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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

General Courses – Faculty Requirements

The candidate studies the compulsory courses as shown in the following table:

Semester CodeNo. Course Title Credit Hours Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
Written Practical Written Practical
First 2001 Computer Science(I). [1+1] 1 3 50 50
2002 Pharmaceutical Statistics. [2+0] 2 -- 100 --
Second 2003 Computer Science (II). [0+1] -- 3 -- 50
2004 Scientific Writing. [1+0] 1 -- 50 --
Total credit hours required 6        

General Courses – Faculty Requirements

Code No.   Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2001
(1+1)
Computer Science (I):
Computer systems, types of computer available, A typical microcomputer configuration, computer hardware, numbers systems, the input devices, the output devices, the storage devices, computer software, statistical packages, database management packages, multimedia data management, communication packages, database digital analysis, computer graph sheets. Practical Course:- Computer Basics – MS Windows - MS Word.
2002
(2)
Statistics:
Normal and binomial distribution. Probability, use of factorials, combinations and permutations. Measuring of central tendency and various distribution modes for pharmaceutical data. Significance. Testing, sampling procedures and outliers. T-test, ANOVA, line statistics, correlation and regression.
2003
(0+1)
Computer Science (II):
Practical Course:- MS Excel – MS Power Point - Internet.
2004
(1)
Scientific Writing:
Choosing a research problem, using library, first step in treating data, writing paper, making the paper interesting, correcting the type written copy, good form and using tables and illustration, prepublication review, Bibliography, Index.
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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmaceutics]

The candidate studies (5) compulsory courses and chooses (1) elective course as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title Credits Hour Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
First 2101 Physical Pharmacy. Compulsory Courses [2] 2 100
2102 Stability of Pharmaceutical Preparations. [2] 2 100
2103 Dosage Form Design. [2] 2 100
Second 2104 Biopharmaceutics and Applied Pharmacokinetics. [2] 2 100
2105 Advanced Drug Delivery Systems. [2] 2 100
2106 Cosmetics. Elective Courses [2] 2 100
2107 Radiopharmaceuticals. [2] 2 100
2108 Drug Targeting. [2] 2 100
Total credit hours required 12    

Course Content of Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmaceutics]

Code No.   Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2101
(2)
Physical Pharmacy:
States of matter. Thermodynamics. Physical properties of molecules. Solubility and distribution phenomena – complexation and protein binding. Interfacial phenomena. Polymers in pharmacy. Rheology.
2102
(2)
Stability of Pharmaceutical Preparations:
Reaction kinetics and drug stability which includes: reaction orders, complex reaction orders: Parallel and consecutive reactions, Dosage forms instability. Routes of degradation Accelerated, stability program.
2103
(2)
Dosage Form Design:
Sustained release products: classification, advantages, physicochemical and biological properties of drugs, formulation methods. Microencapsulation. Tablets and capsules, Sterile products. Suppositories. Coarse dispersions. Topical products and aerosols.
2104
(2)
Biopharmacokinetics and Applied Pharmacokinetics:
Definitions, factors affecting drug absorption, dissolution: Pharmacopeial and non- Pharmacopeial and biopharmaceutics classification system, Intravenous and oral single dose. Multiple dosing. Compartmental and non compartmental models. Drug clearance. Nonlinear pharmacokinetics. Bioavailability and bioequirence.
2105
(2)
Advanced Drug Delivery Systems:
Red blood cells as drug carriers, mucoadhesive drug delivery, transdermal drug delivery and intranasal drug delivery.
2106
(2)
Cosmetics:
Technology of cosmetics, Skin products, Dental products, Hair care products, Foot and nail care, Packaging and Pharmaceutical evaluation of cosmetic preparations.
2107
(2)
Radiopharmaceuticals:
Radiation types, Radioactive decay and types of decay, Doses of radiation, human protection. Application of radiopharmaceuticals in diagnosis and treatment.
2108
(2)
Drug Targeting:
New techniques for drug targeting, Nanotechnology for targeting, Spleen targeting, Cancer cells targeting, Colon targeting, Monoclonal antibodies.
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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Industrial Pharmacy]

