Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

• The faculty aims to prepare qualified and competent pharmacists with comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, possessing a high level of professional proficiency, and capable of effectively serving the community across various pharmaceutical specializations.
• The faculty provides students with advanced and comprehensive pharmaceutical education that integrates basic medical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and clinical sciences.
• The faculty qualifies students through field training and strengthens the link between academic education and practical experience.
• The faculty expands and enhances students’ opportunities for scientific research in drug development and the study of the therapeutic properties of substances.
• The faculty highlights the ethical aspects related to the pharmacy profession and its practice, with an emphasis on patient care.
• The faculty supports the success of postgraduate programs in parallel with the advancement of pharmaceutical research.
• The faculty prepares highly qualified graduates, providing them with scientific, practical, and research experience, and opening opportunities for postgraduate (Ph.D.) studies in Arab and international universities.
• The faculty actively encourages students to participate in a healthcare team to address the health needs of individuals, communities, and society at large.
• The faculty aims to strengthen ties with society through both basic and applied research aimed at advancing, disseminating, and preserving pharmaceutical knowledge.
• The faculty promotes, facilitates, and conducts educational programs to encourage the rational and safe use of medicines.

The faculty works to equip pharmacy students with the necessary experience to practice the profession in pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, and various healthcare systems. This experience includes the following:

• Applying fundamental pharmaceutical knowledge to the production of safe and effective medicines.
• Describing the properties and forms of pharmaceutical preparations and formulations, as well as their mechanisms of action.
• Using appropriate pharmaceutical and medical terminology when communicating with others, whether they are patients or healthcare professionals.
• Using chemical and pharmaceutical materials and industrial equipment within the framework of good manufacturing practices.
• Introducing students to the departments of pharmaceutical factories and observing the stages of medical product production through factory visits.
• Expanding students’ research opportunities in the fields of drug development and the study of the therapeutic properties of substances.

1. Students must have completed secondary school (Tawjihi) in the scientific stream with a score of 80% or higher or possess an equivalent score in SAT, IGCSE, GCSE, GCE, IB, or Abitur, in accordance with the equivalency standards set by the Ministry of Education.
2. Bigrut certificate holders must have completed a minimum of 26 credit hours, including at least 10 credit hours in scientific courses, with an overall grade of no less than 80%. Each student’s file is reviewed individually to determine the credits required for admission to the major and to identify any remedial courses the student may need.
3. Students must fulfill the university’s general admission requirements.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy program provides graduates with the opportunity to work in the following sectors:

• Community pharmacies and pharmaceutical warehouses.
• Pharmaceutical industries and chemical analyses.
• Pharmaceutical promotion and medical marketing.
• Pharmaceutical care within clinics and hospitals.
• Academic work and scientific research.
• Pursuing postgraduate studies.
• Government positions within hospitals, health departments, and military medical services.

Students must pass 156 credit hours distributed as follows:

University Requirements (34 Credit hours) include:

1. University Required Courses (28 credit hours)
2. University Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Faculty Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Specialization Requirements (114 Credit Hours) include

1. Required Specialty courses (108 Credit Hours)
2. Elective Specialty Courses (6 credits hours)

1. University Requirements (34 credit hours)

University Compulsory Courses (28 credit hours).

CH	Course Name	Course Number	No.
2	Arabic Language skills	0400101	1
3	English Language Skills Level 1A	0400170	2
3	English Language Skills Level 1B	0400171	3
4	English Skills Level 2	0400172	4
2	Paragraph Writing	0400184	5
2	Communication Skills	0400185	6
2	Jerusalem Throughout History	0400120	7
2	Palestine: Nature & Environment	0400121	8
3	World Civilizations	0400128	9
3	Logical Thinking	0400124	10
2	Islamic Culture	400122	11
28	Total

 

Students choose 6 credit hours from the following courses (A or B).

