College: Graduate School of Health Sciences

This specialty focuses on the discovery, development, and use of drugs. Students develop skills in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy, and pharmacokinetics, preparing them for careers in pharmaceutical research, drug development, and regulatory affairs.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of pharmaceutical sciences and drug development.
• Develop skills in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacy.
• Learn techniques for conducting pharmaceutical research and data analysis.
• Explore principles of drug discovery and development, and regulatory processes.
• Analyze and interpret pharmaceutical data and research findings.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills for effective practice of pharmaceutical sciences.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences

   An overview of key concepts and practices in pharmaceutical sciences and drug development.

2. Pharmacology

   Principles of pharmacology, including drug actions, mechanisms, and therapeutic uses.

3. Medicinal Chemistry

   Principles of medicinal chemistry, including drug design, synthesis, and structure-activity relationships.

4. Pharmacy

   Basics of pharmacy, including drug formulation, dosage forms, and delivery systems.

5. Pharmacokinetics

   Principles of pharmacokinetics, including drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

6. Drug Discovery and Development

   Principles of drug discovery, including target identification, screening, and optimization.

7. Regulatory Affairs

   Principles of regulatory affairs, including drug regulation, approval processes, and compliance.

8. Pharmaceutical Research Methods

   Principles of pharmaceutical research methods, data analysis, and experimental design.

9. Pharmaceutical Sciences Practicum

   Hands-on experiences in pharmaceutical research, including laboratory research and practical training.

10. Graduation Project in Pharmaceutical Sciences

    A comprehensive project applying skills in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, or drug development.

Assessment Methods:

• Pharmacology reports, medicinal chemistry projects, pharmacy studies, pharmacokinetic analyses, drug discovery plans, regulatory affairs projects, research methodology projects, practicum reports, graduation projects, group projects, and lab evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics" by Laurence L. Brunton et al.
• "Medicinal Chemistry" by Graham L. Patrick.
• "Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design" by Michael E. Aulton.
• "Basic Pharmacokinetics" by Walter A. Ritschel and Gregory L. Kearns.
• "Drug Discovery and Development" by various authors.
• "Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceutical Sciences" by various authors.
• "Pharmaceutical Research Methods" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Suitable for students interested in pharmaceutical research and drug development.

Duration of the Specialty:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, laboratory research, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can receive a degree in pharmaceutical sciences and pursue higher education or professional certifications in related fields.

Target Audience:

Aspiring pharmaceutical scientists, drug researchers, regulatory affairs specialists, and individuals seeking careers in pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and regulatory bodies. This specialty equips students with the skills needed to excel in pharmaceutical sciences, supporting careers in pharmaceutical research, drug development, and regulatory affairs.