University of Jordan

Faculty of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

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A- Constituents of Program:

Program consists of 216 Credit hours of the following requirements:

No. Type of Requirements Credit hours

I University Requirements 27
II Faculty Requirements 34
III Specialty Requirements 155
Total 216

B- Numberings System:

1- Departments Code :

Code Department

01 Pharmaceutical Sciences

02 Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical

Technology

03 Biopharmaceutics and Clinical

Pharmacy

2- Courses Numbers:

Course number consists of 7 digits: -

Faculty Department Level Area No. Serial No.

1 2 0 1 4 1 2

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(I) University Requirements : 27 Credit hours
A- Obligatory Courses: 12 Credit hours
B- Elective Courses: 15 Credit hours
)I):- University Requirements: 27 credit hours distributed as shown below:-

A- Obligatory requirements:- (12) credit hours consisting of :-

Course No. Course Name Credit hours

1501100 Communication Skills/Arabic 3
1502100 Communication Skills/English 3
2200100 Military Sciences 3
2300100 National Education 3

B- Elective requirements: (15) credit hours the student should choose from the first second,
and the third fields minimum one subject from each field and maximum tow subjects from
each field and it should be from outside the department of specialization :

First Field : Humanitarian Sciences :

Course course Credit

N0. Hours rerequisite
1041100 LEGAL EDUCATION 3 -
0401100 ISLAMIC EDUCATION 3 -
0402100 THE REGIME OF ISLAM 3 -
2302101 HUMANS CIVILIZATION 3 -
1601105 ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS 3 -
2301100 CREATIVE WRTING 3 -
0803100 INTRODUCATION TO LIBRARY & 3 -
INFORMATION
1132100 HEALTH & SPORT 3 -
2001100 ARTISTIC TASTE 3 -
2200103 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 -
1032100 HUMAN RIGHTS 3 -

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Second Field : Social & Economic sciences :

Course N0. course Credit Hours prerequisite

2302104 The History Of Jordan & Palistine 3 -

1607100 Global Political Economy 3 -
2308100 Principles Of Political Science 3 -
2303100 Logic Critical Thinking 3 -
2305100 Introduction To Social Science 3 -
2307100 Principles Psychology 3 -
2304100 Geography Of Jordan 3 -
2601100 Jordan Implications 3 -
2701100 Principles Of Social Work 3 -
1052100 Jerusalem City 3
1605100 Introduction To Electronic Trading 3

Third Field : Science & Technology & Agriculture & Health :

Course N0. course Credit

Hours prerequisite
0342100 Sience & Society 3 -
0641100 Home Garden 3 -
0905100 Principles Of Public Saftey 3 -
0905101 Jordan Industry 3 -
0603100 Principles Of Human Nutrition 3 -
0305100 Environment 3 -
0710100 First Aid 3 -
1904100 Social Media 3

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 (II) Faculty Requirements are all obligatory: (34) Credit hours
Consist of the following courses
Course Credit Weekly hours
Course Name Lectu. Pract. Prerequisite
No. hours
0304101 General Biology (1) 3 3 -
0304111 General Biology Laboratory (1) 1 - 3 0304101
Or Co-Req.
0303101 General Chemistry (1) 3 3 -
0301101 Calculus (1) 3 3 -
0304102 General Biology (2) 3 3 - 0304101
0303231 Organic Chemistry (1) 3 3 0303101
1902102 Computer (2) 3 3 1900100
0551214 Physiology For Pharmacy (1) 2 2 - 0304102
0532201 Anatomy And Histology For 2 2 0304102
Pharmacy
0532202 Anatomy And Histology For 1 1 3 0532201
Pharmacy-Practical Or Co-Req.
0551215 Physiology For Pharmacy (2) 2 2 - 0551214
0504315 Pathology For Pharmacy 2 2 0532201
1203301 Pathophysiology For Pharmacy 3 3 - 0551215
1203302 First Aid 2 2 0532201
0702501 Basic Nursing Skills 1 1 1203471

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 (III)- Specialty courses (155 Credit hours)

A- Obligatory Courses: (143) Credit hours

B- Elective Courses : (12) Credit hours
A- Obligatory Courses: (143) Credit hours
Credit Weekly hours
Course No. Course Title Prerequisite
hours Lectu. Pract.
1203102 Medical terminology 1 1 -
1202134 Physicochemical principles of 2 2 -
0303101
pharmacy
1203251 Biochemistry (1) 2 2 - 0303231
1201215 Pharmaceutical organic chemistry 3 3 -
0303231
(1)
1201212 Pharmaceutical organic chemistry- 1 - 3 1201215
practical Or Co-Req.
1202230 Pharmaceutical calculations and 2 2 -
1202134
compounding
1202234 Pharmaceutical calculations and 1 - 3 1202230
compounding-practical Or Co-Req.
1203252 Biochemistry-practical 1 - 3 1203251
Or Co-Req.
1203253 Biochemistry (2) 3 3 - 1203251
1202235 Physical pharmacy 2 2 - 1202134
1201201 Pharmaceutical chemical analysis 2 2 - 0303231
1201202 Pharmaceutical chemical analysis – 1 - 3 1201201
Practical Or Co-Req.
1203363 Pharmacology (1) 3 3 - 0551215
1203365 Pharmacology-practical 1 - 3 1203363
Or Co-Req.
1201321 Pharmacognosy 2 2 - 0304102+
1203251
1201322 Pharmacognosy- practical 1 - 3 1201321
Or Co-Req.
1202381 Pharmaceutical Statistics 2 2 - 0301101
1202331 Pharmaceutical technology (1) 2 2 - 1202230
1202434 Pharmaceutical technology- 1 - 3 1202331
practical (1) Or Co-Req.

