Bachelor in pharmaceutical sciences

University of Tripoli - faculty of Pharmacy

Description

The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers the highest quality education in pharmaceutical sciences, equipping our graduates for technical positions in the discovery, development, and production areas of the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotechnology, and natural products industries.

Objectives

  • Preparing graduates to be able to develop and meet professional challenges in pharmacological sciences.
  • Enabling students to apply teamwork, leadership, creative skills, and professional ethics, and take responsibility for making the right decisions in the pharmacy profession.
  • Preparing and training faculty members and students to carry out their scientific and research tasks, actively participating in scientific activities, exchanging experiences and information, and providing administrative and scientific expertise by activating the college’s consulting office to build good and positive relationships and communicate with all sectors inside and outside the university.
  • Enabling students to conduct pharmaceutical research and use its results for the benefit of society by spreading health awareness in the community in the optimal use of medicines and providing medical information for a better healthy life.
  • Using methods and tools to apply the highest quality standards in teaching and in administrative work 
  • to obtain local and international quality certificates and ensure their continued application.
  • Outcomes

    فhe program graduates distinguished pharmacists in various fields of pharmacy, starting with a community pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy, in addition to community pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, product quality control, laboratories, analyses, pharmacovigilance, consulting, research, and development.

    Certificate Rewarded

    Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Entry Reuirements

    Obtaining high school (scientific section) or its equivalent after the student passes the preliminary semester (14 units of study) according to the regulations in force at the university

    Study Plan

    The Bachelor in pharmaceutical sciences prepares students to qualify for Bachelor in pharmaceutical sciences. The student studies several subjects which have been carefully chosen in this major to cover its different aspects.

    It comprises 8 Semesters of study, in which the student will study a total of 153 units, which include 14 units of general subjects, and 139 major units

    Study plan for this program is shown below:

    1st Semester

    Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
    P211T 02 Compulsory +

    P212T 02 Compulsory P111T +

    P221PT Physical Pharmacy I 03 Compulsory +

    The main aim of this course is to introduce some concepts of physical pharmacy, specifically:The matter of state and its types and properties.Types of bonds between molecules and surface tension.Laboratory instruments and apparatus.The methods for the analysis of errors and precision calculation.The safety measures inside the laboratory.

    P361PT Introduction to pharmaceutical microbiology 03 Compulsory +

    This course aimed at studying the: The concept of medical microbiology types and classification of microorganisms. Bacteriology: classifications, structure, and replication, Virology: classifications, structure, and replication. Mycology: classifications, structure, and replication. Parasitology: classifications, structure, and replication. Immunity: types and their response to infectious agents.Content outlines:General introduction on microbiology.Bacteriology.Virology.Mycology.Parasitology.Immunity response.

    P223PT 03 Compulsory +

    P362PT Pharmaceutical microbiology I 03 Compulsory P361PT +

    This course aims to gain knowledge about the: Types of antimicrobials other than antibiotics. The concept of quality control on pharmaceutical preparations from the microbial perspective Germ genetics. Vaccines in terms of basic immunological concepts and pharmaceutical formulation. Compounds related to the immune system are used as therapeutic materials such as antiserums. Content outlines Antimicrobials other than antibiotics Compounds related to the immune system used as therapeutic substances Vaccines Microbial Genetics Quality control of pharmaceutical preparations from the microbial side

    P231T Physiology I 02 Compulsory P234PT +

    The course aims are to introduce students to the basic concept of general physiology, and cell physiology (Cell structure, function, and transport across cell membrane), in addition, to introduce students to the nervous and urinary systems physiology.Course outlines: Cell physiology. Physiology of autonomic and central nervous system. Physiology of renal system.

    P233PT 03 Compulsory +

    P234PT 03 Compulsory +

    P241PT pharmacognosy 03 Compulsory +

    the students will be able to describe the history and scope of pharmacognosy.students will be able to describe many medicinal plants as an important source of medicines in terms of their classification depending on the different parts of the plant ( leaves, fruits or seeds), their components, and their traditional useCourse outlineGeneral introduction: scope of pharmacognosy, definitions, classification, and introductory to methods of extraction.Leaves, herbs, bark, and roots, in addition to flowers, fruits, and seeds.Libyan medicinal plants

    2nd Semester

    Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
    P461PT pharmaceutical microbiology II 03 Compulsory +

    This course aims to identify: The concept of microbial infection and its classification Antibiotics: their classification, types, and their effect on bacteria, as well as antifungals and antivirals Microbial resistance to antimicrobials Bacterial diseases and ways of identifying and diagnosing them in the laboratory Fungal diseases and methods of their diagnosis in microbiological laboratorycourse outlinesInfectious diseases and their definitionsAntimicrobialsBacterial diseases Fungal diseases

