College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) was founded in accordance with the university’s policy of establishing an innovative medical environment which embraces health sciences, dentistry, medical technolog and pharmacy. The establishment of COPHS is intended to meet the demand for pharmacists in hospitals and community pharmacies, and to provide manpower for the increasing number of private pharmacies and the growing pharmaceutical industry in the UAE and the region. The College offer the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) program, which has received Initial Accreditation status from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) in the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in July 2019. The COPHS is committed to continuously updgrade its program to catch up with evolving Pharmacists roles from that of compounders and dispensers of medicines to that of experts on medicines within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Accordingly a substantive change, the Bachelor of Pharmacy programe was prepared to align the USTF Bachelor of Pharmacy with the CAA Pharmacy Programs reform. The new Bachelor of Pharmacy program was CAA approved in August 2021.

Mission

The mission of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is to create an environment that promotes excellence in pharmaceutical education, practice and research. The College is committed to the continuous improvement of its program to keep abreast with the rapid advances in the profession of pharmacy and the provision of pharmaceutical care. The College strives to prepare students to become competent, reliable and ethical health care professionals.

Degree Programs

The College offers the following program:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Facilities

Laboratory Facilities

The college has several laboratories, covering the various branches of pharmaceutical science, which have the latest equipment. These laboratories have the instrumental apparatus which will enable students to gain sound practical skills as well as integrate theoretical study with real practical methods and techniques.

Computer Facilities

The college receives full technical support and assistance from the university Office of Information Technology which provides its services all year round to administrators, staff and students. The computer laboratories at the university are well-equipped and are available for use throughout the day; they are administered by trained staff who assist faculty and students in solving problems and answering queries.

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Program Objectives

• To prepare students for the practice of pharmacy by providing them with the scientific background, clinical and technical skills that they will need to successfully complete their program of study.
• To provide an educational environment that enables students to acquire the behavior, and moral and ethical attitudes they will need to practice the profession competently and ethically.

Program Outcomes

The intended outcomes of the program are that students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic and clinical science background of pharmacy practice
• Implement the processes of compounding and dispensing medications, interpreting prescription orders and applying calculations related to the compounding and dispensing of medicines
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic skills and techniques involved in drug manufacture and development, drug design and screening and quality assurance of pharmaceutical products
• Demonstrate knowledge of the rational use of herbal supplements, fundamentals of phytotherapy and the hazards of poisonous and abused natural products
• Participate in patient care by influencing optimal drug choice and dosage through effective communication with health care providers and patients
• Display legal, moral, ethical attitudes and behaviors consistent with the standards of the profession
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and to function both independently and as a member of a team
• Develop self-learning skills, problem solving and critical thinking abilities and the ability to retrieve, evaluate and manage information in the literature
• Demonstrate the ability to write clear and organized reports, and to present oral communications

Develop the necessary skills in information use and management to educate health care professionals and the public in optimal drug therapy

Mapping of the B. Pharm PLOs to the UAE’s qualification framework.

QFEmirates Learning Outcomes Strands		B. Pharm. Program learning outcomes (PLOs)
On successful completion of the BPharm program, graduates will be able to:
Knowledge		K1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic and clinical science background of pharmacy practice.
		K2.  Demonstrate knowledge of the basic skills and techniques involved in drug manufacture and development, drug design and screening and quality assurance of pharmaceutical products.
		K3. Demonstrate knowledge of the rational use of herbal supplements, fundamentals of phytotherapy and the hazards of poisonous and abused natural products.
Skill		S1. Implement the processes of compounding and dispensing medications, interpreting prescription orders and applying calculations related to the compounding and dispensing of medicines.
		S2. Participate in patient care by influencing optimal drug choice, type of dosage form and the design of dosage regimens.
		S3. Develop problem solving and critical thinking abilities and the ability to retrieve, evaluate and manage information in the literature.
		S4.  Demonstrate the ability to write clear and organized reports, and to present oral communications.
Aspects of Competence	Autonomy and  responsibility	C1. Demonstrate the ability to lead and to function both independently and as a member of a team.
	Role in context	C2. Display legal, moral and ethical attitudes and behaviours consistent with the standards of the profession. C3.  Develop communication skills in order to effectively counsel patients on their medications. C4.  Develop the necessary skills in information use and management to educate health care professionals and the public in optimal drug therapy.
	Self-development	C5.  Develop independent study skills for life-long learning and continuous professional development.