1. Either two courses (level 1 and level 2) from the following:

CH	Course Name	Course Number	No.
3	Hebrew Language 1	0400111	1
3	Hebrew Language 2	0400112	2
3	French Language 1	0400113	3
3	French Language 2	0400114	4
3	German Language 1	0400115	5
3	German Language 2	0400116	6
3	Spanish Language 1	0400117	7
3	Spanish Language 2	0400118	8
3	Turkish Language 1	0400119	9
3	Turkish Language 2	0400129	10
3	Italian Language 1	0400146	11
3	Italian Language 2	0400147	12

 

1. OR two courses from the following:

CH	Course Name	Course Number	No.
3	Science and Life	0300142	1
3	Fine Arts	0400130	2
3	Literary Appreciation	0400132	3
3	Women and Men in Human Societies	0400133	4
3	Issues in Modern and contemporary Arab Thought	0400141	5
3	Internet for Special Purposes	0303100	6
3	Democracy, Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law	0500140	7
3	Conflict Resolution by Peaceful Means	0500143	8
3	Introduction to Public Health and Environment	0305100	9
3	Communication Skills	0403131	10
3	Introduction to Legal Thought	0500145	11
3	History and Philosophy of Science	0409135	12
3	Special Topic	0400148	13
3	Islam and contemporary issues	0400149	14

 

Second: Requirements from the Faculty of Pharmacy (132 credit hours):

Faculty Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
1216110	General Chemistry	3
1216113	General Chemistry Lab	1
1214110	General Biology	3
1214111	General Biology Lab	1
1214121	Anatomy	3	1214110
1215120	Physical Pharmacy	3	1216110
1216120	Introduction to Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry	2	1216110
1214120	Introduction to Physiology	2	1214110

 

Third: Specialization Requirements (114 Credit Hours):

• Compulsory Specialization Courses (108 Credit Hours).

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
1215110	Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Calculations	3
1216211	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 1	3	1216120
1216212	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Lab 1	1	1216111
1214211	Physiology I	3	1214120 1214121
1214213	Basic Biochemistry	3	1216110 1214110
1216213	Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry	3	1216110
1216214	Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Lab	1	1216111
1216221	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II	3	1216211
1216222	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II Lab	1	1216212
1214221	Physiology II	2	1214211
1214222	Physiology Lab	1	1214211
1214225	Pharmacology 1	3	1214213
1214223	Metabolic Biochemistry	3	1214213
1214224	Metabolic Biochemistry Lab	1	1214213
1214310	Pharmacology II	3	1214225
1215310	Pharmaceutics I	3	1215120
1216310	Medicinal Chemistry I	3	1216221
1217310	Applied Biostatistics	2
1214311	Immunology	2	1214110
1214320	Pharmacology III	3	1214310
1216320	Medicinal Chemistry II	3	1216310
1215320	Pharmaceutics II	3	1215310
1215321	Pharmaceutics Laboratory	1	1215310
1214321	General  Microbiology	3	1214110
1214322	General  Microbiology Lab	1	1214111
1216410	Medicinal Chemistry III	3	1216320
1214410	Pathology	3	1214320
1215410	Industrial Pharmacy	3	1215320
1215411	Industrial Pharmacy Lab	1	1215321
1214411	Pharmacognosy	2	1214225
1214412	Clinical Chemistry	3	1214223 1214320
1216420	Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis	3	1216213 1215410
1216421	Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis Lab	1	1216214
1214422	Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy	2	1214412
1214423	Pharmacokinetics	3	1214320
1214424	Over-the-Counter Drugs (OTC)	3	1214320
1214425	Research methodologies	2	1217310
1216510	Phytochemistry	2	1216410
1214511	Clinical Pharmacy I	3	1214412
1215510	Biotechnology and Innovative Therapy	3	1214320 1214311
1214512	Toxicology	2	1214320
1214510	First Aid	1
1214513	Clinical Nutrition	2	1214412
1214520	Clinical Pharmacy II	3	1214511
1217521	Pharmacy Legislation and Ethics	1	1214320
1217520	Pharmacy Management and Marketing	2	1214424
1217522	Seminar (Graduation Project)	1	1214425
1215521	Pharmacy Training	1	1214320 1215320

              

• Elective Specialization Courses (6 Credit Hours):

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours	Pre-requisite
1214581	Clinical Pharmacokinetics	2	1214441
1214582	Drug Metabolism and Disposition	2	1214306
1214583	Drug Discovery and Development	2	1214302
1215584	Perfumes and Cosmetics	2	1215431 1215432
1216585	Biological Chemistry	2	1214204
1214589	Chemotherapeutics of Cancer	2	1214302
1217591	Selected Topics I	2
1217592	Selected Topics II	2
1215593	Directed Study	2
1214507	Pharmaceutical Microbiology	2	1214101
1216595	Drug Design	2	1214302
1214590	In Vivo and In Vitro Testing of Drugs	2	1214302
1215520	Good Manufacturing Practice	2	1215410

 

General Chemistry (3 credit hours) (1216110)

This course provides a comprehensive survey of chemistry, with an emphasis on the principles governing the composition, structure, properties, and interactions of chemical substances. Topics include stoichiometry, types of chemical reactions, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structures, solutions, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction reactions, and chemical bonding.

