was absent from the exam.
The student is not considered failing in the event of absence with a compelling excuse
accepted by the College Council.

Article (8):The language of study
The Program will be taught in English. However, some courses may be taught in the9Arabic language based on the recommendation of the specialized scientific department
and the approval of the college and university councils.
Article (9):Initial field training and the internship year (advanced field training) The student must successfully complete the Initial field-training period with a totalof 100 actual training hours in private and government pharmacies, and hospital
pharmacies. The training takes place during the summer vacations for the years ofstudy after the end of the third level. In addition, the sixth year is devoted to fieldtraining with a total of 36 weeks. It is divided into six training courses, with fourcourses at least in hospitals applying clinical pharmacy practice. One course isdevoted to training in the pharmaceutical field (manufacturing, drug control, ...
etc.), as shown in the training program, which includes an integrated and systematictraining program in a periodic, rotating manner recorded in hours and training tasks
and under close supervision from the college and training place.
 The student submits a graduation project as one of the graduation requirements
under the supervision of a faculty member in a particular specialization that
contributes to preparing him and guiding him for this specialization.
 A graduate can work in this field for a period of two years, after which he becomesa specialized pharmacist capable of providing clinical pharmacy services or various
pharmaceutical practices.
 The training program is designed in different clinical specialties (such as heartdisease, cancer, psychological and neurological diseases, nutrition, intensive care,drug information unit, drug economics, clinical research... etc.) according to theuniversity's capabilities and the needs of the community within the university(The College is in the process of preparing the bylaws of the Internship Training
Program).

Article (10):Admission requirements

10Clause (1) It is required that whoever applies to join the program must fulfill all theconditions determined by the Supreme Council of Universities and in accordance withwhat is included in the executive regulations of the Law regulating Universities No. 49
of 1972.
Clause (2) the college accepts transfers from Egyptian or foreign universities of the same
study program, provided the student fulfills the requirements for admission to the faculty,
in accordance with the college intake capacity, and after taking the opinion of the college
council.
Clause (3) the student transferred from another college of pharmacy of the same program
recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities is required to study 60% of the
program’s credits (109 credit hours) within the College of Pharmacy, Mansoura
University before graduation.

Article (11):
Evaluation system
The final course grade consists of the sum of the semester, practical, written, and oral
grades as shown in the study plan tables. The minimum score for success in any course
is 60% of the total marks for this course, and the student is not successful in any course
unless he obtains 30% of the final written exam score, and the percentage of the final
grades and grades is shown in the following table.
The methods of exam and electronic exams are varying in certain percentages according
to the nature of the course. The College Council decides to hold the exam partially orcompletely electronically for one or more courses. It also decides the percentages foreach exam method within the course and presents it to the University’s Education andStudent Affairs Council for approval and submitting it to the University Council for
approval.

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Percentage
95-10090 to less than 95
85 to less than 90
82.5 to less than 85
77.5 to less than 82.5
75 to less than 77.5
72.5 to less than 75
76.5 to less than 72.5
65 to less than 67.5
62.5 to less than 62
60 to less than 62.5
Less than 60
Withdrawal
Incomplete
AbsentPointsLetter Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
W
I*
Abs E**

4
3.85
3.7
3.3
3
2.7
2.3
2
1.7
1.3
1
0.00
-

Level
Excellent

Very Good

Good

Pass
Fail
Withdrawal
Incomplete
AbsentI*: The student gets this grade if the attendance rate is highly significant and he is unable
to enter the final written and oral exam (if any) for one or more academic courses in thesame semester for compelling reasons accepted by the College Council. Therefore, hemust perform the final written and oral exam (if any) No later than the second week of
the following semester, with grade retention.
Abs E**: The student earns this grade if he is not able to enter the final written and oral
exam (if any) on the aforementioned date in the previous paragraph (I) because thecompelling reason has not gone away, and the student must register in this course when
it will be offered again and studied completely. with grade retention.
There are other result codes:
The S does not correspond to any specific letter grade; rather, it is an indication of a“satisfactory level”.
The U does not correspond to any specific letter grade; rather, it is an indication of an“unsatisfactory level”.
The T does not correspond to any specific letter grade; rather, it is an indication of thegrades earned in the previous college (transferred student).
P: Graduation Requirements
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The student's semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative grade point
average (cGPA) are calculated as follows:
A. For each course (the points shown in the table) are multiplied by the number ofcredit hours of this course to get the number of points for each course in thesemester.
B. Points are collected for all courses in which the student registered in one semester.
C. The total points of all academic courses are divided by the total credit hours
registered for the student in one semester, in order to obtain the semester average
as follows:
Semester average (GPA) =Total points for all courses in one semester Total
credit hours registered in one semester

The cumulative average is calculated as follows:
Cumulative grade point average(cGPA) =Total points for all courses for all semesters
Total registered credit hours for all semesters

Article (12):Failure in courses-

If the student is absent from performing the final written exam without an excuse
accepted by the College Council.
If the student obtains less than 30% of the final written exam score.
Failure to achieve at least 60% of the total course grades.
If the student fails a compulsory course in any semester, he must study the same
course and take the exam when it will be offered again. If he fails an elective course,
he can re-study or study another elective course to complete the graduation
requirements, after the approval of the academic advisor and the approval of theCollege Council.

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Article (13):Academic struggling A student may be struggling academically if he/she earns less than a 1.00 semester
GPA.
 A student will normally be dismissed if he gets less than a 1.00 semester GPA forsix (6) continuous semesters or ten (10) non-continuous semesters shall bedismissed from the college after the approval of the College Council. Summer
semesters, if any, are not taken into consideration.
Article (14):
A. Dropping out of College
The student shall be considered dropped out if he did not register for a semester orwithdrew from the semester, whether with or without an excuse.
A student may interrupt for a two-consecutive-semester period, or a maximum of three
non-consecutive semesters provided the approval of the College Council is obtained. If heis interrupted for a longer period without an excuse accepted by the College Council andapproval of the University Council, he will be dismissed from the College and theprovisions contained in the executive regulations of the Law regulating Universities will
be applied.
B. Suspension, Cancellation and Re-enrollment
Clause (1). A student may apply for suspension of enrollment in the college according to
the terms and conditions set by the university.
Clause (2). Suspension of registration: A student may apply to suspend his registrationfor one semester, up to a maximum of four continuous or non-continuous semesters forcompelling reasons approved by the College Council.
Clause (3). Cancellation of enrollment: The student’s enrollment is canceled if hecommits a moral violation or violates the regulations of the college, university regulations,public morals, or student disciplinary regulations were applied to him, in accordance with
the Provisions of Law regulating Universities.
Clause (4) Re-enrollment: It is the re-enrollment of a student after being previously
enrolled and canceled for one of the reasons stipulated in the College Bylaws.

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Article (15):Requirements for obtaining a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD
Obtaining a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) according to the credit hour system
requires the student to pass the following:First: Successfully passing 182 credit hours over five academic years, provided thecumulative average at the time of graduation is not less than one. It includes:
1. The compulsory college requirements (Course Schedule), representing 168 credits
2. The elective college requirements), representing 8 credits
3. The university graduation requirements, representing 8 credits, provided they are
not calculated in the student's semester or cumulative average.
4. Studying and passing the course (Social Issues) within the requirements of theuniversity, provided that it is studied at the first level, in the first semester. The
number of examination papers is (one paper), the exam score is (100 marks), andthe exam time is (one hour). This course is considered a passing or failing subject(The minimum level of success must be 50% of the total grades). The successful
student gets a grade of (P) and the failing student gets a grade of (NP). It is notcounted from the undergraduate courses. A credit hour is counted for him and is
not included in the student’s cumulative total.
Second: The student must successfully pass the Initial field-training period with a totalof 100 actual training hours in private and government pharmacies, and hospital
pharmacies approved by the College Council, under the supervision of a faculty
member. Training takes place during the summer vacations for the years of study
after the end of the third level.
Third: Successfully passing the internship year (academic year - 9 months) after thecompletion of the study years, according to the detailed regulation of the internship year
training program, which includes a graduation project in one of the specializations
offered.
Fourth: Successfully passing the graduation project in one of the specializations offered.

