Doctor of Pharmacy

Core Courses

5.1 THE FIRST AND SECOND CYCLE STUDY PROGRAM

In this report, the term "program" refers to a structured set of courses (theoretical teaching), practical work (TD), laboratory work (TP), and internships for a defined training program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

The pharmacy study program is validated by the CPN (National Pedagogical Committee of the Pharmacy Department), an inter-institutional and inter-sector consultation body.

The National Pedagogical Committee of the Pharmacy Department is responsible for:

• Proposing and studying the harmonization and updating of the teaching and training programs for the pharmacy department.
• Developing specifications for equipment and educational tools for the pharmacy department.
• Encouraging the enhancement of educational products and tools (laboratory equipment, didactic books, expertise on handouts, scientific works, simulation techniques, etc.).
• Developing a training plan for trainers in collaboration with the relevant bodies.
• Promoting cooperation between institutions and sectors (student, teacher, and staff mobility, exchange of resources, etc.).
• Proposing the creation of new specialties.

The pharmacy curriculum includes 38 disciplines.

The study program for the first two cycles taught in the pharmacy department complies with the ministerial decree. Since the general objectives are not mentioned in the ministerial program, the teaching teams for each module have developed technical pedagogical sheets for each module, containing the general objectives, program content, expected competencies at the end of the teaching, knowledge assessment, as well as key books and recommended websites for pharmacy students.

The courses are delivered in the following forms:

• Theoretical teaching
• Practical teaching (group work)
• Directed work (group work)

 

THE PEDAGOGICAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE (CPC)

Pedagogical Committees for each academic year are established at the beginning of each academic year. They consist of:

• A teacher elected from the pedagogical team responsible for the modules taught.
• Student representatives, chosen by their peers at the beginning of the academic year.

The missions of the Pedagogical Committees primarily focus on:

• Pedagogical coordination of teaching,
• Preparation and organization of exams,
• Participation in improving the quality of teaching.

 

5.1.1 THE FIRST CYCLE

General Objectives of the First Cycle

• To acquire a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and pharmacognosy.
• To understand the history, principles, and role of pharmacy.
• To develop methodological and scientific rigor.
• To prepare for the transition to applied sciences.

The first three years are primarily dedicated to teaching fundamental sciences. Ten (10) modules are taught in the first year, eight (8) in the second year, and six (6) in the third year.

It is worth noting that in the third year, students may complete an internship at a pharmacy during the university holidays.

5.1.2 SECOND CYCLE

General Objectives of the Second Cycle (Applied and Professional Sciences)

·       Deepen knowledge in biology

·       Master galenic pharmacy for the development, formulation, and production of medications.

·       Develop skills in clinical pharmacy for patient-centered therapeutic management.

·       Train in industrial pharmacy, including quality control and regulations.

·       Encourage innovation, research, and adherence to professional ethics.

Admission Requirements for the Higher Year in Pharmacy

The admission requirements for each academic year, from the first to the fifth, stipulate that in order to progress to the next year, students must have a yearly average of at least 10/20, with no failing grade (below 05/20) assigned in any module.

 

5.2 Sixth Year of Pharmacy (Internship)

In addition to theoretical, methodological applied, and practical teachings, completing internships to acquire professional skills is part of the pharmacy curriculum.

The sixth year is exclusively reserved for a hospital internship, which must be validated by a hospital-university service manager. The internship includes a dissertation that will be evaluated at the end of the sixth year in front of a jury, which consists of a jury president, a thesis director, and examiners.

Validation of several types of internships is mandatory. It is based on the evaluation of the objectives set for each internship, in accordance with the pharmacy intern’s logbook.

The internship lasts one year and consists of four (4) rotations of three (3) months each, two (2) of which are in biology.

Internship locations are grouped as follows:

• Community pharmacy internship.
• Biological internship (Microbiology, Parasitology, Hemobiology/CTS, Biochemistry, Immunology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology).
• Hospital internship, clinical internship, or practical internship in a pharmaceutical or industrial establishment.

The choice of the community pharmacy internship is not based on merit order; the intern is assigned to a pharmacy of their choice after agreement with the responsible pharmacist. This internship is done first.

For the other internship locations (biology, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, or industrial pharmacy), they must be validated before the start of the academic year (confirmation of availability with the designation of the internship supervisor). Internship agreements are always established. The selection of these internship locations is based on merit order.

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