General Chemistry lab (1 credit hour) (1216111)

This course introduces students to fundamental laboratory techniques and apparatus used in chemistry. The course encourages students to independently think about chemical principles in both laboratory settings and real-world contexts through hands-on experiments. The experiments reinforce and expand upon concepts covered in the General Chemistry (1216100) course by applying theoretical knowledge in practical laboratory situations. Emphasis is placed on developing essential skills in basic chemical techniques. Participation in the course requires completion of mandatory laboratory safety training, which is provided during the first class meeting.

General Biology (3 credit hours) (1214110)

This course is designed for first-year students to introduce the fundamental principles of biology, with a focus on cell biology and molecular biology. It equips students with a solid conceptual foundation, essential factual knowledge, and analytical skills required to critically engage with the rapidly evolving field of biological sciences and to understand its practical applications. As an introductory course, it aims to develop students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities necessary for analyzing and addressing biologically based questions.

General Biology Lab (1 credit hour) (1214111)

The General Biology Lab provides students with hands-on experience in fundamental laboratory techniques and biological experiments. The course includes an introduction to laboratory apparatus, reagents, and safety procedures, as well as the proper use and care of the microscope. Students will prepare microscopic slides, perform diffusion, osmosis, and gaseous exchange experiments, and observe cells and tissues from selected animal species. The lab also covers investigations of physiological processes that influence biological reactions, observation of mitosis in onion bulbs, and examination of bacterial cells.

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry (2 credit hours) (1216120)

The course provides students with foundational knowledge in organic chemistry. It covers terminology, common methods, and the properties and key reactions of compounds containing the following functional groups: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, haloalkanes, and radicals. In addition, the course explores conformational analysis and stereoisomerism, with a focus on the stereochemistry of chemical reactions.

Introduction to Physiology (2 credit hours) (1214120)

This course provides an introductory overview of the fundamental principles and mechanisms underlying the function of all major body systems. It covers cellular physiology and the mechanisms of excitable tissues, including action potentials in nerves and muscles, and the coupling between electrical and mechanical activities. The course also addresses the functional organization of the human body and the key physiological principles of the autonomic nervous system.

Anatomy (3 Credit Hours) (1214121)

This course provides a comprehensive study of the gross anatomical structure of the human body through systematic dissection, complemented by lectures and the examination of cross-sectional anatomy. The course focuses on the major anatomical components of the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities, with emphasis on their organization, relationships, and functional significance.

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I (3 Credit Hours) (1216211)

This course aims to provide pharmacy students with essential knowledge of the chemistry of organic compounds and functional groups to support their understanding of the structure and reactivity of chemical entities, particularly those used as pharmaceuticals and drugs. Emphasis is placed on the role of organic chemistry in pharmacy, especially in relation to drug action and toxicity.

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II (3 Credit Hours) (1216221)

The course covers key topics including aromaticity and antiaromaticity, the reactivity of the benzene ring, and the mechanisms of electrophilic aromatic substitution, with emphasis on substituent effects and their pharmaceutical relevance. It also addresses the acidity and basicity of organic compounds, the chemistry of carbonyl and amino functional groups, and their roles in biologically active molecules. The course further explores amino acids, peptides, and heterocyclic compounds, highlighting their importance in drug structures. Additional topics include carbohydrates, nucleosides, nucleotides, and nucleic acids. Spectroscopic techniques (IR, UV–Vis, NMR, and MS) are introduced for the structural analysis and identification of pharmaceuticals and drugs.

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 Credit Hour) (1216212)

This laboratory provides pharmacy students with practical experience in essential organic chemistry techniques. It covers physical property measurements, including melting point, boiling point, solubility, recrystallization, refractive index, surface tension, and the specific rotation of optically active drugs. The course also introduces methods for isolating drugs from natural sources, such as extraction, steam distillation, and chromatography. In addition, students will perform experiments for the identification of alcohols and the synthesis of selected alkyl halides and alkenes.