Article (16):Student discipline systemStudents enrolled in the program are subject to the disciplinary system set out in the Law
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on the Law regulating Universities and its Executive Regulations.
Article (17):Clause (1) Code for departments and Study Program Requirements (Annex No. 1)
Article (18):Study plan (Annex 2)
Article (19):Course Content (Annex 3)
Article (20):Course updates
The University Council may approve the update of a percentage not exceeding 20% of thecourse content based on the proposal of the College Council, after the approval of thesupervisory committee and the relevant academic department council and after giving thenecessary justifications.
Article (21):Internship Program for the Internship YearA detailed program of training for the final year (internship) is drawn up in the form ofrotational courses in an appendix to the bylaws of the rotational training program in asystematic and detailed way.

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Attachment 1
Article (17)Code of Departments, university and college requirements, and elective courses
1- Code of academic departments and non-specialized courses:
MS

Mathematics

PB

BiochemistryPC

Chemistry

PG

Pharmacognosy

PM

Microbiology and Immunology

PO

Pharmacology and Toxicology

PP

Clinical pharmacy and Pharmacy PracticePT

Pharmaceutics

MD

Medical Courses

NP

Non Pharmaceutical Courses

UR

University requirements

Key for Course Abbreviations:

1.The letter 'P' means that the courses are offered to students of Pharmacy only.
2.The first digit represents the semester number.
3.The second and third digits represent the course number.

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Examination Marks

Pract./Tut

Total

Period..
Activity/C.W

Pract./Tut.

Wr.

Oral

Total Marks

Final
Hours

Prerequisite

Lect.

CourseTitle

Course Code

Credit Hours

Exam

2- University requirements

Information
Technology

UR1

1

1

2

Registration

15

25

60

---

100

1

Social Issues

UNVS101

1--

1

Registration

----

--

011

--

100

1

Psychology

UR3

1

--

1

Registration

25

--

75

--

100

1

Communicationand presentation
Skills

UR4

1

--

1

Registration

25

--

75

--

100

1

Entrepreneurshi
p

UR5

1

--

1

Registration

25

--

75

--

100

1

5

1

6

Total

Lect. = Lecture Pract./ Tut. = Practical /TutorialPeriod. = Periodical
 Wr. = Written

C.W. = Course Work

3- College Requirements: See program curriculum (Appendix 2)18

4- Elective courses
The Mansoura University College of Pharmacy offers elective courses from which
the students are free to select eight credit hours.

CourseCode
PC E01
PC E02
PC E03
PG E04
PG E05
PG E06
PT E07
PT E08
PT E09PT E10PT E11
PM E12
PM E13
PO E14
PO E15
PO E16
PP E17
PP E18
PC E06

Credit Hours
L P/T Total

Course Title
Drug Design
Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis– Spectroscopy
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Complementary Therapies
Chromatography and Separation Techniques
Biotechnology of medicinal plants
Applied Industrial Pharmacy
Good Manufacturing Practices
Cosmetic Preparations
Advanced pharmaceutical technology
Medical devices
Infection control and antimicrobial stewardship
Bioinformatics
Biological standardization
Geriatric pharmacotherapy
Pharmacogenetics of drug metabolism and transport
Interprofessional Skills
Advanced Pharmacoeconomics
Green Chemistry

L: Lecture
P: Practical
T: Tutorial
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

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The College Council offers elective courses from the examples mentioned in theprevious table in each level/semester, after the approval of the supervisorycommittee. The College can add other elective courses after the approval of thesupervisory committee and after taking the opinion of the councils of the concerned
departments. The approval of the university council is required after giving thenecessary justifications.

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Attachment 2

Article (18)Program Curriculum1Table (1) / Semester (1)Credit Hours

Examination Marks
Oral

Total
Marks

Final
Exam.
Hours

50

10

100

2

25

50

10

100

2

25

--

75

--

100

1

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

2

1

Registration

25

--

75

--

100

1

---

1

Registration

25

--

75

--

100

1

1

1

2

Registration

15

25

60

---

100

1

1

--

1

Registration

---

--

011

--

100

1

11

4

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Course Title

CourseCode

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry I

PC 1012

1

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I

PC 102

2

Pharmacy Orientation

PT 101

Medicinal Plants

Prerequisite

Period..
Activity/C.W.

Pract./Tut.

Wr.

3

Registration

15

25

1

3

Registration

15

1

--

1

Registration

PG 1012

1

3

Medical Terminology

MD 1011--Mathematics and Biostatistics

MS 101

1

Information Technology

UR1

Social Issues

UNVS101

University Requirements:

Total
 Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract ./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

600
 C.W. = Course Work= Written

One or more courses may be added from the university requirements for graduation.

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Table (2) / Semester (2)Credit Hours

Examination Marks
Oral

Total
Marks

Final
Exam
Hours

50

10

100

2

25

50

10

100

2

15

25

50

10

100

1

Registration

25

-

75

-

100

2

3

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

2

1

3

Medicinal Plants

15

25

50

10

100

2

1

-

1

Registration

25

--

75

--

100

1

12

5

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CourseCode

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Pharmaceutical
Analytical Chemistry II

PC 2032

1

3

Pharmaceutical Organic
Chemistry II

PC 204

2

1

Cell Biology

PB 201

1

Anatomy& Histology

MD 202

Physical Pharmacy
Pharmacognosy I

Course Title

Prerequisite

Period..
Activity/C.W.

Pract./Tut.

Wr.

Pharmaceutical Analytical
Chemistry I

15

25

3

Pharmaceutical Organic
Chemistry-I

15

1

2

Registration

2

0

2

PT 202

2

1

PG 202

2

UR3

University Requirements:

Psychology

Total Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

600
 C.W. = Course Work= Written

One or more courses may be added from the university requirements for graduation.

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Table (3) / Semester (3)CourseCode

Course Title

Credit Hours

Examination Marks
Prerequisite

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Period..
Activity/C.W.

Pract./Tut.

Wr.

Oral

Total
Marks

Final
Exam
Hours

Pharmaceutical Organic
Chemistry-III

PC 3052

1

3

Pharmaceutical Organic
Chemistry-II

15

25

50

10

100

2

Biochemistry I

PB302

2

1

3

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

2

Pharmacognosy II

PG 3032

1

3

Pharmacognosy-I

15

25

50

10

100

2

Pharmacy Legislation andpractice ethics

PT 3031

0

1Registration

25

--

75

--

100

1

Physiology andpathophysiology

MD 3032

1

3Registration

15

25

60

--

100

2

Pharmaceutical dosage
forms I

PT 3042

1

3

Physical pharmacy

15

25

50

10

100

2

UR4

1

0

1

Registration

25

--

75

---

100

1

12

5

17

University Requirements:
Communication andpresentation Skills
Total Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

600

 C.W. = Course Work= Written

One or more courses may be added from the university requirements for graduation.
4

Table (4) / Semester (4)Credit Hours
CourseCode

Course Title

Examination Marks
Prerequisite

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Period..
Activity/C.W.

Pract./Tut
.

Wr.

