PharmD 5-Year (Phasing-Out)

1. For admission to the BPharm, admission requirements details can be checked at this link
2. For the accelerated Postgraduaduate PharmD:

Admission Requirements

• Applicants shall meet all admission criteria for entry into the higher education programs offered by the University, as laid down in the Standards (2019) published by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs, UAE.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from GMU.
• Distinct undergraduate performance of minimum cumulative grade point average(CGPA) of 3.0  on a 4-point scale
• The Applicant must have proficiency in spoken and written English. The applicant can fulfil the English proficiency requirement via the TOEFL, IELTS, or UA CESL Endorsement Exam, minimum requirements are listed below. TOEFL and IELTS test scores must be dated within two years of the year of enrolment.

• • EmSAT: Score of 1400 and above
  • TOEFL: Score of 79 on the iBT or 550 PBT (web-based) test or higher.
  • IELTS: Overall score of 6 is required, with a score of no less than 5 on any individual band or module.

Conditional Graduate Admission Read More

Required Documents: 

• Attested copy of the Baccalaureate degree and official transcripts of credit/s earned from an accredited Institution of higher education previously attended
• Valid English Proficiency Scoresheet (EmSAT/IELTS/TOEFL etc.)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume or CV
• Statement of purpose

Apply Now: [link]

Prof. Syed Wasif Gillani
Associate Dean Academics

PharmD Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

On successful completion of this program the graduate will be able to:

PLO1.  Describe the physicochemical properties, structure and use of drugs obtained from natural and synthetic sources.

PLO2. Explain the techniques involved in drug manufacture with special emphasis on design, formulation, quality control, quality assurance and good manufacturing practices (GMP).

PLO3. Describe the profile (mechanism, pharmacological actions, dose, dosage regimen, pharmacokinetic properties, interactions, adverse reactions, contraindications etc.) of prescription and nonprescription pharmaceuticals.

PLO4. Overview the therapeutic applications, safety profiles and reported herb-drug interactions of commonly used complementary and alternative medications.

PLO5. Explain the principles of pharmacotherapeutic disease management and pharmaceutical care.

PLO6. Integrate knowledge of basic, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences in the management of the disease.

Skill

On successful completion of this program the graduate will be able to:

PLO7. Perform/interpret qualitative and quantitative tests for quality control and screening of pharmaceutical products using modern analytical techniques.

PLO8. Collect and organize relevant monograph data for the hospital formulary and dispense based on therapeutic principles and pharmacoeconomic considerations.

PLO9. Collect, critically evaluate and interpret literature and develop evidence-based therapeutic treatment advice.

PLO10. Participate actively and make recommendations in the pharmacotherapeutic decision-making process.

PLO11. Monitor patients for adverse effects and develop strategies to manage and ultimately prevent future adverse experiences.

PLO12. Identify, resolve and develop strategies to prevent all drug-related problems in patients.

PLO13. Evaluate drug utilization pattern in the pharmacy practice setting.

PLO14. Apply advanced professional communication skills for interaction with patients and other healthcare providers.

PLO15. Design, conduct and disseminate research activities.

Aspects of competence

On successful completion of this program the graduate will be able to:

PLO16. Demonstrate professionalism in following the law and ethical standards in the appropriate area of practice.

PLO17. Identify the responsibilities of the pharmacist in both product and patient-oriented services.

PLO18. Dispense prescriptions appropriately and accurately.

PLO19. Monitor and counsel patients to ensure desired therapeutic outcomes.

PLO20. Demonstrate considerations to cultural diversity and social manners.

PLO21. Develop and implement a pharmaceutical care plan.

PLO22. Participate in community healthcare programs and contribute to the development of the healthcare system.

PLO23. Participate in professional governance and policy formulation while considering issues affecting the profession of pharmacy.

PLO24. Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches and teamwork for improving patient outcomes.

PLO25. Engage in self-assessment and self-directed learning, so as to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and maintain one’s competence.

 

The Matrix of Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) with QFEmirates [Link]

The Matrix of Courses learning outcomes (CLO) aligned with program learning outcomes (PLO) [Link]

Study Plan for Old Curriculum

Year 1

Semester – 1

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
GE 110	Composition and Modern English I	3	3	0	None
GE 112	Mathematics for the Biological Sciences	3	3	0	None
GE 114	General Chemistry	3	3	0	None
GE 120	Computer Concepts and Applications	3	2	2	None
PS 111	Pharmacy Orientation	1	1	0	None
PS 131	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4	3	2	None
Semester Total		17	15	4

 

Semester – 2

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
GE 124	Islamic Studies	3	3	0	None
PS 112	Pharmaceutical Calculations and Solution Dosage Forms	3	2	2	None
PS 121	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry	4	3	2	GE 114
PS 122	General Pharmacognosy	3	2	2	None
PS 132	Medical Terminology	2	2	0	None
PS 133	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3	2	2	None
Semester Total		18	14	8

 

Year 2

Semester – 3

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
GE 128	Human Behavior and Socialization	3	3	0	None
GE 130	Composition and Modern English II	3	3	0	GE 110
GE 210	Professional Communication Skills	3	3	0	GE 110
PS 211	Pharmaceutics and Drug Stability	3	2	2	PS 112
PS 221	Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry	3	2	2	GE 114
PS 231	Pharmacology and Therapeutics I	3	2	2	PS131, PS 133
PS 232	Biochemistry I	3	2	2	PS 121
Semester Total		21	17	8

 

Semester – 4

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
GE 126	UAE Society	3	3	0	None
PS 222	Instrumental Analysis	3	2	2	PS 221
PS 223	Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry I	4	3	2	PS 121
PS 233	Pathology	3	3	0	PS 133
PS 234	Pharmacology and Therapeutics II	3	2	2	PS 231
PS 235	Biochemistry II	3	2	2	PS 232
Semester Total		19	15	8

 

Year 3

Semester – 5

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
PS 212	Design and Formulation of Dispersion Systems	4	3	2	PS 211
PS 312	Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics I	3	2	2	PS 211
PS 313	Biostatistics and Research Methodology	3	2	2	None
PS 321	Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry II	3	2	2	PS 223
PS 331	Pharmacology and Therapeutics III	3	2	2	PS 231
PS 332	Basic Microbiology and Immunology	3	2	2	None
Semester Total		19	13	12

 

Semester – 6

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
PS 314	Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics II	3	2	2	PS 211
PS 315	Pharmaceutical Technology	3	2	2	PS 211
PS 322	Complementary and Alternative Medicine	2	2	0	PS 122
PS 333	Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data	3	2	2	PS 235
PS 334	Pathogenic Microbiology and Antibiotics	3	2	2	PS 231, PS 332
PS 335	Bioassay and Drug Screening	1	1	0	PS 331
PS 341	Health Care System and Pharmaceutical Care	2	2	0	None
PS 342	Drug Information and Literature Evaluation	2	1	2	PS 331
Semester Total		19	14	10

 

Summer Term – 1

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
PS 343	Community Pharmacy Training I	3	0	120	None
Semester Total		3

 