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Course Credit Weekly hours
Course Title Prerequisite
No. hours Lectu. Pract.
1203364 Pharmacology (2) 3 3 - 1203363
1203302 Immunology and Genetics 3 3 - 1203253
1201315 Pharmaceutical instrumental analysis 2 2 - 1201201
1201316 Pharmaceutical instrumental analysis- 1 - 3 1201315
practical Or Co-Req.
1201390 Chemistry of medicinal plants 2 2 - 1201321
1202341 Pharmaceutical microbiology (1) 3 3 - 0304102
1200401 Pharmaceutical field training (1) 2 - 10 1203364
1203401 Therapeutics (1) 3 3 - 1203364
1203402 Case studies in therapeutics (1) 1 - 3 1203426
Or Co-Req.
1201401 Medicinal Chemistry (1) 3 3 - 1201215
+
1203364
1203471 Biopharmaceutics 2 2 - 1202235
1202441 Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2) 2 2 - 1202341
1202442 Pharmaceutical Microbiology - 1 - 3 1202441
practical Or Co-Req.
1203411 Clinical biochemistry (1) 2 2 - 1203301
+
1203253
1203405 Pharmacy practice (1) 2 2 - 1203364
1203429 Therapeutics (2) 3 3 - 1203364
1203430 Case studies in therapeutics (2) 1 - 3 1203429
Or Co-Req.
1201402 Medicinal chemistry (2) 2 2 - 1201401
1203475 Pharmacokinetics 2 2 - 1203471
1203476 Case studies in pharmacokinetics 1 - 3 1203475
Or Co-Req.
1203412 Clinical Biochemistry (2) 2 2 - 1203411
1203406 Pharmacy practice (2) 2 2 - 1203405
1201414 Complementary and alternative 3 3 - 1201390
medicine

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Course Course Title Credit Weekly hours Prerequisite
No. hours Lectu. Pract.
1203401 Pharmacoeconomics 2 2 - 1203364
1200402 Pharmaceutical field training (2) 2 - 10 1203364
1203504 Therapeutics (3) 3 3 - 1203364
1203505 Case studies in therapeutics (3) 1 - 3 1203504
Or Co-Req.
1203513 Pharmaceutical promotion and 3 3 - 1203401
marketing (1)
1203477 Clinical pharmacokinetics 2 2 - 1203475
1201515 Medicinal Chemistry (3) 3 3 - 1201401
1203516 Pharmacy practice (3) 1 1 - 1203405
1203562 Toxicology 2 2 - 1203364
1203506 Therapeutics (4) 3 3 - 1203401
1203507 Case studies in therapeutics (4) 1 - 3 1203506
Or Co-Req.
1203517 Pharmacy regulations and ethics 2 2 - 1203364
1203518 Pharmaceutical Literature evaluation 2 2 - 1203405
1203519 Pharmaceutical Nutrition and diet 3 3 - 1203412
therapy
1203563 Nonprescription drugs 2 2 - 1203363
1203611 Internal medicine clerkship (1) 7 - 21 1203506
1203620 Pediatric clerkship 4 - 12 1203506
1203634 Geriatric and Psychiatric Clerkship 2 6 1203506
1203605 Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship 2 - 6 1203506
1203603 Internal medicine clerkship (2) 7 - 21 1203506
1203607 Clinical pharmacokinetics Clerkship 2 - 6 1203506
1203606 Surgery Clerkship 2 - 6 1203506
1203608 Ambulatory care clerkship 3 - 9 1203506
1203610 Research project 1 1 - 1203506

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 B- Elective courses: 12 Credit hours to be selected from the following courses

Credit Weekly hours

Course No. Course Title Prerequisite
hours Lectu. Pract.
1201531 Poisonous and hallucinogenic plants 2 2 - 1203364
1201522 Applied chromatography 2 2 - 1201315
1202533 Pharmaceutical radioisotopes 2 2 - 1201401
1201535 Pharmaceutical biotechnology 2 2 - 1201401
1202536 Cosmetics science 2 2 - 1202230
1202532 Selected Topics in Physical Pharmacy 2 2 - 1202235
1203514 Pharmaceutical marketing and 2 2 - 1203513
promotion (2)
1203552 Parapharmaceuticals 2 2 - 1203364
1203562 Selected topics in clinical toxicology 2 2 - 1203562
1202541 Selected topics in pharmaceutical 2 2 - 1202441
microbiology
1203515 Pharmaceutical intellectual property 2 2 - 12032401
1201571 Seminar in pharmaceutical sciences 1 1 - 1201401+
1201390
1202572 Seminar in pharmaceutics and 1 1 - 1202331+
pharmaceutical technology 1202341
1203573 Seminar in Biopharmaceutics and 1 1 - 1203429
clinical pharmacy

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 Offered Courses

Course Course Title Credit Weekly hours Prerequisite

No. hours Lectu. Pract.
1203102 Medical terminology 1 1 -
1202134 Physicochemical principles of pharmacy 2 2 - 0303101
1203251 Biochemistry (1) 2 2 - 0303231
1201215 Pharmaceutical organic chemistry 3 3 - 0303231
1201212 Pharmaceutical organic chemistry- 1 - 3 1201215
practical Or Co-Req.
1202230 Pharmaceutical calculations and 2 2 -
1202134
compounding
1202234 Pharmaceutical calculations and 1 - 3 1202230
compounding-practical Or Co-Req.
1203252 Biochemistry-practical 1 - 3 1203251
Or Co-Req.
1203253 Biochemistry (2) 3 3 - 1203251
1202235 Physical pharmacy 2 2 - 1202134
1201201 Pharmaceutical chemical analysis 2 2 - 0303231
1201202 Pharmaceutical chemical analysis – 1 - 3 1201201
Practical Or Co-Req.
1203363 Pharmacology (1) 3 3 - 0551215
1203365 Pharmacology-practical 1 - 3 1203363
Or Co-Req.
1201321 Pharmacognosy 2 2 - 0304102
+
1203251
1201322 Pharmacognosy- practical 1 - 3 1201321
Or Co-Req.
1202381 Pharmaceutical Statistics 2 2 - 0301101
1203302 First Aid 2 2 - 0532201
1202331 Pharmaceutical technology (1) 2 2 - 1202230
1202434 Pharmaceutical technology-practical (1) 1 - 3 1202331
Or Co-Req.
1203364 Pharmacology (2) 3 3 - 1203363
1203301 Pathophysiology for pharmacy 3 3 - 0551215
1203302 Immunology and Genetics 3 3 - 1203253
1201315 Pharmaceutical instrumental analysis 2 2 - 1201201

