Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Sharjah

Overview

Pharmacy is becoming a key player in primary and preventive health care and is defined as the science of the composition, use and dispensing of drugs. The study and practice of Pharmacy has evolved and expanded considerably over the years due to the exponential growth of the health care and pharmaceutical industry.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the University of Sharjah will prepare the students to address the current and future challenges in disciplines such as patient care, pharmaceutical industry, health promotion, research and development, management and investment in drug industry, and academic positions.

The intent is also to prepare students to engage in independent and collaborative research in academic, governmental and applied life science contexts. During this educative process, students will participate in knowledge generation and improvement, research synthesis, and knowledge/technology transfer.

Program goals

• Provide students with advanced knowledge and experimental techniques in research in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

• Train students and enhance their ability to analyze and interpret data, design and conduct research in their field of expertise and apply analytical and critical thinking in reviewing literature.

• Develop students' ability to effectively communicate scientific information both orally and in writing to scientists and non-scientists.

• Provide a challenging and innovative learning environment so as to prepare the students for further advanced graduate or professional programs or scientific careers in the pharmaceutical industries.

• Develop the students' ability to engage in life-long learning and exhibit professionalism with the highest ethical standards.

• Foster problem-solving and decision-making skills applied to facilitate employment in scientific careers that contributes to the growth and development of the society.