Oral

Total
Marks

Final
Exam
Hours

Basic Pharmacology

PO 3012

1

3

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

2

General Microbiology and
Immunology

PM 4012

1

3

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

2

Instrumental Analysis

PC406

2

1

3

Pharmaceutical
Analytical Chemistry II

15

25

50

10

100

2

Pathology

MD 4042--

2

Registration

25

---

75

---

100

2

Pharmaceutical Dosage
Forms-II

PT 4052

1

3

Physical Pharmacy

15

25

50

10

100

2

Biochemistry II

PB 4032

1

3

Biochemistry I

15

25

50

10

100

2

12

5

17

Total

 Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

600

 C.W. = Course Work= Written

5

Table (5) / Semester (5)Credit Hours

Examination Marks

CourseCode

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Pharmacology –I

PO 5022

1

3

Pharmaceutical
Microbiology andAntimicrobials

PM 502

2

1

Parasitology & Virology

PM 5032

Pharmaceutical Dosage
Forms-III

PT 506

Phytochemistry-I
Hospital Pharmacy

Course Title

Oral

Total
Marks

Final Exam
Hours

50

10

100

2

25

50

10

100

2

15

25

50

10

100

2

Physical Pharmacy

15

25

50

10

100

2

3

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

2

1

3

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

2

6

18

Prerequisite

Period..
Activity/C.W.

Pract./Tut.

Wr.

Basic Pharmacology

15

25

3

General Microbiology &Immunology

15

1

3

Registration

2

1

3

PG 504

2

1

PP 501

2
12

Total

 Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

600

 C.W. = Course Work= Written

6

Table (6) / Semester (6)Credit Hours

Examination Marks

CourseCode

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Pharmacology-II

PO 6032

1

3

Phytochemistry-II

PG 6052

1

Pharmaceutical
Technology

PT 607

2

Community Pharmacy
Practice

PP 602Biopharmaceutics andPharmacokinetics
First Aid and Basic Life
SupportCourse Title

Final
Exam

Period..
Activity/C.W.

Pract./Tut.

Wr.

Oral

Total
Marks

Pharmacology I

15

25

50

10

100

2

3

Phytochemistry-I

15

25

50

10

100

2

1

3

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

2

2

1

3

Pharmacology -I

15

25

50

10

100

2

PT 6082

1

3

Pharmaceutical dosage forms
III

15

25

50

10

100

2

MD 605202Registration

15

--

75

10

100

2

12

5

17

Total

Prerequisite Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

600

 C.W. = Course Work= Written

7

Hours

Table (7) / Semester (7)Credit Hours

Examination Marks

Course Title

CourseCodePrerequisite

Period..
Activity/C.W.

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Pract./Tut.

Wr.

Oral

Total
Marks

Final Exam
Hours

Pharmacology-III

PO 7042

1

3

Pharmacology-II

15

25

50

10

100

2

Medicinal Chemistry-I

PC 7072

1

3

Pharmaceutical Organic
Chemistry-II

15

25

50

10

100

2

Advanced Drug Delivery
Systems

PT 7092-

2

Registration

25

---

75

---

100

2

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

PP 7032

1

3Registration

15

25

50

10

100

2

Medical Microbiology

PM 704

2

1

3

General Microbiology
and Immunology

15

25

50

10

100

2

Phytotherapy

PG 7062

1

3

Phytochemistry-II

15

25

50

10

100

2

Elective course

PE --

1

1

2

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

1

13

6

19

Total
 Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

700
 C.W. = Course Work= Written

8

Table (8) / Semester (8)Credit Hours

Examination Marks

Course Title

CourseCodePrerequisite

Period..
Activity/C.W.

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Pract./T
ut.

Wr.

Oral

Total
Marks

Final Exam
Hours

Medicinal Chemistry-II

PC 8082

1

3

Medicinal Chemistry I

15

25

50

10

100

2

Advanced Pharmacotherapy andTherapeutics

PO 8052

1

3

Pharmacology III

15

25

50

10

100

2

Clinical Pharmacokinetics

PP 8042

1

3

Biopharmaceutics andPharmacokinetics

15

25

50

10

100

2

Pharmacotherapy of Critical Care
Patients

PP 8051

1

2

Pharmacology-III

15

25

50

10

100

1

Clinical Biochemistry

PB 8042

1

3

Biochemistry-II

15

25

50

10

100

2

Public Health and Preventive
Medicine

PM 8052--

2

Medical Microbiology

25

---

75

---

100

2

Quality Control andpharmaceutical analysis

PC 8092

1

3

Pharmaceutical Analytical
Chemistry-II

15

25

50

10

100

2

Elective Course

PE ---

1

1

2

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

1

14

7

21

Total

800

 Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

= Written

9 C.W. = Course Work

Table (9) / Semester (9)Credit Hours

Examination Marks
Period..
Activity/C.W.

Pract./Tut.

Wr.

Oral

Total
Marks

Final Exam
Hours

Pharmacology-I

15

25

50

10

100

2

3

Pharmacology-II

15

25

50

10

100

2

1

3

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

15

25

50

10

100

2

2

1

3

Pharmacology III

15

25

50

10

100

2

PB 9051

1

2Biochemistry-II

15

25

50

10

100

1

Drug Information

PO 9051

1

2

Pharmacology-III

15

25

60

---

100

1

Drug Marketing &Pharmacoeconomics

NP 901

2--

2

Registration

25

---

75

---

100

2

Elective Course

PE --

1

1

2

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

1

UR5

1

0

1

Registration

25

--

75

---

100

1

14

7

21

CourseCode

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Pharmacotherapy of Endocrine
and Renal Disorders

PP 9062

1

3

Pharmacotherapy ofCardiovascular Diseases

PP 907

2

1

Biotechnology

PM 9062

Pharmacotherapy of
Neuropsychiatric Diseases

PP 908

Clinical Nutrition

Course Title

Prerequisite

University Requirement

Entrepreneurship
Total

800

 Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

 C.W. = Course Work= Written

10Table (10) / Semester (10)Credit Hours

Examination Marks
Oral

Total
Marks

Final
Exam
Hours

50

10

100

2

25

50

10

100

1

15

25

50

10

100

2

Pharmacology III

15

25

50

10

100

2

3

Pharmacology-II

15

25

50

10

100

2

1

2

Pharmacology-II

15

25

50

10

100

1

1

1

2

Drug information

25

25

50

10

100

1

1

1

2

Registration

15

25

50

10

100

1

12

8

20

Course Title

CourseCode

Lect.

Pract./Tut

Total

Clinical Toxicology

PO 0062

1

Pharmacotherapy of
Dermatological, Reproductiveand Musculoskeletal Diseases

PP 0091

Pharmacotherapy of PediatricDiseases

PP 010

Pharmacotherapy of
Oncological Diseases andRadiopharmacy

Prerequisite

Period..
Activity/C.W.

Pract./Tut.

Wr.

3

Pharmacology-III

15

25

1

2

Pharmacology II

15

2

1

3

Pharmacology-III

PP 0112

1

3

Pharmacotherapy of
Gastrointestinal Diseases

PP 0122

1

Pharmacotherapy ofRespiratory Diseases

PP 013

1

Clinical Research andPharmacovigilance

PP 014

Elective Course

PE --

Total
 Lect. = Lecture Period. = Periodical

 Pract./ Tut. = Practical / Tutorial

 Wr.