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 Credit Hour) (1216222)

After completing this laboratory, pharmacy students will be able to systematically identify drugs using chemical tests to detect functional groups in organic compounds, as well as spectroscopic techniques (FT-IR, UV–Vis, NMR). In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in the preparation of commonly used drugs, including Aspirin, Wintergreen, Urotropine, Paracetamol, Phenacetin, p-Methyl Acetophenone (sunscreen agent), and Sulfanilamide antibiotics.

Physical Pharmacy (3 Credit Hours) (1215120)

This course introduces pharmacy students to the principles of physical chemistry and their applications in pharmaceutical sciences. It provides essential knowledge for predicting the stability, solubility, compatibility, and biological activity of drug products. Topics include an introduction to dimensions and units, statistical methods, and analysis of error, precision, and accuracy. 

Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Calculations (3 Credit Hours) (1215110)

This course provides an introduction to the pharmacy profession, including an overview of career opportunities and the skills required for delivering effective pharmaceutical care. Students are introduced to basic medical terminology and abbreviations, the history of pharmacy, and the interpretation of prescriptions. The course also covers the use of standard reference sources, dosage calculations based on individual patient needs, dosage forms, communication skills, and reliable sources of pharmaceutical information.

Analytical Chemistry (3 Credit Hours) (1216213)

This course introduces the fundamental analytical methods used in the analysis of pharmaceutical compounds, covering the underlying theory, chemical principles, and related calculations. Students will also become familiar with both qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques, including various titrimetric methods and their applications in the analysis of pharmaceutical preparations.

Analytical Chemistry Lab (1 Credit Hour) (1216214)

This course provides practical training in qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, including various titrimetric techniques and their applications in pharmaceutical analysis. Laboratory experiments cover neutralization titrations of strong and weak acids and bases, non-aqueous titrations, argentometric titrations, complexometric titrations, redox titrations, iodometric titrations, and Karl Fischer titrations.

Physiology I (3 Credit Hours) (1214211)

This course introduces students to fundamental physiological mechanisms, with a focus on the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems. Special emphasis is placed on the neuronal and hormonal regulation of these organs, as well as the body’s responses and adaptations to various stress conditions and physiological disorders.

Physiology II (3 Credit Hours) (1214221)

This course introduces students to fundamental physiological mechanisms, with a focus on the respiratory and central nervous systems. The course also covers the reproductive system while placing special emphasis on the renal (excretory) system. The course highlights the body’s responses and adaptations to various stress conditions and physiological disorders. In addition, the accompanying physiology laboratory includes six experiments related to general physiology, with emphasis on the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems.

Physiology Lab (1 Credit Hour) (1214222)

 

The laboratory focuses on experiments involving basic physiological parameters, including the stages of anesthesia and the dissection of a living rat. Students will study respiratory volumes and gases, as well as the effects of hypoxia, hypercapnia, and asthma on maximum breathing capacity and respiratory volumes. The course also examines the impact of changes in body position and cold and hot pressor tests on blood pressure, heart rate, heart sounds, electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements, and selected hematological parameters.

Basic Biochemistry (3 Credit Hours) (1214213)

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the structure and chemical nature of the components of living matter. It covers the four major classes of biological molecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Metabolic Biochemistry (3 Credit Hours) (1214223)

This course examines metabolic pathways and regulatory processes in biological systems, with an emphasis on the mechanisms that control metabolic activity within and between interconnected pathways.

Metabolic Biochemistry lab (1 Credit Hour) (1214224)

This course includes 11 laboratory experiments covering both basic and metabolic biochemistry. It provides students with essential practical skills in biochemistry, including basic measurements, weighing, volumetric techniques, pH measurement, pipetting and dilutions, buffer preparation, and molar solution preparation. Students will also gain hands-on experience in spectrophotometry, enzyme kinetics measurements, electrophoresis, blood chemistry analysis, and the chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, and DNA.

Immunology (2 Credit Hours) (1214311)

This course introduces the fundamental principles of immunology and their application in understanding the causes of immunological and inflammatory diseases, as well as the foundations of immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy. It also includes a brief discussion on the role of genomics in the future development of pharmaceuticals.

