Course Module

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences

YEAR 1 - Semester 1 & 2 Core Modules Scientific Writing & Presentation Mathematics for Life Sciences Cell Biology Human Biology Physical & Inorganic Chemistry Basic Microbiology Biochemistry Organic Chemistry Introduction to Nutrition Science Introduction to Clinical Trials Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences Basic Pathology Basic Pharmaceutics

General Studies

• To complete 4 General Studies modules

Pharmaceutical Practice Specialisation

YEAR 2 - Semester 1 & 2

Core Modules

• Biostatistics

• Marketing for Life Sciences

• Medical Microbiology

• Basic Immunology

• Pharmacology I

• Drug Delivery Systems

• Pharmacy Practice I

• Pharmacotherapy I

• Complementary & Alternative Medicines

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology

• Medicinal Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Techniques in Extemporaneous Preparations

• Pharmacy Practice II

General Studies

• To complete 4 General Studies modules

Clinical Trials Specialisation

YEAR 2 - Semester 1 & 2

Core Modules

• Biostatistics

• Marketing for Life Sciences

• Drug Development

• Medical Microbiology

• Basic Immunology

• Pharmacology I

• Drug Delivery Systems

• Pharmacy Practice I

• Pharmacotherapy I

• Complementary & Alternative Medicines

• Clinical Laboratory I

• Principles of Clinical Trials

• Legal & Ethical Aspects of Clinical Trials

General Studies

• To complete 4 General Studies modules

Clinical Trials Specialisation

YEAR 3 - Semester 1 & 2

Core Modules

• Communication Skills

• Pharmacology II

• Pharmacotherapy II

• Personal Selling & Negotiation Skills

• Clinical Research Management

• Clinical Laboratory II

• Good Clinical Practice

• Industrial Attachment Programme

• Final Year Project

General Studies

• To complete 2 General Studies modules

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