Ø Background to the program and subject area:
The curricular philosophy and model of Pharm D directed the curriculum to provide knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes and values:
1. Participate effectively in the manufacturing of safe and effective pharmaceutical products
2. Safe and effective dispensing of pharmaceutical products
3. Provision of patient-centered care
The undergraduate program curriculum is designed on the basis of credit hours and pre-requisite courses. The duration of the 216 credit hours of the PharmD program conventionally lasts 6 years (12 semesters).
The design and the component of the curricula follows the University design and structure where each curricula should include the following elements; a. Preparatory requirements b. University Requirements c. School Requirements d. Specialty requirements which are further divided into Mandatory and Elective Courses.
The PharmD program is earned upon the successful completion of:
- (0-15) credit hours of preparatory courses,
- 18 credit hours of mandatory University requirements,
- 9 credit hours of elective University requirements,
- 33 credit hours School requirement,
- 156 credit hours Specialty requirements
The curriculum consists of a balanced foundational science, including:
- Biomedical sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
- Administrative/Social/Behavioral sciences
- Professional experience, including variety of practice experiences acquired throughout the curriculum as a continuum, progressing from the introductory pharmacy practice experiences to the advanced pharmacy practice experiences, which include outreach clinical clerkship at institutional and community sites