The candidate studies (5) compulsory courses and chooses (1) elective course as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title Credits Hour Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
First 2101 Physical Pharmacy. Compulsory Courses [2] 2 100
2102 Stability of Pharmaceutical Preparations. [2] 2 100
2103 Dosage Form Design.تصميم الأشكال الصيدلية. [2] 2 100
Second 2109 GMP, QC, QA & validation, [2] 2 100
2110 Scale up techniques & pilot plant [2] 2 100
2106 Cosmetics. Elective Courses [2] 2 100
2107 Radiopharmaceuticals. [2] 2 100
2111 Mechanical Utilities & Services [2] 2 100
Total credit hours required 12  

Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Industrial Pharmacy]

Code No.&Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2101
(2)
Physical Pharmacy
States of matter. Thermodynamics. Physical properties of molecules. Solubility and distribution phenomena – complexation and protein binding. Interfacial phenomena. Polymers in pharmacy. Rheology.
2102
(2)
Stability of Pharmaceutical Preparations
Reaction kinetics and drug stability which includes: reaction orders, complex reaction orders: Parallel and consecutive reactions, Dosage forms instability. Routes of degradation Accelerated, stability program.
2103
(2)
Dosage Form Design
Sustained release products: classification, advantages, physicochemical and biological properties of drugs, formulation methods. Microencapsulation. Tablets and capsules, Sterile products. Suppositories. Coarse dispersions. Topical products and aerosols.
2109
(2)
GMP, QC, QA & validation
Quality, quality control, quality management, process control, material control, GMP, Personnel, buildings, equipment, production procedures, packaging and validation. Basic requirements for pharmaceutical quality management. Total quality management. Quality costs. Manufacturing quality management. Process flow charts, process flow analysis, process specification, process validation. Regulatory aspects, design and performance qualification. Documentation.
2110
(2)
Scale up techniques & pilot plant
Problems evolved during transfer the formula from laboratory scale to industrial scale – How to solve different problems of scaling up- case study.
2106
(2)
Cosmetics
Technology of cosmetics, Skin products, Dental products, Hair care products, Foot and nail care, Packaging and Pharmaceutical evaluation of cosmetic preparations.
2107
(2)
Radiopharmaceuticals
Radiation types, Radioactive decay and types of decay, Doses of radiation, human protection. Application of radiopharmaceuticals in diagnosis and treatment.
2111
(2)
Mechanical Utilities & Services
Design of facility utility -mechanical systems-heating-ventilation-air conditioning systems-Fire protection systems- piping systems- Purified water station-vacuum-Process gases.
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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmacognosy]

The candidate studies (9) compulsory courses and chooses (1) elective course as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title Credits Hour Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
First 2201 Plant Cell and Tissue Culture. Compulsory Courses [1] 1 50
2202 Isolation and Identification of Natural Products [1] 1 50
2203 Chromatographic Techniques. [1] 1 50
2204 Spectroscopy of Natural Products (NMR, UV, MS and IR). [1]< 1 50
Second 2205 Biosynthesis in Medicinal Plants. [1] 1 50
2206 Advanced Phytochemistry. [1] 1 50
2207 Advanced Chromatographic Methods. [1] 1 50
2208 Application of Spectroscopy and Structure Elucidation. [2] 2 100
2209 Seminar. [1] 1 50
2210 Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy. Elective Courses [2] 2 100
2211 Marine Natural Products. [2] 2 100
2212 Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering [2] 2 100
2308 Pharmacology of Natural Products. [1] 1 50
Total credit hours required 12    

Course Content of Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmacognosy]