Pharmacognosy (2 Credit Hours) (1214411)

This course focuses on the study of plant-derived drugs. It covers the anatomical structure of plant cells, tissues, and organs, their development, and the principles and practice of classification, speciation, and environmental variation. The course also provides knowledge of the morphological, histological, and other distinguishing characteristics of crude drugs, along with their therapeutic uses.

General Microbiology (3 Credit Hours) (1214321)

This course introduces students to microorganisms and their activities. It covers microbial cell structure and function, metabolism, microbial genetics, and the role of microorganisms in disease, immunity, and selected applied fields. The laboratory component includes a range of microbiological techniques and experiments designed to illustrate and reinforce the key concepts presented in the course.

General Microbiology Lab (1 Credit Hours) (1214322)

This course trains students in the use of the microscope, general laboratory principles, and biosafety procedures. It covers the preparation of bacteriological media, environmental plating for bacterial growth, and the physical and chemical factors affecting bacterial growth. Students will learn techniques for bacterial isolation (streak plate method), Gram staining and acid-fast staining, and the study of bacterial growth characteristics. The course also includes antibiotic sensitivity testing, investigation of Lactobacillus activity in saliva, and an introduction to enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Applied Biostatistics (2 Credit Hours) (1217310)

This course provides students with a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of data analysis and statistical inference in the medical and health sciences. It uses case studies and examples drawn from biomedical and health sciences literature to illustrate key ideas. Major topics include data description and exploratory data analysis; probability and normal and discrete distributions; inference from two samples; hypothesis testing; correlation and regression analysis; and survey methods and study design.

Pharmaceutics I (3 Credit Hours) (1215310)

This course focuses on the application of physical and chemical principles in the design, manufacture, and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms. It covers preformulation studies as well as the formulation and development of liquid and solid dosage forms.

Pharmaceutics II (3 Credit Hours) (1215320)

This course is a continuation of Pharmaceutics I, focusing on the application of physical and chemical principles in the preparation of powders, colloids, suspensions, emulsions, solids, and topical dosage forms. It also examines formulation factors that influence drug availability.

Pharmaceutics Laboratory (1 Credit Hour) (1215321)

The laboratory is designed to give students practical experience in applying pharmaceutical principles and developing proficiency in compounding selected formulations, including syrups, elixirs, lotions, emulsions, creams, ointments, capsules, and suppositories commonly encountered in community and hospital pharmacies.

First Aid (1 Credit Hour) (1214510)

This course covers fundamental medical assessments and procedures for managing emergency medical situations and minor injuries.

Pathology (3 Credit Hours) (1214410)

This course examines disease processes and the mechanisms of tissue injury in selected organ systems. Emphasis is placed on the specific alterations and disruptions that impair normal physiological function. Disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and central nervous systems are discussed to provide students with a scientific basis for drug therapy.

 

Pharmacology I (3 Credit Hours) (1214225)

 

This course covers the fundamental principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. It addresses the principles of drug therapy, drug-drug interactions, and the autonomic nervous system. Key topics include cholinergic and adrenergic agonists and antagonists and the therapeutic applications of dopamine and serotonin receptor modulators, as well as antihypertensive agents and diuretics.

 

Pharmacology II (3 Credit Hours) (1214310)

 

This course is a continuation of Pharmacology I and covers a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular disorders (angina, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, and dyslipidemia), anticoagulants, and drugs for the treatment of anemia. It also addresses respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD, as well as antihistamines, cough, and common cold remedies. Gastrointestinal pharmacology encompasses the treatment of diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and hyperacidity. Additional topics include pain management, anti-inflammatory drugs and DMARDs, endocrine pharmacology (hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, diabetes, estrogens, and androgens), and drugs for obesity and bone disorders.

 

Pharmacology III (3 Credit Hours) (1214320)

 

This course is a continuation of Pharmacology I and II and covers advanced therapeutic areas. Topics include central nervous system (CNS) pharmacology, such as opioid analgesics and antagonists, drugs for neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s), antidepressants, anxiolytics and hypnotics, antiepileptics, antipsychotics, CNS stimulants, and anesthetics. The course also addresses principles of antimicrobial therapy, including antibacterial cell wall inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitors, and DNA synthesis inhibitors, as well as antiviral, antifungal, anthelmintic, and antimycobacterial agents. Additional topics include cancer chemotherapy, drugs for dermatologic disorders, and immunosuppressant therapies.

