2005 - 2006 Calendar
Personnel
1 School Description
1.1 Vision Statement
1.2 Mission Statement
1.3 Accreditation
Status
2 Description of
Programs
2.1 Structured
Practice Experience
2.2 Registration
as a Pharmacy Student
3 Admission/Readmission
Regulations for the School of Pharmacy
3.1 General Information
3.2 Application
Forms and Deadlines
3.3
Admission Requirements to the School
3.4 Acceptance Procedures
4
Program Regulations - General Degrees
4.1 Bachelor
of Science (Pharmacy) for Students entering the 1 + 4 program
5 Promotion Regulations
5.1 General Information
5.2 Promotion Status
5.3 Other Information
5.4 Leave of Absence
6 Waiver of
School Regulations
6.1 General Information
8 Course Descriptions
List of Tables
Table 1 Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy)
(1 + 4 program)
Director
Hensman, L.R., B.Sc.(Pharm.) British Columbia,
ACRP, Pharm.D. SUNY at Buffalo, M.B.A. Memorial; Associate
Professor
Honorary Research Professor
West, R., M.Sc., Ph.D. McGill
Professors
Daneshtalab, M., Pharm.D. Tehran, Ph.D. Tohoku, Japan
Loomis, C.W., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. Queen's; Vice-President
(Research)
Michalski, C.J., B.S., M.S. Michigan State, Ph.D.
North Carolina; Cross appointed from Faculty of Medicine
Neuman, R., B.A. San Francisco State, Ph.D, Alberta;
Cross appointed from Faculty of Medicine
Rahimtula, A.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. Southampton; Cross
appointed from Department of Biochemistry
Associate Professors
Colbourne, A., B.Sc. Memorial, B.A. Oxford,
M.Sc., M.D. Memorial, M.A. Oxford, FRCPC; Cross appointed
from Faculty of Medicine
Kara, M., B.Pharm., Ph.D. Bradford
Law, R.M.T., B.Sc.Phm. Toronto, Pharm.D. SUNY
at Buffalo
Liu, H., B.Sc.(Pharm), M.Sc. Beijing Medical, Ph.D.
Alberta; Cross appointed to Department of Biochemistry
Phillips, L., B.Sc. (Pharm.) Memorial, Pharm.D.
British Columbia; Cross appointed to Faculty of Medicine
Richardson, V.J., Ph.D. Sheffield; Cross appointed
from Faculty of Medicine
Wang, L., B.Sc. M.Sc. Beijing Medical, Ph.D. Alberta
Assistant Professors
Hawboldt, J., BSP Saskatchewan, ACRP, Pharm. D., Washington
Kelly, D., B.Sc.(Pharm.) Memorial, ACRP, Pharm.D.
Toronto; Cross appointed to Faculty of Medicine
Kozyra, E., B. Sc.(Hon), B.Sc.(Pharm.) Memorial, Pharm.D.
Toronto
Mugford, J.G., B.Sc., Ph.D., CMH, Memorial, Joint appointment
with Faculty of Medicine
Younes, H.M., B.Sc. Al-Mansourah, M.Sc. Jordan,
Ph.D. Alberta
Sessional Instructors
Abouchehade, K., B.Sc. Lebanese, M.Sc. Alberta,
M.Sc. Beirut
Duggan, K., B.Sc (Pharm) Alberta, ACRP
Hefferan, M.P., B.Sc. (Eng.) Queen’s
Turner, M., B.Sc.Pharm. Memorial, ACRP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Young, S.W., B.Sc. (Pharm.) Memorial, ACRP, Pharm.D.
Idaho State
Visiting Assistant Professor
Rimsay, R.L., B.Sc. Knox, Ph.D. Colorado State
Drug Information Pharmacist
Dillon, C., B.Sc. (Pharm.) Memorial, ACRP
Structured Practice Experience Co-ordinator
Spurrell, W., B.Sc.Pharm. Memorial
Preceptor Orientation Co-ordinator
Healey, M., B.Sc.Pharm. Memorial
Laboratory Instructor
Ryan, P., B.Sc., M.Sc. Memorial
Students must meet all regulations of the School in addition to those stated
in the general regulations. For information concerning fees and charges, admission/readmission
to the University, and general academic regulations (Undergraduate), refer
to UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS.
1 School Description
The School of Pharmacy offers an undergraduate degree
in pharmacy and graduate degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. The
School is committed to providing an undergraduate program of quality
and excellence that will prepare individuals who will contribute significantly
in all settings of pharmacy practice. The experiential learning component
of the program ensures students have the opportunity to integrate academic
learning with professional practice and to develop the necessary knowledge,
skills and attitudes required of practising pharmacists. The School encourages
a close working relationship among students, faculty, and staff, and
prides itself on its strong association with and support of the pharmacy
community at both the provincial and national level.
1.1 Vision Statement
Fostering the development of pharmacy graduates committed
to enhancing the health of individuals and the community.
1.2 Mission Statement
Through the scholarly pursuits of teaching, research and
service, the School of Pharmacy is dedicated to:
•
preparing pharmaceutical care practitioners committed to life long
learning
•
fostering excellence and innovation in research and graduate studies
•
developing and participating in professional practice and community
outreach
•
advancing the profession
1.3 Accreditation
Status
The School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation
of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) to June 2010.
2 Description
of Program
The School of Pharmacy offers an undergraduate program
leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy). This degree
is designed to prepare graduates for careers primarily in community
and hospital settings but also in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmacy
organizations, health sciences research, government, and educational environments.
After successful completion of national examinations, a graduate of the
program is eligible to apply to be licensed as a pharmacist in Newfoundland
and Labrador and other provinces in Canada.