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Course Credit Weekly hours
Course Title Prerequisite
No. hours Lectu. Pract.
1201316 Pharmaceutical instrumental analysis- 1 - 3 1201315
practical Or Co-Req.
1201390 Chemistry of medicinal plants 2 2 - 1201321
1202341 Pharmaceutical microbiology (1) 3 3 - 0304102
1200401 Pharmaceutical field training (1) 2 - 10 1203364
1203401 Therapeutics (1) 3 3 - 1203364
1203402 Case studies in therapeutics (1) 1 - 3 1203426
Or Co-Req.
1201401 Medicinal Chemistry (1) 3 3 - 1201215
1203364
1203471 Biopharmaceutics 2 2 - 1202235
1202441 Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2) 2 2 - 1202341
1202442 Pharmaceutical Microbiology -practical 1 - 3 1202441
Or Co-Req.
1203411 Clinical biochemistry (1) 2 2 - 1203301+
1203253
1203405 Pharmacy practice (1) 2 2 - 1203364
1203429 Therapeutics (2) 3 3 - 1203364
1203430 Case studies in therapeutics (2) 1 - 3 1203429
Or Co-Req.
1201402 Medicinal chemistry (2) 2 2 - 1201401
1203475 Pharmacokinetics 2 2 - 1203471
1203476 Case studies in pharmacokinetics 1 - 3 1203475
Or Co-Req.
1203412 Clinical Biochemistry (2) 2 2 - 1203411
1203406 Pharmacy practice (2) 2 2 - 1203405
1201414 Complementary and alternative 3 3 - 1201390
medicine
1203401 Pharmacoeconomics 2 2 - 1203364
1200402 Pharmaceutical field training (2) 2 - 10 1203364
1203504 Therapeutics (3) 3 3 - 1203364
1203505 Case studies in therapeutics (3) 1 - 3 1203504
Or Co-Req.
1203513 Pharmaceutical promotion and 3 3 - 1203401
marketing (1)
1203477 Clinical pharmacokinetics 2 2 - 1203475
1201515 Medicinal Chemistry (3) 3 3 - 1201401
1203516 Pharmacy practice (3) 1 1 - 1203405

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Course Credit Weekly hours
Course Title Prerequisite
No. hours Lectu. Pract.
1203562 Toxicology 2 2 - 1203364
1203506 Therapeutics (4) 3 3 - 1203401
1203507 Case studies in therapeutics (4) 1 - 3 1203506
Or Co-Req.
1203517 Pharmacy regulations and ethics 2 2 - 1203364
1203518 Pharmaceutical Literature evaluation 2 2 - 1203405
1203519 Pharmaceutical Nutrition and diet 3 3 - 1203412
therapy
1203563 Nonprescription drugs 2 2 - 1203363
1203611 Internal medicine clerkship (1) 7 - 21 1203506
1203620 Pediatric clerkship 4 - 12 1203506
1203634 Geriatric and Psychiatric clerkship 2 6 1203506
1203605 Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship 2 - 6 1203506
1203603 Internal medicine clerkship (2) 7 - 21 1203506
1203607 Clinical pharmacokinetics clerkship 2 - 6 1203506
1203606 Surgery clerkship 2 - 6 1203506
1203608 Ambulatory care clerkship 3 - 9 1203506
1203610 Research project 1 1 - 1203506
1201531 Poisonous and hallucinogenic plants 2 2 - 1203364
1201522 Applied chromatography 2 2 - 1201315
1202533 Pharmaceutical radioisotopes 2 2 - 1201401
1201535 Pharmaceutical biotechnology 2 2 - 1201401
1202536 Cosmetics science 2 2 - 1202230
1202532 Selected Topics in Physical Pharmacy 2 2 1202235
1203514 Pharmaceutical promotion and 2 2 - 1203513
marketing (2)
1203552 Parapharmaceuticals 2 2 - 1203364

1203563 Selected topics in clinical toxicology 2 2 - 1203562

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 Course Credit Weekly hours
Course Title Prerequisite
No. hours Lectu. Pract.
1202541 Selected topics in pharmaceutical 2 2 - 1202441
microbiology

1203515 Pharmaceutical intellectual property 2 2 - 12032401

1201571 Seminar in pharmaceutical sciences 1 1 - 1201401

+
1201390
1202572 Seminar in pharmaceutics and 1 1 - 1202331
pharmaceutical technology +
1202341
1203573 Seminar in Biopharmaceutics and 1 1 - 1203429
clinical pharmacy

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 Curriculum Directory For PHARM.D. Students.
First Year-First semester

Course No. Course Credit Hours Prerequisite

0304101 General Biology (1) 3

0304111 General Biology Laboratory (1) 1 0304101

Or Co-Req.
0303101 General Chemistry (1) 3

0301101 Calculus (1) 3

University requirement 3

University requirement 3

University requirement 3

Total 19

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 First Year-Second Semester

Course No. Course Credit Hours Prerequisite

0304102 General Biology (2) 3 0304101

0303231 Organic chemistry (1) 3 0303101

1902102 Computer (2) 3 1900100

1203102 Medical terminology 1

1202134 Physicochemical principles of 2 0303101

pharmacy

University requirement 3

University requirement 3

Total 18

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 Second Year- First Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
0551214 Physiology for pharmacy (1) 2 0304102

0532201 Anatomy and histology for pharmacy 2 0304102

0532202 Anatomy and histology for pharmacy-practical 1 0532201

Or Co-Req.
1203251 Biochemistry (1) 2 0303231

1201215 Pharmaceutical organic chemistry (1) 3 0303231

1201212 Pharmaceutical organic chemistry-practical 1 1201215

Or Co-Req.
1202230 Pharmaceutical calculations and compounding 2 1202134

1202234 Pharmaceutical calculations and compounding - 1 1202230

practical Or Co-Req.