Year 4

Semester – 7

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
PS 311	Sterile Dosage Forms	3	2	2	PS 211
PS 411	Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring	3	2	2	PS 314
PS 414	OTC Drugs and Products	3	2	2	PS 331
PS 445	Pharmacoeconomics [Faculty elective course]	3	3	0	None
PS 441	Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice	2	1	2	None
PS 443	Clinical Pharmacy – Disease and Therapeutic Management I	3	2	2	PS234, PS 331
Semester Total		17	12	10

 

Semester – 8

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
PP 446	Physical Assessment	2	0	4	PS 443
PS 415	Professional Pharmaceutical Ethics and Legislations	2	2	0	None
GE 140	Ethics and the Modern World	3	3	0	None
PS 431	Drugs of Abuse and Clinical Toxicology	3	2	2	PS 331
PS 444	Clinical Pharmacy – Disease and Therapeutic Management II	3	2	2	PS234, PS 331
PS 416	Clinical Problems in Parenteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy [Faculty Elective Course]	3	3	0	PS 311
PS 447	Medication Errors: Causes, Prevention and Current Issues	2	2	0	PS 414
Semester Total		18	14	8

 

Summer Term – 2

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
PS 448	Community Pharmacy Training II	3	0	120	PS 343
Semester Total		3

 

Year 5

Semester – 9

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
PP 542	Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy Course: Cardiology	2	2	0	Successful completion of the courses till semester 8
PP 543	Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy Course: Psychiatry and Neurology	2	2	0
PP 544	Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy Course: Gastroenterology and Nutrition	2	2	0
PP 545	Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy Course: Renal Impairments and Drug Monitoring	2	2	0
PP 546	Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy Course: Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology	2	2	0
PP 547	Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy Course: Infectious Diseases and Hematology	2	2	0
PP 548	Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy Course: Nuclear Pharmacy and Oncology	2	2	0
PP 549	Clinical Seminar	1	0	2
Semester Total		15	14	2

C H – Credit Hours, L H – Lecture Hours, N L H – Non-Lecture Hours

 

Faculty Elective Course [Student selects courses equivalent to 6 credits] 

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
PS 412	Dispensing of Medications	2
PS 416	Clinical Problems in Parenteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy	3
PS 442	Applied Clinical and Diagnosis Analysis	2
PS 445	Pharmacoeconomics	3
PP 541	Principles of Pathophysiology and Immunology	2

 

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) 

Course Code	Course Title	Days	Credit Hours	N L H	Pre-requisite
CR 542	Drug Information Rotation	25	5	200	Successful Completion of all the courses from semester 1 to 9
CR 543	Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Practice Rotation	25	5	200
CR 544	Community Pharmacy Care  Rotation	25	5	200
CR 545	Adult Acute Pharmaceutical Care Rotation	25	5	200
—-	Elective Rotation I	25	5	200
—-	Elective Rotation II	25	5	200
—-	Elective Rotation III	25	5	200
Total		175	35	1400

 

 

Elective Rotation – Student selects three from the following list
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	N L H
CR 651	Oncology*	5	200
CR 652	Infectious Diseases	5	200
CR 653	Cardiology	5	200
CR 654	Family Medicine*	5	200
CR 655	Psychiatry*	5	200
CR 656	Pediatrics	5	200
CR 671	Pharmaceutical Industry*	5	200
CR 672	Disease State Management	5	200
CR 673	Nuclear Pharmacy*	5	200
CR 674	Consulting Pharmacy*	5	200
CR 675	Internal Medicine	5	200
CR 676	Academic Pharmacy	5	200

* Subject to Availability

Only students with CGPA of 3 and above at the end of 4^th year will be permitted to opt for elective training at sites outside Thumbay Hospitals.

Prof. Syed Wasif Gillani
Associate Dean Academics

PharmD Program Learning Outcomes

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are aligned with the Qualifications Framework of UAE and the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education (CAPE) Educational Outcomes. Thus, the PLOs of the PharmD program at Gulf Medical University is aligned to produce practice-ready pharmacy professionals with national and international standards.

PLO Codes		PLO Statements
PLO 1	1.1. Learner (learner)	Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action and interactions, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient-centered care.
PLO 2	2.1. Patient-centered care (Care provider)	Provide patient-centered care as the pharmacotherapy expert to diverse patients using the best available evidence and resources, taking into consideration patients’, their families, and their caregivers circumstances and beliefs.
PLO 3	2.2. Medication use systems management (Manager)	Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
PLO 4	2.3. Health and wellness promotion (Promoter)	Develop prevention, screening, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to maintain and improve health and wellness and to manage chronic diseases.
PLO 5	3.1. Ethical decision making and problem solving (Problem Solver)	ldentify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
PLO 6	3.2. Educator (Educator)	Educate healthcare providers, patients, and general population by determining most effective and enduring way to impart knowledge and assess understanding.
PLO 7	3.3. Patient Advocacy (Advocate)	Assure that patients’ best interests are represented and consider patient experience.
PLO 8	3.4. Inter & intra professional collaboration (Collaborator)	Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
PLO 9	3.5. Cultural Sensitivity (Includer)	Recognize the social determinants of health and traditional compassion to avoid bias and inequities in access to quality care.
PLO 10	3.6. Communication (Communicator)	Effectively communicate orally and in written by identifying verbal and nonverbal ques when interacting with patients and healthcare providers.
PLO 11	3.7. professional statistics & calculation (Calculator)	Perform precise calculations in pharmacy practice and interpretation of statistical data processing and evaluation.
PLO 12	4.1. Self-Awareness (Self-Aware)	Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
PLO 13	4.2. Leadership & Management (Leader)	Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position, and able to effectively manage resources, information and participate in organizational planning.
PLO 14	4.3. Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Innovator)	Engage in innovative and entrepreneurial activities by using creative thinking to envision better and productive ways of accomplishing professional goals.
PLO 15	4.4. Professionalism & Ethical practice (professional)	Exhibit behaviors and values consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.
PLO 16	4.5. Research and Scholarship (Scholar)	Engage scholarly activities related to the healthcare and pharmaceutical practice.

 

Study Plan for New Curriculum

Study plan duration is 5 years including one summer term (one month) after each of years 2 & 3 and a summer term (2 months) after year 4.

Year 1

Semester – 1

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
COM 101	Professional Communication Skills	2	1	2	None
ITE 101	Information Technology	2	–	4	None
ICU 101	Islamic Culture	2	2	–	None
DPH 110	General and Organic Chemistry	4	3	2	None
DPH 111	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4	3	2	None
DPH 112	Pharmacy and Healthcare I	2	2	–	None
Semester Total		16	12	10

 

Semester – 2 

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
DPH 120	Physical pharmacy	2	2	–	None
DPH 121	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry	3	3	–	DPH 110
DPH 122	Shared Lab I (Shared between Chemistry and Physical Pharmacy)	1	–	2	None
DPH 123	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3	2	2	None
ENG 101	English language	3	3	–	None
BSE 101	Behavioral Sciences and ethics	3	3	–	None
USO 101	UAE Society and Cultural Diversity	2	2	–	None
BIS 101	Biostatistics	3	2	2
Semester Total		20	17	6

 

Year 2

Semester – 3

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
DPH 210	Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics	3	2	2	None
DPH 211	Genetics and Clinical Immunology	3	3	–	None
DPH 212	Pharmaceutics I	2	2	–	DPH 120
DPH 213	Pharmaceutical analysis	2	2	–	None
DPH 214	Shared Lab II (Shared between Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical analysis)	1	–	2	None
DPH 215	Principles of Pathophysiology, Drug Action and Pharmacogenomics	3	3	–	None
DPH 216	Biochemistry	3	3	–	DPH 121
DPH 217	Professional Skills I*	2	1	2	None
Semester Total		19	16	6

*Include communication and drug information skills and other Pharmacist skills relevant to general healthcare topics covered.