The program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science
(Pharmacy) degree has two phases and requires at least five years
to complete. Prior to entry to the program students will acquire
a background in the mathematical and physical sciences. Once in the
program students will take courses in the basic health sciences, pharmacy
sub-specialties and social/administrative sciences. At the end of each
year students will have an opportunity to apply the academic knowledge
acquired and to develop and practice patient care skills by participating
in experiential learning within community and hospital settings. During
the program students will develop an understanding of the professional
and societal responsibilities of a pharmacist, and will recognize the
need for lifelong learning.
2.1
Structured Practice Experience
Students are required to successfully complete all experiential
components of the program, including the Structured Practice Experience
(SPE). During SPEs students are placed in community or hospital pharmacy
practice settings and are brought into direct contact with patients, pharmacists
and other health professionals. Students become involved in the practice
of pharmaceutical care and are expected to assume ever-increasing responsibility
as their education advances. Such practice experiences ensure students are
exposed in situations which cannot be provided in the classroom.
2.1.1 The Joint Committee on Structured Practice Experience,
consisting of representatives from both the School of Pharmacy and the
Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board, is responsible for providing the
overall direction for the program and recommending policies and procedures
for its operation.
2.1.2 Students will be placed at sites by the School. The Structured
Practice Experience Coordinator liaises with students to determine placements.
2.1.3 While every effort will be made to accommodate a student’s
request to complete SPEs in a specific location, a student may be assigned
to any participating site within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
2.1.4 Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation
costs associated with the SPE.
2.1.5 Students who conduct themselves in such a manner as to
cause their termination from the SPE site, including breaches in confidentiality,
violation of policies and professional misconduct will be assigned a grade
of FAL (fail) for that SPE.
2.1.6 Students are required to complete three SPEs, each of four
weeks duration, and one SPE of twelve weeks duration. The first three SPEs
are completed at the end of the Winter semester in the first, second, and
third years of the program. The final SPE is completed in the Winter semester
of the final year of the program.
2.1.7 Students will be evaluated on their performance during
the SPE and on written assignments including workbooks, pharmaceutical
care case work-ups and drug information requests. Students may have workbooks
audited or they may be formally examined on material learned during the
SPE period. The overall evaluation of SPEs will result in the assignment
of one of the following grades: PWD (pass with distinction), PAS (pass),
or FAL (fail).
2.2 Registration
as a Pharmacy Student
• A student must be registered as a “Pharmacy Student”
with the respective provincial or territorial licensing body prior to the
commencement of Structured Practice Experiences. Students must meet any
requirements which such authorities stipulate. A student who fails to meet
the requirements for licensing as a pharmacy student may be required to withdraw
from the program.
3
Admission Regulations for the School of Pharmacy
In addition to meeting UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS students
applying for admissionfor the 1 + 4 program must meet the admission
regulations of the School. Admissions regulations for the 2 + 3 program
are in the 2003-2004 Calendar.
3.1 General Information
3.1.1 Admissions will normally be to the first year of
pharmacy studies. In some circumstances, however, admission with advanced
standing may be offered.
3.1.2 Entry to the School is competitive for a limited
number of placements. Priority is given to applicants who are bona
fide residents of this province and who are Canadian citizens or permanent
residents. The final decision on admission rests with the Admissions
Committee of the School.
3.1.3 The Admissions Committee considers each applicant's
academic background and information on the applicant's personal
characteristics and achievements as given by the applicant and by
referees' reports. Personal interviews, which may include both a written
and oral component, may be required.
3.2
Application Forms and Deadlines
3.2.1 Application forms are available in person from the
School and the Office of the Registrar or through the School's website
at www.pharm.mun.ca. Application
forms may also be obtained by writing the School of Pharmacy, Memorial
University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 or the Office of
the Registrar, Admissions Office, Memorial University of Newfoundland,
St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7.
3.2.2 All application forms and fees for admission to
the program for the Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) must be submitted
to the Office of the Registrar of the University on or before the
deadline of March 1 in any year. The program commences in the Fall
semester.
3.2.3 Applications will be reviewed after the closing
date by the Admissions Committee of the School. This Committee has
the delegated authority of the School’s academic council to admit or
decline to admit applicants, following guidelines and procedures acceptable
to that council.
3.2.4 Each applicant is responsible for ensuring that
all the required information for application is supplied to the
Admissions Committee, and for providing any further information required
by the Committee. An application will not be considered to be complete
until all documentation has been received.
3.3
Admission Requirements to the School
Applicants who are not currently students at Memorial
University of Newfoundland must apply for admission to the University
under the Categories of Applicants, Admission Criteria and Other Information
outlined under UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS - ADMISSION/READMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY (UNDERGRADUATE).
In addition to meeting these regulations, applicants to the School
must meet requirements as indicated below.
3.3.1 To be eligible for consideration an applicant shall
have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours which have been taken
or accepted for credit at a recognized university or university college.
3.3.2 An applicant is normally required to have completed
each of the following courses or their equivalents. The course designations
relate to courses taught at Memorial University of Newfoundland including
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
• Biology 1001 and 1002
• Business 2000
• Chemistry 1050 and 1051 or
Chemistry 1200 and 1001
• English 1080 or English 1000
• Mathematics 1000 and 1001
• Physics 1020 and 1021 or Physics
1050 and 1051
3.3.3 Normally an application will not be considered from
an applicant who cannot produce evidence that the above requirements
have been met or will have been met by the time of entry into the
School.
3.3.4 An unsuccessful applicant who wishes to reapply
for admission is required to submit the application forms relevant
to the year of reapplication and will be required to enter into the
competition for that year.
