Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

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Learning Outcomes

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Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Institution
Al Ain University
Location
United Arab Emirates
Total Tuition
$ 74064.00
Intakes
September
Application deadline
July
Application Fee
816
Program Description

Four and half year program to provide students with advanced information and specialized skills in pharmaceutical sciences

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to integrate and apply fundamental concepts and principles of medical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical sciences, and social and behavioral sciences required for the discovery and development of pharmaceutical products and for the practice of pharmacy, in order to improve human health and patient care.
    Standard 1: Knowledge

  2. Recognize and utilize pharmaceutical facility management systems in terms of drug dispensing, storage, inventory control, appropriate distribution of prescription and non-prescription products, and providing patient guidance and counseling.
    Standard 2: Skills

  3. Provide patient-centered care by collecting, reviewing, and utilizing relevant medical, social, and economic data to assess, develop, modify, and implement healthcare plans in collaboration with patients and other healthcare providers.
    Standard 2: Skills — Standard 5: Role-Specific Competencies

  4. Identify and use relevant medical references and follow evidence-based practice guidelines and regulations to enhance clinical decision-making and ensure drug appropriateness, safety, and efficacy.
    Standard 2: Skills — Standard 4: Personal Development

  5. Apply relevant cognitive and technical skills in all stages of drug discovery, development, and pharmaceutical practice.
    Standard 2: Skills

  6. Demonstrate professionalism and high standards of conduct in patient care, respect, responsibility, and compassion towards patients and other healthcare providers.
    Standard 3: Responsibility and Professionalism

  7. Demonstrate the ability to design, conduct, interpret, and evaluate pharmaceutical and clinical research, adhering to the ethical principles and methodologies of scientific research.
    Standard 1: Knowledge — Standard 4: Personal Development


UAE High School Certificate with 80% for Scientific Track or 90% for General Track, English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 500 or EmSAT 1100), pass Mathematics and Sciences exam with 800 or higher

First: General Education Requirements (24 Credit Hours)

(1) Compulsory Courses (24 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Cr. H. Prerequisite
0102120 Computer Skills 3
0401120 English Language I 3
0401121P English Technical Writing for Health Students 3 0401120
0405100 Arabic Language 3
0406110 Islamic Culture 3
0409103 UAE Studies 3
0501170 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
0508203 Research Methodology 3

Second: College Compulsory Courses (15 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Cr. H. Prerequisite
0107101 Calculus I 3
0108103 Physics I 3
0200100 Biology 3
0201100 Chemistry 3
0203100 Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmacy Law 3

Third: Compulsory Supporting Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Cr. H. Prerequisite
0502200 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
0509210 Principles of Microeconomics 3

Fourth: Compulsory Specialization Courses (89 Credit Hours)

(1) Biomedical Sciences (10 Credit Hours)
Course No. Course Title Cr. H. Prerequisite
0200111 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 0200100
0200241 Microbiology and Immunology 3 0200100
0201240 Biochemistry 3 0201210
(2) Pharmaceutical Sciences (45 Credit Hours)
Course No. Course Title Cr. H. Prerequisite
0201210 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I 3 0201100
0201211 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II 2 0201210
0201212 Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry 4 0201211
0201452 Medicinal Chemistry I 4 0201211
0201453 Medicinal Chemistry II 3 0201452
0203210 Pharmaceutics I 3 0108103
0203220 Pharmaceutics II 3 0203210
0203320 Pharmaceutics III 3 0203220
0203351 Pharmaceutical Compounding and Calculations 4 0203320
0203360 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics 4 0203320
0203380 Pharmacology I 3 0200111
0203482 Pharmacology II 3 0203380
0203483 Pharmacology III 3 0203482
0203484 Phytotherapy and Dietary Supplements 3 0203482
(3) Clinical Sciences (24 Credit Hours)
Course No. Course Title Cr. H. Prerequisite
0203485 Pharmacoepidemiology and Biostatistics 2 0203380
0204300 Pharmacogenomics 2 0203482 & 0201240
0204371 Self-care Non-Prescription Drugs 3 0203482
0204411 Toxicology & Emergency Medicine 2 0203483
0204429 Pharmacotherapy I 3 0203380
0204431 Pharmacotherapy II 3 0204429
0204432 Pharmacotherapy III 3 0204431
0204433 Pharmacotherapy IV 3 0204431
0204460 Medication Information and Literature Evaluation 3 0203485
(4) Social, Behavioral, and Administrative Sciences (10 Credit Hours)
Course No. Course Title Cr. H. Prerequisite
0204420 Marketing and Pharmacoeconomics 3 0509210
0204421 Pharmaceutical Management 2 0502200
0204451 Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Care 3 0203482
0204452 Digital Pharmacy 2 0204451

Fifth: Professional Practice Experience (26 Credit Hours)

(1) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (Summer Training) (10 Credit Hours)
Course No. Course Title Cr. H. Prerequisite
0203291 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I 2 0203220
0203390 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II 3 0204371
0203490 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III 3 0203483
0204594 Industrial Pharmacy – Training 2 0203360
(2) Advanced Professional Practice Experience (APPE 1–4) (16 Credit Hours)
Course No. Course Title Cr. H. Prerequisite
0204595 APPE-1 Internal Medicine 4 0204433
0204596 APPE-2 Surgery 4 0204433
0204597 APPE-3 Ambulatory Care 4 0204433
0204598 APPE-4 Critical Care 4 0204433
Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
48
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Contact Admission
Al Ain University
Phone Number
+97137024888
Email
PharmaceuticalSciences@aau.ac.ae

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