Code No.& Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2201
(1)
Plant Cell and Tissue Culture:
The course discuses the facilities and techniques essential for a cell tissue culture laboratory, with emphasis on culture media, stages of micropropagation, callus-organ-cell and protoplast culture.
2202
(1)
Isolation and Identification of Natural Products:
Candidates are introduced to the advanced methods for the isolation of natural products belonging to different chemical classes, as well as to their characterization and identification.
2203
(1)
Chromatographic Techniques:
The course deals with the principles underlying the different chromatographic techniques and their application in the qualitative and quantitative analysis as well as in the isolation and purification of natural products.
2204
(1)
Spectroscopy of Natural Products (NMR, UV, MS and IR):
The different spectroscopic methods (UV, IR, NMR and MS) are studied as tools for characterizing natural products and elucidating their structures.
2205(1) Biosynthesis in Medicinal Plants:
Students of this course are introduced to the significance of secondary metabolites in the life of plants, as well as to methods of studying biosynthesis. Biosynthesis of examples originating from sugars, acetate, activated isoprene, amino acids and shikimic acid are studied.
2206
(1)
Advanced Phytochemistry:
Recent advances in the chemistry of natural products are presented. Examples of novel structures discovered in terrestrial plants, bacteria, fungi, lichens and marine organism and their impact on drug discovery are discussed.
2207
(1)
Advanced Chromatographic Methods:
Advanced chromatographic techniques applicable for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of phytoconstituents as well as for the isolation of pure compounds are studied.
2208
(2)
Application of Spectroscopy and Structure Elucidation:
Application of different spectroscopic methods including UV, IR, NMR and MS in the elucidation of structure of compounds is studied with examples from different chemical categories.
2209
(1)
Seminar:
Seminar of any applicable field of studied topics.
2210
(2)
Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy: Herbal medicine and aromatherapy considered new approach in complementary medicine so it's deemed of interest to study their history, new technologies, methodology, safety and their applications.
2211
(2)
Marine Natural Products:
The candidate is introduced to ecology of marine organisms as well as hydrographic and climatic factors, marine zones and communities and taxonomy. Examples of bioactive marine organisms are studied chemically and biologically.
2212
(2)
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering:
The course discuses the impact of biotechnology and genetic engineering in the commercial production of bioactive naturl products as well as in drug discovery from nature.
2308
(1)
Pharmacology of Natural Products:
  • Alternative therapies.
  • Pharmacology of natural products.
  • Vitamins of diet.
  • Dietary antioxidants.
  • Food – Drug interactions.
  • Herb –Drug interactions.
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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmacology and Toxicology]

The candidate studies (5) compulsory courses and chooses (2) elective courses as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title Credit Hours Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
Written Practical Written Practical
First 2301 Pharmacometrics. Compulsory Courses [2+0] 2 -- 100 --
2302 Toxicometrics. [2+0] 2 -- 100 --
2303 Immuno Pharmacology. [2+0] 2 -- 100 --
Second 2304 Pathophysiology of Diseases. [2+0] 2 -- 100 --
2305 Experimental Pharmacology. [0+2] -- 5 -- 100
2306 Clinical Pharmacology. Elective Courses [1+0] 1 -- 50 --
2307 Drug and Poison Information. [1+0] 1 -- 50 --
2308 Pharmacology of Natural Products. [1+0] 1 -- 50 --
Total credit hours required 12        

Course Content of Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmacology and Toxicology]

Code No.&Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2301
(2+0)
Pharmacometrics:

1- Screening and bioassay of antiulcer drugs, anti – inflammatory drugs….. ets.

2- Detection and evaluation of chemically – incluced liver injury including:

- Hepatic structure and function.

- Classification of chemically induced liver injury.

- Lipid peroxidation.

- Biological antioxidants.

- Hepatotoxic agents.

- Evaluation of hepatic injury.

3- Screening of bioassay of some drugs acting on the central nervous and cardiovascular systems.

2302
(2+0)
Toxicometrics:

1- Qualitative and quantitative assessment of toxicity:

2- Principles and methods of acute and subacute and chronic toxicity:

- Genetic toxicity.

- Methods in testing for carcinogenicity.

- Teratology test methods for laboratory animals.

- Methods in behavioral toxicology.

- Biochemical methods for neuro toxicological analysis.

2303
(2+0)
Immuno Pharmacology:

1 - Introduction to the immune system.

2 - Immunopathology.

3 - Immunostimulation.

4 - Immunosuppression.

2304
(2+0)
Pathophysiology of Diseases:
Etiology and pathophysiology of insomnia, anxiety, psychosomatic diseases, depression, parkinsonism, all types of epilepsy, pain, rheumatic disease, rheumatic arthritis, gout, hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, atherosclerosis congestive heart failure brochial asthma, endocrine imbalance.
2305
(0+2)
Experimental Pharmacology:
Practical Course:- Includes hands on application for various techniques in pharmacological research.
2306
(1+0)
Clinical Pharmacology:
Etiology of pathophysiology of cardiovascular central nervous system diseases treatment methodology with an insight on molecular signaling mechanism.
2307
(1+0)
Drug and Poison Information:

1- Drug information center:

- Evidence – Based medicine.

- Drug information services & activities.

- Sources of drug information [1 ry, 2ry, 3ry].