Admission Requirements

Prospective candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) program should fulfill the following requirements

• Emirati General Secondary School Certificate (or it's equivalent).
• Elite Track: A minimum score of (80%).
• Advanced Track: A minimum score of (85%)
• EmSAT English (1100) OR Academic IELTS (5) (or it's equivalent)
• A minimum score of (70%) in Mathematics (OR) A score of (800) in EmSAT Mathematics.
• A minimum score of (70%) in ONLY TWO of Physics, Biology, and Chemistry (OR) A score of (800) in EmSAT of the same subjects.

Career Opportunities

The curriculum is designed and continuously improved with the aim of preparing graduates to be able to effectively deliver pharmaceutical services in the private sector as well as in governmental agencies. Pharmacy graduates have the opportunity to work in different placements related to pharmacy profession:

• Community pharmacies
• Hospital pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Pharmaceutical scientific laboratories
• Wholesale drug stores
• Medical representations
• Pharmaceutical administration
• Pharmaceutical education and research
• Food control and analysis
• Other Healthcare facilities

Graduation Requirements

• Completing successfully the required Credit hours (167 Credit Hours)
• with a minimum CGPA of 2 out of 4

Degree Requirements

The pharmacy student will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) after the successful completion of at least 167 Credit Hours, including the university requirement courses, distributed according to the following plan: 

Type of Courses	Cr. Hrs.
1. University General Education Requirements	24
(a) University Required Courses	18
(b) University Elective Courses	6
2. College Requirements	143
(a)  College Required Courses	116
(b)  College Required Training Courses	24
(c)  College Electives Courses	3
Total Credit Hours	167

Degree Requirements

The pharmacy student will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) after the successful completion of at least 167 Credit Hours, including the university requirement courses, distributed according to the following plan:

Type of Courses	Cr. Hrs.
1. University General Education Requirements	24
(a) University Required Courses	21
(b) University Elective Courses	3
2. College Requirements	143
(a)  College Required Courses	116
(b)  College Required Training Courses	24
(c)  College Electives Courses	3
Total Credit Hours	167

(1) University General Education Requirements

(a) University Required Courses (21 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours
ISL111	Islamic Culture (For Arabs)	3
ISL112	Islamic Culture (For Non-Arabs)	3
EMS112	Emirates Society (English)	3
ENG111	English Communication Skills	3
ARB111	Communication Skills in Arabic Language (For Arabs)	3
ARB112	Communication Skills in Arabic Language (For Non-Arabs)	3
IES112	Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (English)	3
MTH110	Introduction to University Mathematics	3
COM101	Introduction to Computer Sciences	3

(b) University Elective Courses (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Students must study any one of the optional courses offered by the Unit of General Studies in Humanities and Society (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours
ISH211	Islamic Civilization	3
THI211	Critical Thinking	3
PSY101	Introduction to Psychology	3
LAW100	Introduction to Law	3
MGT200	Introduction to Management	3
ARC210	Principles of Architecture	3
ART110	Introduction to Art (Arabic)	3
ART111	Introduction to Art (English)	3
ART112	Introduction to Aesthetics	3
ARB113	The Art of Written Expression	3
ENV111	Environmental Science	3
SSW151	Introduction to Sociology	3
DER118	Introduction to Public Relations and Advertising	3
SOC112	Communication Between Cultures	3
INF211	Information Society	3
ETH111	Academic and Technological Ethics	3
DES205	Digital Photography	3
MKT211	Introduction to Digital Marketing	3

 College Requirements

1. Required courses in the Department of Pharmaceutics (28 Cr Hrs)

Course No.	Course Title	Contact and Credit Hrs.				Prerequisite
		Lec	Lab	Tut	Cr. Hrs.
PHC231	Pharmaceutical Calculations	2	0	0	2	MTH110
PHC245	Pharmaceutical Technology-Unit Operations	2	2	0	3	PHC231
PHC355	Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms I (Solutions)	2	2	0	3	PHC245
PHC362	Pharmaceutical Biotechnology	2	0	0	2	PHC352
PHC364	Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms II (Coarse dispersions and semisolids)	2	2	0	3	PHC355
PHC473	Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms III (Solid DFs)	2	2	0	3	PHC364
PHC482	Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms IV (Sterile Dosage forms)	2	2	0	3	PHC473
PHC485	Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics	3	2	0	4	PHC473
PHC594	Applied Pharmacokinetics	2	0	2	3	PHC485
PHC597	Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE): Pharmaceutical Technology Training	0	0	0	2	PHC482