Semester – 4

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
DPH 220	Integrated Pharmacotherapy I*	6	5	2	None
DPH 221	Pharmaceutics II	2	2	–	DPH 120
DPH 222	Microbiology	3	3	–	None
DPH 223	Shared Lab III (shared between Pharmaceutics II and Microbiology)	1	–	2	None
DPH 224	Pharmacy and Healthcare II	2	2	–	None
DPH 225	Professional Skills II**	3	1	4	DPH 220
DPH 226	Scholarly Pathway I	1	–	2	None
Semester Total		18	13	10

*Include autonomic nervous system, immunology, rheumatology, pulmonary diseases, clinical nutrition, renal diseases, acid/base disorders and hematology. The lab includes an integrated case-based learning.

**Include physical assessment and other Pharmacist skills relevant to DPH 220 Integrated Pharmacotherapy topics covered.

Summer Term – 1

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
DPH 230	Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I	4	–	160	None
Semester Total		4	–	160

 

Year 3

Semester – 5

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
DPH 310	Integrated Pharmacotherapy II*	6	5	2	None
DPH 311	Clinical Pharmacokinetics	3	2	2	DPH 210
DPH 312	Pharmaceutics III	2	2	–	DPH 120
DPH 313	Pharmacy Law and Ethics	2	2	–	None
DPH 314	Professional Skills III**	3	1	4	DPH 310
DPH 315	Scholarly Pathway II	1	–	2	None
–	Pharmacy Elective	3	3	–	None
Semester Total		20	15	10

*Include endocrine and cardiovascular systems. The lab includes integrated case-based learning.

**Include physical assessment and other Pharmacist skills relevant to DPH 310 Integrated Pharmacotherapy topics covered.

 

Semester – 6

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
DPH 320	Integrated Pharmacotherapy III*	6	5	2	None
DPH 321	Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance	3	2	2	None
DPH 322	Pharmacy and Healthcare III	2	2	–	None
DPH 323	Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations	2	2	–	None
DPH 324	Pharmacognosy, Complementary/Alternative Treatments	2	2	–	None
DPH 325	Professional Skills IV**	3	1	4	DPH 320
DPH 326	Scholarly Pathway III	1	–	2	None
Semester Total		19	14	10

*Include neurology diseases and psychiatric disorders. The lab includes an integrated case-based learning.

**Include physical assessment and other Pharmacist skills relevant to DPH 320 Integrated Pharmacotherapy topics covered.

Summer Term – 2

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
DPH 330	Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II	4	–	160	None
Semester Total		4	–	160

 

Year 4

Semester – 7

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
DPH 410	Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV*	6	5	2	None
DPH 411	Pharmacoeconomics	2	2	–	None
DPH 412	Biotech/Advanced Drug Delivery Systems	2	2	–	None
DPH 413	Pharmacy Management	3	2	2	None
DPH 414	Professional Skills V**	3	1	4	DPH 410
DPH 415	Scholarly Pathway IV	3	1	4	None
Semester Total		19	13	12

*Include oncology, hematologic malignancies, hepatic disorders, GI disorders, women’s and men’s health. The lab includes an integrated case-based learning.

**Include physical assessment and other Pharmacist skills relevant to DPH 410 Integrated Pharmacotherapy topics covered.

Semester – 8

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre/co-requisites
DPH 420	Integrated Pharmacotherapy V*	6	5	2	None
DPH 421	Professional Skills VI**	3	1	4	DPH 420
DPH 422	Scholarly Pathway V	3	1	4	DPH 415
DPH 423	Pharmaceutical Marketing	3	2	2	None
DPH 424	Introduction to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience	1	–	2	None
–	Pharmacy Elective	3	3	–	None
Semester Total		19	12	14

*Include infectious diseases. The lab includes an integrated case-based learning.

**Include physical assessment and other Pharmacist skills relevant to DPH 420 Integrated Pharmacotherapy topics covered. 

 

Summer Term – 3 & Year 5

A total of 10 rotations (6 compulsory and 4 electives) and Clinical Seminar (Academic half day every 2 weeks throughout APPE).  Total credit hours of 42 (APPE 40 and Clinical Seminar 2). Total contact hours in APPE is 1600 hours.

 

Compulsory APPEs

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	NLH	Pre-requisites
DPH 430	APPE I: Hospital Pharmacy Operations	4	–	160	All courses till semester 8
DPH 431	APPE II: Community Pharmacy Practice	4	–	160
DPH 510	APPE III: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice I	4	–	160
DPH 511	APPE IV: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice II	4	–	160
DPH 512	APPE V: Inpatient Pharmacy Practice I	4	–	160
DPH 513	APPE VI: Inpatient Pharmacy Practice II	4	–	160

 

Elective APPE (4 rotations to be selected by the student based on availability)

 

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	NHL	Pre-requisites
DPH 520	APPE VII: Drug Information	4	–	160	All courses till semester 8
DPH 521	APPEVIII: Pharmaceutical Industry	4	–	160
DPH 522	APPE IX: Infectious Diseases	4	–	160
DPH 523	APPE X: Cardiology	4	–	160
DPH 524	APPE XI: Psychiatry	4	–	160
DPH 525	APPE XII: Oncology	4	–	160
DPH 526	APPE XIII: Pediatrics	4	–	160
DPH 527	APPE XIV: Geriatrics	4	–	160
DPH 528	APPE XV: Nephrology	4	–	160
DPH 529*	APPE XVI: Academic pharmacy	4	–	160
DPH 530*	APPE XVII: Research	4	–	160

*Only one of these two elective rotations can be selected

Clinical Seminar

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	NLH	Pre-requisites
DPH 514	Clinical Seminar (Academic half day every 2 weeks throughout APPE)	2	–	4	All courses till semester 8

 

Total Credit Hours for PharmD program

• Semester 1: 18
• Semester 2: 18
• Semester 3: 19
• Semester 4: 18
• Summer term 1: 4
• Semester 5: 20
• Semester 6: 19
• Summer term 2: 4
• Semester 7: 19
• Semester 8: 19
• Summer term 3 and Year 5: 42

Grand Total: 200 

 

Pharmacy Electives [Student selects courses equivalent to 6 credits]

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
DPH 316	Drugs in Sport	3
DPH 317	Clinical Problems in Parenteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy	3
DPH 426	Selected Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences	3
DPH 425	Selected Topics in Pharmacy Practice	3

PharmD – Course Descriptions

Year 1

Semester 1

COM 101:Professional communication skills

The course emphasizes on important skills that enable the student to communicate effectively in their role of patient care and education as well as in their work place. It ensures professionalism, efficacy and productivity. This will help the students to learn the knowledge, skills and practice, lay the foundation for clear communication as well as for development of a trusting relationship in formal hospital settings. Activities will emphasize on basic communication skills such as writing official documents and presenting with strategy, knowing your audience and tailoring your messages to fit the role, knowing ethical and cultural guidelines as well as developing a stronger interpersonal communication through decoding verbal and non-verbal questions and resolving conflicts effectively.

