English is the medium of instructions.

Phase I: Basic Sciences & Humanities

The major objective of Phase I (Semester 1 & 2) is to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the Basic Sciences e.g. Biology, Organic Chemistry, Biostatistics, Computer skills plus Humanities e.g. English, Arabic, Religious & Sudanese studies.

Semester 1: During this semester, the students will have courses in Biology, Biostatistics, English, Arabic, Religious & Sudanese studies in the Preparatory College, Organic Chemistry in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Computer skills in the Faculty of Computer Sciences.

Semester 2, 3 and 4: This is continuation of the courses of semester 1. In this semester, the Faculty of Pharmacy shall offer an introductory course in Pharmacy to acquaint the students with the history of Pharmacy, professional ethics and various dosage forms. The major objective of these semesters is to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the basic biomedical sciences courses e.g. Anatomy & Histology, Physiology and Biochemistry to understand the human body, functioning of the body organs and metabolic pathways. In addition, course modules in Pharmaceutics (dosage forms), Physical Pharmacy (principles of physical phenomena involved in formulation of Pharmaceuticals) pharmaceutical Microbiology and pharmaceutical Analysisi shall be offered by the faculty of pharmacy which will lay foundation to understand principles of drug action and Pharmaceutical Analysis shall be offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy which will lay foundation to understand principles of drug formulations in the next phases. Organic Chemistry shall be fully covered in semester 3 and students shall be able to understand biochemical processes and to equip the student entering phase II with the proper knowledge to meet the objectives of phase.

Phase II: Course pharmacy courses. Semester 5.6,7 and 8.

The major objective of Phase II (Semester 5, 6, 7 & 8) is to train the students to acquire a thorough understanding of all major disciplines of Pharmacy i.e. Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology, Phytochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry. At the end of Phase II, students shall have sufficient skills and theoretical knowledge to work in an industrial (manufacturing/quality control) environment for their practical training. They shall also be competent to learn the principles of advanced professional courses in Phase III.

Phase III: Courses in Professional Pharmacy and Research Two Semesters (9 & 10).

The course work in Phase III is of a more applied nature where there is an integration of knowledge acquired through the courses and training learnt in previous phases. The emphasis shall be on Pharmacy Practice and clinical Pharmacy in a real professional environment i.e. hospital/community pharmacies and hospitals. Further, each student shall be assigned a research project on any professional area of his/her interest and shall submit a dissertation on completion of the work.

N.B. The understanding of a number of courses is built on the information gained in the courses taken earlier. Therefore, be aware that there are two types of courses.

1. Prerequisite courses that you must have passed before you may take subsequent courses

2. Those that do not require a pass in previous courses (continuous).

AWARD OF B. PHARM. DEGREE

Transition from one phase into another one requires the student to: Obtain a pass in ALL subjects at the end of each phase (semester 2, 4, 6 & 8) courses, with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) of 2.50. Students, who do not achieve the standard for entry into another phase, may attempt to raise their grade by repeating the courses of semester 1 & 2 OR 3 & 4 OR 5 & 6 OR 7 & 8 the next time they are offered (which will normally be the next year). Within the second phase (phase II), there are non-specialized subjects (Anatomy & Histology, Physiology, Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry). The student should pass the final exam at the end of each course. Failure to pass the final exam means the student has to repeat the whole year (Semester 3 & 4 or 5 & 6).

NB: Maximum time allowed for completion of B.Pharm. degree is 8 years altogether.

Course Evaluation

1. There will be continuous assessment in each course and at the end of each course. The final grade will be based on - Mid semester Exam (minimum 20 % of total) - Final examinations (maximum 80 % of total) The course assessments will vary in type, and may include written examination, quizzes, essays, presentations, contributions from laboratory work, etc. Final examinations are usually written, practical and oral examinations. However, in some courses written examinations only will be the form of the final examination. In some courses, there may not be a formal 3 hrs examination; instead the assessment shall be made on the basis of reports on case /design/field studies with an oral examination.

NB: Courses in which the student has been unsuccessful must be retaken at the next available opportunity.

Successful students will be awardNB: Courses in which the student has been unsuccessful must be retaken at the next available opportunity.

2. The final B.Pharm. examinations will be in the following:

- Specialized professional subject

- Dissertation

- Good performance in the in-service training.

Successful students will be awarded the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) d2. The final B.Pharm. examinations will be in the following:

- Specialized professional subject

- Dissertation In-Service Training before being admitted to the final B.Pharm. Examinations. The objective of this training is to gain laboratory skills and experience under the direct supervision of a senior pharmacist/pharmaceutical technologist/pharmaceutical analyst/pharmacologist/pharmaceutical chemist.

Continuous evaluation by means of a logbook which must be completed satisfactorily before being admitted to the final B.Pharm. Examinations. Unsuccessful students may be required to repeat the final year. Having satisfactorily completed the In-service training period the students receive a certificate of satisfactory completion. The rotations are in:

- Laboratory reception

- Rotation through various pharmacies/pharmaceutical laboratories and specialties in each particular specialty at any one of a number of approved health care teaching centers in this country (One of which will be in an accredited hospital).

 - Pharmacy management

Field Training:

Minimum standards have been set that a student must achieve at the end of a given enrollment period (semester) in order to remain in good academic standing. The Minimum Academic Requirements and definitions of classification and minimum cumulative grade point average (cGPA) follow. Classification for the purpose of establishing the minimum cumulative grade point average requirement for each student is determined by the sum of all hours attempted in residence in regularly graded courses at semester.