Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Essentially, pharmacy is the science of pharmaceuticals (medicines). Pharmacy is an applied science that uses methods taken from chemistry, biology and physics for the study of therapeutically valuable substances, with applications in medicine and all other health-related sectors, and in the food industry.

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Bachelor's Programme

3 year 180 credits

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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First year

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Course schedule 1st semester Course schedule 2nd semester

1 General Courses

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Inorganic Chemistry	1	sem 1	nl	Isabel Van Driessche	8

Mathematics	1	sem 1	nl	David Vyncke	4

Pathophysiology I: Onco and Neurology	1	sem 1	nl	Lies Lahousse	5

Cell Biology and Histology	1	sem 1	nl	Dominique Van Der Straeten	3

From Plant to Medicine	1	sem 1	nl	Luc Pieters	3

Practical Course: Basic Observations in Cytology, Histology and Anatomy	1	sem 1	nl	Lars Chatrou	3

Societal Impact of Drugs I - Drugs That Changed the World	1	year	nl	Valérie Vanhoorne	3

Philosophy, Methodology and Integrity in Pharmaceutical Research	1	year	nl	Aurélie Crabbé	3

Organic Chemistry	1	sem 2	nl	Annemieke Madder	8

Drug Analysis: the Basics	1	sem 2	nl	Filip De Vos	4

Practical Course: Synthesis and Analysis	1	sem 2	nl	Annemieke Madder	4

Physics for Pharmacy	1	sem 2	nl	Dirk Poelman	6

Pathophysiology II: Musculoskeletal System, Dermato and Hematology	1	sem 2	nl	Lies Lahousse	3

Life Cycle of Drugs	1	sem 2	nl	Chris Vervaet	3

Second year

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Course schedule 1st semester Course schedule 2nd semester

1 General Courses

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Biochemistry	2	sem 1	nl	Katrien Remaut	6

Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetics	2	sem 1	nl	Dieter Deforce	3

Practical Course: Biochemistry and Biotechnology	2	sem 1	nl	Katrien Remaut	5

Statistics and Data Analysis	2	sem 1	nl	Stijn Vansteelandt	5

Pathophysiology III: Cardio, Nephro and Pneumology	2	sem 1	nl	Lies Lahousse	4

Pharmacokinetics	2	sem 1	en	An Vermeulen	4

Communication Skills	2	year	nl	Dieneke Van de Sompel	3

Societal Impact of Drugs II - Ethics and Sociology	2	year	nl	Valérie Vanhoorne	3

Pharmaceutical Sciences: an Integrated Approach	2	year	nl	Koen Raemdonck	3

Instrumental Analysis of Drugs	2	sem 2	nl	Thomas De Beer	4

Physical Chemistry of Drugs	2	sem 2	en	Stefaan De Smedt	6

Practical Course: Physicochemistry, Analysis and Quality of Drugs	2	sem 2	nl	Thomas De Beer	6

Pathophysiology IV: Gastro, Endocrino and Urogynecology	2	sem 2	nl	Lies Lahousse	4

Pharmacology: Drugs and Their Targets	2	sem 2	en	Serge Van Calenbergh	4

Third year

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Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
General Microbiology	3	sem 1	nl	Tom Coenye	6

Medical and Clinical Biochemistry	3	sem 1	nl	Jan Van Bocxlaer	6

Medicinal Chemistry	3	sem 1	nl	Serge Van Calenbergh	6

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Healthy and Safe Food	3	sem 1	nl	Sarah De Saeger	4

Bioanalytical Practical	3	year	nl	Marthe De Boevre	5

Societal Impact of Drugs III – Professional Development	3	year	nl	Valérie Vanhoorne	3

General Toxicology	3	sem 2	nl	Christophe Stove	5

Pharmacology	3	sem 2	nl	Lindsey Devisscher	7

Drug Compounding	3	sem 2	nl	Chris Vervaet	9

Integrated Bachelor Course	3	year	nl	Bart De Spiegeleer	6

2 Elective Courses

Subscribe to 3 credit units in the third standard learning track year, from courses available at Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.

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Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Inorganic Chemistry	1	sem 1	nl	Isabel Van Driessche	8

Mathematics	1	sem 1	nl	David Vyncke	4

Pathophysiology I: Onco and Neurology	1	sem 1	nl	Lies Lahousse	5

Cell Biology and Histology	1	sem 1	nl	Dominique Van Der Straeten	3

From Plant to Medicine	1	sem 1	nl	Luc Pieters	3

Practical Course: Basic Observations in Cytology, Histology and Anatomy	1	sem 1	nl	Lars Chatrou	3

Societal Impact of Drugs I - Drugs That Changed the World	1	year	nl	Valérie Vanhoorne	3

Philosophy, Methodology and Integrity in Pharmaceutical Research	1	year	nl	Aurélie Crabbé	3