ITE 101:Information Technology for Healthcare Professionals

This course provides the essential principles and Knowledge on technology sciences for Healthcare Professionals necessary for their day-to-day practice in the world of digital health.  In addition, the course will provide concepts that connect applications in developing practical skills for accessing and using the information to deliver quality patient care, use education technology and develop electronic communication skills.

ENG 101/102:English language

The course provides an intensive instruction in the writing process focusing on the organization of ideas in well-developed expository and argumentative essays with emphasis on developing vocabulary and writing examination answers. In the process the students will be able to document their learning experiences effectively. This course prepares students to be proficient in spoken and written English. It is intended to improve way of the use of the English language as a basic tool for professional communications.

DP 110:General and Organic Chemistry

The course covers topics related to the different chemical reactions, measurements and figures, electronic structure and periodicity. The chemical bonding, molecular forms, intermolecular bonding and forces are also discussed. In addition to the physical and chemical properties, emphasis is given to topics like acids and bases, chemical equilibrium and radioactivity. The course also includes common organic reactions with emphasis and focus on the chemical bonding, nomenclature and different reactions of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.

DP 111:Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I

This course integrates knowledge of both the anatomical structure and physiological functions of the human body. The anatomy of the different systems; muscular, integumentary, endocrine and nervous system in general are discussed. The course also includes the structure and function of the normal cell; tissues in general, their different types, microscopic characteristics, locations, distribution and functions in the human body and of the different organ systems and their respective roles and functions in the organization of the body. The physiology is integrated with anatomy for each system of the human body. Topics which are covered in detail include the organization, regulation and function of the muscular, integumentary, endocrine and nervous system.

DP 112:Pharmacy and Healthcare I

This course is designed to introduce features of the healthcare system in the United Arab Emirates. Historical improvements that happened in the health professions are discussed. The course also covers a comprehensive overview of key features of public health and disease prevention. It also explains different roles of healthcare team members as an introduction to Inter-Professional Education.

 

Semester – 2

USO 101:UAE Society and Cultural Diversity

This course focuses on the unique nature of the UAE society and its political, geographical, cultural, demographical, and social aspects. It highlights the Emirati perspective of contemporary global changes. This course allows the students to explore the Emirati society in global context. The students will be able to get an insight into the unique political, geographical, cultural, demographical, and social aspects of the UAE society. They will use this knowledge in their interpersonal dealings with the individual members of this community when they meet them in the work-related settings or the community. Students will develop awareness of cultural diversity advantages and disadvantages and discuss cultural, social and communication sensitivities and will be able to relate themselves to global context.

BSE 101:Behavioral Sciences and ethics

The course is designed to give an overview of the main topics in behavioral sciences and Ethics including biological basis of behavior, mental processes, sensation and perception, learning, motivation, intelligence, human development, personality, socialization, social groups, changes in trends, problems of determined individual’s and universal ethical principles. The objective of the course is to enable the student to understand and apply the knowledge, skills and attitude developed in this course to communicate effectively. Students will learn and practice strong values, ethical conduct and social responsibilities, especially personal, academic and professional integrity while developing collaboration in diverse team settings. Students will be trained to display sensitivity to cultural, psychosocial and ethical issues

BIS 101:Biostatistics

This course presents biostatistics related to health and medical problem solving in analytical way. This course introduces the student to the principles of statistics and concept of clinical trial design and analysis. Student will be able to explain the concept of variables, data description; probability and concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics; and to demonstrate basic knowledge of application data analyses in applied health sciences. Student will be able to make decision about appropriate use of descriptive and inferential statistics according to the type of data and study design for answering a particular research question. This is foundation and prerequisite for courses which will be taken later on, such are research and evidence-based medicine.

DP 120:Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

The pharmaceutical organic chemistry course is aimed to present fundamentals of certain topics in organic chemistry and applications in a brief and suitable manner related to the pharmaceutical field of study. It covers the pharmaceutical importance of functional groups aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl and aryl halides, alcohols, ethers and epoxides, phenols, amines, carboxylic acids and esters, and heterocyclic compounds. The course will emphasize the pharmaceutical importance of these functional groups, their molecular structures and properties, classification, structure, conformations, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation and reactions.

DP 121:Physical pharmacy

The course provides the students with a wide background in physical pharmaceutical principles essential for their pharmacy study in the next years. The course aims at introducing important pharmacy related physical principles in areas such as states of matter, solubility and distribution, Surface and interfacial phenomenon, phase equilibrium and phase rule, solutions of electrolytes and non-electrolytes, adsorption, buffers and isotonic solutions and rheology. The course also presents basic understanding of particle size as it applies to pharmaceutical sciences.

DP 122:Shared Lab I (Shared between Chemistry and Pharmaceutics)

The course represents the practical application of the knowledge taught in the courses of physical pharmacy (DP 121) and pharmaceutical organic chemistry (DP 120).

DP 123:Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II

This course integrates knowledge of both the anatomical structure and physiological functions of the human body. The anatomy of the different systems; Nervous, cardio-vascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive are discussed. The physiology is integrated with anatomy for each system of the human body. The physiology topics which covered in detail include the organization, regulation and function of the Nervous, cardio-vascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive systems.

 

Year 2

Semester – 3

ICU 101:Islamic Culture

The course aims to the learner to the concepts and beliefs in Islam that form the basics of Islamic culture. The students are expected to identify the differences, compare values and preferences in Islamic culture with the existing ones. The course consists of a general review of Islam as a religion and as an approach to life. The objective of this course is to enable the student to demonstrate awareness of the effects of culture upon interpersonalcommunications and to interact appropriately to the culture of the colleague/patient.

DP 210:Biochemistry-1

This biochemistry course deals with complete understanding of the molecular level of the chemical process associated with living cells. It provide basic knowledge of  the structure-function relationships of biological molecules, especially proteins, lipids and carbohydrates which enable the student to appreciate derangement of function resulting from abnormalities in structures of the biomolecules, it  provides Important concepts include bioenergetics, biological catalysis, and metabolic pathways as interacting regulated systems processes.it covers the regulation and integration of major metabolic pathways, roles of enzymes, coenzymes and their mechanisms of action, isoenzymes & its role in health & illness are also highlighted .It covers the chemical structure of vitamins and their rules in health and diseases. Course designed to provide a firm foundation in biochemistry to prepare the students for the integrated pharmacotherapy series (1-8).

DP 211:Genetics and Clinical Immunology

This course discusses the principles of human genetics with application to the study of biological function and the genetic basis of common inherited disorders. Also, the course explores the basic principles of host defense against pathogens, including aspects of innate and adaptive immunity, and immune evasion strategies. The mechanisms of antibody formation and molecular aspects of cellular immunity, including T and B cell interactions and lymphocyte memory formation, will be emphasized, and connections to modern medicine will be highlighted. In addition, the course covers autoimmune, allergic and immunodeficiency diseases, as well as new advances in interventional and clinical immunology and the molecular and genetic basis of immunologically-mediated diseases.