University requirement 3

Total 17

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 Second Year- Second Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
0551215 Physiology for pharmacy (2) 2 0551214

1203252 Biochemistry-practical 1 1203251

Or Co-Req
1203253 Biochemistry (2) 3 1203251

1202235 Physical pharmacy 2 1202134

1201201 Pharmaceutical chemical analysis 2 0303231

1201202 Pharmaceutical chemical analysis 1 1201201

– Practical Or Co-Req

University requirement 3

University requirement 3

Total 17

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 Third Year- First Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1203363 Pharmacology (1) 3 0551215

1203365 Pharmacology-practical 1 1203363

Or Co-Req
0504315 Pathology 2 0532201

1201321 Pharmacognosy 2 0304102

1203251
1201322 Pharmacognosy-practical 1 1201321

Or Co-Req
1202381 Pharmaceutical statistics 2 0301101

1203302 First aid 2 0532201

1202331 Pharmaceutical technology (1) 2 1202230

1202332 Pharmaceutical technology-practical 1 1202331

Or Co-Req
University requirement 3

Total 19

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 Third Year- Second Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1203364 Pharmacology (2) 3 1203363

1203301 Pathophysiology for pharmacy 3 0551215

1203302 Immunology and genetics 3 1203253

1201315 Pharmaceutical instrumental analysis 2 1201201

1201316 Pharmaceutical instrumental analysis-practical 1 1201315

Or Co-Req
1201390 Chemistry of medicinal plants 2 1201321

1202341 Pharmaceutical microbiology (1) 3 0304102

Total 17

Summer semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1200401 Pharmaceutical field training(1) 2 1203364

Total 2

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 Fourth Year- First Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1203426 Therapeutics (1) 3 1203364

1203427 Case studies in therapeutics (1) 1 1203426

Or Co-Req
1201401 Medicinal chemistry (1) 3 1201215+

1203364
1203471 Biopharmaceutics 2 1202235

1202441 Pharmaceutical microbiology (2) 2 1202341

1202442 Pharmaceutical microbiology- practical 1 1202441

Or Co-Req
1203411 Clinical biochemistry (1) 2 1203301

1203405 Pharmacy practice (1) 2 1203364

Elective 2

Total 18

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 Fourth Year- Second Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1203429 Therapeutics (2) 3 1203364

1203430 Case Studies in therapeutics (2) 1 1203429

Or Co-Req.
1201402 Medicinal chemistry (2) 2 1201401

1203475 Pharmacokinetics 2 1203471

1203476 Case studies in pharmacokinetics 1 1203475

Or Co-Req.
1203412 Clinical Biochemistry (2) 2 1203411

1203406 Pharmacy practice (2) 2 1203405

1201414 Complementary and alternative medicine 3 1201390

1203401 Pharmacoeconomics 1203364

0702501 Basic nursing 1 1203471

Total 19

Summer semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1200402 Pharmaceutical field training(2) 2 1203364
Total 2

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 Fifth Year- First Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1203504 Therapeutics (3) 3 1203364

1203505 Case studies in therapeutics (3) 1 1203504

Or Co-Req.
1203513 Pharmaceutical promotion and marketing (1) 3 1203401

1203577 Clinical pharmacokinetics 2 1203475

1201515 Medicinal chemistry (3) 3 1201401

1203516 Pharmacy practice (3) 1 1203405

1203562 Toxicology 2 1203364

Elective 2

Elective 2

Total 19

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 Fifth Year- Second Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1203506 Therapeutics (4) 3 1203364

1203507 Case studies in therapeutics (4) 1 1203506

Or Co-Req.
1202517 Pharmacy regulations and ethics 2 1203364

1203518 Literature evaluation 2 1203405

1203519 Pharmaceutical nutrition and diet therapy 3 1203412

1203563 Nonprescription drugs 2 1203363

Elective 2

Elective 2

Elective 2

Total 19

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 Sixth Year-First Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1203601 Internal medicine clerkship (1) 7* 1203506

1203603 Pediatric clerkship 4* 1203506

1203604 Geriatric and psychiatric clerkship 2* 1203506

1203605 Obstetrics and gynecology clerkship 2* 1203506

Total 15

* 1 credit hour is equivalent to 1 week of training from 8 am to 5 pm.

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 Sixth Year- Second Semester

Course No. Course Credit Prerequisite

Hours
1203602 Internal medicine clerkship (2) 7* 1203506

1203607 Kinetic clerkship 2* 1203506

1203606 Surgery clerkship 2* 1203506

1203068 Ambulatory care clerkship 3* 1203506

1203610 Research project 1 1203506

Total 15

* 1 credit hour is equivalent to 1 week of training from 8 am to 5 pm.

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 Course Description (Doctor of Pharmacy)

Faculty Requirements

0304101 General Biology (1) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite :( None)
Internal structure of the cell. Molecules of the cell. Metabolism-respiration and
photosynthesis, cell- cell signaling, cell division, Mendelian inheritance, molecular
biology of the gene, DNA technology, chemical signals in plants and animals, phylogeny
and systematic introduction to ecosystematics and introduction to ecosystems.

0304111 General Biology Laboratory (1) (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite :( 0304101 Or Co-Req.)
Laboratory experiments in microscopy and cells, chemical aspects of cells, tissues, and
plant physiology. Mammalian anatomy, and systems of major living groups.

0303101 General Chemistry (1) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite :( None)
Measurements and significant figures, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, the gaseous
state, thermochemistry , electronic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular
shapes, states of matter and intermolecular forces, physical properties of solutions,
principles of equilibrium.

