Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Description

The program is composed of general education courses, science-based core courses, and professional pharmacy courses. This program enables students to acquire technical and practical experience in the areas of Community, Hospital, Public Health and Regulatory Pharmacy, Manufacturing Pharmacy, and Research. This undergraduate program aims to provide the country with pharmacists who are scientifically, morally and clinically competent to deliver the full spectrum of pharmaceutical service consistent with international standards, in the community, pharmaceutical industry, research, health centers, drug information centers, and laboratories. Furthermore, the BS Pharmacy program of Mapua University enables their graduates to have digital mastery and are internationally competent individuals.

Program Educational Objectives

Within three (3) years after graduation, graduates of this program shall have:

• Exhibit professionalism and ethical responsibility in various pharmacy practice settings by upholding legal, ethical, and social standards in the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Deliver patient-centered pharmaceutical care and contribute to health improvement by applying clinical knowledge, communication skills, and evidence-based practices in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement through the application of research, entrepreneurial initiatives, and effective management strategies to address current and emerging needs in pharmacy and healthcare.

Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates of the program shall be able to:

1. Engage in lifelong learning activities to keep abreast with continuing developments in the fields of pharmacy practice.
2. Effectively communicate both orally and in writing using both Filipino and English languages.
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
4. Demonstrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility, especially in practicing intellectual property rights and sustainable development.
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA No. 7722).
6. Demonstrate clinical competence in handling health problems of individuals, families, and communities.
7. Demonstrate higher order thinking skills, problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills in the conduct of professional duties and responsibilities.
8. Exercise professional, legal, and ethical practice in all aspects in the practice of pharmacy.
9. Practice inter-professional collaboration.
10. Demonstrate effective professional communication skills using culturally appropriate language.
11. Apply suitable techniques and principles in the compounding, storage, manufacturing, distribution, administration, and disposal of pharmaceutical products to ensure quality, safety, and efficacy of products.
12. Exhibit competence and compassion as a health educator by following evidence-based practices in the provision of relevant medication information and designing drug therapy plans as part of the practice of pharmaceutical care.
13. Conduct and participate in relevant research development and utilization activities and initiatives in accordance with scientific research guidelines to address public health concerns.
14. Demonstrate efficient and effective managerial and entrepreneurial skills while ensuring patient safety in any field of pharmacy practice.
15. Take an active role in social advocacies and mobilization that contributes meaningfully to the country’s development.