DP 212:Microbiology

This course deals with the study of the biological characters of different groups of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and their classification. It also familiarizes the students with the mechanism of action of antimicrobials, antimicrobial sensitivity testing as well as sterility testing. Furthermore, the course deals with the role of microorganisms in infectious diseases. The covered topics include pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and control of the different bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoal and helminths infections.

DP 213:Pharmaceutics I

An introductory course that deals with pharmaceutical calculations needed in prescriptions and the basic technique of compounding simple aqueous and non-aqueous pharmaceutical solution dosage forms. This course will also introduce the formulation aspects of some dosage forms including: solutions, suspensions, emulsions, creams, ointments and suppositories. Moreover, detailed information will be supplied about quality control tests used in evaluation of each dosage form.

DP 214:Shared Lab II (Shared between Pharmaceutics and Microbiology)

The course represents the practical application of the knowledge taught in the courses of Pharmaceutics 1 (DP 213) and microbiology (DPH 212). 

DP 215:Principles of Pathophysiology and Drug Action

This course provides foundation knowledge and principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology. It prepares the students for the integrated pharmacotherapy course series.

 

Semester – 4

ES 101:Entrepreneurship, innovation and Sustainability

The purpose of this course is to offer students practical information about the exciting frontier of innovation and entrepreneurial activity benefiting people, the planet, and profit. Sustainability entrepreneurship takes a slightly different perspective from the traditional focus of entrepreneurship by emphasizing additional goals of promoting sustainable living and environmental improvement. An emphasis on sustainability within entrepreneurship involves searching for opportunities for new products or services or new technologies or production processes that alleviate social or environmental conditions, make more efficient use of energy and natural resources, and harness new resources that are more abundant, cheaper to produce, and less harmful to society. The course will examine key trends and drivers of corporate innovation, strategic shifts, and new markets. Examples of entrepreneurial process, innovation, and strategic shifts will be analyzed to gain insight into the identification of market opportunities, and the application of tools, concepts, and frameworks used by individuals and companies who understand the importance of pursuing innovative and sustainable market opportunities.

DP 220:Biochemistry-2

This biochemistry course deals with complete understanding of the molecular level of the chemical process associated with living cells. It provide basic knowledge of  the structure-function relationships of biological molecules, especially proteins, lipids and carbohydrates which enable the student to appreciate derangement of function resulting from abnormalities in structures of the biomolecules, it  provides Important concepts include bioenergetics, biological catalysis, and metabolic pathways as interacting regulated systems processes.it covers the regulation and integration of major metabolic pathways, roles of enzymes, coenzymes and their mechanisms of action, isoenzymes & its role in health & illness are also highlighted .It covers the chemical structure of vitamins and their rules in health and diseases. Course designed to provide a firm foundation in biochemistry to prepare the students for the integrated pharmacotherapy series (1-8).

DP 221:Pharmaceutics II

The course comprises the knowledge of pharmaceutical plant design, machinery, the theoretical background and practical demonstration of different manufacturing processes like mixing, filtration, drying and packaging technology. Moreover, the course demonstrates the design, formulation and quality control of tablets and capsules.

DP 222:Pharmaceutical analysis

This course describes the basic principles covering instrumental methods of analysis in areas of electrochemical, chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis such as the, HPLC, TLC, HPTLC, UV–visible spectrophotometry, fluorimetry AAS, IR, NMR and MS. The applications of these methods in pharmaceutical compounds, dosage forms and drugs and their metabolites in biological fluids are also included

DP 223:Shared Lab III (shared between Pharmaceutics II and Pharmaceutical analysis)

The course represents the practical application of the knowledge taught in the courses of Pharmaceutics 2 (DP 221) and pharmaceutical analysis (DP 222). 

DP 224:Pharmacy and Healthcare II

This course is designed to provide the students with a comprehensive overview of key principles related to self-care and the use of non-prescription products. The course empowers the students to engage in health promotion and community engagement activities e.g., smoking cessation. Being highly accessible healthcare professionals pharmacists are placed well in the society to promote health and wellness of the consumers of healthcare.

DP 225:Professional Skills I

This course is the first in Professional Skills Series. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the course Pharmacy & Healthcare. It includes evidence-based practice, communication, and drug information skills.

DP 226:Scholarly Pathway I

This course lays foundation for pharmacy research. It includes methods for literature review, ethical principles, terminologies, and basic statistics for pharmacy research.

AIH 101:Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals

Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professions is an intermediate level course which falls under the Technology Sciences domain for healthcare professionals. The course examines the evolution of AI, the conceptual development of AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, data sciences, and comprehensively covers data security, privacy, as well as the social and legal implications of AI in healthcare. The learner will explore the benefits of AI’s application in healthcare – which will prepare future health practitioners to successfully collaborate with AI and data science experts in an immersive AI-based healthcare environment.

 

Semester Term-1

DP 230:Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I

This course is the first in a two-part series of in a real-world community pharmacy setting designed to allow the students the opportunity to develop and apply skills based on the knowledge and practice in previous courses. The objectives of this introductory are to develop professional communication skills, acquire knowledge of community pharmacy practice and become familiar with different brand names of over the counter (OTC) medications available in the UAE market. In addition, students are expected to dispense prescriptions under supervision of the pharmacist.

 

Year 3

Semester – 5

DP 310:Integrated Pharmacotherapy I

This course integrates relevant topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in renal disease, acid/base disorders, clinical nutrition, pulmonary disease, hematology, immunology, rheumatology, blood disorders as anemia dyslipidemia and coagulation disorders. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 311:Integrated Pharmacotherapy II

This course integrates topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in cardiovascular diseases. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 312:Integrated Case Based Learning-1 (ICBL-1)

This course introduces integrated cases based on the topics covered in the integrated pharmacotherapy courses DP310 and DP 312. This essentially covers renal disease, acid/base disorders, clinical nutrition, pulmonary disease, hematology, immunology, rheumatology, blood disorders such as anemia dyslipidemia, and coagulation disorders. It also covers various cardiovascular diseases.

DP 313:Professional Skills II

knowledge and skills gained in other portions of the curriculum to patient care scenarios. This professional skill 2 course is a patient assessment laboratory that trains students to develop clinical skills related to pharmacy practice to conduct complete and accurate patient evaluations. The physical assessment skills include nutritional assessment, renal system, cardiology system, pulmonary system, musculoskeletal system, immunological diseases and sterile compounding. Instructional methods used includes pre-laboratory assignments, brief introductory lectures, demonstration of assessment techniques, application of techniques with a standardized patient, and demonstration of competence using a mannequin. Training on sterile compounding skills is provided to prepare sterile products in a clinical context. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the topics in Integrated Pharmacotherapy I and II.

DP 314:Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics

This course is designed to familiarize students with the both biological factors and physicochemical characteristics of the drug influence on drug absorption from gastro- intestinal tract; emphasize the importance of dosage form selection and how it affects the clinical outcome. This course deals with the rate processes of drug disposition, derivation of mathematical models to calculate the time course of drug and metabolite concentrations following drug administration. In addition, the course will discuss the pharmacokinetics of drug disposition following one compartment, multi compartment and non-linear pharmacokinetic models for different rout of administration.