 

Medicinal chemistry I (3 Credit Hours) (1216310)

This course introduces the fundamental concepts needed to understand drugs as organic chemical entities whose biological activities arise from their chemical structures, physicochemical properties, and metabolic pathways. It further examines selected drug classes by focusing on the chemistry and mechanisms of action of drugs that affect the peripheral and central nervous systems.

Medicinal chemistry II (3 Credit Hours) (1216320)

This course is a continuation of Medicinal Chemistry I and focuses on the chemical and biochemical principles that govern the properties of additional drug classes. It examines the structure, properties, and mechanisms of action of cardiovascular agents, diuretics, hormones, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, antidiabetic agents, and chemotherapeutic drugs.

Medicinal chemistry III (3 Credit Hours) (1216410)

 

This course is a continuation of Medicinal Chemistry 2 and focuses primarily on the chemistry, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic applications of antimicrobial agents, including antibiotics, antifungal, antimycotic, and antiviral drugs. The course also introduces fundamental concepts in biotechnology relevant to drug development.

 

Phytochemistry (2 credit hours) (1216510)

This course discusses selected biosynthetic pathways of major active secondary metabolites, along with commonly used automated extraction methods and scale-up techniques. It also includes case studies on the characterization of purified, isolated active ingredients using spectroscopic techniques, as well as practical exercises on their multistep laboratory synthesis.

 

Pharmacokinetics (3 Credit Hours) (1214423)

This course examines the time course of drug absorption, distribution, elimination, and accumulation. It covers key pharmacokinetic concepts, including clearance, half-life, and volume of distribution, as applied to single and multiple dosing regimens via oral and intravenous routes.

Industrial Pharmacy (3 Credit Hours) (1215410)

This course addresses the technologies and processes involved in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. It covers key unit operations such as drying, mixing, and filtration, as well as the production of solid dosage forms, including tableting and tablet coating. The course also introduces capsule formulation and microencapsulation techniques.

Industrial Pharmacy Lab (1 Credit Hour) (1215411)

This course represents the practical component of Industrial Pharmacy and focuses on hands-on application of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. It includes practical training in unit operations such as mixing, granulation, tablet coating, and capsule filling, as well as selected aspects of pharmaceutical quality control.

Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis (3 Credit Hours) (1216420)

This course covers the principles and applications of instrumental techniques used for the separation, identification, and quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical products. Chromatographic methods include HPLC, LC–MS, GC, GC–MS, HS–GC–MS, and capillary electrophoresis (CE). Spectroscopic techniques include UV–Visible, fluorescence, FT-IR, NIR, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, flame emission, and ICP. The course also addresses pharmaceutical extraction techniques and analytical method validation in accordance with FDA and ICH guidelines.

Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis Lab (1 Credit Hour) (1216421)

This practical course provides students with hands-on experience in applying instrumental techniques for the quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical products. Selected experiments involve using HPLC–PDA, FT-IR, UV–Visible spectrophotometry, polarimetry, and GC.

Research methodologies (2 Credit Hours) (1214425)

This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge essential for conducting research in the health sciences. It equips students with the skills needed to plan and carry out research projects, critically appraise published literature, and recognize issues related to study design, data analysis, and interpretation. The course also covers fundamental statistical concepts and analytical methods, ethical considerations and informed consent, principles of clinical trial conduct, and scientific writing.

 

Clinical Chemistry (3 Credit Hours) (1214412)

This lecture-laboratory course explores clinical diagnostic tests, focusing on the chemical and biochemical principles underlying each testing method. It emphasizes the interpretation of commonly used laboratory test results and the key factors that can influence these values, with special attention to the effects of medications. Students will also analyze clinical laboratory data from patients and gain practical experience using selected diagnostic kits.

Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy (2 Credit hours) (1214422)

This course focuses on the methods and tools used in clinical pharmacy practice. Students engage with patient cases, emphasizing the identification and management of drug-related problems. Practical training occurs within the patient care process, including pharmacotherapy workup, collection of subjective and objective data, and assessment and planning using the SOAP format.

Clinical pharmacy I (3 Credit Hours) (1214511)

This course offers a structured framework for the therapeutic management of common diseases, emphasizing cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and gastrointestinal disorders. It prepares students to develop rational drug therapy plans, effectively monitor patient pharmacotherapy, and identify disease-related conditions that require referral to specialized care.