0301101 Calculus (1) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite :( None)
Functions: domain, operations on function, graphs of functions, trigonometric functions;
limits: meaning of a limit, computational techniques, limits at infinity, infinite limits
:continuity; limits and continuity of trigonometric functions; the;the derivative : techniques
of differentiation, derivatives of trigonometric functions chain rule; implicit differentiation;
differentials; Rolls Theorem; the mean value theorem; the extended mean value theorem; L
Hopital s rule; increasing and decreasing functions; concavity maximum and minimum and
minimum values of a function; graphs of functions including rational functions
(asymptotes) and factions with vertical tangents(cusps);antiderivatives; the indefinite
integral; the definite integral; the fundamental theorem of calculus; the area under curve;
the area between two curves; transcendental functions: inverse functions, logarithmic and
exponential functions; derivatives and integrals; limits(the indeterminate forms);hyperbolic
functions and their inverses; inverse trigonometric functions; some techniques of
integration.

0304102 General Biology (2) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite :( 0304101)
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 Animal and plant tissues Mammalian circulation, immune system, gas exchange,
controlling the internal environment, nervous system and motor mechanism. Transport in
plants, plant nutrition, plant reproduction and development. Eco-distribution and
adaptations of organisms, population ecology and community ecology.

0303231 Organic Chemistry (1) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (0303101)
Alkanes and cycloakanes, alkenes and alkynes , stereochemistry, common organic
reactions, substitution, addition, elimination, alcohols, ethers, conjugated systems.

1902102 Computer Skills (2) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (1900100)
Introduction: forms, controls, properties, methods, events, files, Mouse events, click,
mouse movement, drag and drop, Keyboard events: Press, up and down, Menus: Creation
and Code writing, Dialogue boxes: Messges, input, built-in boxes, programming:
Variables, statements, arithmetic logical operators, strings, built-in functions, Control
statements: simple IF, multiple IF, CASE, Loops, FOR-NEXT, DO-WHILE,DO-UNTIL,
Arrays, Files: Random, sequential, binary, procedures and functions, Applications using
Visual Basic, Introduction to Microsoft Access. Weekly practice in the lab.

0551214 Physiology for Pharmacy (1) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (0304102)
Correlation of morphological, biochemical, and functional organization of the human
body as related to normal state. Topics include cell, nerve and muscle, autonomic nervous
system, blood and body fluids, cardiovascular system, respiratory system physiology.

0532201 Anatomy and Histology for Pharmacy (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (0304102)
An overview of structure of the human body and tissues and their cooperative role in
normal function. Topic include: embryology, blood, nervous, musculoskeletal, skin,
cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, respiratory, endocrine, and reproductive system.,

0532202 Anatomy and Histology for Pharmacy-practical (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (0532201 or Co-Req)
A laboratory course that familiarizes students with normal structure of the human body
using gross and microscopic preparations of different organs and tissues.

0551215 Physiology for Pharmacy (2) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (0551214)

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 Correlation of morphological, biochemical, and functional organization of the human
body as related to normal state. Topics include: GI system, endocrine system, reproductive
systems, renal system, central nervous system and special topics such as skin, and sensory
organs.

0534315 Pathology for Pharmacy (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (0532201)
Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of inflammation,
cell injury, aging, neoplasia, and skin disorders.

1203302 First aid (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (0532201)
Concerns general principles and techniques of first aid at premedical stage in case of life-
threatening situations.

1203301 Pathophysiology for Pharmacy (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (0551215)
Considers the nature of major diseases, associated alterations in structure and function of
human organs, and their clinical manifestations. Topics include cardiology, rheumatology,
endocrine gastrointestinal disorders and hematologic/ oncologlic, respiratory, renal and
infectious diseases.,

0702501 Basic Nursing skills for pharmacy (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (1203471)
Familiarizes students with methods of parenteral and rectal drug administration, vascular
access and devices, wound care, blood pressure and pulse measurement

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 Specialty Requirements

1203102 Medical terminology (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite :( None)
Development of basic knowledge of medical terms used in medical and biological
sciences. Students systematically analyze/build words from combining forms, suffixes,
and prefixes.

1202134 Physicochemical Principles of Pharmacy (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (0303101)
Study of the physicochemical properties of molecules incorporated in pharmaceutical
preparations.

1203251 Biochemistry (1) ) 2Cr. Hrs.)

(2
Prerequisite: (0303231 )
Provides principle information concerning the chemical and physical properties of
biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids and proteins) and their interrelated functioning in a
biological system. Bioenergetics and oxidative phosphorylations will be covered.

1201215 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (0303231)
Classification, nomenclature, properties, reactions and preparation of various organic
compounds (emphasis on those of pharmaceutical significance).

1201212 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry -Practical (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1201215 or Co-Req.(
Applications of various methods and techniques used in the identifications of
functional groups of organic compounds of pharmaceutical interest. Synthesis of some
compounds will be undertaken

1202230 Pharmaceutical Calculations and Compounding (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202134)
Formulation and compounding of various pharmaceutical dosage forms (solutions,
suspensions, emulsions and ointments). In addition to calculation methodologies needed
to produce any pharmaceutical preparation.

1202234 Pharmaceutical Calculations and Compounding - Practical (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202230 or Co-Req.)
Application of pharmaceutical preparation methods. Introduction to pharmaceutical
packaging. Utilization of component properties in pharmaceutical preparations and
their impact on the final product.

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1203252 Biochemistry - Practical (1 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1203251 or Co-Req.(
Application of basic methods in the identification of sugars, proteins and fats. In addition
to the analysis of these groups in biological fluids and analysis of enzymatic reactions.

1203253 Biochemistry (2) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (0551214)
Main biochemical concepts regarding the different metabolic pathways of biomolecules;
carbohydrates, lipids. Proteins and nucleotides. Storage and expression of genetic
information will also be covered.

1202235 Physical Pharmacy (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202134)
Study of physico-chemical properties that control complex formation including drug
stability and factors affecting it and shelf-life determinations. In addition, diffusion and
absorption will be discussed.

1201201 Pharmaceutical Chemical Analysis (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (0303231)
discusses various analytical methods used in drug analysis in order to identify structure,
purity and action.

1201202 Pharmaceutical Chemical Analysis - Practical (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1201201 or Co-Req)
The practical course is designed for the applications of various analytical methods to
substances used in pharmacy and medicine.

