The program focuses on the molecular mechanisms of drug actions and the adverse effects of chemical agents on biological systems.
Program Description
1. Knowledge and Understanding
- Mechanistic Insight: Describe the molecular and cellular mechanisms of drug actions and the toxicological effects of various chemical agents on biological systems.
- Regulatory Frameworks: Explain the principles of drug discovery, development, and the regulatory requirements for safety assessment.
- Specialized Principles: Master the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the pathophysiology underlying drug treatment.
2. Cognitive and Intellectual Skills
- Critical Analysis: Critically evaluate scientific literature and pharmacological data to formulate evidence-based conclusions.
- Problem Solving: Design experimental protocols to investigate specific pharmacological or toxicological hypotheses.
- Integration: Relate chemical structures and biological activities to predict the efficacy and safety of new therapeutic compounds.
3. Professional and Practical Skills
- Laboratory Proficiency: Perform advanced experimental pharmacology and toxicology techniques, including animal handling, bioassays, and molecular biology tools.
- Data Management: Utilize statistical software and pharmacometric tools to analyze complex experimental data sets.
- Communication: Effectively present research findings through high-quality scientific writing and oral presentations.
- Ethics: Demonstrate a commitment to ethical standards in research, particularly regarding animal welfare and data integrity.
In compliance with the unified admission requirements for postgraduate studies in Saudi universities, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the College of Pharmacy at King Saud University or an equivalent degree with a GPA of Very Good or Good with a Very Good grade in Pharmacology courses.
- The department may impose additional requirements, such as requiring students to successfully complete specific courses determined by the department.
A) Pharmacology Master’s Program Courses
First Year – First Semester
| No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHG 511 | Experimental Pharmacology | 3 (1+2) |
| 2 | PHG 512 | Advanced Pharmacology I | 3 (2+1) |
| 3 | PHG 551 | Physiological Chemistry | 3 (3+0) |
First Year – Second Semester
| No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHG 513 | Advanced Pharmacology II | 3 (3+0) |
| 2 | PHG 514 | Advanced Pharmacology III | 3 (3+0) |
| 3 | PHG 542 | Drug Screening | 2 (0+2) |
| 4 | PHG 591 | Discussion Session | 1 (0+1) |
Second Year – First Semester
| No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHG 518 | Special Topics in Pharmacology | 2 (1+1) |
| 2 | PHG 521 | Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 3 (2+1) |
| 3 | PHG 541 | Pharmacometric Measurements | 3 (3+0) |
Second Year –Second Semester
| No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHG 600 | Thesis | — |
B) Toxicology Master’s Program Courses
First Year – First Semester
| No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHG 531 | Toxicology Assessment | 3 (1+2) |
| 2 | PHG 532 | Chemobiologic Toxicology | 3 (2+1) |
| 3 | PHG 551 | Physiological Chemistry | 3 (3+0) |
First Year – Second Semester
| No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHG 522 | Advanced Clinical Toxicology | 3 (2+1) |
| 2 | PHG 533 | Toxicology of Drugs of Addiction | 3 (2+1) |
| 3 | PHG 542 | Drug Screening | 2 (0+2) |
| 4 | PHG 591 | Discussion Session | 1 (1+0) |
Second Year – First Semester
| No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHG 534 | Environmental and Industrial Toxicology | 3 (2+1) |
| 2 | PHG 535 | Genetic Toxicology | 2 (2+0) |
| 3 | PHG 541 | Pharmacometrician Measurements | 3 (3+0) |
Second Year – Second Semester
| No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHG 600 | Thesis | — |
Program Overview
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