DP 315:Pharmacy Law and Ethics

This course aims to discuss the components of the pharmaceutical legislations in the United Arab Emirates. In addition, the course will enable the students to adhere to the national and international ethical standards including the Good Pharmacy Practice as they relate to the profession. The legal aspects of starting a pharmacy and its operations will be discussed.

DP 316:Pharmaceutics III

The course demonstrates the solution kinetics of drug degradation, rate processes and reaction order for simple & complex reactions. Models for drug stability that predict the effect of formulation and storage factors on expiration date are also illustrated. Moreover, the course includes an introduction for sterile drug delivery systems, their advantages and disadvantages.  The design, formulation and quality control of ophthalmic and injectable dosage forms; including isotonicity as well as sterilization techniques are also covered.

DP 317:Scholarly Pathway II

This course covers different methods used in pharmacy research. It includes detailed methods of qualitative and quantitative research designs. The supporting biostatistics is also discussed.

 

Semester – 6

DP 320:Integrated Pharmacotherapy III

This course integrates relevant topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in endocrine disorders (adrenal, pituitary, thyroid, & diabetes) as well as men and women disorders (contraception, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, PCOS, erectile dysfunction, BPH, & urinary incontinence). Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 321:Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV

This course integrates relevant topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in gastrointestinal diseases, hepatic disorders as well as nutrition management in various diseases. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 322:Integrated Case Based Learning-2 (ICBL-II)

This course introduces integrated cases based on the topics covered in the integrated pharmacotherapy courses DP320 and DP 321. This essentially covers endocrine disorders (adrenal, pituitary, thyroid, & diabetes) as well as men and women disorders (contraception, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, PCOS, erectile dysfunction, BPH, & urinary incontinence). It also covers gastrointestinal diseases, hepatic disorders as well as nutrition management in various diseases.

DP 323:Professional Skills III

Professional skills is a laboratory series that emphasizes the practical application of knowledge and skills gained in other portions of the curriculum to patient care scenarios. This course covers history taking, physical assessment and patient counseling skills. The physical assessment skills include endocrine system, GI system, and men/women health. Instructional methods used includes pre-laboratory assignments, brief introductory lectures, demonstration of assessment techniques, application of techniques with a standardized patient, and demonstration of competence. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the topics in Integrated Pharmacotherapy III and IV.

DP 324:Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations

This course covers the common medical and healthcare issues in special populations. It includes altered drug pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics of drug in the special populations like pediatrics, geriatrics, obese, pregnant or lactating patients resulting in altered drug response and drug safety issues. Moreover, the course gives the concepts of tailoring the pharmacist provided services, including the counselling, considering the patient diversity in the society. The course prepares the students to plan and proceed with population specific approach to the common disorders.

DP 325:Complimentary & Alternative Treatments

This course is designed to introduce students in their third professional year to Phytopharmaceuticals & dietary supplements utilizing an evidence-based approach and an overview of micro and macro perspectives of Complementary and Alternative Medicine which will enable the students in making rational decisions while advising patients. The focus is on herbs with proven clinical efficacy and discussions will include plant name, part used, adverse effects, contraindications, potential drug interactions, dose, mechanism of action and clinical evidence. A comparison between herbal preparations and other drugs in the management of specific conditions will be included to stimulate rational and evidence-based approaches to therapeutic recommendations

DP 326:Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance

This course covers the principles of the prevention and management of poisoning and drug overdoses. The course details the concepts and practices of pharmacovigilance nationally and internationally. It discusses on methods to establish pharmacovigilance operations in a hospital setting. Role of pharmacists in patient safety is also covered.

DP 327:Scholarly Pathway III

This course covers critical appraisal of pharmacy literature. It will allow the student to read article from high and moderate reputation journals in pharmacy field and learn how to do full critical appraisal to be able to choose the best resources for information needed for the future recommendations in practice field. This course will make the student able to plan to do a research, write research proposal and submit for ethics approval.

HIS 101:Health Information System

This course prepares the student to utilize informatics and healthcare technologies in the Health care of individuals for the enhancement of patient outcomes as well as to gain an appreciation of the proficiencies required of an expert knowledge worker and apply these competencies to routine practice as a Healthcare professional.

 

Semester Term-2

DP 330:Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II

This course is the second in a two-part series of at a real-world practice environment, but this time in an institutional pharmacy setting. The student will gain an appreciation for the profession of pharmacy with exposure to the real patients and develop professional attitudes, judgment and skills needed to function in this setting. This introductory pharmacy practice experience will smoothen the transition of the students from didactic learning to the exclusive experiential learning in the advanced pharmacy practice experience.

 

Year 4

Semester – 7

DP 410:Integrated Pharmacotherapy V

This integrated pharmacotherapy course focuses on the application of skills and resources needed for pharmacists to guide patients’ infectious-related needs. This course integrates the pharmacology and medicinal chemistry of antibacterial agents, and the epidemiology and pathophysiology of various bacterial diseases. The therapeutic application of anti-infective agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of infectious disease will be discussed, along with the dosing, adverse effects, drug interactions, and clinical monitoring parameters to promote their cost-effective, safe, and appropriate use.

DP 411:Integrated Pharmacotherapy VI

This integrated pharmacotherapy course focuses on the application of skills and resources needed for pharmacists to guide patients’ viral and fungal infections-related needs and hematology/oncology disorders. This course integrates the pharmacology and medicinal chemistry of antiviral agents and antifungal agents used in oncology, hematologic malignancies. The therapeutic application of anti-viral, anti-fungal and chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of infectious disease and treatment of oncologic diseases will be discussed, along with the dosing, adverse effects, drug interactions, and clinical monitoring parameters to promote their cost-effective, safe, and appropriate use.

DP 412:Integrated Case Based Learning-3 (ICBL-3)

This course introduces integrated cases based on the topics covered in the integrated pharmacotherapy courses DP 410 and DP 411. This essentially covers anti-infective agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of infectious diseases will be discussed, along with the dosing, adverse effects, drug interactions, and clinical monitoring parameters to promote their cost-effective, safe, and appropriate use. It also covers antiviral agents and antifungal agents used in oncology, hematologic malignancies.

DP 413:Professional Skills IV

This course trains students to develop certain skills related to infectious diseases and cancer management. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the topics in Integrated Pharmacotherapy V and VI.

DP 414:Advanced Drug Delivery Systems

The course includes the design and formulation of nanoparticles and nanovesicles and their application to enhance drug solubility and dissolution. Moreover, it contains the formulation and delivery aspects of transmucosal, transdermal and site-specific drug delivery systems.

DP 415:Pharmacy Management

This course covers essential pharmacy practice managerial skills including personnel and product management, addressing workplace conflict, continuous quality improvement, and leadership. The course places special emphasis on how to receive and respond to different types of patients in a pharmacy. The course builds upon these skills in the development of a business plan to implement an innovative pharmacy service.

