Department of Pharmaceutics

Department Vision

Leadership in providing pharmacy students, postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and pharmaceutical manufacturing scientists with a foundational understanding of the physical, chemical, and biopharmaceutical aspects related to the design, evaluation, and manufacturing of dosage forms.

Department Mission

The Department of Pharmaceutics is fully committed to developing the educational process and continuously updating curricula to keep pace with rapid developments in the field. The department also aims to prepare pharmacists with versatile and advanced skills in pharmaceutical, clinical, and industrial domains, as well as fostering scientific research to address challenges in drug product development and healthcare systems.

Department Objectives

1- Provide students with essential core knowledge required for the pharmacy profession.
2- Prepare students to deliver pharmaceutical care, promote health, prevent diseases, and qualify for pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring patient safety, drug efficacy, and improved quality of life.
3- Support scientific research and promote lifelong learning by facilitating opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
4- Develop key professional skills and competencies, including communication, time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
5- Conduct innovative pharmaceutical research using appropriate scientific methodologies while adhering to research ethics and professional practice standards.

Academic Programs in the Department

M.Sc. in Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics is the science of dosage form design and biopharmaceutical evaluation; it transcends a single scientific field to encompass a wide spectrum of diverse disciplines. Research in this field ranges from fundamental studies of physical and chemical properties of drugs to drug delivery system formulation, investigating physiological mechanisms influencing target delivery. The curriculum comprises 36 credit hours over a minimum of 2 years (4 semesters), including 27 core credits, 3 elective credits, and 6 thesis credits.

Program Vision

Leadership and excellence in pharmaceutics education and research to develop innovative drug delivery systems and prepare competent researchers in the field.

Program Mission

Preparing professionally and ethically qualified students in pharmaceutics through high-quality education, innovative scientific research, and advanced pharmaceutical care to serve the community locally and regionally.

Program Objectives

1- Equip students with advanced and comprehensive knowledge in pharmaceutics.
2- Apply scientific methodologies in conducting pharmaceutical research with strict adherence to ethical and professional standards.
3- Formulate comprehensive research plans using sound scientific methodologies.
4- Demonstrate competence in critically reviewing literature, writing academic reports, theses, and publishing research papers.
5- Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills in experimental design for pharmaceutics and cosmeceuticals.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with a minimum grade of "Good" from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Sana'a University or an accredited university recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Yemen.

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M.Sc. in Industrial Pharmacy

Industrial Pharmacy focuses on the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products used in disease treatment and prevention. The program aims to provide students with intensive advanced training in formulation development, manufacturing, and bioequivalence evaluation. The curriculum consists of 36 credit hours spanning 2 years (4 semesters), including core courses, electives, and a master's thesis.

Program Vision

Excellence and leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing and formulation development to prepare qualified experts for the pharmaceutical industry.

Program Mission

Educating highly qualified and ethical graduates in industrial pharmacy through contemporary academic education and applied research to advance local and regional industries.

Program Objectives

1- Apply modern theoretical and practical concepts in pharmaceutical design, formulation, and manufacturing.
2- Enhance skills related to drug formulation, quality evaluation, and bioequivalence testing.
3- Provide advanced knowledge of national and international regulations and quality assurance standards.
4- Design research strategies using current scientific methodologies.
5- Foster lifelong learning and critical thinking in industrial application contexts.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with a minimum grade of "Good" from Sana'a University or an accredited institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in Yemen.

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M.Sc. in Clinical Pharmacy

Designed for pharmacists holding a B.Pharm or Pharm.D degree, this program builds advanced clinical skills for patient-centered pharmaceutical care. The program structure comprises 36 credit hours covering clinical pharmacokinetics, hospital pharmacy practice, and pharmacotherapy.

Program Vision

Leadership in clinical pharmacy education and advanced practice to deliver patient-centered healthcare and prepare clinical specialists.

Program Mission

Delivering specialized knowledge and skills that empower graduates to practice effectively in clinical environments through hands-on clinical training and patient care optimization.

Program Objectives

1- Develop clinical practice skills to meet evolving healthcare and community needs.
2- Qualify graduates for clinical specialist and senior specialist positions in healthcare facilities.
3- Train students in advanced clinical pharmacokinetics and contemporary hospital pharmacy operations.
4- Build effective communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
5- Enable reflective practice and continuous professional self-assessment.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or Pharm.D) with at least a "Good" overall grade from Sana'a University or an accredited equivalent university.

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