3.4 Acceptance
Procedures
3.4.1 Notification of the decision of the Admissions Committee
of the School will be made to applicants by the Director of the School
by letter. No other form of notification will be considered official.
3.4.2 The letter of acceptance will give the successful
applicant 14 days from the date of the letter of notification in
which to confirm acceptance of the placement offer. The signed intention
to accept the offer must be accompanied by a deposit of $100, which
will be credited towards tuition fees. The deposit will be forfeited
if the applicant subsequently declines the offer or fails to register.
If no reply is received within 14 days, the offer by the School will
be withdrawn and the applicant will be informed of this by letter.
4 Program Regulations
- General Degrees
4.1
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) for Students Entering the 1 + 4 Program
4.1.1 The 174 credit hour Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy)
for students in the 1 + 4 program requires 30 credit hours before
admission to the program and 144 credit hours after admission to the
program. The program includes four structured practice experiences, three
of which are non-credit, with the other having 18 credit hours.
• The program courses shall
normally be taken in the academic terms in the sequence and course load
as set out in Table 1 Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) (1 + 4 program).
Students wishing to change the sequence and/or reduce the course load
required in the academic terms must first consult with the School’s Office
of the Director.
• Elective courses may be taken
from any academic unit.
| Term |
Required Courses |
Elective Courses |
| Courses required for admission |
Biology 1001 and 1002 Business 2000 Chemistry 1050 and 1051 or Chemistry 1200 and 1001 English 1080 or English 1000 Mathematics 1000 and 1001 Physics 1020 and 1021 or Physics 1050 and 1051 |
|
| Fall Academic Term 1 |
Chemistry 2440 PHAR 2002 PHAR 2101 PHAR 2150 PHAR 2201 Psychology 1000 |
3 credit hours |
| Winter Academic Term 2 |
PHAR 2003 PHAR 2004 PHAR 201W PHAR 2102 PHAR 2151 PHAR 2202 PHAR 2203 Psychology 1001 |
|
| Spring |
||
| Fall Academic Term 3 |
Medicine 4300 PHAR 3003 PHAR 3111 PHAR 3150 PHAR 3203 PHAR 3205 PHAR 3501 |
|
| Winter Academic Term 4 |
Biochemistry 2600 PHAR 3009 PHAR 302W PHAR 3103 PHAR 3151 PHAR 3204 PHAR 3206 PHAR 3301 |
|
| Spring |
||
| Fall Academic Term 5 |
PHAR 4008 PHAR 4401 PHAR 4501 PHAR 4105 PHAR 4150 PHAR 4301 |
3 credit hours |
| Winter Academic Term 6 |
PHAR 403W PHAR 4151 PHAR 4402 PHAR 4502 PHAR 4503 Philosophy 2803 |
3 credit hours |
| Spring |
||
| Fall Academic Term 7 |
PHAR 5150 PHAR 5301 PHAR 5302 PHAR 5303 PHAR 5401 PHAR 5501 |
3 credit hours |
| Winter Academic Term 8 |
PHAR 500X |
5 Promotion Regulations
5.1 General Information
• The Committee on Undergraduate Studies will determine
each student’s promotion status at the end of each academic year.
• In addition to meeting the promotion regulations
for the School students must meet the general academic regulations
(undergraduate). For further information refer to UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS - GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (UNDERGRADUATE).
• Success in the program depends on meeting the
requirements of all terms.
5.2 Promotion Status
A student's promotion status at the end of each academic
year will be in one of the following two categories:
5.2.1 Clear Promotion: Clear Promotion means a
student can proceed to the next academic year without restrictions.
• Students will receive a Clear
Promotion from an academic year by obtaining an average of 65% and
having obtained at least a pass in each course. A weighted average based
on credit hours in the Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) program courses
will be calculated for determining eligibility for promotion. Neither
promotion nor graduation will be permitted if a student has a numeric
grade below 50% in any course in the program.
• Students completing PHAR 2102
must obtain a numeric grade of at least 70%.
• Students completing PHAR 201W,
302W, 401W, 402W,403W, 410W, 501W, or 500X must obtain a grade of
PAS or PWD in each course.
• Students must attain a passing
grade in each elective, but these courses will not be included in
calculating the student's average grade for the purposes of promotion,
graduation, or academic awards.
5.2.2 Promotion Denied: Promotion Denied indicates
Clear Promotion is not achieved at the end of each academic year.
• A student with Promotion Denied
status will be required to withdraw from the School.
▫ A student who does not obtain a clear promotion may be permitted
to repeat all or part of the academic year. If a student is required to
repeat a year on the grounds of unsatisfactory performance, his or her
performance in the repeated year must meet the conditions for Clear Promotion.
If this standard is not met, the Committee on Undergraduate Studies may
require the student to withdraw from the program.
▫ Normally, the option to repeat a year on the grounds of academic
difficulties can be offered only once during the student's Bachelor of
Science (Pharmacy) program. This restriction may be waived if it has
been demonstrated that the student's academic performance has been adversely
affected by factors duly authenticated and acceptable to the Committee
on Undergraduate Studies.
• A student with Promotion Denied
status at the end of the final academic term will not be recommended
for graduation until the student's status is changed to Clear Promotion.
5.3 Other Information
• Students may be required to withdraw from their
program at any time, if, in the opinion of the School, they are unlikely
to benefit from continued attendance.
• The Committee on Undergraduate Studies may require
a student who is deemed unlikely to benefit from continued attendance
in his/her course of study to withdraw conditionally. The Chair of
the committee will advise the Director of the School of the circumstances
precipitating this action, the duration of the withdrawal and any conditions
the student must fulfil during the withdrawal. The Director may then
recommend to the Registrar that the student is on conditional withdrawal.