Clinical Pharmacy II (3 Credit Hours) (1214520)

This course is a continuation of Clinical Pharmacy I and focuses on the clinical use of medications in the prevention and treatment of disease. It provides a foundation for the delivery of pharmaceutical care in rheumatologic, psychiatric, neurologic, oncologic, and infectious diseases. Emphasis is placed on the management of core chronic disease states, particularly in outpatient settings, to prepare students for diverse pharmacy practice roles.

Clinical Nutrition (2 Credit Hours) (1214513) 

This course covers the fundamental principles of nutritional science, with emphasis on the nutritional roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, electrolytes, and trace elements. It also addresses specific nutritional considerations associated with endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, metabolic, renal, and neoplastic diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the role of the pharmacist in managing drug–nutrition interactions.

Over-the-Counter Drugs (OTC) (3 Credit Hours) (1214424)

 

This course examines a wide range of nonprescription medications, herbal products, vitamins, homeopathic preparations, and medical and pharmaceutical devices commonly available in pharmacies and used by patients for self-care and disease monitoring. It emphasizes the rational use and therapeutic effectiveness of these products in managing common conditions, such as coughs and colds, dermatological and gastrointestinal disorders, pregnancy-related conditions, and pain management.

Toxicology (2 Credit Hours) (1214512)

This course covers the general principles of toxicology, including its definitions and the classification of toxic and poisonous substances. It addresses the diagnosis, treatment, and management of accidental poisoning resulting from drug overdoses, toxic household products, poisonous plants, and venomous animals, as well as industrial and environmental toxicants.

 

Pharmacy Legislation and  Ethics (1 Credit Hour) (1217504)

This course presents and discusses the legal principles and regulations that govern pharmacy practice in community and institutional settings. It covers key legal concepts related to professionalism, negligence, and professional liability. The course also focuses on developing the communication, teaching, and patient-counseling skills required for effective pharmacy practice, with emphasis on patient privacy, ethical responsibilities, and professional conduct.

Pharmacy Management and Marketing (2 Credit Hours) (1217520)

This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of pharmacy management, operations, and communication across community, hospital, and other healthcare settings. It places special emphasis on the use of technologies and software in pharmaceutical practice, as well as marketing strategies relevant to pharmacy services.   

Biotechnology and Innovative therapy (3 credit hours) (1215510)

This course introduces students to the field of biotechnology, covering foundational and applied concepts. Topics include the history of the biopharmaceutical industry, protein structure and production, isolation, analysis, and purification of proteins and DNA, DNA sequencing, SDS-PAGE, Southern and Western blotting, ELISA, and biotechnologically developed drugs. The course also explores recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering, monoclonal antibodies, gene delivery methods (viral and nonviral vectors, gene guns), bioreactors, formulation of proteins and peptides, polymeric systems for oral and peptide drug delivery, and vaccines. Additionally, it provides an overview of innovative and modern therapeutic approaches.

 

Seminar (Graduation Project) (1 Credit Hour) (1217522)

This course will be coordinated by a faculty member, with active participation from all students. Fifth-year students will be divided into subgroups and given the opportunity to choose a topic from a list prepared by their subgroup adviser. Each student will prepare and deliver a 20–30 minute presentation that includes a title, objectives, an introduction, a review of recent literature, and conclusions. The presentation will be followed by a 5–10 minute discussion involving both students and faculty members. Each student is also required to submit a written report to their adviser.

Faculty Elective Courses

 

Clinical Pharmacokinetics (2 Credit Hours) (1214581) 

This course covers the basic pharmacokinetic concepts of drug disposition and response kinetics, with a focus on their clinical application for monitoring and optimizing specific drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on interpreting patient-specific drug concentration–over time.

Drug Metabolism and Disposition (2 Credit Hours) (1214582) 

This course explores the biotransformation of drugs and other xenobiotics, with a focus on therapeutically significant substances. It covers the biochemical mechanisms underlying these transformations, interindividual variability, the formation and toxicity of active metabolites, pharmacogenetics, in vitro and in vivo study methods, and the impact of CYP450 isozyme inducers.