- Systematic approach for answering a drug information request.

- Information technology: Application to drug information [Internet, Medline].

- Evaluation of drug literature [1 ry, 2ry, 3ry literatures].

- Evaluation of clinical studies: Study design and presentation of data.

- Practical application of biostatistics in evaluating clinical studies.

- Types of evaluation & observational studies.

- Drug monograph.

- Careers in drug information.

2- Poison information center:

- Specific approach in poisoned patients.

- Diagnosis of poisoning.

- Managing poison cases.

- Staff precautions in toxicological emergencies.

2308
(1+0)
Pharmacology of Natural Products:

1- Alternative therapies.

2- Pharmacology of natural products.

3- Vitamins of diet.

4- Dietary antioxidants.

5- Food – Drug interactions.

6- Herb –Drug interactions.

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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Microbiology and Immunology]

The candidate studies (6) compulsory courses and chooses (2) elective courses as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title Credit Hours< Exam. Hours Exam. Mark
First 2401 Advanced Microbiology (I). Compulsory Courses [2] 2 100
2402 Immunology (I): Basic Immunology. [1] 1 50
2403 Sterilization and Microbiological Quality Control and Quality Assurance. [2] 2 100
2404 Antimicrobial Agents and Microbial Resistance. [2] 2 100
Second 2405 Advanced Microbiology (II). [1] 1 50
2406 Immunology (II): Immunologicals and Immunological Applications. [2] 2 100
2407 Advanced Techniques in Microbiological Research. Elective Courses [1] 1 50
2408 Strategies for New Antibiotics and Antiviral Agents. [1] 1 50
2409 Biotechnology. [1] 1 50
2410 Special Topics in Microbial Pathogenesis and Emerging Infectious Diseases. [1] 1 50
Total credit hours required 12    

Course Content of Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Microbiology and Immunology]

Code No. &Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2401
(2)
Advanced Microbiology (I):
Biochemistry of the bacterial cell, Metabolism and biosynthetic pathways in microorganisms, Macromolecules and molecular genetics.
2402
(1)
Immunology (I): Basic Immunology:
Components of the immune system, mechanisms of humoral and cellular immunity, cells and organs which participate in immunity building, immune system related diseases and disorders (hypersensitivity, auto immune diseases) ,mechanisms for tissues and organ rejection.
2403
(2)
Sterilization and Microbiological Quality Control and Quality Assurance:
Aseptic techniques, different methods of sterilization of pharmaceutical preparations, validation of the sterilization process, methods for reducing the level of contamination of non-sterile pharmaceutical products, quality control procedures to assure high level of confidence and standardization of the procedures used in quality control.
2404
(2)
Antimicrobial Agents and Microbial Resistance:
Introduction to antimicrobial agents, antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents, nonantibiotics antimicrobial agents, mode of action, bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents, mechanisms of resistance to antimicrobial agents.
2405
(1)
Advanced Microbiology (II):
Microbial genetics, gene manipulation, genetic engineering and microbial biotechnology.
2406
(2)
Immunology (II): Immunologicals and Immunological Applications:
Molecular immunology, serology in the diagnosis of diseases, therapeutic uses of microbial toxins [vaccines, toxoids, monoclonal antibodies, etc], quality assurance of immunologicals.
2407
(1)
Advanced Techniques in Microbiological Research:
Recombinant DNA techniques, molecular cloning, PCR techniques and applications of genome bioinformatics.
2408
(1)
Strategies for New Antibiotics and Antiviral Agents:
Development of resistance to antibiotics and antiviral agents, Problematic bacteria and viruses, new classes of antibiotics and antiviral agents and high throughput systems for screening of new antimicrobial agents.
2409
(1)
Biotechnology:
Biotechnology techniques, applications of biotechnology in food and organic compounds production.
2410
(1)
Special Topics in Microbial Pathogenesis and Emerging Infectious Diseases:
Recent infectious diseases outbreaks,host-pathogen relathionship, interaction between infectious disease and the human immune system, public health measures in these outbreaks.
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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Organic Chemistry]