1. Required courses in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy (27 Cr Hrs)

Course No.	Course Title	Contact and Credit Hrs.				Prerequisite
		Lec	Lab	Tut	Cr. Hrs.
PHC112	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I	2	2	0	3	-
PHC121	Pharmaceutical Analysis- I	2	2	0	3	-
PHC122	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II	2	2	0	3	PHC112
PHC234	Pharmaceutical Analysis- II	2	2	0	3	PHC121
PHC244	Pharmaceutical Analysis- III	2	2	0	3	PHC234
PHC354	Medicinal Chemistry I	2	2	0	3	PHC243
PHC357	Phytochemistry	2	2	0	3	PHC122
PHC363	Medicinal Chemistry II	2	0	2	3	PHC354
PHC366	Phytotherapy	2	0	2	3	PHC357

1. Required courses in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (29 Cr Hrs)

Course No.	Course Title	Contact and Credit Hrs.				Prerequisite
		Lec	Lab	Tut	Cr. Hrs.
PHC113	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I	2	2	0	3	-
PHC123	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II	2	2	0	3	PHC113
PHC232	Biochemistry I	2	2	0	3	PHC122 PHC123
PHC233	Microbiology	2	2	0	3	PHC123
PHC243	Biochemistry II	2	2	0	3	PHC232
PHC352	Immunology	2	0	0	2	PHC243
PHC356	Pharmacology-I	2	2	0	3	PHC243
PHC365	Pharmacology-II	2	0	2	3	PHC356
PHC472	Pharmacology-III	2	0	2	3	PHC365
PHC596	Toxicology	2	0	2	3	PHC472
DDS318	Pathology / Pharmacy	2	0	0	2	PHA253

1. Required courses in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy (53 Cr Hrs)

Course No.	Course Title	Contact and Credit Hrs.				Prerequisite
		Lec	Lab	Tut	Cr. Hrs.
PHC111	Introduction to Pharmacy and the Healthcare System	2	0	0	2	-
PHC241	Biostatistics and Research Design	2	0	0	2	MTH111
PHC242	Introduction to Health Economics	2	0	0	2	PHC111
PHC351	Drug Information and Literature Evaluation	2	0	0	2	PHC111
PHC353	Pharmacy Management & Marketing	2	0	0	2	PHC111
PHC361	Infection control and antimicrobial stewardship	2	0	0	2	PHC352
PHC471	Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance	2	0	0	2	PHC365
PHC474	Pharmacotherapy I	2	0	2	3	PHC365
PHC481	OTC and Self Care	2	0	0	2	PHC473 PHC474
PHC483	Pharmacotherapy II	2	0	2	3	PHC474
PHC591	Health informatics	2	0	0	2	After completion of 134 CH
PHC592	Pharmacoeconomics	2	0	0	2	PHC242        PHC483
PHC593	Pharmacy Law and Ethics	2	0	0	2	PHC483
PHC595	Pharmacotherapy III	2	0	2	3	PHC483
PHC475	Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE): Community Pharmacy Training -I	0	0	0	3	After Completion of 99 CH
PHC486	Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE): Community Pharmacy Training-II	0	0	0	3	PHC475
PHC5101	Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE): Critical Care	0	0	0	3	After Completion of 151 CH
PHC5102	Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE): Infectious Disease	0	0	0	3	After Completion of 151 CH
PHC5103	Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE): Hospital Pharmacy Training	0	0	0	3	After Completion of 151 CH
PHC5104	Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE): Oncology & Surgery	0	0	0	3	After Completion of 151 CH
PHC5105	Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE): Internal Medicine	0	0	0	4	After Completion of 151 CH

1. College Electives (3 Cr Hrs)

Course No.	Course Title	Contact and Credit Hrs.				Prerequisite
		Lec	Lab	Tut	Cr. Hrs.
PHCE1	Drug discovery and development	2	0	2	3	PHC363
PHCE2	Gene Therapy	3	0	0	3	PHC362
PHCE3	Public Health Education	3	0	0	3	PHC111
PHCE4	Radiopharmacy	2	0	2	3	PHC363; PHC364