800
 C.W. = Course Work= Written

11

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Article (19)Course Content
PC 102 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I (2+1)
The objective of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge inpharmaceutical organic chemistry, which will serve as fundamentals for other courses
offered during subsequent semesters. This course involves Electronic structure of atom,alkanes [nomenclature, synthesis and reactions (free radical reactions)], and cycloakanes.
Stereochemistry (Optical isomers, racemic modification, nomenclature of configurations).
Alkenes, alkadienes and alkynes. Alkyl halides (nomenclature, preparation and chemical
reactions (SN1, SN2, E1, E2). Arenes and aromatic compounds (Kekule structure, Huckel
rule, Electrophilic aromatic substitution and orientation).
PC 204 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II (2+1)
This course involves different classes of aliphatic and aromatic organic compounds: aryl
halides, Alcohols, Phenols, ethers & epoxides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid & acidderivatives, sulphonic acids, and nitrogenous compounds.
PC 305 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III (2+1)
This course involves: carbohydrates, amino acid & peptides, polynuclear and heterocyclic
chemistry. In addition, it provides an introduction about the use of different spectroscopic
tools, including UV, infrared (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass
spectrometry (MS) for the structural elucidation of organic compounds.
PC 101 Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry I (2+1)
Chemical Kinetics, rate of reaction, first Order reaction, rate law , Second order and thirdorder of reaction, molecularity , Theories of reaction rate, activation energy and catalysis ,Photochemistry, absorbed energy and quantum yield. Introduction to qualitative andquantitative inorganic chemistry, acid-base theory, titration curve and buffer solutions.
Precipitimetry factors affecting precipitate formation and pharmaceutical application.
PC 203 Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry II (2+1)
Complexometric titrations and oxidation-reduction titrations (electrical properties of redox
systems, Nernest equation factors affecting oxidation potential, redox titration curves,
pharmaceutical application
on redox reaction), Electrochemistry (potentiometry,
conductometry; and polarography).
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PC406 Instrumental analysis (2+1)
Spectroscopic methods of analysis which include uv/vis spectroscopy, principal,
instrumentation, factors affecting absorption and applications in pharmaceutical analysis.
Fluorimetric methods, principal instrumentation, factors affecting fluorescence intensity
and applications in pharmaceutical analysis. Atomic spectroscopy; principal andinstrumentation. Chromatographic methods for analytical chemistry which includes: TLC,
gel chromatography, column chromatography, HPLC, UPLC, TLC, gas chromatography,
capillary electrophoresis.
PC 809 Quality Control and pharmaceutical analysis (2+1)
Good Analytical Practice and Sampling: Introduction, Sampling of pharmaceuticals andrelated materials, type of sampling tools, sampling plans, documentation, validation ofanalytical methods according to ICH guidelines Q2 R1, compendial testing , validation ofanalytical methods, data elements required for assay validation, drug stability, stability
studies and stability indicating methods Drug stability, Stability testing , Forced degradation
studies , stability indicating assay methods for drugs according to ICH Q1 R2 Guidelines.
Stress conditions for drug degradation according to ICH Q1 R2 Guidelines. Factors affecting
drug degradation, Drug expiration, Drug withdrawal from the market. Pharmaceuticalregulations according to FDA & EMA (European medicine agency) and ISO and BSI. Drugexcipient interactions and adduct formation; analytical techniques used to detect drugexcipient compatibility, mechanism of drug-excipient interactions, examples. Official
methods of analysis applied to raw materials and end products
PC 707 Medicinal Chemistry I (2+1)
This course is tailored to assist the students to gain the drugs affecting the autonomic
nervous system (ANS), drugs acting on the cardiovascular system (CVS). The course handles
different classes of antibiotics and antimicrobials (natural and synthetic), beside othersynthetic chemotherapeutic agents (including antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics).
Additionally, various anticancer therapies and related drugs are also covered.
PC 808 Medicinal Chemistry II (2+ 1)
The course is tailored to assist the students to gain the drugs affecting central nervous
system and neurodegenerative disorders. Moreover, endocrine-related drugs (Diabetes,
thyroid and calcium-regulating agents), steroidal hormones, antihistamines (H1, H2
blockers and anti-ulcer PPIs), drugs controlling pain and inflammation (NSAIDs, local
anesthetics and rheumatoid drugs) are also handled.

PB 201 Cell Biology (1+1)

13The course aims at studying the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
In this course study will include many different areas of cellular biology involving: thesynthesis and function of macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins; control of gene
expression; membrane and organelle structure and function; bioenergetics; and cellularcommunication, transformation; transport, receptors, and cell signaling; the cytoskeleton,
the extracellular matrix, and cell movements.
PB 302 Biochemistry I (2+1)
Structure of proteins – Biologically active peptides – Protein turnover – Vitamins: watersoluble and fat soluble vitamins – Structurally and physiologically important lipids –Lipoprotein metabolism – Carbohydrates and connective tissue – Enzymes (theories of
enzyme action – enzyme kinetics – inhibition and regulation of enzyme activity – clinicalcorrelations), oxidative stress and body defense mechanisms.
PB 403 Biochemistry II (2+1)
Mobilization of body stores of glycogen and fats -Metabolism and tissue utilization of
glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids – Regulation of blood glucose level and clinicalcorrelations – Feed/fast cycle – Nitrogen metabolism and nitrogen balance – Inborn errorsof metabolism – ATP synthesis from reduced metabolites (electron transport chain –inhibitors – uncouplers) – Hemoglobin and myoglobin (structure – synthesis andmetabolism).
PB 804 Clinical Biochemistry (2+1)
Organ function and laboratory diagnostic tests (liver – kidney – heart – pancreas – bone) –Plasma proteins and albumin/globulin ratio – Types and lab differentiation of
hyperlipidemia - Examples of different diseases (case study – interpretation of analyticaldata) - Handling, preservation, storage and analysis of biological samples - Abnormalities ofurine analysis – Blood analysis and complete blood count – Tumor markers – Endocrinology(classification of hormones - mechanisms of action – dysfunction) - Electrolytes, bloodgases and acid-base balance - Recent diagnostic biomarkers.
PB 905 Clinical Nutrition (1+1)
Measures of healthy life-style – Macronutrients and calculation of calories – Basal
metabolic rate (BMR) - Recommended daily allowance (RDA) – Nutritional requirement forpediatrics and geriatrics - Vitamins and minerals (role in metabolism – clinical significance)– Food drug interaction-Fluid and electrolyte balance – Enteral and parenteral nutrition Dietary care for patients with obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular, renal and hepatic
disorders – Dietary care for cancer patients - Dietary care for sports` men - Dietary care forpregnant and lactating women – Nutrigenomics.
PT 101 Pharmacy Orientation (1+0)
14This is a course to acquaint the beginning pharmacy student with the multiple aspects ofthe profession of pharmacy, including the mission of pharmacy, role of pharmacist insociety and pharmacy careers, classification of medications, interpretation of prescriptions
and medication orders, general dispensing procedure and factors affecting drug dosage,
sources of drugs, different dosage forms and various routes of administration. In addition
to the history of pharmacy practice in various civilizations
PT 202 Physical Pharmacy (2+1)
This course provides students with knowledge of physical and chemical principles essential
for the design and formulation of pharmaceutical products. Students are introduced to thefundamental concepts of states of matter, Phase equilibrium, colligative properties,
isotonicity solubility, dissolution, partition coefficient, surface and interfacial phenomena,
surface active agents, adsorption and its application in pharmacy and rheological behaviourof dosage forms.
PT303 Pharmaceutical Legislations and Practice ethics (1+0)
A detailed presentation of law that governs and affects the practice of pharmacy, legal
principles for non-controlled and controlled prescriptions, OTC drug requirements, opening
new pharmacies, opening medical stores, opening factories, opening scientific offices,
medicine registration, pharmacies and medicine stores management. Pharmacist duties
and responsibilities, pharmacist-patient relationship, patient's rights and ethical principles
and moral rules.
PT304 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms I (2+1)
This course is a study of the system of weights, measures, mathematical expertise andpharmaceutical calculations requisite to the compounding, dispensing, and utilization ofdrugs in pharmacy practice. It is also concerned with all manufacturing formulations
aspects, packaging, storage and stability of liquid dosage forms including solutions(aqueous and non-aqueous), suspensions, emulsions and colloids with emphasis on thetechnology and pharmaceutical rationale fundamental to their design and development.
The incompatibilities occurring during dispensing are also considered.
PT 405 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms II (2+1)
This course covers the structure and function of the skin, target area of treatment after
topical application to skin, basic principles of diffusion through membranes and factors
affecting percutaneous absorption, enhancement of skin penetration, transdermal drugdelivery systems (TDDS). It also describes the principles and techniques involved in theformulation and manufacturing of traditional dermatological semisolid dosage forms(creams, ointments, gels and pastes) and cosmetic products.
PT 506 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms III (2+1)
15The course introduces the students to the kinetics of drug decomposition including rate
and order of the reaction, determination of the half-life, expiry date and shelf-life bydifferent methods, stability testing, and in-vitro possible drug/excipients interactions . It
also describes the principles and techniques involved in the formulation, andmanufacturing of solid dosage forms including powders, granules, tablets, capsules andsuppositories.
PT 607 Pharmaceutical Technology (2+1)
The course provides students with an introduction to industrial pharmacy. It deals with theprinciples of various unit operations such as heat transfer, evaporation, drying, distillation,
filtration, centrifugation, crystallization, extraction, size reduction, size separation, size
analysis and size enlargement. It focuses on the application of these unit operations inpharmaceutical industry with emphasis on the equipment and machines used during the
production of different dosage forms.
PT 608 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics (2+1)
The course is concerned with the exploration and examination of the physicochemical
properties of drugs in the physiological environment and their impact on productperformance. It explores the principles of biopharmaceutics and strategies for enhancing
drug delivery and bioavailability .Also it introduces the students to basic pharmacokinetic
parameters and mathematical aspects. General principles of pharmacokinetic models arepresented as they pertain to the process of absorption, distribution and elimination ofdrugs in humans and the significance of these processes in drug therapy. Topics alsoemphasize linear and nonlinear metabolic clearance kinetics, drug-drug interaction
mechanisms and kinetics, in vitro-in vivo predictions, pharmacogenetics and other sourcesof inter-individual variability.
PT 709 Advanced Drug Delivery Systems (2+0)
A continued study of pharmaceutical dosage forms with emphasis on novel and targeted
drug delivery systems. Discussions focusing on transforming proteins, genes, and otherbiotechnology driven compounds into therapeutic products including the role of molecularmodeling and new drug therapies in fabricating rational drug delivery systems areincluded. The course covers targeted nanocarrier-based delivery Systems and otheradvanced therapy medicinal products such as gene therapy medicinal products (GTMPs),
somatic cell therapy medicinal products (sCTMPs), and tissue-engineered products (TEPs).
In addition to formulation aspects of biotechnology derived pharmaceuticals, it also covers
the application of polymers and excipients to solve problems/issues concerning the
optimization of absorption, selective transport, and targeting.