The candidate studies (6) compulsory courses and chooses (2) elective courses as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title Credit Hours Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
First 2501 Organic Synthesis. Compulsory Courses [2] 2 100
2502 Topics in Organic Reactions. [2] 2 100
2503 Spectral Identificationof Organic Compounds. [2] 2 100
Second 2504 Medicinal Chemistry. [2] 2 100
2505 Experimental Organic Chemistry. [1] 1 50
2506 Nomenclature of organic Compounds. [1] 1 50
2507 Bioorganic Chemistry. Elective Courses [1] 1 50
2508 Pericyclic Chemistry. [1] 1 50
2509 Advanced Heterocyclic Chemistry. [1] 1 50
2510 Synthetic Polymers. [1] 1 50
2511 Relating Structure to Chemical Reactivity. [1] 1 50
Total credit hours required 12    

Course Content of Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Organic Chemistry]

Code No. & Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2501
(2)
Organic Synthesis:
A comprehensive course in the synthesis of organic and medicinal compounds using the concept of retrosynthetic analysis and the disconnection approach.The use of synthones and synthetic equivalents, functionilization and functional group interconversions and of protecting groups are illustrated.
2502
(2)
Topics in Organic Reactions:
A course in advanced organic chemistry intented for students who have had the standard undergraduate organic and physical chemistry courses .The organization is based on reaction types, so the student can be shown that despite the large number of organic reactions , a relatively few principles suffice to explain nearly all of them. Accordingly, the course is divided into the following reactions / mechanisms : Aliphatic Nucleophilic Substitution , Aromatic Nucleophilic Substitution , Aliphatic Electrophilic Substitution , Aromatic Electrophilic Substitution , Free Radical Substitution , Addition to C-C and C-Hetero multiple bonds, Elimination Reactions, Rearrangements and Oxidations and Reductions.
2503
(2)
Spectral Identification of Organic Compounds:
A comprehensive course in the use of UV, Vis, IR, NMR, ESR and mass spectroscopy in the structural identification and characterization of organic compounds.
2504
(2)
Medicinal Chemistry:
An introductory course in medicinal chemistry aimed to graduate students involved in making and / or studying compounds of possible biological signifigance. It includes the study of chemical and stereochemical aspects in drug-receptor interaction, computer- simulated models for drug-receptor complex, enzyme reactivity from an organic perspective, major metabolic pathways / activation leading to mutagenicity. Aspectsconcerning drug selectivity and discussion of selected recent articles in the field are also included.
2505
(1)
Experimental Organic Chemistry:
This course illustrates safety procedures and experimental techniques used in the synthesis, isolation, purification and identification of organic compounds. It is intented for graduate students starting their experimental research in organic chemistry.
2506
(1)
Nomenclature of Organic Compound:
This course involves the application of the most updated IUPAC rules and other methods for the nomenclature of acyclic, Monocyclic, Fused polycyclic, Bridged and Spiro hydrocarbons and hetero systems.
2507
(1)
ABioorganic Chemistry:
Carbohydrates: Structure,stereochemistry, conformational analysis, chemical reactions and structure determination of carbohydrates Proteins: Classification, stereochemistry, synthesis, chemical and some biochemical reactions of amino acids / secondry and tertiary structure of peptides / protein quaternary structure. Lipids: Structure, stereochemistry, biosynthesis of fatty acids. phospholipids, prostaglandins, terpenes , steroids and carotenoids.
2508
(1)
APericyclic Chemistry:
Study of concerted reactions which obey principles of conservation of orbital symmetry . The course studies three types of pericyclic reactions; Electrocyclic Reactions, Cycloaddition Reactions and Sigmatropic Rearrangements. Modes of transition state structures leading to different stereochemical outcome are discussed. A brief introduction in Huckel MO theory is presented at the beginning of this course to familiarize the student with the subject.
2509
(1)
Advanced Heterocyclic Chemistry:
The aim of this course is to present a unified account of fundamental heterocyclic chemistry on an advanced level in order to give better and broader understanding of this important part of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the correlation between the chemical reactivity of various heterocyclic ring systems. Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds using the disconnection approach and the biological significance of some heterocyclic systems are included.
2510(1) Synthetic Polymers:
A general course in synthetic polymer with emphasis on relating structure to physical properties. It includes classification of polymers according to reaction type, macromolecular growth, structure and properties. A specific part on synthetic polymers that mimic natural polymers is included.
2511
(1)
Relating structure to chemical reactivity:
A specific course on relating noncovalent interactions to reactivity, regio- and stereoselectivity of a reaction. Subjects such as steric effect, Neighbouring group participation, solvent effect and complex formation are discussed with illustrative examples.
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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry]

