Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS The Pharmaceutical Design and Development major focuses on the principles and practices of designing, developing, and manufacturing pharmaceutical products. Students gain skills in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, drug formulation, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance, preparing for careers in pharmaceutical research, drug development, manufacturing, regulatory agencies, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of pharmaceutical design and development. - Develop skills in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. - Learn pharmacology and drug action mechanisms. - Explore drug formulation and delivery systems. - Analyze clinical trial design and management. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. - Gain practical experience through laboratory work and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Pharmaceutical Design and Development** - Overview of pharmaceutical design and development principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Medicinal Chemistry** - Fundamentals of drug design and synthesis. 3. **Pharmacology** - Principles of drug action, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. 4. **Drug Formulation and Delivery** - Techniques for designing and developing drug delivery systems. 5. **Clinical Trials** - Principles of designing, conducting, and managing clinical trials. 6. **Pharmaceutical Manufacturing** - Principles of manufacturing pharmaceutical products. 7. **Regulatory Affairs** - Understanding regulatory requirements and compliance in pharmaceutical development. 8. **Quality Assurance** - Principles of ensuring quality and safety in pharmaceutical products. 9. **Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics** - In-depth study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. 10. **Biomaterials and Biocompatibility** - Principles of designing biocompatible materials for pharmaceutical applications. 11. **Pharmaceutical Biotechnology** - Use of biotechnology in drug discovery and development. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, regulatory agencies, or related organizations. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying pharmaceutical design and development skills, such as developing a new drug formulation, conducting a clinical trial, or designing a pharmaceutical manufacturing process. **Assessment Methods:** - Pharmaceutical design and development principles analyses - Medicinal chemistry projects - Pharmacology projects - Drug formulation and delivery projects - Clinical trials projects - Pharmaceutical manufacturing projects - Regulatory affairs projects - Quality assurance projects - Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics projects - Biomaterials and biocompatibility projects - Pharmaceutical biotechnology projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Pharmaceutical Design and Development" - "Medicinal Chemistry" - "Pharmacology" - "Drug Formulation and Delivery" - "Clinical Trials" - "Pharmaceutical Manufacturing" - "Regulatory Affairs" - "Quality Assurance" - "Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics" - "Biomaterials and Biocompatibility" - "Pharmaceutical Biotechnology" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and an interest in pharmaceutical design and development. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Design and Development. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Pharmaceutical Professional (CPP) - Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) - Certifications in specific pharmaceutical software and technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring pharmaceutical scientists, drug developers, clinical trial managers, regulatory affairs specialists, quality assurance managers, and professionals seeking careers in pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, regulatory agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the scientific, technical, and regulatory skills needed to excel in pharmaceutical design and development, supporting careers in various roles within pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, regulatory agencies, and related fields. The program provides a comprehensive education in pharmaceutical design principles, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, drug formulation, clinical trials, pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, pharmacokinetics, biomaterials, pharmaceutical biotechnology, and practical experience through laboratory work and internships, preparing students for successful careers in the field.