Upon completing the conditions, the student may be permitted re-entry
to the program. If the conditions are not met, the student may be required
to withdraw from the program.
• The School reserves the right to require a student
to withdraw from the program at any time when acceptable cause is demonstrated.
In such cases, the Director, on behalf of the School, shall recommend
such withdrawal to the Registrar who will then take appropriate action.
Any such action is subject to the right of appeal by the student. An
appeal should be made in writing clearly stating the basis for the appeal
and should be directed in the first instance to the Registrar of the University.
The Registrar, in consultation with the Director, will determine whether
or not the grounds stated are sufficient to warrant a formal hearing
of the appeal.
5.4 Leave of Absence
• Upon completion of an academic year, a student
in good standing may elect to withdraw temporarily from studies. Voluntary
withdrawal at other times and for other reasons may be permitted in
accordance with UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS - GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (UNDERGRADUATE) - Registration.
In all cases, the intent to withdraw voluntarily should be discussed
with the Director. The Director may then recommend to the Registrar
that a student be permitted to withdraw for a stated period of time.
At the end of this period, the student, in consultation with the Committee
on Undergraduate Studies, should ensure that sufficient revision and preparatory
work is undertaken to allow studies to be resumed readily. In the absence
of good cause, any such student who does not resume studies on the specified
date may be deemed to have left the program.
6 Waiver
of School Regulations
A student has the right to request waiver of School regulations.
A student wishing waiver of University academic regulations should
refer to UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
- GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (UNDERGRADUATE) - Waiver of Regulations.
6.1 General Information
• The School reserves the right in special circumstances
to modify, alter, or waive any School regulation in its application
to individual students where merit and equity so warrant in the judgment
of the Committee on Undergraduate Studies of the School.
• All requests must be submitted to the Committee
on Undergraduate Studies of the School for consideration. A student
requesting a waiver of a School regulation must submit the request
in writing to the Chair of the Committee on Undergraduate Studies. Medical
and/or other documentation to substantiate the request must be provided.
• Any waiver granted does not reduce the total
number of credit hours required for the degree.
7 Appeal of Regulations
Any student whose request for waiver of School regulations
has been denied has the right to appeal. For further information refer
to UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS - GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (UNDERGRADUATE) - Appeal
of Regulations.
• An applicant who has been denied admission
has the right to appeal this decision of the Admissions Committee
if it is felt by the applicant that the decision was reached on grounds
other than those outlined in Admission Regulations for the School of
Pharmacy. The appeal should be made in writing within fourteen days of
the notification of the decision and should be directed to the Director
of the School. The letter should state clearly and fully the grounds for
the appeal. If the Director of the School , in consultation with the Registrar,
judges the grounds to be sufficient, the formal appeals mechanism will be
initiated.
• A student obtaining a failing grade
in a pharmacy course due to exceptional circumstances may be permitted
to write a supplementary examination subject to normal appeal process
by the student. Such an appeal must be made in writing to the Director
and within one week of release of grades.
• A student has the right to make a
formal appeal against a decision of the Committee on Undergraduate
Studies. However, this appeal cannot be made on the basis of the grades
awarded in individual courses, as the student will normally have had
the opportunity of contesting grades immediately after notification.
A formal appeal by a student against the decision of the Committee must
be made on grounds other than the grades awarded, e.g. default of procedure.
This appeal should be made in writing, clearly stating the basis for
the appeal and should be directed in the first instance to the Registrar
of the University. The Registrar, in consultation with the Director,
will determine whether or not the grounds stated are sufficient to warrant
a formal hearing of the appeal.
8 Course Descriptions
In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive
Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been
offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled
to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the
following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses,
please contact the Director of the School.
All courses of the School are designated by PHAR and are
restricted to students in the School of Pharmacy.
AR = Attendance requirement; CH = Credit hours are
3 unless otherwise noted; CO = Co-requisite(s); CR
= Credit can be retained for only one course from the set(s)
consisting of the course being described and the course(s)
listed; LC = Lecture hours per week are 3 unless otherwise
noted; LH = Laboratory hours per week; OR = Other
requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or
seminars; PR = Prerequisite(s); UL = Usage limitation(s).
2002 Anatomy and Physiology I presents a survey of human anatomy
and physiology throughout the lifespan. It includes aspects of cytology
and histology that form a foundation for the practice of pharmacy.
Special emphasis is given to the skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine
systems. The course will include both the vocabulary and concepts
of anatomy and physiology with the overall goal being the understanding
of the interrelationships and integration of all systems from the
cell to whole organism.
CR: Nursing 1002 and PHAR 3201
LH: 2; attendance is required
2003 Anatomy and Physiology II presents a survey
of human anatomy and physiology throughout the lifespan. It includes
aspects of cytology and histology that form a foundation for the practice
of pharmacy. Special emphasis is given to the endocrine, circulatory,
respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems. The course
will include both the vocabulary and concepts of anatomy and physiology
with the overall goal being the understanding of the interrelationships
and integration of all systems from the cell to whole organism.
CR: Nursing 1012 and PHAR 3202
LH: 2; attendance is required
PR: PHAR 2002
2004 Introduction to Biochemistry is an introduction
to the major organic substances of living organisms, proteins, carbohydrates
and lipids: their structure, analysis and biochemical function. Enzymes.
Biochemistry of membranes: plasma membrane and specialized intracellular
membranes. Biochemistry of selected differentiated cells.