DP 416:Pharmacoeconomics

This course covers the economic, clinical, and humanistic aspects of healthcare interventions, reflecting on health technology assessments. The course explains the methods to measure costs and outcomes in micro (clinical) and macro (administrative) economic levels. Different stakeholder perspectives and economic frameworks for the evaluation and interpretation of pharmacoeconomic analyses become center part of this course. Pharmacoeconomic modelling is also discussed.

DP 417:Scholarly Pathway IV

This course covers aspects of conducting research. Students are expected to conduct research under supervision. The research shall be completed in this course or continued to scholarly pathway V.

DP 418:Antimicrobial Stewardship

This course will introduce learners to the basic principles of appropriate antibiotic use. The course outlines principles needed to develop, maintain and evaluate the antimicrobial stewardship programs. It also includes stewardship interventions to improve rational utilization of antimicrobials.

 

Semester – 8

DP 420:Integrated Pharmacotherapy VII

This course integrates topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy of general anesthesia, pain, stroke, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, MS, and  Systemic Lupus Erythematosis. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 421:Integrated Pharmacotherapy VIII

This course integrates topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in neurological and psychiatric diseases. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 422:Integrated Case Based Learning-4 (ICBL-4)

This course introduces integrated cases based on the topics covered in the integrated pharmacotherapy courses DP 420 and DP 421. This essentially covers general anesthesia, pain, stroke, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, MS, and  Systemic Lupus Erythematosis. It also covers neurological and psychiatric diseases.

DP 423:Professional Skills V

Professional skills is a 5-semester laboratory series that emphasizes the practical application of knowledge and skills gained in other portions of the curriculum to patient care scenarios. This professional skills 4 course is a patient assessment laboratory that trains students to develop clinical skills related to pharmacy practice to conduct complete and accurate patient evaluations. The physical assessment skills include cerebrovascular disorders, neuronal diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive disorders and psychiatric disorders. Instructional methods used includes prelaboratory reading assignments, brief introductory lectures, demonstration of assessment techniques, application of techniques using a standardized patient and demonstration of competence using a mannequin. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the topics in Integrated Pharmacotherapy

DP 424:Pharmaceutical Marketing

The course covers essentials of pharmaceutical marketing based on fundamentals of marketing sciences. Essentials of how to connect to customers and brand building are discussed. Communication in pharmaceutical marketing is emphasized.

DP 425:Introduction to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

This course is designed to provide students with the tools needed to be successful APPE students. Students will participate in a variety of activities, including case studies, group work, evaluations and assessment, review of therapeutic topics, and student/preceptor panel interactions. Activities will be supplemented by didactic lecturing for each topic. The activities are selected based on feedback from previous APPE students, preceptors, and faculty, and are intended to “de-mystify” the APPE. This course prepares students to enter the APPE with the ability to successfully submit required APPE forms, evaluate rotation, preceptors and site, avoid common APPE student mistakes, document clinical interventions, review medical charts, and prepare for therapeutic and other practice responsibilities.

DP 426:Pharmacogenomics

This course provides foundation knowledge for general understanding of the molecular approaches to genotyping, genotype/phenotype relationships and gene-environment interactions as determinants of disease susceptibility, response to treatment and incidence/severity of adverse drug reaction. It will examine the molecular basis for inter-individual variability in drug disposition and application of that information for individualized medicine.

DP 427:Scholarly Pathway V

This covers preparation of research report, preparation of research presentation for an appropriate conference and preparation of manuscript to be published in an appropriate journal. If the research undertaken in Scholarly pathway IV is long, research could be continued, but an interim report, presentation, and manuscripts should be prepared. 

DP 428-1:Selected topics in pharmacy practice

This course is designed to actively engage the pharmacy student with select real life problems encountered by pharmacists in critical care practice settings such as the Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit and Emergency Department. Students will be taught the rationale of using various therapies on the selected diseases on the basis advantages, disadvantages, complications and monitoring parameters.

DP 428-2:Selected topics in pharmaceutical sciences

This elective course offers the opportunity to learn about several hot topics and recent advances in the area of pharmaceutical sciences. The course might offer different topics every offering. The three modules covered in the course this offering are mentioned below with brief descriptions for each module.

Module 1: Drug design: the module will provide an overview on the applications of theoretical and computational drug design approach in drug discovery, design and development.

Module 2: Drug Screening and Bioassay: this module is designed to give the student knowledge about the general principles of bioassay and drug screening. These include general methods used in the screening for a new drug and the determination of the potency using biological objects.

Module 3: 3D Printing, in vitro-in vivo correlation, and FDA Approval documentation:

This module will provide an updated overview on the emerging role of 3D printing technologies and nanosuspensions in various drug delivery systems. In addition, the significance of in vitro-in vivo correlation and mathematical optimization techniques in the field of formulation and development are summarized. The module is also designed to present an introduction to the regulation and documents necessary for FDA approval of a new drug product.

 

Year 5

Semester – 9

DP 516:Clinical Seminar

This course is designed as a companion to all PPEs experiences. During PPE, the student will identify a question that needs to be researched. Upon approval of the faculty supervisor, the student will research the question through systematic review of the literature following an evidence-based practice approach. The student will deliver a presentation on the approach to answering the question. The presentation will be made before an audience of students, faculty, and practitioners.

Compulsory PPE Rotations

DP 510R:Hospital Pharmacy Operations

This advanced pharmacy practice experience builds on didactic courses and introductory pharmacy practice experience about how to manage pharmacy operations. Based on current standards of pharmacy practice, efficient operations in both administrative and clinical levels will empower students manage pharmacy. Students will work on operations that interlinks with other departments in the institution. 

DP 511R:Community Pharmacy Practice

This advanced pharmacy practice experience in a community pharmacy setting builds on the abilities acquired from didactic learning and introductory pharmacy practice experience. It provides training in community pharmacy with opportunities to interact with public. The experience covers pharmacy management, dispensing process, patient counselling, and related services through community pharmacies.

Elective PPE Rotations

DP 512R:Drug Information

This advanced pharmacy practice experience is to enhance expertise in the management of medical/drug informatics. It imparts an advanced ability to retrieve, analyze, and communicate appropriate information on medications and health care issues to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals and the patients.

DP 513R:Adult Acute Care

n this rotation, students participate in a wide range of clinical services and activities through interactions with patients, physicians and other healthcare teams. The student will be trained to provide pharmaceutical care for patients in acute care and critical care units like emergency department, intensive care units, dialysis center and post-surgical care unit.

DP 514R:In-patient Pharmacy Practice

Inpatient pharmacy practice rotation focuses on pharmaceutical care in adult care patients. The core objectives include understanding of the common conditions, interpretation of diagnostics and providing pharmacists patient care process to diverse variety of patients faced in the rotation.The student will be involved into clinical practice and will be able to interact with health care professionals and patients.

DP 515R:Academic Pharmacy

Academic Pharmacy is an area that focuses on the three components of a faculty member responsibilities: 1) teaching; 2) service; 3) research/productivity. This experience is designed to give students practical experience in these three core areas as it relates to pharmacy education.