    P341PT phytochemistry 03 Compulsory P241PT +

    The course will introduce students to phytochemistry;  including the active substances in plants, their classification, how to extract them, and the general benefits of plants to the human, also Students will acquire knowledge that enables them to distinguish volatile oils and glycosides and their classifications, methods of extraction, in addition to their benefits and their medical use. Besides providing a comprehensive overview of carbohydrates, their classifications, methods of extraction, and their benefits on humans and animals.course outline:Introduction to phytochemistry.GlycosidesVolatile oilsCarbohydrates.

    P232T Physiology II 03 Compulsory P231T +

    The course aims to get students to understand the function of various organs and systems of the human body.

    P224T Pharmaceutics II 03 Compulsory P223PT +

    This course introduces the concepts of dosage forms design in laboratories or manufacturers. As it explains the basic principles of formulation and pre-formulation process for different dosage forms. It also includes the identification of physiochemical aspects of ingredients with their practical application. It will focus on some examples of excipients. The aims of this course are:Understanding the reasons for the need to design dosage forms as well as the general points that must be considered when designing dosage formsKnowing the concept of dosage forms, the rationale for the development of a particular dosage form, and the different types of dosage formsUnderstanding the advantages and disadvantages of each route of administrationKnowing liquid dosage forms and their classifications: single-phase formulations, for example, solutions, and multi-phase formulations, such as suspensionsKnowing the forms of pharmaceutical solutions, their main components, methods of preparation, selection of appropriate packaging, and appropriate storage conditions knowing the concept of dispersion such as rheology of suspensions, selection of thickening agents, learning the DLVO theory that explains the stability of dispersion systems and the types of interactions between molecules, and the different tests to evaluate the stability of suspensions.

    P222PT 03 Compulsory P221PT +

    This course provides knowledge about some concepts of physical pharmacy including: Solubility The general properties of solutions The general properties of liquids such as viscosity etc. content outlinesSolution and solubility.Distribution phenomena.Colligative properties of solutions.Rheology.

    3rd Semester

    Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
    P371T Biochemistry I 02 Compulsory P213T +

    P462PT 03 Compulsory P362PT +

    P351PT 03 Compulsory P222PT +

    P331PT 03 Compulsory P232T +

    P321PT Pharmaceutics III 03 Compulsory +

    The course introduces the different pharmaceutical dosage forms of drugs, their components, methods of preparation, and their uses. The course aims to gain knowledge about: semi-solid pharmaceutical dosage forms for external use on the skin and superficial mucous membranes of the human body such as ointments, pastes, and creams solid pharmaceutical dosage forms such as suppositories materials that are used in the preparation of these pharmaceutical dosage forms, additives, and different methods of preparation factors affecting the choice of different materials in these preparations the stability of the various preparations, identifying the factors that affect the stability, and the methods used to avoid them.The appropriate dosage form for each drug according to the required therapeutic purpose, the patient's condition, and the degree of the disease Difference between several drug dosage forms by evaluating their external appearanceUsing pharmacopeia in preparing and constituting pharmaceutical preparations, knowing packaging materials and storage conditions.

    P213T 02 Compulsory P212T +

    P312T 03 Compulsory P213T +

    P342PT 03 Compulsory P341PT +

    4th Semester

    Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
    P332PT 04 Compulsory P331PT +

    P322PT Pharmaceutics IV 03 Compulsory P321PT +

    The course introduces pharmacy students to The principles, practices, and technologies applied in the preparation of pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug delivery systems. The interrelationships between pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical principles, product design, formulation, manufacture, compounding, and the clinical application of the various dosage forms in patient care. The materials, the methods, and the strategies that are used to design and manufacture drug delivery systems, the different methods of administration of these systems. understanding and determining the impact of drug kinetics of these systems Factors and chemical interactions that affect drug stability and kinetic stability properties, in addition to various stability tests for evaluating the stability of pharmaceutical products and determining the shelf life and expiration date, the most appropriate packaging, and the optimal storage condition for these systems. The concept of drug-protein binding and the complex interactions that may occur between the drug and other substances such as vitamins, minerals, and other endogenous compounds.The advantages and disadvantages of these complexes formation as a result of changing their physicochemical and therapeutic properties. content outlines:Modified– Release Pharmaceutical Dosage forms (MRPD). Drug Kinetics. Stability of pharmaceutical products Complexation and protein binding.

