Pharmacology Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)

Overview

About the program

The Pharmacology program at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) enables students to perform appropriate search and appraisal of medical literature.

At the time of graduation, students will be able to:

•      Demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the structural organization and functions of the following systems of the human body: circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematopoietic & lymphatic, musculoskeletal, nervous, and genitourinary systems.
• Conceptualize the cellular, molecular, genetic, and biochemical mechanisms that maintain the body's homeostasis and their derangements in disease states.
• Apply their knowledge of human anatomy and function to solve questions regarding major clinical cases and diseases.
• Attain appropriate and systematic clinical history of different medical conditions and settings.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing clinical skills and procedures.
• Perform relevant physical examinations on patients professionally and ethically.
• Identify the major signs and symptoms of disease states, recognizing risk factors and etiologies, in an interdisciplinary approach to differentially diagnose patients.
• Order and interpret results of relevant basic diagnostic procedures, such as laboratory investigations and conventional imaging procedures.
• Apply safe and accurate methods of pharmacotherapy in the disease states.
• Critically appraise research studies guided by evidence-based medicine.
• Demonstrate ability to work in diverse settings and communities.