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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.
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