The candidate studies (6) compulsory courses and chooses (2) elective courses as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title >Credit Hours Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
First 2601 Advanced Methods of Instrumental Analysis. Compulsory Courses [2] 2 100
2602 Quality Control in Pharmaceutical Industry. [2] 2 100
2603 Biomathematics (I). [1] 1 50
Second 2604 Separation Analysis Techniques. [2] 2 100
2605 Stability Indicating Methods of Analysis.< [2] 2 100
2606 Biomathematics (II). [1] 1 50
2607 Functional Groups Analysis. Elective Courses [1] 1 50
2608 Thermal Analysis. [1] 1 50
2609 Environmental Analysis. [1] 1 50
Total credit hours required 12    

Course Content of Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry]

Code No. & Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2601
(2)
Advanced Methods of Instrumental Analysis:
This course includes the study of molecular absorption and emission, visible – ultraviolet, infrared, atomic absorption and emission, nuclear magnetic resonance principles, instruments, recent trends and analytical applications of these methods and electrochemical methods of analysis.
2602
(2)
Quality Control in Pharmaceutical Industry:
This course includes total quality management, reference standard, development, optimization and validation of analytical methods and good analytical practice [GAP] and good laboratory practice [GLP].
2603
(1)
Biomathematics (I):
Determination of matrices – numerical integrations – curve filling approximation.
2604
(2)
Separation Analysis Techniques:
This course includes different chromatographic methods of analysis; gas chromatography high performance liquid chromatography and electrophoresis especially principles – instruments and applications.
2605
(2)
Stability Indicating Methods of Analysis:
This course includes selective determination of intact drug in the presence of its degradation products based on extraction techniques chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
2606(1) Biomathematics (II):
Energy level and molecular orbitals spectrophotometric analysis pharmacokinetics [dilution problems].
2607(1) Functional Groups Analysis:
This course includes direct and indirect determination of pharmaceutical compounds through preliminary reactions based on their function groups.
2608
(1)
Thermal Analysis:
Study of thermal techniques: Thermo gravity, derivative thermo gravity, differential thermal analysis, differential scanning calometry, heating and cooling curves, dilatometry, evolved gas deterction and analysis, .. etc, definitions, instruments, factors affecting curves and application.
2609
(1)
Environmental Analysis:
Air pollution: Air pollutants, sampling, monitoring and methods of analysis [Sox, Nox, Co, Pm, soots, metal ions]. Water pollution: Water pollutants, water quality parameters [TDS, TSS, DO, BOD, COD, PH, temp., sediments, hardness, metal ions, oil grease, anions, …… etc] soil analysis.
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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Biochemistry Chemistry]

The candidate studies (6) compulsory courses and chooses (2) elective courses as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title Credits Hour Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
First 2701 Biochemistry (I). Compulsory Courses [3] 3 150
2702 Biochemistry Laboratory Techniques. [1] 1 50
Second 2703 Biochemistry (II). [3] 3 150
2704 Molecular Biology. [2] 2 100
2507 Bioorganic Chemistry. [1] 1 50
2705 Interaction of Nutrients and Drugs on Biochemical Laboratory Data. Elective Courses [1] 1 50
2706 Nutrition in Disease Prevention and Cure. [1] 1 50
2707 Seminar. [1] -- 50
Total credit hours required 12    

Course Content of Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Biochemistry]

