Clinical Program Courses - PharmD

PM 201 - Cell Biology ( 1+1 )
The cell theory and cell structure (membranous and non-membranous organelles - cell inclusions and the nucleus - macromolecules of the cell) - DNA and genetic code - Cell cycle and control of cell number – From gene to protein (transcription, protein synthesis, folding of peptides) – Transport of biomolecules across membranes – Cellular energetics - Ions and voltages – Intercellular communication.

PM 402 - General Microbiology and Immunology (2+1)
The course provides students with a combination of laboratory and theoretical experience exploring the general aspects of microbiology. It includes knowledge of microorganisms, their morphology, diversity, cell structure and function, cultural characteristics, growth, metabolism, role of microorganisms in infectious diseases and microbial pathogenesis. It also clarifies different mechanisms of transport across bacterial cell membrane, metabolic pathways and physiology of bacteria. The course also covers the principles of genetic characters including DNA and RNA structures, replication, different forms of mutation and mutagenic agents. It also explores the basic concepts microbial growth , cultivation and reproduction. Moreover it introduces the modern concepts of medical immunology, with an emphasis onHost parasite relationship, Non-specific and specific immunity, Mechanism of protective immunity. Molecular and cellular immunology, including antigen and antibody structure, function and reaction between them, effector mechanisms, complement, and cell mediated immunity. Active and passive immunization. Hypersensitivity and in vitro antigen antibody reactions, Immuno-deficiency disorders, Autoimmunity and autoimmune disease, organ transplantation.

PM 503 - Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Antimicrobials (2+1)
This course is designed to provide student with basic, practical and professional knowledge on antimicrobial agents, either antibiotics or non-antibiotics. Different sterilization methods and their application scope will be studied in this course.

PM 504 - Parasitology & Virology (2 +1 )
This course will focus on parasitic infections of humans with knowledge concerning biological, epidemiological and ecological aspects of parasites causing diseases to humans. It concerns with different parasitological related diseases in in Egypt causing serious health problems. This part of the course will discuss medical helminthology, protozoology and entomology concerning their morphological features, life cycle, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, differentdiagnostic techniques, the most recent lines of treatment and prevention with control strategy for each parasitic infection. Moreover, it also cover laboratory diagnosis of human parasitic infections. The other part of the course provides students with the essential knowledge to recognize the epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenesis, clinical picture, methods of laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control measures of RNA and DNA viral infections in humans.

PM 705 - Medical Microbiology (2+1)
To educate students about the basic features of general bacteriology, virology and mycology. - To familiarize students with the common infections and diseases of medical importance, their microbial causes, as well as laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of such diseases.

PM 806 - Public Health and Preventive medicine ( 2+0)
The course introduces students to the global public health and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also includes the fundamentals of epidemiology, communicable and non-communicable diseases and their control with special emphasis on antibiotic resistance and antibiotic stewardship as well as emerging pathogens. The course also covers nutritional health, occupational medicine and women’s, children’s and adolescent’s health and the relationship between the environment and public health. It is anticipated that students will achieve an understanding of the optimal environmental conditions for improved public health such as air, food and water purity and sanitary water disposal. The ability to understand and evaluate the biological and chemical basis for health threats emanating from the environment is also gained.

PM 907 - Biotechnology (2+1)
The biotechnology subject is crucial for pharmacy students. It mainly aims to provide sufficient foundation for the student on how to learn the concept of the biotechnology, its main components, optimization of fermentation, bioconversion biodegradation and bioremediation – gene therapy and genetic engineering. It simply puts the student on the track of the hot topic and the coming near future of the pharmaceutical industries.

PM E08 - Antimicrobial Stewardship (1+1)
It is designed to introduce students to the principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship to facilitate rational antimicrobial selection; stewardship interventions that have been reported in the literature; quality improvement methods; as well as program development, implementation and evaluation. The basic clinical science of antimicrobial use. Practical Aspects of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Application to Special Circumstances and Populations. Infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. Surgical site prophylaxis. Out-patient parenteral therapy. Antimicrobial stewardship in pediatrics. Antimicrobial stewardship and transplant infectious diseases. Antimicrobial stewardship and long-term care.

PM E09 - Infection Control (1+1)
Course includes infection prevention and control practices, the chain of infection, standard and transmission-based precautions, barriers and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and strategies for preventing the spread of infectious disease to healthcare workers and patients. Students will be encouraged to explore aspects of clinical governance, prevention of infection and outbreak/exposure management.

PM E10 - Bioinformatics (1+1)
Introduces bioinformatics concepts and practice of biological databases, sequence alignment (DNA, RNA and protein analysis), gene and protein structure prediction, molecular phylogenetics, genomics and proteomics. Students will gain practical experience with bioinformatics tools and develop basic skills in the collection and presentation of bioinformatics data.