16

PG 101 Medicinal Plants (2+1)
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge necessary to identify andprepare a crude drug from the farm to the firm. Students should acquire knowledge
concerning dusting powders, plant cytology, physiology and medicinal leafy plants. In thiscourse, the student will study: importance of natural products, preparation of natural
products-derived drugs including collection, storage, preservation and adulteration. The
course will introduce the students to the different classes of secondary metabolites. In
addition, the course will discuss and address the variability in occurrence ofpharmacologically active substances in certain official medicinal leafy plants according totheir WHO monographs.
PG 202 Pharmacognosy I (2+1)
Based on the Egyptian flora and other florae of wild and cultivated medicinal plants thatare used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries in the global & Egyptian
market. The course introduces students to some botanical drugs of leaves, flower, seeds,bark and wood origin. During the lectures and practical sessions, students learn to identify
examples of these drugs in their entire and powdered forms. Student will learn about the
major constituents, folk uses, clinically proven uses, benefits, precautions of those
medicinal plants. Possible herbal-drug interactions of selected examples of these drugs.
PG 303 Pharmacognosy II (2+1)
Based on the Egyptian flora and other florae of wild and cultivated medicinal plants thatare used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries in the global & Egyptian
market. The course introduces students to some botanical drugs of, fruits, subterreans,
herbs, unorganized drugs of marine and animal origin. During the lectures and practicalsessions, students learn to identify examples of these drugs in their entire and powdered
forms. Student will learn about the major constituents, folk uses, clinically proven uses,
benefits, precautions of those medicinal plants. possible herbal-drug interactions of
selected examples of these drugs.
PG 504 Phytochemistry I (2+1)
Based on complementary medicine and Egyptian medicinal plants that can be used as
natural extracts, bioactive raw materials and phytochemical standards to serve thepharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food industries in Egypt. The course aims to gain thestudents the knowledge and experience those enable them to understand, describe anddeal with the chemistry and Pharmaceutical uses of volatile oils, resins and resin
combinations, carbohydrates, glycosides, and bitters of plant or animals as well as
techniques for their, isolation, identification and determination from their respective
sources. Clinical applications will be correlated with various clinical analyses.

17

PG 605 Phytochemistry II (2+1)
The course aims to enable students to demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts ofchemistry and bioactivities of alkaloids, tannins and antioxidants as well as
chromatographic techniques for their isolation and identification. The course emphasizes
on drugs with valuable use in the Egyptian and worldwide markets, such as anti-cancer
agents, drugs affecting CNS, drugs ameliorating liver diseases and anti-inflammatory
agents. Finally, the course focuses on the structure activity relationships (SAR) of thesenatural products derived compounds and their pharmacophoric features. Clinicalapplications will be correlated with various clinical analyses.
PG 706 Phytotherapy (2+1)
The course aims to enable students to attain the systematic approach for herbal
prescribing through a comparative study of both traditional and scientifically based uses of
herbal drugs in the treatment of various clinical disorders. The course provides clinicalpharmacy students with review of the available information on how botanicals may
normalize an altered function. Approval by World Health Organization (WHO), German
Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (Commission E) is the base for selection of
the studied herbs. The herbal drugs treated in combined way relative to pharmacognosy,
pharmacology and toxicology. Special concern is given to the possible mode of action of
the herbal drugs based on experimental and clinical pharmacological studies. Also thestudent should understand the basis of complementary and alternative medicine withemphasis on herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, homeopathies, aromatherapy &their effect on maintaining optimum health and prevention of chronic diseases.
PM 401 General Microbiology and Immunology (2+1)
The course provides students with a combination of laboratory and theoretical experience
exploring the general aspects of microbiology. It includes knowledge of microorganisms,
their morphology, diversity, cell structure and function, cultural characteristics,
identification of microorganisms, microbial nutrition. It also explores the basic concepts
microbial growth, cultivation and reproduction. It also clarifies different mechanisms oftransport across bacterial cell membrane. The course also covers the principles of genetic
characters including DNA and RNA structures, replication, different forms of mutation andmutagenic agents. Moreover, it introduces the modern concepts of medical immunology,
with an emphasis on host parasite relationship, Non-specific and specific immunity,
Mechanism of protective immunity. Molecular and cellular immunology, including antigen
and antibody structure, function and reaction between them, effect or mechanisms,
complement, and cell mediated immunity and in vitro antigen antibody reactions18