Code No.&Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2701
(3)
Biochemistry (I):
- Chemistry of biomolecules and how this relates to cell structure.
- Biomembranes: the structure and function of biological membranes with emphasis on membrane protein.
- Proteins and proteomics: protein structure and chemistry include structural motifs; ligand binding, conformational changes, chemical modification; protein folding, structure prediction by molecular modeling, post- translational modifications; protein-protein interaction and metalloproteins..
- Enzymology: The structure, mechanism and biological interactions of enzymes with regard to chemical principles of kinetics and reaction.
- Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals.
2702
(1)
Biochemistry Laboratory Techniques:
Modern biochemical techniques for analysis of different biochemical molecules. Laboratory safety, centrifugation, data analysis, use of radioisotopes, bioinformatics and a selection of protein characterization techniques, chromatography, gel electrophoresis, ELISA techniques and mass spectrometry.
2703
(3)
Biochemistry (II):
- Energy metabolism.
- Regulation of metabolism and signal transduction the structure, function, compartmentation of selected metabolic pathways in microbes, plants and animals (carbohydrate metabolism, lipid and steroidogenesis (biosynthesis) and nitrogen metabolism.
- Signal transduction pathways from the membrane to nucleus and structure and function of protein kinases and protein phosphatases.
- Hormones: actions and their metabolic roles.
- Metabolism of individual tissues.
- Cellular mechanisms of metabolic diseases.
2704
(2)
Molecular Biology:
Chemical structure and physical characterization of nucleic acids, DNA toplogy, the synthesis of nucleotides, DNA,RNA and proteins. Nucleic acid-protein interaction as related to transcription and chromosome structure. Control mechanisms of transcription and gene expression. Molecular biology techniques (Recombinant DNA and cloning of DNA molecules and their applications.
2507
(1)
Bioorganic Chemistry:
Carbohydrates: Structure ,stereochemistry, conformational analysis, chemical reactions and structure determination of carbohydrates Proteins: Classification, stereochemistry, synthesis, chemical and some biochemical reactions of amino acids / secondry and tertiary structure of peptides / protein quaternary structure. Lipids: Structure, stereochemistry, biosynthesis of fatty acids. phospholipids, prostaglandins, terpenes , steroids and carotenoids.
2705
(1)
Interaction of Nutrients and Drugs on Biochemical Laboratory Data:
2706
(1)
Nutrition in Disease Prevention and Cure:
2707
(1)
Seminar:
Special topics of interest presented by students with free discussion.
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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmaceutical Chemistry]

The candidate studies (6) compulsory courses and chooses (1) elective course as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title Credit Hours Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
First 2801 Drug Design (I). Compulsory Courses [2] 2 100
2802 Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Studies in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (I). [2] 2 100
2803 Advances Synthesis of Drugs. [2] 2 100
Second 2804 Drug Design (II). [1] 1 50
2805 Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Studies in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (II). [1] 1 50
2806 Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry. [2] 2 100
2807 Toxicological Chemistry. Elective Courses [2] 2 100
2808 Biopharmaceutical Reaction Mechanisms. [2] 2 100
2809 Modern Techniques in Pharmaceutical Analysis. [2] 2 100
Total credit hours required 12    

Course Content of Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Pharmaceutical Chemistry]

Code No.&Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2801
(2)
Drug Design (I):
Quantitative approaches to structure activity relationship, molecular modeling and computer aided drug design, protein crystallography and drug discovery, combinatorial chemistry, structure activity relationship by NMR and MS.
2802
(2)
Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Studies in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (I):
The course involves the utility of spectroscopy and chromatography for the elucidation of chemical structure, separation and quantitation of drugs. Spectroscopy comprises UV-visible, infrared, and mean, infrared absorption, also Raman scattering. are also included.
2803
(2)
Advances Synthesis of Drugs:
Study of new synthetic methods for the prepration of certain examples of drugs belonging to different medicinal classes as: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory selective cyclogenase-II inhibitors, non sedating antihistaminic, antidepressant, Antiasthmatic, triptans for migrane, atorvastatin calcium, Antithrombotics. The synthetic methods includes: Microwave synthesis, biotechnological methods and combinational chemistry, …. etc.
2804
(1)
Drug Design (II):
The design of peptidomimetics and enzyme inhibitors, the design of prodrug and bioprecursors, macromolecular carriers for drug targeting, the chemical and physicochemical solution to formulation problems.
2805
(1)
Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Studies in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (II):
The course involves the utility of spectroscopy and chromatography for the elucidation of chemical structure, separation and quantitation of drugs. Fluorimetry, 1 HNMR, 13 CNMR and mass spectrometry are also included.
2806
(2)
Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry:
This course will be designed by selecting advanced topics in pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry for example alteration of drug metabolism through structural modifications. Modernization in the design of synthetic pathways of drugs, solid phase as a useful method in drug synthesis, …….etc.
2807
(2)
Toxicological Chemistry:
Selective toxicity study, Comparative distribution, biochemistry, cytology, stereochemistry, Selective toxicity examples; Cancer chemotherapy, antibiotics, sulfonamides, anti-tubercular….etc.
2808
(2)
Biopharmaceutical Reaction Mechanisms: The aim of this course is to relate chemical phenomena with biological activity. It includes:
the study of chemical aspects in drug, receptor interaction, major metabolic pathways and activation of the drugs [with illustrative examples]. Coenzyme catalysis and some biochemical reactions of amino acids, with discussion of selected recent articles in the field , competitive, non-competitive, and uncompetitive and other types of enzyme inactivators with illustrative examples.
2809
(2)
Modern Techniques in Pharmaceutical Analysis:
The course includes modern techniques such as electrophoresis, near-infrared absorption, high performance liquid chromatography in the analysis of drugs in their either as single compartment (Pharmaceutical formulation) or in combination with other drug. The course aims to study in the presence of exepients, degradates or metabolites
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Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Clinical Pharmacy]