    P372PT Biochemistry II 03 Compulsory P371T +

    The course aims to gain knowledge about:The chemical composition and biological value of the biomolecules represented in fats, lipids, nucleic acids, and othersThe vital interactions that occur in the cells of the human body and how the body controls themThe regulating mechanism for the levels of some vital substances inside the body, the causes of their imbalance, and the necessary tests that will identify some diseasesBiological analysis and the relationship between them and some clinical diseases.Content outline:Lipid chemistryMetabolism of lipidsMolecular biologyHemoglobin chemistry

    P411T Medicinal Chemistry 2 04 Compulsory P312T +

    This course is a continuation of the pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 (P312T). It aims to enable students to acquire modern knowledge of these specialized topics in the course. The topics are taught according to the vocabulary approved by the college specifically to meet the students knowledge needs. For example:. The relationship between the chemical composition of drugs, their biological effects, and their therapeutic effects.How to develop and design medicines and the extent of their therapeutic effect on some diseases.Transfer of technology design laboratories to the practical application laboratories for the synthesis and testing of these drugs.Basic and different methods of drug synthesis and pharmaceutical analysis, and understanding the results from biological experiments in practiceStudy of the functional groups in the compound and the relation of their biological effects on the various functions of the organs..applying the basic concepts for the students, which were studied in the course medicinal chemistry 1, for example, the concept of latent drug- the relationship of drug efficacy and the role of the liver for it through metabolic processes-how to make the effectiveness of some drugs have a features of longer acting effect.Providing students with the basics of medicinal chemistry by knowing the chemical structure of many groups of drugs, which include: The central nervous system, the circulatory system, blood vessels, hormones such as insulin, hypoglycemic agents, antihistamines, and anticancer drugs.Course outlines:histamine and histamine antagonists analgesics and NSAIDsdrugs affecting central nervous systems.Diuretics and drugs used for cardiovascular diseasesHormones, hypoglycemic agents, and drugs affecting the thyroid gland.

    P451PT 03 Compulsory P351PT +

    P441PT 04 Compulsory +

    5th Semester

    Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
    P452PT Pharmaceutical technology 3 03 Compulsory P451PT +

    P511T 02 Compulsory P313T +

    P431PT Therapeutics 1 03 Compulsory P332PT +

    This course aims to enable the student to: Recognize the drug classes and the most of individual drugs covered in this course.Identify sites and mechanisms of drug actions and therefore predict the side effects, toxicity and drug interaction.Identify therapeutic uses of agents used in the disorders listed in the course description. Use knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics to select the appropriate drug for effective pharmacotherapy.Decide which is the best route of administration and in what dose and for how long is the treatment.Predict possible drug-drug and drug-food interactions in order to improve the efficacy and safety of the drug.

    P423PT Hospital pharmacy 1 03 Compulsory P322PT +

    the course aims to provide the knowledge aboutThe role of Pharmacist in the health care system.Drug storage.Role of pharmacist in radiotherapy

    6th Semester

    Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
    P432PT Therapeutics 2 04 Compulsory +

    P424PT Hospital pharmacy ll 03 Compulsory P423PT +

     Defining essential elements of practicing hospital pharmacy profession & how interacts with the other investigation and therapeutic roles of th hospitalEnsuring that students are well informed on the basic & essential knowledge to understand the concept of good hospital pharmacy practice to be an essential partner for the success of drug therapy

    P422PT 03 Compulsory P421PT +

    P512T Pharmaceutical Analysis 2 02 Compulsory +

    The main objective of teaching this course is to provide students with sufficient knowledge to choose the appropriate test method and techniques for preparing and extracting the active substance from chemical and biological samples, and applying the instrumental techniques that they studied in the course of instrumental analysis to determine concentrations of active ingredient in pharmaceutical preparations for different dosage forms, using analytical techniques that mentioned in pharmaceutical texts and pharmacopeias.The student also learns theoretically how to chemically analyze of some cosmetics, as well as chemically analyze of some agricultural pesticides residue.