PM 502 Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Antimicrobials (2+1)
This course describes in detail the physical and chemical methods of bacterial eradicationand how to effectively control microbial growth in the field of pharmaceutical industry /hospitals. It further describes the means of preservation of pharmaceutical products, aswell as cosmetics; sterilization, sterilization indicators, sterility testing and aseptic area andvalidation of sterilization process. Moreover, it explains the different groups of
antimicrobials, their mechanism of action and resistance of microbes to biocides.
Microbiological evaluation of antiseptics, disinfectants and preservatives, antibiotics,
classification and mechanism of action including the new categories and new approaches
to overcome bacterial resistance & antibiotics clinical abuse will be covered. Antiviral andantifungal agents and assay of antimicrobial activity will be covered as well.
PM 503 Parasitology & Virology (2+1)
Part of this course will focus on parasitic infections of humans with knowledge concerning
biological, epidemiological and ecological aspects of parasites causing diseases to humans
with special attention to different parasitological related diseases in Egypt causing serious
health problems. This part of the course will discuss medical helminthology, protozoology
and entomology concerning their morphological features, life cycle, pathogenesis, clinicalmanifestations, different diagnostic techniques, the most recent lines of treatment andprevention with control strategy for each parasitic infection. Moreover, it also covers
laboratory diagnosis of human parasitic infections. The other part of the course provides
students with the essential knowledge to recognize the epidemiology, mechanisms ofpathogenesis, clinical picture, methods of laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention andcontrol measures of RNA and DNA viral infections in humans.
PM 704 Medical Microbiology (2+1)
The course aims at studying microorganisms causing infectious disease in human beings.
The infectious diseases, their etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestation, routes oftransmission, treatment and techniques in detection and identification of pathogenic
bacteria and fungi of major significance to public health will be studied. The course also
focuses on immunological diseases and disorders in immunity including hypersensitivity,
immuno-deficiency disorders, autoimmunity and auto-immune diseases and organtransplantation.
PM 805 Public Health and Preventive medicine (2+0)
This course aims at understanding all writing disciplines required for health education andpromotion directed to the community health. How epidemiology acts as the bases ofpublic health actions will be taught. Detailed scientific information and practices programs
will be provided for nosocomial infections, control of communicable, non-communicablediseases including active and passive immunization, improving mental, social,
19environmental, occupational, geriatric and family health, use of sufficient and balanced
food and nutrition, supplying safe drinking water, treating and disposing wastes and properintervention during disasters
PM 906 Biotechnology (2+1)
Introduction to biotechnology, fermentation technology, fermentation process andfermenters, Fermented products (Antibiotics, vitamins, amino acids, interferons,interleukins, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines and etc.... Bioremediation, N2 fixation,
detection and monitoring of genetically engineered microorganisms. Genetic Engineering,
PCR, Recombinant DNA Technology and Applications of recombinant DNA in thepharmaceutical and medical fields. Basics of Gene therapy and its applications inmonogenic and polygenic disorders. Other modem techniques of environmental
microbiology.
MD 101 Medical Terminology (1+0)
To ensure that the students have the necessary competency enabling them to recognize,
analyze, synthesize, and apply medical terms as well as universally approved abbreviations
related to the health profession, medical and paramedical. This course deals with basic
components of medical terms (roots, prefixes, suffixes, and linking or combining vowels)and how does the medical terminology work by combining these basic components. The
course also includes commonly used prefixes, and roots of body system, as well as thecommonly used medical abbreviations.
MD 202 Anatomy and Histology (2+0)
The aim of the course is to provide the students with competency concerning theappropriate functions of cells, tissues, organs and body system. The course also enables
the student to integrate physiological data and mechanisms with ongoing taught sciences:anatomy and histology. Histology part includes cytology, epithelium, C.T., blood, muscle,
vascular, lymphatic, respiratory, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems. Anatomy part
includes introduction to human anatomy, tissues of the body, skeletal system, articularsystem, muscular system, digestive system, cardiovascular, respiratory system, lymphatic
system, urinary system, genital system, nervous and endocrine systems.
MD 303 Physiology and Pathophysiology (2+1)
To ensure that the students have the necessary knowledge & skills enabling them todevelop professional competency in the recognition & discussion of different physiologicaland Pathophysiology aspects of the major body organs and system pertinent to this course
and in the application of such competencies in the specialist areas. This course cover thephysiological function of different organs including physiology of body fluids, blood, nerve
and muscle, central nervous system, special senses, autonomic nervous system, defense
mechanisms. Physiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, endocrine and digestive20systems; organic and energy metabolism; exercise and environmental stress are also
included. The basic concepts of pathophysiology at the cellular level related to injury, theself-defense mechanism, mutation, and cellular proliferation, and the pathological factorsthat influence the disease process. Clinical manifestations associated with the diseasedorgan(s).
MD 404 Pathology (2+0)
The study of biochemical, structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs,which are caused by diseases
MD 605 First Aid and Basic Life Support (2+0)
After completing the course, the student should be able to know how to deal with medical
emergency based on the different courses. It includes: introduction & accidents, first aid
ABCs, medical emergencies, effect of temperature, transportation of an injured casualty &first aid kit, respiratory emergencies, fractures and dislocations, bleeding and surgicalemergencies, burns and scalds, animal bites or stings and poisoning.
PO 301 Basic Pharmacology (2+1)
This course provides the principles underlying the actions of drugs; including
pharmacokinetics, drug-receptor interactions, and drug metabolism. It explores thefundamental mechanism of drug action emphasizing the modulation of interactions
between endogenous ligands and targets. Key target types include receptors, enzymes,transporter proteins, ion channels and nucleic acids. Key concepts include enzyme action,
regulation, inhibition and signal transduction. In addition, the course provides the basic
principles of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion as well as the major
principles of drug interactions.
PO 502 Pharmacology I (2+1)
This course integrates principles of pharmacology with conceptual knowledge ofphysiology and pathophysiology to disease processes regarding the autonomic,
neuromuscular, autacoids and cardiovascular systems.
PO 603 Pharmacology II (2+1)
This course integrates principles of pharmacology with conceptual knowledge ofphysiology and pathophysiology disease processes regarding drugs acting on central
nervous system, gastro-intestinal and pulmonary systems. The anti-inflammatory,
analgesics as well as gout treatments are also within the scope of the course.
PO 704 Pharmacology III (2+1)
This course integrates principles of pharmacology with conceptual knowledge ofphysiology and pathophysiology disease processes regarding drugs acting on endocrine
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PO 805 Advanced Pharmacotherapy and Therapeutics (2+1)
The student should on completion of the course should be able to: identify selecteddiseases based on knowledge of given symptoms and laboratory values, state
investigations that are of value for the diagnosis and monitoring of drug therapy inselected disease areas, choose and justify appropriate drug and treatment duration to agiven patient with regard to current recommendations and patient-related factors, choose
and justify appropriate dose, dosing interval and pharmaceutical form for a given patientwith regard to age, organ functions and drug pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics andtoxicity, evaluate abnormalities in common laboratory values and explain related tophysiology, drug treatment and / or disease, extract information from medical records,
identify, evaluate and respond to basic drug-related problems from patient records and to
motivate action, choose appropriate non-pharmacological treatment with regard to thegiven patient and current recommendations
PO 905 Drug information (1+1)
This course includes an advanced application of the science of drug information in terms
of: its practice within the drug information centers and various clinical sites. The course
will focus on Drug information and poison information centers, different drug information
resources, use of the internet for drug and research information, evaluating information on
the web. The classification of study design and clinical trials, data presentation, and basic
statistical concepts are detailed. Basics of pharmacoeconomic literature are described.
PO 006 Clinical Toxicology (2+1)
To ensure that the students have the necessary knowledge & skills, as well ascomprehensive understanding of the basics of toxicology enabling them to have detailed
knowledge and to develop professional competence in the recognition, solving, anddiscussion of different toxicological cases. It includes: basics and concepts of toxicology
including the mechanism of toxicity, target organ and treatment of toxicity. Toxic groups
including heavy metals, toxic gases, animal, plant and marine poisons, pesticides andradiation hazards are covered. Environmental, occupational, reproductive and genetic
toxicology as well as drug abuse are included. Postmortem sampling for detection of
poisons, methods of detection, interpretation of results and writing of a report are also
covered.
PP 501 Hospital Pharmacy(2+1)