Drug Discovery and Development (2 Credit Hours) (1214583)

This course examines the design and discovery of new drugs, providing an overview of both traditional and modern approaches. It covers the key steps involved in developing new pharmacological agents, including rational drug design, preclinical evaluation, clinical trials, and regulatory considerations.

Perfumes and Cosmetics (2 Credit Hours) (1215584)

This course covers the fundamentals of cosmetic formulations, including the properties of ingredients, formulation design, product efficacy, and preparation methods.

Biological Chemistry (2 Credit Hours) (1216585)

This course explores advanced topics in biological chemistry, focusing on the structure, folding, function, reactivity, and catalysis of biomolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. Topics include protein and nucleic acid folding, energetics of macromolecular interactions (kinetics and thermodynamics), and mechanistic enzymology. The relationship between folding and function, along with transition state theory, is discussed as an introduction to directed evolution, RNA aptamers, and catalysts. Biophysical methods such as X-ray crystallography, NMR, fluorimetry, calorimetry, and mass spectrometry are applied to study macromolecular interactions, including protein–protein, protein–RNA, DNA–DNA, and protein–DNA interactions. The course emphasizes understanding the structure–folding–function relationship of macromolecules to inform the design and development of biologically active compounds, including agents that specifically bind or cleave proteins, DNA, or RNA.

Chemotherapeutics of Cancer (2 Credit Hours) (1214589) 

This course is designed for pharmacy undergraduates and medical professionals interested in the principles of cancer chemotherapy. It begins with an introduction to the nature of cancer, covering the genetic, biochemical, and pathological changes in cancer cells. The majority of the course focuses on the biochemistry, molecular pharmacology, and therapeutic properties of anticancer and chemotherapeutic agents. Topics include DNA-reactive agents, antimetabolites, intercalators, DNA-cleaving agents, alkylating agents, antimitotics, cytoskeletal toxins, cell cycle inhibitors, hormones, molecularly targeted therapies, and biological response modifiers.

Selected Topic 1 (2 Credit Hours) (1217591) / Selected Topic 2 (3 Credit Hours) (1217592)

These courses are tailored to students’ interests and the expertise of faculty members, aiming to expand knowledge in a selected advanced topic within pharmaceutical sciences. Enrollment requires prior approval from the Faculty. The course number (1 or 2) depends on whether both courses can be taken in the same semester.

Directed Study (2 Credit Hours) (1215593) 

This course requires students to complete a supervised research project under the guidance of a faculty member in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, or pharmacology. Students must submit a written report and deliver a presentation that discusses their findings. Enrollment is subject to prior approval by the course instructor.

Drug Design (2 Credit Hours) (1216595)

This course focuses on the principles of computational drug design and introduces the application of drug design methods and virtual screening of bioactive compounds. It covers core topics, such as molecular modeling, molecular descriptors, and conformational analysis of small molecules, with a primary emphasis on traditional quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) approaches. Students will gain hands-on experience using various software tools for molecular modeling and drug design and are required to complete a semester project that applies advanced computational techniques to specific problems in drug discovery.

In Vivo and In Vitro Testing of Drugs (1 Theoretical Credit Hour and 1 Lab Credit Hour) (1214590)

This course focuses on the evaluation of the biological effects of drugs and other bioactive substances. It introduces students to in vitro methods for assessing the effects of drugs and bioactive chemicals on cells and tissues, as well as in vivo testing using laboratory animals. The course covers commonly used cellular and animal models in contemporary medical and pharmaceutical research for drug development. In the laboratory component, students apply the theoretical methods through hands-on experiments involving laboratory animals, isolated tissues, and cultured cells.     

Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2 Credit Hours) (1214507)

This course focuses on medical microbiology and provides essential knowledge of infectious disease processes affecting each organ system, along with practical understanding of the appropriate clinical laboratory investigations used in diagnosis.

Good Manufacturing Practice (2 Credit Hours) (1215520) 

This course provides an overview of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), including its historical development, regulatory framework, and enforcement related to medicinal product licensing. It explores GMP throughout the product lifecycle, its legal status, and the structure of the EU Guide to GMP and the UK Orange Guide. The course also examines the roles and responsibilities of key personnel and departments, including Production, Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and the Qualified Person (QP). In addition, it covers core GMP requirements for documentation and record-keeping, workplace practices, personnel training and hygiene, data integrity, and approaches to problem-solving and root-cause analysis.