Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Accreditation
  • Level 1 PACUCOA Reaccredited
  • Certificate of Compliance – PRC


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  • 253-6173 Local 404
  • Program Coordinator
Program Description

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program is designed to meet national and global needs through a research-oriented curriculum. Students engage in scientific research processes, developing responsiveness to social, health, and pharmaceutical concerns. Community partnerships instill social responsibility, offering pharmaceutical care services. The program emphasizes professional competency in managing drug establishments and hospitals with entrepreneurial practices. Students acquire skills in drug development and manufacturing standards through industry exposure. Active participation in continuing professional education cultivates a scientific mindset. Linkages with accredited organizations at local, national, and international levels enhance competitiveness, leading to higher learning outcomes. The program's overarching goal is to contribute to the overall well-being of individuals, communities, and the country, addressing social, mental, emotional, and physical health.

Offerings:
  •  Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
  •  Pharmacy Aide (2 Years)
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy graduate aims to produce graduates who shall:

  • Develop the students to practice pharmacy professionally and ethically
  • Equip competence of pharmacy skills for pharmaceutical care services;
  • Develop the skills of research through the conduct of relevant research and disseminate findings
  • Develop the students to acquire managerial and entrepreneurial skills;
  • The acquisition of skills in communicating and facilitating effectively;
  • Develop the ability to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice;
  • The ability of the students to work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams; and
  • Develop a sense of recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
Program Outcomes
  • PO1. Practice pharmacy in a professional and ethical manner.
  • PO2. Provide pharmaceutical care.
  • PO3. Conduct relevant research and disseminate findings.
  • PO4. Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills
  • PO5. Communicate and facilitate effectively.
  • PO6. PO6. Ability to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice
  • PO7. Ability to work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
  • PO8. A recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
  • PO9. An appreciation of “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BS Pharmacy program may pursue a career in any of the following areas of pharmacy practice:

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing/production
  • Production planning and inventory control
  • Quality assurance
  • Research and development
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Academe
  • Hospital pharmacy
  • Clinical pharmacy
  • Community pharmacy
  • Cosmetics industry
  • Veterinary industry
  • Clinical research
  • Government service (Department of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Philhealth, Professional Regulation Commission, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Dangerous Drugs Board, and others)

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