The candidate studies (4) compulsory courses and chooses (1) elective course as shown in the following table:

Semester Code No. Course Title Credits Hour Exam. Hours Exam. Marks
First 2901 Pharmacotherapeutics (I). Compulsory Courses [3] 3 150
2902 Clinical Pharmacokinetics. [4] 3 200
Second 2903 Pharmacotherapeutics (II). [3] 3 150
2904 Pharmaceutical Care. [2] 2 100
2905 Pharmacy Practice. Elective Courses [2] 2 100
2906 Bases of Therapeutic Literature Evaluation and Biostatistics. [2] 2 100
Total credit hours required 14    

Course Content of Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

[Clinical Pharmacy]

Code No.&Credit Hours Course Title and Content
2901
(3)
Pharmacotherapeutics (I):
Introduces different antibiotics, antifungal and antiviral therapy. Case discussion incorporated for various disease states, with emphasis on drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, dosing monitoring and patient counseling. It also provides fundamental understanding of gastrointestinal tract and pathophysiology of different diseases. Topics include conditions such as peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal reflux disease and drug induce peptic ulcers will be discussed through the course with emphasis on therapeutic option and significant drug interaction and patient counseling. Diseases of upper and lower respiratory system will be also discussed and studied in this class the class will discuss the cases of cardiology 1: ke hypertension angina.
2902
(4)
Clinical Pharmacokinetics:
The class will deal with introduction to advanced concepts in clinical pharmacokinetics with emphasis on special patient populations and specific drugs. Drug dosing to renal impaired patients and patients with live problems will be of interest. Mechanisms and kinetics of drug clearance through liver enzymes and cytochrom P450 system will be discussed.
2903
(3)
Pharmacotherapeutics (II):
Topics include conditions such as diabetes mellitus; hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism will be discussed in details with emphasis on therapeutic choices, drug interactions, therapeutic monitoring and patient counseling. The class will also provide an understanding of basic principles of oncology. Topics such as breast cancer, leukemia and liver cancer will be discussed with emphasis on therapeutic choices, side effects, therapeutic monitoring, drug interaction and patient counseling. Nutritional support and psychological state of the cancer patients will be also introduced in brief. Nephrology and kidney diseases will be also of interest in this class. Cases such as acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, urinary tract infections, drug induced renal disorders, acute and chronic renal failure and drug dosing in renally impaired patients will be discussed and studied in this class.
2904
(2)
Pharmaceutical Care:
This course introduces students to the philosophy of practice, professionalism, patient adherence, patient counseling, patient oriented pharmaceutical care, patient interview, review of medical records, assessment of compliance, drug therapy assessment skills, and monitoring and modifying the pharmaceutical care plan with the goal of assuring the improvement of patient quality of life.
2905
(2)
Pharmacy Practice:
Pharmacy practice I provides fundamental understanding of functions, responsibities, and outcomes of pharmacy practice in modern health care system. Introducing fundamental concepts of pharmaceutical care and patient counseling with emphasis on communication skills, patient interview and medical history documentation. The course will also give special interest for special patient groups [geriatric, pediatric, ….. etc] The course also introduces the basic techniques of physical assessment. Student will apply their medical information on several patient eases and therapeutic plans through problem based learning technique.
2906
(2)
Bases of Therapeutic Literature Evaluation and Biostatistics:
Provides the basic information about literature criticism and how to evaluate information through certain scientific criteria. Basic biostatistics with regard to clinical trials using case study analysis. Introducing experimental design for clinical studies and methods of analysis in each design.
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