CR: Biochemistry 2101 and PHAR 3110
OR: tutorials as required
PR: Chemistry 2400 and 2401 or Chemistry
2440
201W Structured Practice Experience I is a structured
practice experience in community pharmacy after completion of the
first year which will provide an opportunity for students to apply
their technical skills and introduce them to patient care activities.
The structured practical experience is comprised of four weeks, 35 hours
per week and is held in May/June.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 0
LC: 0
PR: successful completion of all courses
in the 1st year of the program
2101 Pharmacy Practice I provides an overview of
the Canadian Health Care System, the organization and role of pharmacy
and pharmacists in the delivery of health care, and the federal and
provincial regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy. An introduction
to effective communication strategies in the delivery of pharmaceutical
care will be discussed.
CO: PHAR 2150
CR: PHAR 3011
2102 Pharmacy Practice II introduces the student
to the basic skills and knowledge of the practice of pharmacy. Students
will learn to apply these skills to build an expertise in pharmaceutical
care. Emphasis will be placed on communication and patient counselling.
Students will learn to apply pharmacy regulations in the dispensing
of medications. The passing grade in this course is 70%, failing which
the student may be required to withdraw from the program.
CH: 2
CO: PHAR 2151
CR: PHAR 3004
LC: 2
OR: tutorials 2 hours per week; attendance
is required
2150 Pharmacy Skills provides an introduction to
the pharmacy profession with emphasis on necessary learning skills
and the educational outcomes of the program. Students will begin the
development of drug information search skills, computer skills, public
speaking and basic interpersonal communications skills necessary in
practice of pharmacy. Students will participate in self-directed learning
modules in medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
CH: 1
CO: PHAR 2101
LC: 0
OR: practical sessions 3 hours per week;
attendance is required
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
2151 Pharmacy Skills provides an introduction to
the pharmacy profession with emphasis on necessary learning skills
and the educational outcomes of the program. Students will continue
the development of drug information search skills, computer skills,
pharmaceutical calculation skills and basic interpersonal communications
skills necessary in practice of pharmacy. Basic dispensing skills and
the application of the legal framework in which pharmacists practice
will be developed.
CH: 1
CO: PHAR 2102
LC: 0
OR: practical sessions 3 hours per week;
attendance is required
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
PR: PHAR 2150 and 2101
2201 Pharmaceutics I provides an insight into a
number of physicochemical basics and explains them within a pharmaceutical
context. The course provides the basic foundation necessary for the
study of pharmaceutical dosage forms, pharmacokinetics and bio-pharmaceutics.
CR: PHAR 3012
LH: 3; attendance is required
PR: Mathematics 1000 and 1001 and Chemistry
1050 and1051; or Chemistry 1200 and 1001
2202 Pharmaceutics II is designed to provide the
student with an understanding of pharmaceutical dosage forms and
their applications. It applies the principles taught in Pharmaceutics
I to understand the design and components of the different pharmaceutical
preparations.
CR: PHAR 3005
LH: 3; attendance is required
PR: PHAR 2201
2203 Pharmaceutical Analysis is designed to introduce
some important techniques and methods of analysis in pharmaceutical
sciences. The laboratory exercises consist of both non-instrumental
and instrumental analytical techniques that are widely employed in the
analysis of pharmaceuticals.
CH: 2
LC: 2
LH: 3 hours every other week; attendance
is required
PR: Chemistry 1050 and 1051 or Chemistry
1200 and 1001
3003 Pathophysiology examines the nature of disease,
causes and effects, and alteration in structure and function of
cells, inflammation, neoplasia, genetic and chromosomal diseases,
healing and repair, stress and disease.
CR: PHAR 4004
3009 Pharmacology explores topics in general pharmacology
including drugs used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, renal
pharmacology, anticoagulant and antithrombotic drugs, antihyperlipidemics,
drugs used in the treatment of anemia, and endocrine pharmacology.
CR: PHAR 4009
PR: Medicine 4300 or equivalent
302W Structured Practice Experience II is a structured
practice experience in hospital pharmacy after completion of the
second year which will provide an opportunity for students to apply
their technical skills and introduce them to patient care activities.
The practical experience is comprised of four weeks, 35 hours per week,
and is held in May/June.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 0
LC: 0
PR: successful completion of all courses
in the 2nd year of the program
3103 Microbiology of Infectious Diseases examines the various
types of micro-organisms (bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal),
the environment in which they are able to multiply and their relationship
to human diseases. The classifications of their morphology, mode of
reproduction and the metabolic process, the physiological and epidemiological
principles of infectious diseases and their manifestations are discussed
including the principles of immunization.
LH: 1; attendance is required
3111 General Biochemistry covers the catabolism
of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids. Mitochondria, chloroplasts
and ATP synthesis. Biosynthesis of carbohydrates and lipids. Metabolic
specialization of differentiated cells and tissues. Integration of metabolism.
CR: Biochemistry 3106
OR: tutorials as required
PR: PHAR 2004 or 3110 or Biochemistry
2101
3150 Pharmacy Skills continues the development
of the learning skills necessary for pharmacy practice in order to
meet the educational outcomes for the second year of the pharmacy
program. Students will continue to develop skills of drug information,
communication, pharmaceutical calculations and sterile product preparation
relating to the courses of study in the second year. Students will complete
a first aid course.
CH: 1
CO: all 2nd year Fall semester pharmacy
courses
LC: 0
OR: practical sessions 3 hours per week;
attendance is required OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
3151 Pharmacy Skills continues the development
of the learning skills necessary for pharmacy practice in order to
meet the educational outcomes for the second year of the pharmacy
program. Students will continue to develop skills of drug information,
communication and pharmaceutical calculations relating to the courses
of study in the second year. Students will participate in practice sessions
necessary to develop an understanding of and skills required in clinical
kinetics.
