| 1- 1. Attributes of the Graduates : |
| 2- Handle chemicals and pharmaceutical products effectively and safely with respect to relevant laws and legislations. |
| 3- Capable of formulating, preparing pharmaceutical products from different sources and participating in systems for dispensing, storage and distribution of medications. |
| 4- Perform various qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and fulfill criteria of GLP and GPMP to assure the quality of raw materials, procedures and pharmaceutical products. |
| 5- Provide information and education services to community and patients about rational use of medications and medical devices. |
| 6- Comprehend principles of pathophysiology of diseases and participate with other health care professionals in improving health care services using evidence-based data. |
| 7- Plan, design and conduct research using appropriate methodologies. |
| 8- Develop presentation, promotion, marketing, business administration, numeric and computation skills. |
| 9- Demonstrate capability of communication skills, time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and team working. |
| 10- Perform responsibilities in compliance with legal, ethical and professional rules. |
| 11- Able to be a life-long learner for continuous improvement of professional knowledge and skills... |
| 12- 2. Knowledge and Understanding: The pharmacy graduate must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and clear understanding of the core information associated with the profession as follows: |
| 13- Principles of basic, pharmaceutical, medical, social, behavioral, management, health and environmental sciences as well as pharmacy practice. |
| 14- Physico-chemical properties of various substances used in preparation of medicines including inactive and active ingredients as well as biotechnology and radio-labeled products. |
| 15- Principles of different analytical techniques using GLP guidelines and validation procedures. |
| 16- Principles of isolation, synthesis, purification, identification, and standardization methods of pharmaceutical compounds. |
| 17- Principles of drug design, development and synthesis. |
| 18- Properties of different pharmaceutical dosage forms including novel drug delivery systems. |
| 19- Principles of various instruments and techniques including sampling, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, storing and distribution processes in pharmaceutical industry. |
| 20- Principles of pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics with applications in therapeutic drug monitoring, dose modification and bioequivalence studies. |
| 21- Principles of hospital pharmacy including I.V. admixtures, TPN and drug distribution system. |
| 22- Principles of public health issues including sources and control of microbial contamination as well as sanitation, disinfection, sterilization methods and microbiological QC of pharmaceutical products. |
| 23- Principles of body function in health and disease states as well as basis of genomic and different biochemical pathways regarding their correlation with different diseases. |
| 24- Etiology, epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis and clinical features of different diseases and their pharmacotherapeutic approaches. |
| 25- Pharmacological properties of drugs including mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, dosage, contra-indications, ADRs and drug interactions. |
| 26- Principles of clinical pharmacology, pharmacovigilance and the rational use of drugs. |
| 27- Basis of complementary and alternative medicine. |
| 28- Toxic profile of drugs and other xenobiotics including sources, identification, symptoms, management control and first aid measures. |
| 29- Methods of biostatistical analysis and pharmaceutical calculations. |
| 30- Principles of management including financial and human resources. |
| 31- Principles of drug promotion, sales and marketing, business administration, accounting and pharmacoeconomics. |
| 32- Principles of proper documentation and drug filing systems. |
| 33- Regulatory affairs, pharmacy laws and ethics of health care and pharmacy profession. |
| 34- 3. Professional and Practical Skills: |
| 35- Use the proper pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols in pharmacy practice. |
| 36- Handle and dispose chemicals and pharmaceutical preparations safely. |
| 37- Compound, dispense, label, store and distribute medicines effectively and safely. |
| 38- Extract, isolate, synthesize, purify, identify, and/or standardize active substances from different origins. |
| 39- Select medicines based on understanding of etiology and pathophysiology of diseases. |
| 40- Monitor and control microbial growth and carry out laboratory tests for identification of infectious and non-infectious diseases. |
| 41- Assess toxicity profiles of different xenobiotics and detect poisons in biological specimens. |
| 42- Apply techniques used in operating pharmaceutical equipment and instruments. |
| 43- Maintain public awareness on rational use of drugs and social health hazards of drug abuse and misuse. |
| 44- Advise patients and other health care professionals about safe and proper use of medicines. |
| 45- Conduct research studies and analyze the results. |
| 46- Employ proper documentation and drug filing systems |
| 47- 4. Intellectual Skills: |
| 48- Apply pharmaceutical knowledge in the formulation of safe and effective medicines as well as in dealing with new drug delivery systems. |
| 49- Comprehend and apply GLP, GPMP, GSP and GCP guidelines in pharmacy practice. |
| 50- Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical and biological methods for QC and assay of raw materials as well as pharmaceutical preparations. |
| 51- Recognize and control possible physical and/or chemical incompatibilities that may occur during drug dispensing. |
| 52- Select the appropriate methods of isolation, synthesis, purification, identification, and standardization of active substances from different origins. |
| 53- Apply the principles of bio-informatics and computer-aided tools in drug design. |
| 54- Apply various principles to determine the characteristics of biopharmaceutical products. |
| 55- Select and assess appropriate methods of infection control to prevent infections and promote public health. |
| 56- Utilize the pharmacological basis of therapeutics in the proper selection and use of drugs in various disease conditions. |
| 57- Calculate and adjust dosage and dose regimen of medications. |
| 58- Assess drug interactions, ADRs and pharmacovigilance. |
| 59- Apply the principles of pharmacoeconomics in promoting cost/effective pharmacotherapy. |
| 60- Analyze and interpret experimental results as well as published literature. |
| 61- Analyze and evaluate evidence-based information needed in pharmacy practice. |
| 62- 5. General and Transferable Skills |
| 63- Communicate clearly by verbal and written means. |
| 64- Retrieve and evaluate information from different sources to improve professional competencies. |
| 65- Work effectively in a team. |
| 66- Use numeracy, calculation and statistical methods as well as information technology tools. |
| 67- Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional development. |
| 68- Adopt ethical, legal and safety guidelines. |
| 69- Develop financial, sales and market management skills. |
| 70- Demonstrate creativity and time management abilities. |
| 71- Implement writing and presentation skills. |
| 72- Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. |