    P551PT Industrial Pharmacy 1 03 Compulsory P452PT +

    The course aims to provide the students with the appropriate knowledge and understanding of the basic components and principles in the formulation, and manufacturing of solid oral dosage forms (powders, granules, compressed tablets, coated tablets, hard and soft capsules) in addition to different dosage forms of controlled release. Understanding the principles of quality control and quality assurance testing for intermediate and final products of the above-mentioned dosage forms.Course outlines:Pharmaceutical Powders, Granules, and compressed tablets. Hard capsules, softgels, and microencapsulation.Modified-Release Dosage Forms

    7th Semester

    Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
    P521PT Pharmacy Practice I 03 Compulsory P424PT +

    This course provides the basic knowledge, skills, and resources that are required for providing a patient-oriented care service. By which, the students can understand deeply the role and responsibilities of the pharmacist in providing a medication management service in various pharmacy practice level with more concentration on the pharmaceutical care as a model for optimal care.The course objectives are making the students able to: Perform the pharmacist's tasks according to the professional and ethical code of conductAcquire suitable communication skills that are required for a more effective communication process with patients and other healthcare professionals. These skills are essential to ensure that future pharmacists can provide the desired care in the best manner they can. Provide drug information and patient counseling sessions, and confirm that patients have grasped how they should use their medications along with their anticipated clinical response. Perceive the pharmacist's role as a provider of advanced pharmacy services. This role encompasses activities such as determining certain parameters for the identification of drug therapy problems (actual and potential) and working on solving and preventing them.Ensure that the medication therapy is safe, effective, and affordable. Acquire knowledge regarding the national health policy, national medicine list, and international law and policies that govern the drug manufacturing, selling, procurement, and management. As well as, participating in the management of the drug supply system on an institutional and national level. Know the advanced concepts in pharmacy practice and apply them in the research and practice activitiesContent outlinesCode of ethics and ethical dilemma Patient counselling and communication skills Compliance and concordance Pharmaceutical carePharmacovigilance Pharmacoeconomics Management drug supply and national drug policy

    P531PT Bioassay 03 Compulsory P432PT +

    This course introduces the students to the methods used in drug development, including:The general methods used to screen a new drug and to determine its efficacy using biological organisms.The general methods that are used in the examination and bio-calibration of drugs that act on different systems of the body: nervous system, cardiovascular system, digestive system...etcIntroducing the students to the clinical stages of drug testing. Course outlines:introduction for bioassay and general methods for drug screening.methods for bioassay of drugs such as drugs affecting the central and autonomic nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the digestive system, in addition to diuretics and hormones.Pre-clinical and clinical stages of drug screening.

    P532PT 02 Compulsory P432PT +

    P533PT 03 Compulsory P432PT +

    P552PT • Industrial Pharmacy 2 03 Compulsory P551PT +

    The course aims to enable students toUnderstand the main processes involved in the preparation of biotechnology-based formulations.Formulate, prepare and evaluate some cosmetic products. Understand the basics of the pharmaceutical industry based on genetic engineering and nanocarriers. Get Knowledge about the basics and techniques of preparing different blood products.Course outlines:Cosmetics.Biotechnology (Biotech pharmaceuticals).Blood Products.Drug Delivery System and Targeting drugs 

    P571PT Clinical Biochemist 03 Compulsory P432PT +

    This course aims to gain knowledge about:The use of laboratory results in disease diagnosis, drug treatment selection, and follow-up of clinical response.The possibility of dissolving the drug at certain temperatures improves the efficiency of the drug and reduces its side effects.The half-life of the drug, the best storage conditions, and the metabolism of drug molecules through chemical reactions.Drug metabolism and the effect of the metabolic impairment.Content outlines:Introduction to clinical biochemistryDisorders of lipid metabolism Kidney function testsClinical enzymologyDisorders of carbohydrate metabolismLiver function tests Water and electrolytes imbalance

    PGP1 04 Compulsory P533PT +

    8th Semester

    Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
    P522PT Pharmacy practice II 03 Compulsory P521PT +

    This course focuses on:Distinguishing between illnesses that require a referral to a specialist, and symptoms or minor cases that can be treated with self-careTraining students on how to advise and educate patients on the use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications.Respond to and effectively manage minor illnesses and treat them using over-the-counter medicationsUsing the knowledge and skills acquired in this course to embody the pharmacist's role in the patient's self-care.Knowing the tests and diagnostic devices that the patient can perform and/or use in the pharmacy and/or at home.

    P534PT 05 Compulsory P533PT +

    Elective Subjects

    Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
    P121T 02 University requirement +

    P311T Instrumental Analysis 02 not defined +

    the course aims to make the students familiar with the types of devices used in pharmaceutical analysis. To Understand the data analysis method and express the concentrations of solutions in different units. Learn how to use each device and its importance. To understand how to evaluate drug purity and separation methods using advanced methodscontents outlines Introduction Absorption SpectroscopyEmission SpectroscopySeparation techniques Thermal Analysis Polarimetry and Refractometry

    P111T 02 General +

    P152T 02 General +

    P151T 02 University requirement +

    P141T 02 General +

    P131T 02 General +

    P122T 02 General +