 

Semester – 10

DP 520:System-Based Care & Population Health

This course reviews the current components of system-based care and population health. This course analyzes the roles and responsibilities of each professional and programs and how they coexist as part of the current health care practice. Quality of health care delivery as specific to different populations is also evaluated. Emphasis will be on preparing clinical pharmacists to implement population-specific intervention plans which will influence health outcomes, health determinants and policies.

DP 521:Prescribing skills

his course intends to enhance the students’ skills of prescribing, medications monitoring, communication with patients and healthcare professionals, data interpretation, and pharmaceutical calculations. The course will prepare the students for the PSA exam.

DP 522:Advanced Pharmacotherapy-1

This course covers advanced pharmacotherapy knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes through activities. The learning happens with studying complex clinical cases in respiratory, rheumatology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, renal, neurology, and psychiatry. It enables students to evaluate and recommend advanced pharmacotherapy decisions.

DP 523:Advanced Pharmacotherapy-2

This course covers pharmacotherapy topics not covered in DP 522: Advanced Pharmacotherapy 1. This course covers advanced pharmacotherapy knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes through activities. The learning happens with studying complex clinical cases. It enables students to evaluate and recommend advanced pharmacotherapy decisions.

DP 524:Complex Case discussion

This course is designed to enhance clinical training skills in clinical specialties. Students in this course will have an opportunity to obtain medication related information, identify drug related problems, design a pharmaceutical care plan, and discuss with preceptors. The student will be able to systematically present and discuss complex clinical cases related to advanced pharmacotherapy disease topics. Throughout the semester, students participate in clinical case discussions in order to professionally apply their advanced pharmacotherapy knowledge.

DP 525:Pharmacist-led Clinics

This course intends to highlight the role of pharmacist in leading ambulatory care clinics, explore the different examples of real-world pharmacist-led clinics in different specialties and train them to design an efficient and successful simulated pharmacist-led clinic and gather the necessary resources to implement them.

DP 526-1:Drugs in sport

This course focuses on knowledge of drugs using in sports by the athletes and other person. It studies the perspective of International and national regulation of drug use, monitoring, testing and legal aspects of drug use in sports. This course will allow the student to explore the perspectives of the role of Athlete Support Personnel.

DP 526-2:Parenteral nutrition

This course is designed to explore the scope of clinical problems related to parenteral

nutrition and intravenous therapy. Students will be taught the rationale of using various

intravenous therapy and parenteral and enteral nutritional therapy with theiradvantages, disadvantages, complications and monitoring parameters.

DP 527-1:Critical care

This course is designed to actively engage the pharmacy student with select real life problems encountered by pharmacists in critical care practice settings such as the Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit and Emergency Department. Students will be taught the rationale of using various therapies on the selected diseases on the basis advantages, disadvantages, complications and monitoring parameters.

DP 527-2:Clinical trials

The course covers essentials of clinical research especially the clinical trials. It overviews good clinical practices on appropriate conductance of clinical trials with examples. Landmark clinical trials are discussed to ensure how to adapt clinical practice based on the findings.

 

Year 6

DP 625:Clinical seminar

This course is designed as a companion to all APPEs experiences. During APPE, the student will identify a question that needs to be researched. Upon approval of the faculty supervisor, the student will research the question through systematic review of the literature following an evidence based practice approach. The student will deliver a presentation on the approach to answering the question. The presentation will be made before an audience of students, faculty, and practitioners.

Compulsory PPE Rotations

DP 610R:Ambulatory Care

This course empowers students to practice in ambulatory care set up at an advanced level. It focuses on specialized patient care by assisting them in every step of the visit. Evaluate and improvise the pharmacists’ care process model at ambulatory care setting. It is a mandatory rotation.

DP 611R:Critical Care

This rotation empowers students to practice in critical care, especially with complex clinical cases. The opportunity is to be part of delivery of highly advanced and specialized critical care. Improvements in process and quality of pharmacists provided critical care services are essential. This is a mandatory rotation.

DP 612R:Internal Medicine

The Internal medicine rotation focuses on management of conditions commonly encountered in internal medicine. The objectives of the experience in the Internal Medicine are to provide the APPE student with a good grounding in the database and skills of internal medicine. Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process is practiced in this rotation to improve patient care. Demonstration of leadership, advocacy, and innovation in improving the services are practiced. This is a mandatory rotation.

DP 613R:Infectious Diseases

This concentration rotation facilitates practice opportunities to abilities gained from concentration courses in infectious diseases. The focus of this training is to develop specialized practice in patients with even advanced and complex infectious disease conditions. A detailed search in the broad area of infectious diseases prepares students to be specialist infectious diseases clinical pharmacists. This is a mandatory rotation.

Elective PPE Rotations

DP 620R:Cardiology

This is an advanced rotation facilitates practice opportunities to abilities gained from specialization course in cardiology. The focus of this training is to develop specialized practice in patients with even advanced and complex cardiovascular conditions. A parallel research in the broad area of cardiology prepares students to be specialist cardiology clinical pharmacists. This is an elective rotation.

DP 621R:Geriatrics

The advanced pharmacy practice experience provides a student with experience in the pharmacotherapeutic management of geriatric patients in direct patient care. The activities of the experience are to build upon abilities acquired from didactic learning and introductory pharmacy practice experience to provide services to old patients. This is an elective rotation.

DP 622R:Oncology

This an advanced rotation facilitates practice opportunities to abilities in oncology. The focus of this training is to develop specialized practice in patients with even advanced and complex conditions that require cancer therapy. A detailed search in the broad area of oncology prepares students to be specialist cancer support clinical pharmacists. This is an elective rotation.

DP 623R:Pediatrics

The pediatrics rotation is designed to provide a working experience on applying principles of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy issues related to infants and children. The rotation prepares students to provide Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process in the pediatric population. Demonstration of leadership, advocacy, and innovation in improving the services are practiced. Students need to be involved in professional interactions with patients, care givers and healthcare professionals in improving patient outcomes. This is an elective rotation.

DP 624R:Disease State Management

The disease state management rotation focuses on pharmacotherapeutic management of chronic conditions. Pharmacists’ patient care process in selected chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes mellitus, pulmonary disorders, psychiatry with or without renal and hepatic dysfunction) are practiced in this rotation. Demonstration of leadership, advocacy, and innovation in improving the services are expected. The disease focused approach enables students to provide disease specific pharmacy services that addresses patient-centered treatment efficiency, safety and cost -efficacy. This is an elective rotation.

• For the current and old curricula:
  • Completion of 200 credits (current curriculum) or 204 (old curriculum)
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • A minimum pass mark of 60% (Grade D, with an exception of integrated pharmacotherapy series and APPE rotations requiring Grade C) or 70% (Grade C – old curriculum) for each course. For admissions from 2020, IPPE, PPE, and APPE are not assigned letter grades. It is only Pass/Fail/Pass with Distinction. IPPE and APPE are not counted towards CGPA calculation.
  • A minimum attendance of 80%
• For the combined degree:
  • BPharm graduation requirements (link)
  • Postgraduate PharmD graduation requirements;
    • Completion of 54 credit hours
    • A minimum cGPA of 3.0
    • A minimum pass mark of 70% (Grade C) for each course. A pass in Rotations.
    • A minimum attendance of 80% with each didactic courses and 100% attendance in rotations.