1203363 Pharmacology (1) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (0551215(
Basic principles of pharmacology: pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetic principles,
adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interactions, development of new drugs. Major
categories: drugs affecting autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system, blood,
autacoids, respiratory and gastrointestinal system.

1203364 Pharmacology-practical (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite :(1203363 or Co-Req.))
A laboratory course designed to familiarize students with methods used to assess drug
action and to demonstrate pharmacological properties of some drugs.

1201321 Pharmacognosy (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (0304102 + 1203251)
Study of basic information on pharmacognosy and medicinal plants regarding
classification and identification of their components with emphasis on primary
metabolites (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and drugs derived from them).

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1201322 Pharmacognosy - Practical (1 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1201321 or Co-Req.)
Physical and microscopical examinations of some medicinal plants and identification of
them and of their components using chromatographic and compendial qualitative and
quantitative analysis

1202381 Pharmaceutical Statistics (2 Cr. Hrs.)

(Prerequisite: (0301101)
Application of basic statistical principles in different pharmaceutical fields; research
results analysis, pharmaceutical marketing and industry.

1202331 Pharmaceutical Technology (1) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202230)
Comprehensive survey of industrial processes used in the production of pharmaceuticals.
Transfer processes and unit operation with emphasis on subjects of pharmaceutical
interests especially tabletting.

1202332 Pharmaceutical Technology - Practical)1( (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202331 or Co-Req)
Coveres the unit process operation (size reduction, mixing, granulation and tabletting) in
addition to quality control and pre-formulation; suggesting formula for certain drug
knowing its physiochemical properties, formulation and evaluation using proper
instruments .

1203364 Pharmacology (2) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203363)
Continuation of Pharmacology-1. Considers CNS pharmacology, local anesthetics,
chemotherapy: antineoplastic, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, anthelminthic, antifungal,
antiviral agents and immunomodulators.

1203302 Immunology and genetics (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203253)
Overviews basic biologic mechanisms of immune system. Emphasizes drug allergies,
autoimmune conditions, transplantation, immunodeficiency, monoclonal antibodies,
other immunology-derived agents in diagnosis/treatment of diseases. Encompasses
structure and function of genes and chromosomes, genetic variation, the chromosomal
basis of human diseases, disorders of metabolism, immunogenetics, cancer genetics,
genetic diagnosis and treatment.

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1202315 Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis (2 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1201201)
Study of the basic instrumental methods used in the qualitative and quantitative analysis
of pharmaceutical active and non-active chemicals in different dosage forms. In addition
to analysis stated in the pharmacopoeias e.g. spectroscopy and chromatography.

1201316 Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis - Practical (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1201315 Co-Req.)
Practical application of instrumental methods. In addition, training on the interpretation
of instrumental analysis results and applications of these methods in the elucidation of
their structures and concentration determination of the studied samples.

1201390 Chemistry of medicinal plants (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (1201321)
Biosynthesis, isolation and identification of the primary and secondary plant constituents
and discussion of natural drugs containing these constituents. The main plant active
constituents from chemical and pharmacological points of view will be covered. Topics
related to carbohydrate, lipids, phenolic compounds and alkaloids are also discussed.

1202341 Pharmaceutical Microbiology (1) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (0304102)
Basic information of microorganisms, their basic structure and mode of growth. Medical,
pharmaceutical and environmental importance of some microorganisms. Basic principles
of immunity and immunization. Anti-microbial chemotherapy: mode of action and
prudent use.

1200401 Pharmaceutical Field Training (1) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203364)
Field training according to a prepared plan under direct supervision of a faculty member.
Evaluation at the end of training.

1203426 Therapeutics (1) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203364)
Patho-physiology, symptoms and aims of treatment. In addition to the basic knowledge
on the drugs used, kinetics drug interactions, dose calculations, side effects, treatment
algorithms and patient awareness. The diseases of the following systems will be
covered: cardiovascular, endocrine, GIT and rheumatic diseases.

1203427 Case studies in Therapeutics (1) (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203426 Co-Req.)
Uses simulated clinical cases to develop the students ability to assess a patient’s
condition, determine reasonable treatment alternatives, select appropriate therapy and
monitoring parameters and to justify those choices by utilizing knowledge and skills
acquired in therapeutics (1).

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1201401 Medicinal Chemistry (1) (3 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1201215+1203364)
Introduction to medicinal chemistry. Study of drug physicochemical properties,
distribution, metabolism and excretion. In addition to structure activity relationships.
Emphasis on drugs used for the treatment of some vital organs.

1203471 Biopharmaceutics (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202235)
Study the factors influencing drug availability to the systemic circulation such as
physicochemical properties of active ingredients, pharmaceutical dosage forms,
physiological factors and routes of administration. Limitation and advantages of each
route of administration of conventional and new drugs will be discussed. Drug
distribution and elimination will also be covered.

1202441 Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202341)
Study sterilization, disinfection, anti-sepsis, preservation and good manufacturing
practice in the control of contamination. Methods used for the evaluation of antimicrobial
efficacy and factors affecting it. Some applications of microorganisms in pharmaceutical
sciences.

1202442 Pharmaceutical Microbiology - Practical (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202441 or Co-Req.)
Develop the skills of identifying microorganisms, measuring the efficacy and potency of
different antimicrobial agents, using different sterilization methods. Designing optimum
sterilization cycles. Techniques for microbial quality monitoring for both sterile and non
sterile dosage forms.

1203411 Clinical biochemistry (1) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203301)
This course describes what happens to the body’s chemistry when affected by diseases.
The course includes specimen collection and processing, water and electrolytes balance,
hydrogen ion homoeostasis and blood gases, the kidneys, the liver, disorders of
carbohydrate metabolism, plasma proteins, clinical enzymology.

1203405 Pharmacy practice (1) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: ( 1203364)
A course that introduces students to the concept and application of pharmaceutical care
and develops skills in communication with health care professionals and patients.

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1203429 Therapeutics (2( (3 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1203346)

Patho-physiology, symptoms and aims of treatment. In addition to the basic knowledge

on the drugs use, kinetics drug interactions, dose calculations, side effects, treatment
algorithms and patient awareness. The diseases of the following topics will be covered:
infections, neurological diseases, blood diseases, tumors, respiratory diseases and
kidney diseases.

