Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy – American University for Continuing Education About the Faculty The Faculty of Pharmacy at the American University for Continuing Education (AUCE) is a leading institution dedicated to pharmaceutical education, clinical pharmacy practice, drug discovery, and advanced biomedical research. The Faculty aims to graduate highly competent pharmacists, clinical specialists, and pharmaceutical scientists who adhere to international professional standards, contributing effectively to patient care and the global pharmaceutical industry.
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Academic Departments The Faculty comprises specialized pharmaceutical, clinical, and biomedical departments: Department of Pharmaceutics & Industrial Pharmacy: Physical Pharmacy, Drug Delivery Systems, Pharmaceutical Technology, and Biopharmaceutics. Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology: General Pharmacology, Systems Pharmacology, Molecular Toxicology, and Neuropharmacology. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Medicinal Chemistry: Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Drug Design, and Medicinal Chemistry. Department of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products: Phytochemistry, Herbal Medicine, Biotechnology, and Complementary Medicine. Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice: Hospital Pharmacy, Therapeutics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacokinetics, and Community Pharmacy. Department of Microbiology & Immunology: Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical Immunology, and Public Health. System of Study & Academic Credit Hours The university implements an Integrated Credit Hour System that combines theoretical instruction, laboratory experimentation, pharmaceutical simulation, and experiential clinical rotations. Undergraduate Degree Program (Pharm.D. / Bachelor of Pharmacy Equivalent): Total Academic Credit Hours: 210 Credit Hours. Duration of Study: 6 Academic Years (comprising 5 years of didactic coursework, laboratory training, and clinical modules, followed by 1 full year of compulsory Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience / Internship). Affiliated University Hospitals & Training Centers Clinical and industrial training is conducted through dedicated university healthcare networks and partner organizations: AUCE University Hospital Central Pharmacy & Clinical Units: Provides direct clinical rotation settings in inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, medication therapy management, and sterile compounding. AUCE Pharmaceutical Research & Quality Control Center: An advanced facility equipped for drug design, formulation research, spectroscopic analysis, and bioequivalence studies. Network of Partnered Pharmaceutical Companies & Hospitals: Affiliations with leading regional drug manufacturers, research laboratories, and tertiary care hospitals for industrial and clinical internships. Graduate Studies: Master’s & Doctoral Degrees The Faculty of Pharmacy offers accredited Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees across all pharmaceutical and clinical disciplines. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs Focused on specialized pharmaceutical science, clinical therapeutics, and applied research methodologies. Duration of Study: 2 Academic Years. Total Credit Hours: 45 Credit Hours (comprising advanced coursework, laboratory research, and a master’s thesis defense). armacology
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs Designed for academic careers, industrial leadership, advanced clinical research, and original scientific innovation. Duration of Study: 3 Academic Years. Total Credit Hours: 60 Credit Hours (including advanced research seminars, experimental research, and an original doctoral dissertation). Available Postgraduate Specialties Graduate candidates may pursue Master’s and Doctoral degrees in the following fields: Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacotherapy Pharmaceutics & Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Medicinal Chemistry & Computer-Aided Drug Design Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry & Quality Assurance Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology Toxicology & Safety Ph