CH: 1
CO: all 2nd year Winter semester pharmacy
courses
LC: 0
OR: practical sessions 3 hours per week;
attendance is required
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
PR: PHAR 3150
3203 Medicinal Chemistry I presents topics covering
the molecular basis of action, metabolism, and toxicity of drugs.
It provides an orientation to medicinally important nuclei and their
nomenclature, followed by principles of drug discovery and development.
The relationship between molecular structure and biological action
of drugs together with elementary molecular modeling, and theories related
to receptors and drug action will be presented. Concepts of drug metabolism
and the relevant metabolic pathways in relationship to drug inactivation
and toxicity, along with the principles of drug latentiation and prodrugs
is covered. The structures, selected physicochemical properties, mechanism
of action, structure-activity relationships, toxic effects at molecular
level, and metabolism of drugs including central nervous system.
CO: Medicine 4300 and PHAR 3003
CR: PHAR 4010
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week; attendance
is required
PR: Chemistry 2440.
3204 Medicinal Chemistry II is a continuation of
Pharmacy 3203 and focuses on the structures, selected physicochemical
properties, mechanism of action, structure-activity relationships,
toxic effects at molecular level, and metabolism of different pharmacological
classes of drugs including cholinergic agents, analgetic and anti-inflammatory
agents, insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs, steroids and related compounds,
antihyperlipidemic agents, histamine and antihistaminic agents, diuretic
agents, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and antagonists, and
calcium channel blockers.
CO: PHAR 3009
CR: PHAR 4011
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week; attendance
is required
PR: PHAR 3203
3205 Pharmaceutics III examines the principles
governing the development and evaluation of novel delivery systems
for drugs including therapeutic proteins and peptides will be discussed.
The standards of manufacture and practice, design and preparation of
sterile dosage forms, including parenteral preparations will be covered.
The basic principles of the application of radiation and radioactive
compounds in medical diagnosis and therapy, rationale for the use, preparation
and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals is also discussed.
CR: PHAR 5017
PR: PHAR 2201 and 2202
3206 Applied Pharmacokinetics is an introduction
to biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic principles used in the
selection, dosing, monitoring and evaluation of drug therapy. Application
of these principles in evaluating drug literature and developing
drug dosage regimens of selected classes of drugs for individual patients
will be discussed.
CO: PHAR 3009
CR: PHAR 4006
PR: Medicine 4300, PHAR 2201and 2202
3301 Patient Care I is an introductory course in
patient care, especially in the areas of self-care and self-treatment
and the role of the pharmacist. The regulatory environment of non-prescription
products and the prevention and treatment of health conditions amenable
to self-management will be discussed.
CO: PHAR 3009
CR: PHAR 4104
PR: Medicine 4300
3501 Pharmacy Research and Evaluation I introduces
students to principle roles of health policy with a special emphasis
on pharmaceutical policy and its impact on health professionals,
the public and on the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
CH: 1
LC: 1
PR: PHAR 2101 and 2102
4003 Pharmacy Administration will discuss the management
principles required in contemporary pharmacy practice. The focus
will be primarily in the areas of financial and human resource management
and organizational and ownership models of pharmacies.
CH: 1
LC: 1
PR: Business 1000
4004 Pathophysiology examines the nature of disease,
causes and effects, and alteration in structure and function of
cells, inflammation, neoplasia, genetic and chromosomal diseases,
healing and repair, stress and disease.
CR: PHAR 3003
4005 Chemotherapy examines the structure, mechanism
of action, selected chemical and physical properties and structure-activity
relations of antibiotics and anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-protozoal,
and anti-neoplastic agents. Isolation and history of chemotherapeutic
agents. Host defence mechanisms, selectivity, sensitivity and resistance.
Interferon, immunosuppressants and immunostimulants.
CH: 2
CO: PHAR 4010
CR: PHAR 4008
LC: 2
OR: tutorials 1 hour every other week;
attendance is required
4006 Applied Pharmacokinetics is an introduction
to biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic principles useful in the
selection, monitoring and evaluation of drug therapy. Application
of these principles in evaluating drug literature and developing
drug dosage regimens of selected classes of drugs for individual
patients.
LH: 3; attendance is required
PR: PHAR 3012
4008 Chemotherapy presents the principles of infectious
diseases and cancer chemotherapy. Topics to be explored include molecular
structure profiles in relation to mechanism of action, drug resistance,
and toxicity of antimicrobial, antiviral, and antineoplastic agents.
Antimicrobial activity/spectrum of activity of antibacterials, antifungals,
antimalarial, antituberculosis, and antiviral/antiretroviral agents
will be discussed. The classification and mechanism of action of cancer
chemotherapeutic agents will be presented. Pharmacokinetic considerations,
adverse effects/toxicity, and drug interactions will be explored for
these agents.
CH: 2
CO: PHAR 4105
CR: PHAR 4005
LC: 2
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
PR: Medicine 4300, PHAR 3009, 3103,
3203 and 3204
4009 Pharmacology explores topics in general pharmacology
including drugs used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, renal
pharmacology, anticoagulant and antithrombotic drugs, antihyperlipidemics,
drugs used in the treatment of anemia, and endocrine pharmacology.
OR: laboratory or tutorials up to 3
hours per week; attendance is required
PR: Medicine 4300 or equivalent
4010 Medicinal Chemistry I examines the structures,
selected chemical and physical properties, mechanisms of action, and
structure-activity relationships of drugs other than chemotherapeutic
agents. Theoretical aspects of drug design and drug metabolism. Medicinal
agents of plant origin and inorganic pharmaceuticals are also included.
