Paramedical Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) Degree Programme Introduction
The Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy)
degree programme was commenced in 2010. The program is a full time course and
is of 3/ 4 years duration. The credit hour system is followed. The course is
conducted by the academic staff members of the Faculty of Medicine in
collaboration with the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty
of Management. However the services of visiting lecturers are taken in
specialized fields such as Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry, and
Pharmacognosy etc.
Aim of this programme is to produce
a pharmacy graduate who is able to communicate and deliver the elements of
pharmaceutical care and medicines management, conduct research in the
pharmaceutical field and having relevant skills and knowledge which are based
upon and underpinned by appropriate and sufficient understanding of the
principle and techniques of the pharmaceutical sciences.
Graduate Profile
University of Ruhuna, B Pharm graduate,
1. will have the knowledge, skills and correct attitudes to perform the Pharmacist's duties in health institutions in Sri Lanka and abroad.
2. will be a fully qualified scientist to perform duties and to help Pharmaceutical industry in drug development, manufacturing and marketing.
3. will have the knowledge in practical aspects of delivering quality assured products as per pharmacopoeia, WHO and ISO standards.
4. will have the skills and attitudes as pharmacist to inform and counsel patients regarding drug therapy.
5. will be fully equipped with capabilities which are necessary for positive interactions with patients in community.
6. will be a professional and life long active learner contributing their knowledge to develop the primary health care needs of the country.
7. will have the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes in training future undergraduates in Pharmacy and contribute to the development of the field of Pharmacy.
8. will maintain a high standard of professional ethics in discharging professional obligations.
Objectives of the course
Aim of this programme is to produce a pharmacy
graduate who is able to communicate and deliver the elements of pharmaceutical
care and medicines management, conduct research in the pharmaceutical field and
having relevant skills and knowledge which are based upon and underpinned by
appropriate and sufficient understanding of the principle and techniques of the
pharmaceutical sciences.
The specific objectives of the program are covered under three headings,
The specific objectives of the program are covered under three headings,
1.
Knowledge and understanding
2. Skills
3. Attitudes
Knowledge & understanding
The graduate should acquire an adequate knowledge of the following:
1. Information regarding basic principles of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics including cosmetics, Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy including herbal drugs.
2. The practical aspects of synthesis, formulation and analysis of pharmaceutical and herbal medicinal agents.
3. Practical aspects of delivering quality assured products as per pharmacopoeia, WHO and ISO standards.
4. Practical aspects of pharmacological screening, biological standardization and in- vivo drug interactions.
5. Adequate knowledge to inform and counsel patients to ensure social and physical well being on proper drug usage.
6. Practical and ethical aspects of product detailing and marketing of pharmaceutical products.
Skills
A graduate should acquire the following skills:
1. Ability to synthesize, purify, identify and analyze medicinal agents.
2. Ability to dispense and analyze prescriptions while ensuring quality safety and efficacy of drugs.
3. Ability to formulate,manufacture and store medicinal agents.
4. Ability to apply quality assurance principles including legal and ethical aspects of drugs.
5. Ability to extract, purify and identify the therapeutic value of herbal / crude / natural products.
6. Ability to manage pharmacy ensuring uninterrupted supply of quality drugs.
Attitudes
A graduate should develop the following attitudes:
1. Willingness to apply current knowledge of pharmacy in the best interest of patients and the community.
2. Maintaining a high standard of professional ethics in discharging professional obligations.
3. Continuous upgrading of professional information and be conversant with latest advances in pharmacy to serve the community better.
4. Willingness to participate in the implementation of National Health Programmes.
2. Skills
3. Attitudes
Knowledge & understanding
The graduate should acquire an adequate knowledge of the following:
1. Information regarding basic principles of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics including cosmetics, Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy including herbal drugs.
2. The practical aspects of synthesis, formulation and analysis of pharmaceutical and herbal medicinal agents.
3. Practical aspects of delivering quality assured products as per pharmacopoeia, WHO and ISO standards.
4. Practical aspects of pharmacological screening, biological standardization and in- vivo drug interactions.
5. Adequate knowledge to inform and counsel patients to ensure social and physical well being on proper drug usage.
6. Practical and ethical aspects of product detailing and marketing of pharmaceutical products.
Skills
A graduate should acquire the following skills:
1. Ability to synthesize, purify, identify and analyze medicinal agents.
2. Ability to dispense and analyze prescriptions while ensuring quality safety and efficacy of drugs.
3. Ability to formulate,manufacture and store medicinal agents.
4. Ability to apply quality assurance principles including legal and ethical aspects of drugs.
5. Ability to extract, purify and identify the therapeutic value of herbal / crude / natural products.
6. Ability to manage pharmacy ensuring uninterrupted supply of quality drugs.
Attitudes
A graduate should develop the following attitudes:
1. Willingness to apply current knowledge of pharmacy in the best interest of patients and the community.
2. Maintaining a high standard of professional ethics in discharging professional obligations.
3. Continuous upgrading of professional information and be conversant with latest advances in pharmacy to serve the community better.
4. Willingness to participate in the implementation of National Health Programmes.
(Quote from faculty website)
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