Organization and structure of a hospital pharmacy, hospital pharmacy facilities andservices (inpatient and outpatient services), transfer of care, patient’s medication record,
and rational medication use, hospital formulary, pharmacy and therapeutic committee, I.V.
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admixtures and incompatibilities, parenteral nutrition, handling of cytotoxic drugs,
therapeutic drug monitoring, patient counseling and safety, and risk management
PP 602 Community Pharmacy Practice (2+1)
This course includes the study of the clinical situations that can be handled by thepharmacist in the community pharmacy (referral or using OTC medications) including
upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal, and musculosketal symptoms, skin, eyes, andears, and childhood symptoms.
PP 703 Clinical Pharmacy Practice (2+1)
This course includes the definition and concepts of clinical pharmacy and pharmaceuticalcare, case history and case presentation, medication history taking, clinical problem
solving, and therapeutic planning, clinical rounding and assessment of patient compliance.
Principles of special care populations (geriatric, pediatric, pregnancy, and lactation). Drugrelated problems and drug interactions .Interpretation of clinical laboratory data andphysical examination.
PP 804 Clinical Pharmacokinetics (2+1)
Introduction to clinical pharmacokinetics and its applications, pharmacokinetics, noncompartmental pharmacokinetics and moment analysis. Drug distribution and drug
clearance mechanisms, IV infusion kinetics and kinetics following extra-vascular dosing,metabolite kinetics, multiple dose kinetics, non-linear pharmacokinetics, dosage regimen
design, dosage individualization of drugs of narrow therapeutic index especially in patientswith compromised renal and hepatic function.
PP 805 Pharmacotherapy of critical care patients (1+1)
This course aims to provide the student with the knowledge in, pathophysiology, clinicalinterpretation, pharmacotherapy and management of critical care illness (e.g. medical andsurgical crises, trauma patients, supportive care, ICU infections, burns, neuro-critical care,
cardiovascular critical care, sepsis, septic shock, pain and analgesia, bleeding disorders andanticoagulation, nutritional support and therapy, hemodynamic monitoring, fluid andelectrolyte disorders).
PP 906 Pharmacotherapy of endocrine &renal disorders (2+1)
This course includes the Pathophysiology, causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis andapplication of pharmaceutical care plans in different endocrinologic disorders (Diabetes,
thyroid disorder, Cushing's syndrome,...) and different renal disorders and related fluid andelectrolyte disturbances (acute and chronic renal failure, uremic syndrome, kidney stones,..). The course develops the students’ ability to design, monitor, refine safe and costeffective treatment plans and provide appropriate information to patient, caregivers, andhealth professionals.
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PP 907 Pharmacotherapy of Cardiovascular diseases (2+1)
Main diseases affecting the cardiovascular system, symptoms, prognosis, pharmacologicaland non-pharmacological management, patient counseling and monitoring ofdyslipidaemias, hypertension, coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, heart
failure, dysrhythmias, thromboembolic disorders, and stroke.
PP 908 Pharmacotherapy of neuropsychiatry diseases (2+1)
This course aims to provide the student with the knowledge in, pathophysiology, clinicalinterpretation, pharmacotherapy and management of neuropsychiatric diseases (e.gmental health disorders, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, seizure disorders,parkinsonism, migraines, dementia and Alzheimer's disease). Sedatives, hypnotics, generalanesthetics, opioid analgesics and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
PP 009 Pharmacotherapy of dermatological, reproductive and musculoskeletal diseases (1+1)
Skin structure and function, primary and secondary lesions. Most popular skin diseases:
infective and non-infective types and their differentiation. Sexually transmitted diseases,
male infertility, and women health. Musculoskeletal disorders are also included.
PP 010 Pharmacotherapy of Pediatric diseases (2+1)
Nutritional requirements in neonates and infants, nutritional disorders, neonatology,
infectious diseases in pediatrics, congenital heart diseases, endocrine, neurological,
hematologic, renal, and respiratory disorders, pediatric emergencies.
PP 011 Pharmacotherapy of oncological diseases and radio pharmacy (2+1)
Cancer etiology, risk factors, cancer staging and grading, diagnosis, prognosis, optimizing
chemotherapeutic regimens, different types of tumors (solid and hematologic) and their
management, toxicities of chemotherapy, supportive treatment, pharmaceutical care andpatient's support measures. This course also includes studying radioactive isotopes which
process medical applications and precautions of their usage.
PP 012 Pharmacotherapy of Gastrointestinal diseases (2+1)
Hepatic disorders including viral hepatitis, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic
ulcer, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, inflammatory bowel diseases and irritable bowel
syndrome as well as gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, vomiting, constipation,and diarrhea.
PP 013 Pharmacotherapy of Respiratory diseases (1+1)
Epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, investigations, treatment,
monitoring, and patient counseling of bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, upper and lower respiratory tract
infections, and drug-induced respiratory problems.
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PP 014 Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance (1+1)
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of clinical research, design ofresearch studies, types of research studies, clinical trials, statistical presentation ofresearch data and ethical guidelines in drug research. This course also provides thestudent's with understanding of pharmacovigilance importance, concept,
processes, systems, global safety standards and regulations and reporting systems.
MS 101 Mathematics and biostatistics (1+0)
This course provides an essential guide to the mathematical, biostatistics and data analysis
concepts, techniques, and calculations. Functions and graphs, limits and continuity,differentiation, exponential, logarithmic and trigometric functions, integration, basic
differential equations, functions of several variables and problems related to them,probability, random variables and hypothesis testing, , estimation and confidence intervals,
t-test and chi-square test, linear regression theory and the analysis of variance.
UR1 Information Technology (1+1)
This course tends to provide students with a brief introduction to the world of computers
and the concept of information technology including: number systems and data
representation, computer system components: hardware & software, storage andinput/output systems, Operating systems and Utility Systems, software applications. Also it
gives an overview about computer networks and internet: data communication,transmission modes, transmission media, computer networks, internet protocol, andinternet services. It practices some computer applications in the laboratory such as
Internet Access, word processing and power point. It gives students a practical experienceon developing projects related to the specialty.
UNVS101 Social Issues (1+0)، ‫ المشكالت المترتبة على الزيادة السكانية‬:‫يغطى هذا المقرر الموضوعات التالية‬‫ وتعليم‬، ‫ الشباب والمجتمع‬، ‫ اإلنتماء والمواطنة‬، ‫ الشفافية ومكافحة الفساد‬، ‫حقوق اإلنسان‬.‫الكبار‬UR3 Psychology (1+0)
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts in psychology. Topics may include
human information processing, learning and memory, motivation, development, language
acquisition, social psychology, and personality.

UR4 Communication and presentation skills (1+ 0)This course will help the students to develop necessary written and oral communicationand presentation skills to improve inter- and intra-professional collaboration andcommunication with patients and other health care providers. The course will also deal
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with the underlying attitudes, which form an interpersonal skill. It focuses on concept andmeaning of communication; verbal and non verbal communication (body and vocal
language); active listening skills; communication styles and presentation skills.
Communication skills in diverse pharmacy practice setting will be discussed. The course
describes elements of successful presentations, types and methods of presentations, how
to prepare a presentation, selection and use of the media, how to develop a personal styleof presentation, how to deal with speaking anxiety and how to capture an audience's
attention .
UR5 Entrepreneurship (1+0)
This course outlines the process of designing, launching and running a new business, which
is often initially a small business. The people who create these businesses are called
entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship has been described as the "capacity and willingness todevelop, organize and manage a business venture along with any of its risks in order tomake a profit. While definitions of entrepreneurship typically focus on the launching andrunning of businesses, due to the high risks involved in launching a start-up, a significant
proportion of start-up businesses have to close due to "lack of funding, bad businessdecisions, an economic crisis, lack of market demand, or a combination of all of theseNP901 Drug marketing & pharmacoeconomics (2+0)
The course introduces the student to the basic concepts of health economics, learning
basic terms of health economics and understand key principles. Topics cover the economic
mechanisms of health care markets as market failures, and government intervention. The
course covers the key components of health care financing, and some methods of how tocontain health care expenditure. Alongside the major definitions in health technology
assessment, students should have an overview about different types of economic
evaluation, budget impact analysis and their uses. Moreover, students should get familiar
with different methods of pricing among which value-based pricing. Moreover, it
introduces the students to the concepts, analyses, and activities that comprise marketing
management, and to provide practice in assessing and solving marketing problems. The
course is also a foundation for advanced electives in Marketing as well as otherbusiness/social disciplines. Topics include marketing strategy, customer behavior,segmentation, market research, product management, pricing, promotion, sales force
management and competitive analysis.

