DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Key Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired:

Drug Development and Formulation: Understanding the processes involved in creating and preparing medications.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Studying the chemical properties of drugs and their interactions.

Pharmacology: Learning about the mechanisms of drug action and their effects on the body.

Clinical Pharmacy: Focusing on the practical application of pharmaceutical knowledge in patient care.

Pharmaceutical Technology: Exploring the science and technology behind drug manufacturing and delivery

Dispensing: Learning how to safely and accurately prepare and distribute medications.

Quality Control: Ensuring that medications meet quality standards.

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence: Understanding the legal and ethical aspects of pharmaceutical practice.

Requirements

Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (4) relevant passes (i.e. D grade or higher) in the following subjects: Physics/Engineering Science, Mathematics.

Course description

A Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences provides a broad understanding of drug development, formulation, quality control, and dispensing, along with the principles of rational drug use. Students will learn about drug action, drug discovery, and pharmaceutical biotechnology, as well as essential lab techniques. The program also covers pharmaceutical chemistry, clinical pharmacy, and the ethical and legal aspects of pharmaceutical practice.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmacology

Dispensing and Patient Care

Healthcare Systems and Regulations

Pharmaceutical Ethics and Law

Basic Clinical Skills

Community and Hospital Pharmacy