The department teaches the following courses within the Pharm.D. Program
Introduction to Pharmaceutics (PHTC 211)
This course is designed to focus on the systems of weights and measures commonly used in the pharmacy, that will help student to develop the knowledge and skill required to perform many types of dosage calculations including prescription interpretation. Topics include reading and processing prescription orders, unit systems and conversions and calculation of doses.
Pharmaceutics-I (PHTG 222)
This course introduces dosage form design and preparation, both from manufacturing and compounding viewpoints. Primary topics include liquid dosage form preparation and evaluation, including common vehicles, excipients with relevance of nanotechnology in formulation of liquid orals.
Pharmaceutics-II (PHTG 312)
Industrial Pharmacy (PHTI 323)
This course provide the underlying principles and procedures involved in basic unit operation used in formulation and development of various solid, liquid and semisolid pharmaceutical dosage forms. It introduces to various machineries used for carrying operation such as distillation, mixing, drying, heating, granulation etc. By reading this subject student will understand all aspects relating to manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.
Sterile & Parenteral Preparations (PHTG 422)
This course provides an introduction & basic understanding to different types of sterile products, including total parenteral nutrition. Emphasis on manufacturing area for formulation of sterile products as per international standards are included. Topics include formulation, aseptic techniques, facilities, equipment, and evaluation of sterile products like parenteral & ophthalmic Preparation.
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics (PHTT 415)
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles in biopharmaceutics; regarding the role of dosage form in the absorption and disposition of drugs in the body. It gives an overview of fundamental pharmacokinetic concepts regarding rate and order of processes, parameters usually utilized in classical pharmacokinetic (compartmental). Concepts and principles of dosage regimen, bioavailability and bioequivalence are also covered.
Cosmetics (PHTG 502)
This course introduces the basic concepts for beautification and maintenance of beauty reflected through hair, skin, nail, and oral care. It provide knowledge on various formulatory, regulatory aspects, and quality control aspects for development of cosmeceuticals. The topics include various skin, hair, dental, and manicure preparation used for beautification.
Advanced Drug Delivery Systems (PHTT 505)
The course has been designed to provide students with knowledge of advanced drug delivery systems, different mechanisms of drug release. In addition, the course will be focused on the method of preparation of these novel drug delivery systems. The controlled delivery systems include delayed release, sustained release, particles. The course of advanced drug delivery, it is intended that the student has knowledge of how to modify the administration of a drug by using different delivery systems and how this change affects their bioavailability and therefore their therapeutic properties.
Radiopharmacy (PHTT 506)
This course is designed to introduce the field of radiochemistry and its applications in pharmacy. The topics included are basic radiochemistry, instrumentation, synthesis of radiolabeled compounds, radiolabeling, development and evaluation of radiopharmaceuticals, production process, quality control, and applications of radioactive materials in chemotherapy & medical diagnosis.
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Control (PHTG 512)
The course provides students with knowledge and skills in the fields of pharmaceutical analysis, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. It brings to students basic principles of pharmaceutical GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GLP(Good Laboratory Practices), GDP (Good Documentation Practices), SOPs (Standard operating procedures), and ICH (International council for harmonization) guidance. At the end of the course students should manage GMP and quality related issues as well as various regulatory requirements.
Clinical Microbiology I (PHTM 314)
This course deals with different bacterial groups with respect to classification, morphology, ultra-structure, nutrition, growth conditions and bacterial genetics and its contribution to resistance to anti-microbial agents. It also deals with different antimicrobial agents regarding their mechanisms of action, resistance of microbes to them as well as their combinations. It also focuses on bacteria causing human infections with respect to their general characteristics, pathogenesis, Laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment.
Clinical Microbiology II (PHTM 324)
This course deals with different virus groups especially those causing human infection with respect to classification, morphology, ultra-structure, pathogenesis, Laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment. It also deals with different sources of microbial contamination and different techniques used to control or destroy microorganisms including sterilization and disinfection in addition to the preservation of pharmaceuticals.
Clinical Microbiology III (PHTM 414)
This course covers the basics of immunology regarding Knowledge regarding components of immune system that help to protect the body against infections and the mechanisms through which the immune system works. It also deals with fungi and parasites with regard to their classification, structure, morphology, pathogenicity, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (PHTT 425)
This course covers the basics of recombinant DNA technology and the production of bio-pharmaceuticals, in addition to nucleic acid therapeutics as gene therapy. It also covers microbial fermentation with regard to instrumentation and product purification.