1203430 Case studies in Therapeutics (2) 1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203429 Co-Req.)
Uses simulated clinical cases to develop the students ability to assess a patient’s
condition, determine reasonable treatment alternatives, select appropriate therapy and
monitoring parameters and to justify those choices by utilizing knowledge and skills
acquired in therapeutics (2).

1201402 Medicinal Chemistry (2) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1201401)
Study of chemistry of drugs; chemical structure and mechanism of action. Antibiotics;
their chemistry, mechanisms of actions and medical uses ….etc are extensively
discussed.

1203475 Pharmacokinetics (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203471)
Study of the pharmacokinetic concepts, terminology, models, factors affecting drug
absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and its importance in drug activities and
side effects. Emphasis will be placed upon the prediction of plasma levels of drugs
under varying conditions applying different pharmacokinetic parameters.

1203476 Case Studies in Pharmacokinetics (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203475 Or Co-Req.)
Handling pharmacokinetic parameters of drugs in the body and solving problems related
to them through selected cases.

1203412 Clinical biochemistry (2) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (1203411)
This course is a continuation to Clinical Biochemistry (I) and covers the clinical aspects
of diseases and their effect on body chemistry. Topics include endocrinology, lipids and
lipoproteins, inherited metabolic diseases, metabolic aspects of malignant diseases and
clinical chemistry at the extremes of age.

1203406 Pharmacy practice (2) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (1203405)
Includes medication history taking, physical assessment, constructing patient database,
and drug therapy assessment.

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1201414 Complementary and alternative medicine (3 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite : (1201390)
Provides a review of the alternative and complementary therapies that are current and
available (Homeopathy, aromatherapy, Reflexology therapy, etc…). Also covers a
group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not
presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. In addition, it discusses the
science of using herbal remedies and botanical extracts to treat illness and improve
health with special emphasis on herbal therapy in Jordan. Contraindications of herbs
and their interactions with drugs will be also discussed.

1203401 Pharmacoeconomics 2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (1203364)
Methods and techniques for evaluating costs and cost-effectiveness of health, medical,
and pharmaceutical interventions. Emphasis on economic evaluation, decision analysis,
and modeling techniques for resource allocation and decision making. Applications to
technology assessment, health policy, clinical practice, drug pricing policy and price
control, drug expenditure, and resource allocation.

1200402 Pharmaceutical Field Training (2) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

(Prerequisite 1203364)
Field training according to a prepared plan under direct supervision of a faculty member.
Evaluation at the end of training.

1203504 Therapeutics (3( (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203346)
Will cover the pathophysiology, clinical presentations, pharmacotherapy
(pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics, drug/drug interactions, dosage calculations,
adverse effects, treatment algorithm, goals of therapy & patient education) of: women’s
health, pediatric and geriatric disorders.

1203507 Case studies in Therapeutics (3) 1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203504 Or Co-Req.)
Uses simulated clinical cases to develop the students ability to assess a patient’s
condition, determine reasonable treatment alternatives, select appropriate therapy and
monitoring parameters and to justify those choices by utilizing knowledge and skills
acquired in therapeutics (3).

1203513 Pharmaceutical Promotion and Marketing (1) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203401(
Principles of marketing and marketing concepts. Needs, exchange and communication
process. Modern concept of marketing and influence of environment. Pharmaceutical
marketing aspects and its applications in Jordan market emphasizing on sales call steps,
selling skills and techniques.

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1203577 Clinical pharmacokinetics (2 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1203475)
Involves the clinically-oriented Pharm.D. student in the process of clinical
pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic monitoring of drug therapy. The course is
concerned with the application of concepts and techniques of pharmacokinetics and
pharmacodynamics to the rational design of individualized drug dosage regimens in the
total clinical context, taking into account such special problems as hepatic and renal
functional impairment, other effects of disease, immaturity of drug metabolizing
enzymes, and drug interactions.

1201515 Medicinal Chemistry (3) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1201401)
The study of the various classes of pharmacodynamic drugs. Their chemistry,
mechanisms of action, pharmacological - clinical uses and structure-activity relationships

1203516 Pharmacy practice (3) (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (1203405)
Includes pharmacotherapy planning, patient monitoring and education.

1203562 Toxicology (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (1203364)
Introduction into epidemic, physiologic and symptoms of poisoning. In addition to
treatment procedures of main toxic materials that human would be exposed to.

1203506 Therapeutics (4) (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203364)
Will cover the pathophysiology, clinical presentations, pharmacotherapy
(pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics, drug/drug interactions, dosage calculations,
adverse effects, treatment algorithm, goals of therapy & patient education) of: general
Care, dermatovenerology and Psychiatric disorders.

1203507 Case studies in Therapeutics (4) 1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203506 or Co-Req.)
Uses simulated clinical cases to develop the students ability to assess a patient’s
condition, determine reasonable treatment alternatives, select appropriate therapy and
monitoring parameters and to justify those choices by utilizing knowledge and skills
acquired in therapeutics (4).

1203517 Pharmacy Regulations and Ethics (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203364)
Introduction to existing laws and regulations governing the practice and ethics of
pharmacy.

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1203518 Pharmaceutical literature evaluation (2 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1203364)
Will enable students to identify, obtain, and utilize published medical literature to be
used in patient care, research projects and lifelong learning. Emphasis on data searching
and retrieval using computer database and written material.

1203519 Pharmaceutical nutrition and diet therapy (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite : (1203412)
This course involves the study of nutrition in health and health care. It includes the
foundation of nutrition, nutrition in health care throughout the lifecycle and nutrition in
clinical care such as total parenteral nutrition, nutrition in diabetes mellitus, renal
diseases, hypertension and cancer.

1203563 Nonprescription Drugs (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203363(
Methods to assist the patient with optimal use of non-prescription drugs. Patients
counseling regarding the proper and safe usage of drugs will be also discussed.

