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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 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
by the semester 3 and students shall be able to understand biochemical reactions
covered under Biochemistry.
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 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.
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 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.) degree.
Students must complete all 5 years (with a possible maximum extension of two years).
They will be required to discontinue their studies if the total time exceeds the
8 years.
In-Service Training before being admitted to the final B.Pharm. Examinations.
Unsuccessful students 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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