PC E01 Drug Design (1+1)
Structure activity relationships, quantum mechanical approaches, molecular connectivity,
pharmacophore generation, and molecular modification by isosteric replacement. Natural

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products leading to new pharmaceuticals, mathematical treatment serving prediction,
defining sites and targets, molecular modeling, prodrugs and drug latentiation.
PC E02 Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis - Spectroscopy (1+1)
Advanced Pharmaceutical applications of different intsrumental methods of analysis
including
UV/Visible
spectrophotometry,synchronous
fluorimetry,chemiluminescenceatomic spectroscopy, mass pectroscopy and nanoanalysis.
PC E03 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (1+1)
Introduction, serum drug concentrations, drug protein binding, therapeutic drug
monitoring of some typical drug classes eg. Antidepressants, benzodiazepines,
antipsychotics, antiarrhythmic drugs, toxicological drug monitoring.
PC E04 Complementary therapies (1+1)
The course covers Complementary medicine with an overview of different domains ofmind- body interventions, alternative medical systems. This course will also encompass thestudying of the nutraceuticals as types of biologically based therapies. Including dietary
supplements, vitamins and minerals, functional foods and medical foods. The course will
also include aromatherapy: definition, effective application and safety guidelines.
PC E05 Chromatography and separation techniques (1+1)
Introduction and modes of separation, gel filteration and permeation, ion exchange
chromatography, type properties, ion exchange and non-ion exchange manifestaions andapplications. High pressure liquid chromatography, gas liquid chromatography and theirapllication.
PG E06 Biotechnology of medicinal plants (1+1)
The objective of the course is to give students new knowledge and widening of theknowledge acquired in other course by handling of classical and modern plantbiotechnology processes, including breeding of healthy plants, plants with improved
characteristics and plants for biomolecule production. Understanding of biotechnologicalprocesses has also applicative value in pharmaceutical and food industry, in agriculture andin ecology.
PT E07 Applied industrial pharmacy (1+1)
This course is a continuation of the study of the various unit operations in pharmaceuticalindustry with emphasis on size reduction, size separation, size analysis and size
enlargement involved in the process development, scale-up and manufacturing ofpharmaceutical drug products in industry (conventional / advanced nanotechnology
based). In addition to the container/closure systems, some of the packaging processing
methods are covered. Moreover, the vision about designing a quality product and its
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PT E08 Good manufacturing practices (1+1)
Concepts, objectives and applicability, general provisions, organization, building andfacilities, materials, equipment's, production and process controls, packing and labeling,
control, distribution, laboratory controls, records and reports, returned and salvaged drug
products, repacking and inspections.
PT E09 Cosmetic Preparations (1+1)
Definition, classification, anti dandruff preparations, fragrance preparations, nail lacquers,
skin care products (emollients and tanning), antiperspirants and deodorants preparations,shampoo, dentifrices preparations, eye, make-up preparations, acne preparations, hairdyes preparations, rouge preparations, lipstick preparations and quality control tests andevaluation of cosmetic preparations.
PT E10Advanced pharmaceutical technology (1+1)
This course is designed to provide students with various important aspects of quality
assurance, cGMP, quality audit, and process validation; including regulatory and quality
compliance as applied to pharmaceutical industries. The students will also be provided within-depth knowledge in the organization and operation of the major departments ofpharmaceutical companies, as well as ways of dealing with regulatory and complianceissues. The course will provide advanced information on drug discovery & development
process, including INDA, NDA & ANDA, drug master file & therapeutic equivalent codes.
Other essential topics such as production & operational management, production planning& control shall be covered. In addition, various in-process quality control tests needed toassess some sterile and non-sterile products shall also be discussed. The course will also
include pilot plant and scale up techniques, design, construction and operation of clean
rooms as well as recent advances in packaging techniques for various pharmaceutical
dosage forms, including stability & regulatory aspects of packaging.
PT E11Medical devices (1+1)
The course presents the foundation to the students to understand the development andcommercialization of safe and effective medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices(IVDs). Students learn to research, design, develop, regulate, test, and market new devices
and biologics. Experienced and aspiring medical device professionals will gain insight into
the technological, ethical, regulatory, and business aspects of the highly regulated medical
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PM E12 Infection control and antimicrobial stewardship(1+1)

The course includes infection prevention and control practices, the chain of infection,
standard and transmission-based precautions, barriers and use of personal protective
equipment, strategies for preventing the spread of infectious disease to healthcare workers
and patients and disposal of biohazard waste. The course also addresses the improvementof antimicrobial agent's prescription in the clinical practice through the application of
stewardship programs in medical institutions. The course focuses on all elements andconsiderations required for the establishment and implementation of a successful
antimicrobial policy.
PM E13 Bioinformatics(1+1)

The course introduces bioinformatics concepts and practice. Topics include: biological
databases, sequence alignment, gene and protein structure prediction, molecularphylogenetics, genomics and proteomics. Students will gain practical experience withbioinformatics tools and develop basic skills in the collection and presentation of
bioinformatics data, as well as the rudiments of programming in a scripting language.
PO E14 Biological Standardization (1+1)
Introduction to concepts of screening and bioassay in the course of drug discovery. Testing
drug activities belonging to various drug classes of which: central and autonomic nervous
systems, cardiovascular system, hormones, analgesics, anti-inflammatory, anticancer
drugs, etc..
PO E15 Geriatric pharmacotherapy (1+1)
The course integrates the critical issues of aging and the importance of team-based healthcare for geriatric patients in long term care facilities. The Geriatrics course is designed toprovide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to recognize and approachcommon problems in older adults in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in thenursing home, common disease in old ages (neurodegenerative disease, osteoarthritis, fall& dizziness, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias and stroke).
PO E16 Pharmacogenetics of drug metabolism and transport (1+1)
This course will intoduce the student to the study of how an individual's genetic
inheritance affects the body's response to drugs. This course will examine factors that
affect drug response including genetics, as well as, additional factors such as environment,
diet, age, and concurrent drug therapy and health status. Methods important topharmacogenomics research will be presented. The student will be able to discuss basic
principles of genetic medicine and personalized medicine, describe the mechanisms bywhich genetic variation impacts drug metabolism and transport, describe how this may
impact clinical response and outcomes and describe the methodology used for standard
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PP E17 Interprofessional skills (1+1)
The students are introduced to interprofessional practice and the roles of the different
healthcare professionals that make up an interprofessional team. Understand and respect
the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of one’s own profession and of other
healthcare professions through a role play experience and open dialogue.Communicate
role expectations of each healthcare profession within the context of interprofessionalteam functioning.Recognize the impact of teamwork on patient-centred practice.Appraise
the attributes of effective interprofessional team functioning and their impact on effective
healthcare delivery using a case-based approach.
PP E18 Advanced Pharmacoeconomics (1+1)
The Advanced course provides a more in-depth review of the principles for those who
aspire to a greater knowledge in how pharmacoeconomic studies are conducted,
interpreted and used to make policy and clinical decisions. The student will be able todiscuss advanced concepts in cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses, draw decision
trees and perform the calculations involved in decision analysis, discuss Markov Modeling,
probabilistic modeling, multiple criteria decision analysis, creating and interpreting costeffectiveness graphs, meta-analysis in pharmacoeconomic modeling, mixed treatmentcomparisons and to describe how to create, read and assess pharmacoeconomic studies.
PC E06 Green Chemistry (1+1)
This course will explore the fundamentals of chemistry, how chemistry can help address
global human health and environmental issues. It introduces the foundational principles ofchemistry including atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, chemical/physicalproperties, and periodic table trends. This knowledge is then related to various
environmental and human health issues and develop the appropriate solutions using green
chemistry approaches covered in the course.

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