1203601 Internal medicine clerkship (1) (7 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: ( 1203506)
During this full-time advanced clinical pharmacy experience, the students will provide
pharmaceutical care in inpatient settings: in neurology, rheumatology, nephrology and
oncology-hematology for a minimum of three patients a week.

1203603 Pediatric clerkship (4 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: ( 1203506)
During this full-time advanced clinical pharmacy experience, the students will provide
pharmaceutical care in inpatient and outpatient pediatric settings for a minimum of three
patients a week.

1203604 Psychiatric and geriatric clerkship (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: ( 1203506)
During this full-time advanced clinical pharmacy experience, the students will provide
pharmaceutical care in outpatient settings for a minimum of three psychiatric and
geriatric patients a week.
1203605 Gynacology and obstetrics clerkship (2 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: ( 1203506)
During this full-time advanced clinical pharmacy experience, the students will provide
pharmaceutical care in inpatients and outpatient settings for a minimum of three
obstetric and gynecology patients a week.
1203602 Internal medicine clerkship (2) (7 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: ( 1203506)
During this full-time advanced clinical pharmacy experience, the students will provide
pharmaceutical care in inpatient settings: in infectious diseases, cardiology, respiratory,
and gastroenterology for a minimum of three patients a week.

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1203606 Surgery Clerkship (2 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: ( 1203506)
During this full-time advanced clinical pharmacy experience, the students will provide
pharmaceutical care in inpatient and outpatient surgery settings for a minimum of three
patients a week.

1203607 Clinical pharmacokinetics clerkship (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: ( 1203506)
The clerkship in clinical pharmacokinetics is intended to allow Pharm.D. Students an
opportunity to acquire the practical experience in the application of clinical
pharmacokinetic principles to various drug therapies with emphasis on the selection
and design of antimicrobial therapies. Students will learn how to apply these principles
by gathering pertinent clinical information, development of pharmaceutical care and
monitoring plans, thorough literature evaluation, and case discussions.

1203608 Ambulatory care clerkship (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: ( 1203506)
During this full-time advanced clinical pharmacy experience, the students will provide
pharmaceutical care in outpatient settings: nephrology, rheumatology, respiratory,
cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology-hematology, infectious diseases, neurology,
dermato-venerology for a minimum of three patients a week.

1203610 Research project (1Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: ( 1203506)
Introduction into proper methods for proposal preparation with application to a selected
topic in the area of therapeutics and pharmaceutical care.

1201531 Poisonous and Hallucinogenic Plants (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203364(
Identification and study of poisonous and hallucinogenic plants. In addition to
symptoms, prophylactics and treatment. Emphasis is given on plants found in Jordan.

1201522 Applied chromatography (2Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1201315)
Includes the study of the modern methods of chromatography used in separation &
purification of pharmaceutical compounds such as-: GC, DCCC, CCC, HPLC, SPE,
Ion-Exchange Chromatography, Exclusion Chromatography and Affinity
Chromatography

1202533 Pharmaceutical Radioisotopes (2Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1201401)
Brief discussion of radioactivity. The use of radioisotopes in medicine and pharmacy
with precautions in their handling and storage.

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1201535 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (2 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1201401)
An introduction to replication and gene expression of prokaryotic and eukaryotic
systems. In addition progress to cover recombinant ( DNA) technology and cloning for
the production of pharmaceutics, followed by the application of (DNA) biotechnology
including disease treatment, in vitro fertilization, and gene transfer.

1202536 Cosmetics Science (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202230)
Covers the basics of cosmetic preparations, contents and their actions. (e.g. skin, hair
and nail preparations).

1202532 Selected Topics in Physical Pharmacy (2Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203513)
Covers in detail topics like surface chemistry, colloid chemistry, preformulation and
other related topics.

1203514 Pharmaceutical Promotion and Marketing (2) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203513)
Marketing strategy and marketing management. Environmental forces anticipation and
contingency planning. Marketing plan development. Team work, time and stress
management briefing. Some consumer behavior aspects.

1203552 Parapharmaceuticals (2 Cr. Hrs.)

(Prerequisite 1203364)
Basic knowledge to advise patients on medical/surgical appliances and devices, durable
medical equipment, and prescription accessories, concerning their selection, use, and
storage (e.g. cuts and burns products, thermometers ,contraceptives, diabetic supplies,
diagnostics, and lens preparations

1203563 Selected Topics in Clinical Toxicology 2 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203562)
Deals with different types of human intoxication's. It will focus on the standard
procedures undertaken in different cases of intoxication, identification of poisons, signs
and symptoms, and their clinical manifestations.
1202541 Selected Topics in Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1202441)
Application of microbiology in different field of pharmacy practice. Microbial resistance
and policies used to control hospital acquired infections. Microbial quality control and its
application in pharmaceutical industry. Application of microorganisms in fermentation
and genetic engineering.

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1203515 Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property (2 Cr. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: (1203401)
General background of drug product life cycle, history, types and principles of
intellectual property (IP) with an emphasis on the application of these principles within
the pharmaceutical industry (PI), importance of intellectual property to the PI , research
and development (R &D) issues internationally and locally. The world trading system,
data exclusivity, patent protection, trade marks, Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual
Property Rights (TRIPs) for pharmaceutical products and antitrust will be defined with
case studies. Identifying potential commercial intellectual property: recording, ownership
and registration of IP, strategies, planning and commercialization of IP, current and
future impact of IP on the marketing strategies of Jordanian PI.

1201370 Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences (1 Cr. Hrs.)

(Prerequisite 1201401+ 1201390)

Preparation of a research project in pharmaceutical sciences under supervision of faculty

member. Presentation and oral discussion are required.

1201371 Seminar in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1202331+ 1202341)
Preparation of a research project in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology under
supervision of faculty member. Presentation and oral discussion are required.

1203373 Seminar in Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy (1 Cr. Hrs.)

Prerequisite: (1203429)
Preparation of a research project in biopharmaceutics and clinical pharmacy under
supervision of faculty member. Presentation and oral discussion are required.

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