CR: PHAR 3203
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
4011 Medicinal Chemistry II examines the structures,
selected chemical and physical properties, mechanisms of action,
and structure-activity relationships of drugs other than chemotherapeutic
agents. Theoretical aspects of drug design and drug metabolism. Medicinal
agents of plant origin and inorganic pharmaceuticals are also included.
CR: PHAR 3204
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
PR: PHAR 4010
401W Seminar consists of presentations given by
students, and occasional visiting speakers, on pharmacy related topics.
The final grade of PWD, PAS, or FAL is based on performance, attendance
and participation.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 0
LC: 0
402W Seminar consists of presentations given by students,
and occasional visiting speakers, on pharmacy related topics. The
final grade of PWD, PAS, or FAL is based on performance, attendance
and participation.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 0
LC: 0
403W Structured Practice Experience III is a structured practice
experience in community pharmacy after completion of the third year
which will provide an opportunity for students to apply their technical
skills and practise and participate in patient care activities. The
practical experience is comprised of four weeks, 35 per week, and
is held in May/June.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 0
LC: 0
PR: successful completion of all courses
in the 3rd year of the program
4104 Therapeutics I provides an understanding of
the therapeutic management of common disease states. The student
is introduced to the pathophysiologies of common disease states, current
drug (prescription and non-prescription) and non-drug therapies,
procedures used to monitor drug therapy for clinical response, adverse
reactions, drug interactions and contraindications, and the process
for distinguishing the rational from the irrational use of drugs.
The appropriateness and effectiveness of self-medication treatments will
also be discussed.
CO: PHAR 4009
OR: tutorials 2 hours per week
PR: Medicine 4300
4105 Immunology is an introduction to the molecular
and cellular basis of immunity and hypersensitivity. Manipulation
of the immune system in the management and treatment of disease is discussed.
PR: PHAR 2002 and 2003 or PHAR 3201
and 3202
410W Structured Practice Experience is practical
training in a pharmacy after classes and examinations in the Winter
semester have ended. The structured practice experience is comprised
of twelve weeks, 35 hours per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 0
LC: 0
PR: successful completion of all courses
in the 2nd year of the program
4150 Pharmacy Skills continues the development
of the learning skills necessary for pharmacy practice in order to
meet the educational outcomes for the third year of the pharmacy program.
Students will continue to develop skills of drug information and communication
relating to the courses of study in the third year. Students will participate
in practice sessions necessary to develop an understanding of and skills
required in patient assessment. Students will build on their dispensing
and education skills learned in first year through participating in
dispensing and interview/counselling sessions in more complex patient
situations. Students will learn to appreciate the challenges faced
by, and in dealing with special patient populations.
CH: 1
CO: all 3rd year Fall semester pharmacy
courses
LC: 0
OR: practical sessions 3 hours per week;
attendance is required
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
4151 Pharmacy Skills continues the development
of the learning skills necessary for pharmacy practice in order to
meet the educational outcomes for the third year of the pharmacy program.
Students will continue to develop skills of drug information and communication
relating to the courses of study in the third year. Students will participate
in practice sessions necessary to develop an understanding of and skills
required for in-home diagnostic testing. Students will build on their
dispensing and education skills learned in first year through participating
in dispensing and interview/counselling sessions in more complex patient
situations. Students will learn to appreciate the challenges faced by,
and in dealing with special patient populations. Health promotion and illness
prevention issues will be applied through an interprofessional group
project.
CH: 1
CO: all 3rd year Winter semester pharmacy
courses
LC: 0
OR: practical sessions 3 hours per week;
attendance is required
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
PR: PHAR 4150
4301 Patient Care II discusses the principles of
health promotion and disease prevention and the role of the pharmacist.
CH: 1
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
4401 Therapeutics I is part of a series that looks
at the therapeutic management of common diseases. Topics include
infectious diseases, hematology/oncology, dermatology, and musculoskeletal
disorders. For each disease state discussion will centre around several
key issues including: the establishment of desired therapeutic outcomes;
development of appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological
therapeutic alternatives; factors to be considered to aid in the selection
of an individualized therapeutic regimen; and the development of a monitoring
plan to evaluate efficacy and safety.
CH: 6
CO: PHAR 4105
LC: 6
OR: tutorials 2 hours per week; attendance
is required
PR: Medicine 4300, PHAR 3009 and 3206
4402 Therapeutics II is part in a series that looks
at the therapeutic management of common diseases. Topics include womens’
health, mens’ health, gastroenterology, endocrine, neurological,
and renal disorders. For each disease state discussion will center
around several key issues including: the establishment of desired
therapeutic outcomes; development of appropriate pharmacological and
non-pharmacological therapeutic alternatives; factors to be considered
to aid in the selection of an individualized therapeutic regimen; and
the development of a monitoring plan to evaluate efficacy and safety.
CH: 6
LC: 6
OR: tutorials 2 hours per week; attendance
is required
PR: PHAR 4401
4501 Pharmacy Research and Evaluation II introduces
the biostatistical, pharmacoepidemiologic and pharmacoeconomic concepts
and develops the skills necessary to the practice of research and evaluation
methods in applied pharmacy. The understanding of such methods is
an important prerequisite in the critical appraisal of the health
literature and the undertaking of evidence-based clinical practice.
