Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Assessment and Applications of Phytotherapeutic Drugs

Submitted by oa.alothman on Sun, 11/06/2022 - 09:45

Introduction

College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University is one of the recent scientific edifices that was approved in 1428 H. It was established to share with other Pharmacy Institutions in other Saudi Universities in preparing well qualified Pharmacist for the future. Qualified Pharmacists are expected to play a great role in reforming the Kingdom Health Care system.

The Department of Pharmacognosy is one of the most active Departments in the College in term of scientific research. The first Master Program in the College was approved in the Pharmacognosy Department. As the use of Traditional Medicine is highly trusted in the Kingdom as well as in the region, the wide spread of natural products in a well manufactured pharmaceutical forms in the Kingdom and worldwide made a huge increase in the use of natural products mainly from plant sources. In the Kingdom more than 1740 pharmaceutical products containing plant extracts are available on the market. Moreover, a lot of these products can be purchased online. The safety and efficacy of such products must be confirmed and closely monitored. To perform such a job successfully the preparation of a well-qualified Pharmacist with deep knowledge in the field of natural products is a must. This program “Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Assessment and Applications of Phytotherapeutic Drugs” is one of the few offered programs that serve this crucial nationally required goal. The graduates will be prepared to have the capabilities to evaluate safety, efficacy and authenticity of market natural products.

Mission

This program aims to prepare distinguished graduates with a high degree of knowledge in the field of phytotherapy and phytopharmaceutical assessment that contribute effectively to academic environment, scientific research, and community needs.

Vision

Our master's program envisions a future where graduates are recognized as esteemed professionals, possessing outstanding expertise and capabilities, committed to advancing the assessment and applications of plant-based medicines and natural products to make a significant impact on the academic, scientific, and community landscapes.

Goals

Preparing remarkable graduates with specialized qualifications and skills in the field of phytotherapeutic drugs to compete in the labor market.

Developing research skills of graduates to produce impactful scientific research locally and internationally.

Enhancing graduates' capacity to uphold ethical values, demonstrate social responsibility, and foster sustainable educational advancement.

Objectives

·Equipping students with in-depth knowledge to recognize and predict the composition, pharmacological properties, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic applications of phytotherapeutic drugs.

·Providing students with the skills to assess and evaluate the safety, efficacy, and quality of phytotherapeutic drugs.

·Supplying students with specialized qualifications and the skills to apply and assess herbal medicines and phytopharmaceuticals, thus enriching professional performance in all fields, including pharmaceutical and research fields.

·Enhancing students' research competencies, scientific writing abilities, commitment to lifelong learning, ethical practices, and social responsibility.

·Ensuring continuous enhancement of teaching and learning processes for optimal educational outcomes.