PR: PHAR 3501
4502 Pharmacy Research and Evaluation III introduces
students to principles of critical appraisal and provides opportunities
to apply these principles to critique and evaluate current medical
literature. Students will be assigned to a tutorial group, which will
meet twice during the semester to critically appraise at least two recently
published studies (journal club). Emphasis will be placed on appropriate
application of critical appraisal skills and group discussion of impact
of study findings on clinical practice. In addition, this course will
also discuss drug utilization reviews and evaluations and the role of
the pharmacist, as well as adverse drug event reporting and the role of
the pharmacist.
CH: 1
LC: 1
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week; attendance
is required
PR: PHAR 4501
4503 Pharmacy Administration introduces students
to the basic principles of management as it relates to pharmacy
practice. Topics will include human resources and financial management,
marketing, strategic planning and the principles and issues associated
with safe and appropriate drug distribution. These will be discussed
from both a community and an institutional practice focus.
5001 Human Toxicology covers the basic principles
of toxicology, including toxicokinetics, mechanisms of toxicity and
the major causes of mortality; the toxicology and treatment of the drugs
that are the most important human poisons; and how new drug entities
are assessed and regulated for safety.
5005 Communication & Patient Counselling focuses
on the elements of effective interviewing and communication with
patients, both written and verbal. Special approaches to selected
patient populations will be discussed. Communication sessions are
intended to develop self-confidence and interpersonal communication
skills.
CH: 1
LC: 0
OR: lectures or communications sessions 2
per week for six weeks; attendance is required
5009 Pharmacoepidemiology covers the principles
of epidemiology and its application in public health and the health
services delivery system; the methods used in pharmacoepidemiologic
studies; the use of pharmacoepidemiology to study the benefit risk
and effectiveness of drugs; and the use of clinical trials to establish
the efficacy of new drugs.
500X Structured Practice Experience IV provides
experience in clinical practice. Students will participate as members
of the health care team. They will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical
care to patients. Activities will include attending patient care rounds,
providing in-services and drug information, and participating in case
presentations. Students will be evaluated periodically throughout the
practice experience and will also be required to pass an exam. The
structured practice experience is comprised of two six week modules,
35 hours per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 18
LC: 0
PR: successful completion of all course requirements
for the degree and Clear Promotion
5011 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - inactive course.
5012 Pharmaceutical Analysis - inactive course.
5013 Hospital Pharmacy Administration - inactive
course.
5017 Pharmaceutical Technology examines the principles
governing the development and evaluation of novel delivery systems
for drugs including therapeutic proteins and peptides. The course
objectives are to provide knowledge of the physicochemical and biopharmaceutical
aspects of the design, use and evaluation of novel drug delivery systems
with emphasis on controlled release systems for oral and percutaneous
delivery. The basic principles of the application of radiation and
radioactive compounds in medical diagnosis and therapy, rationale for
the use, preparation and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals is
also discussed.
AR: attendance is required
LH: 3
501A/B Pharmaceutical Research - inactive course.
501W Seminar consists of presentations given by
students, and occasional visiting speakers, on pharmacy related topics.
The final grade of PWD, PAS, or FAL is based on performance, attendance
and participation.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 0
LC: 0
5104 Therapeutics II provides an understanding of the therapeutic
management of common diseases. The student is introduced to the pathophysiologies
of common disease states, current drug (prescription and non-prescription)
and non-drug therapies, procedures used to monitor drug therapy
for clinical response, adverse reactions, drug interactions and contraindications,
and the process for distinguishing the rational from the irrational
use of drugs. The appropriateness and effectiveness of self-medication
treatments will also be discussed.
CH: 8
LC: 8
OR: tutorials 2 hours per week
5150 Pharmacy Skills continues the development
of the learning skills necessary for pharmacy practice. Students
will continue to develop skills of drug information and communication
relating to the courses of study in the fourth year. Students will participate
in discussion sessions relating to current practice issues (e.g., internet
pharmacy), ethical issues in practice. Students will also complete a basic
CPR course.
CH: 1
CO: all 4th year Fall semester pharmacy
courses
LC: 0
OR: practical sessions 3 hours per week;
attendance is required
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
5301 Clinical Toxicology covers the toxicology
and clinical management of toxicity associated with common medications.
CH: 2
CO: PHAR 5401
CR: PHAR 5001
LC: 2
5302 Patient Care III focuses on pharmaceutical
care considerations in special patient populations (e.g., geriatrics,
neonates, pediatrics, pregnancy and lactation, critically ill, etc.).
Implementation of pharmaceutical care in hospital, ambulatory and
community practice settings will be discussed.
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week; attendance
is required
5303 Patient Care IV provides the student with
a basic understanding of herbal products and supplements and will
focus on pharmaceutical care considerations in using these products
for the therapeutic management of common diseases.
CH: 2
LC: 2
OR: tutorials 2 hours per week; attendance
is required
5401 Therapeutics III is part in a series that
looks at the therapeutic management of common diseases. Topics include
transplantation, psychiatric, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders.
For each disease state discussion will center around several key
issues including: the establishment of desired therapeutic outcomes;
development of appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological
therapeutic alternatives; factors to be considered to aid in the selection
of an individualized therapeutic regimen; and the development of a
monitoring plan to evaluate efficacy and safety.
CH: 6
LC: 6
OR: tutorials 2 hours per week
PR: PHAR 4402
5501 Pharmacy Research and Evaluation IV discusses
the principles of critical appraisal and provides opportunities
to apply these principles to critique and evaluate current medical
literature. Students will be assigned to a tutorial group, which
will meet twice during the semester to critically appraise at least
two recently published studies. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate
application of critical appraisal skills and group discussion of impact
of study findings on clinical practice.
CH: 1
LC: 0
OR: tutorials 1 hour per week
PR: PHAR 4502
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