Organic Chemistry	1	sem 2	nl	Annemieke Madder	8

Drug Analysis: the Basics	1	sem 2	nl	Filip De Vos	4

Practical Course: Synthesis and Analysis	1	sem 2	nl	Annemieke Madder	4

Physics for Pharmacy	1	sem 2	nl	Dirk Poelman	6

Pathophysiology II: Musculoskeletal System, Dermato and Hematology	1	sem 2	nl	Lies Lahousse	3

Life Cycle of Drugs	1	sem 2	nl	Chris Vervaet	3

Biochemistry	2	sem 1	nl	Katrien Remaut	6

Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetics	2	sem 1	nl	Dieter Deforce	3

Practical Course: Biochemistry and Biotechnology	2	sem 1	nl	Katrien Remaut	5

Statistics and Data Analysis	2	sem 1	nl	Stijn Vansteelandt	5

Pathophysiology III: Cardio, Nephro and Pneumology	2	sem 1	nl	Lies Lahousse	4

Pharmacokinetics	2	sem 1	en	An Vermeulen	4

Communication Skills	2	year	nl	Dieneke Van de Sompel	3

Societal Impact of Drugs II - Ethics and Sociology	2	year	nl	Valérie Vanhoorne	3

Pharmaceutical Sciences: an Integrated Approach	2	year	nl	Koen Raemdonck	3

Instrumental Analysis of Drugs	2	sem 2	nl	Thomas De Beer	4

Physical Chemistry of Drugs	2	sem 2	en	Stefaan De Smedt	6

Practical Course: Physicochemistry, Analysis and Quality of Drugs	2	sem 2	nl	Thomas De Beer	6

Pathophysiology IV: Gastro, Endocrino and Urogynecology	2	sem 2	nl	Lies Lahousse	4

Pharmacology: Drugs and Their Targets	2	sem 2	en	Serge Van Calenbergh	4

General Microbiology	3	sem 1	nl	Tom Coenye	6

Medical and Clinical Biochemistry	3	sem 1	nl	Jan Van Bocxlaer	6

Medicinal Chemistry	3	sem 1	nl	Serge Van Calenbergh	6

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Healthy and Safe Food	3	sem 1	nl	Sarah De Saeger	4

Bioanalytical Practical	3	year	nl	Marthe De Boevre	5

Societal Impact of Drugs III – Professional Development	3	year	nl	Valérie Vanhoorne	3

General Toxicology	3	sem 2	nl	Christophe Stove	5

Pharmacology	3	sem 2	nl	Lindsey Devisscher	7

Drug Compounding	3	sem 2	nl	Chris Vervaet	9

Integrated Bachelor Course	3	year	nl	Bart De Spiegeleer	6

2 Elective Courses 3

Subscribe to 3 credit units in the third standard learning track year, from courses available at Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Learning outcomes

Master basic knowledge in chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, biology, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, microbiology, nutrition and toxicology that is relevant to the pharmaceutical sciences.

Knowledge of the origin of pharmaceuticals and insight in the importance of their physicochemical properties.

Understand the basic aspects of the development process of pharmaceuticals.

Thorough knowledge and application of the fundamentals of galenic preparations.

Thorough knowledge of the basic principles of current analytical methods within a pharmaceutical, biomedical and biological context.

Understand the pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamic effects and interaction mechanisms of drugs.

Understand the biological systems and (patho)physiological processes that drugs affect.

Make connections between molecular mechanisms of action, pharmacological and toxicological effects and indications and side-effects of drugs.

Independently analyse a pharmaceutically relevant question and ability to consult and critically use suitable sources of information to this end.

Critically interpret results of own research and understand the message of reported research.

Scientifically substantiated and efficient reporting on pharmaceutical issues, while respecting scientific integrity.

Apply laboratory techniques for the analysis of pharmaceutical preparations, biological samples and food.

Make galenic preparations with attention to the quality of the final product.

Quantitatively and/or qualitatively analyse pharmaceutical products and processes.

Integrate and creatively apply knowledge from different fields to solve pharmaceutical, medical and social issues.

Possess a scientific curiosity to independently study pharmaceutical-medical fields and follow up on their developments.

Reflect critically on the responsibilities and future of the pharmacist in various professional contexts.

Active and constructive contribution to group work/discussions on a pharmaceutically relevant scientific question.

Communicate experimental findings and scientific results in a structured and clear manner.

Provide scientifically based explanations on diseases, drug action and nutrition.

Understand the importance of quality cooperation with other actors of the healthcare system.

Understand the organisation of healthcare and the role and responsibilities of the pharmacist in this.

Understand the different specialisations and professional possibilities of a pharmacist.

Awareness of the social impact and limitations of drugs and the challenges in the healthcare sector.

Awareness of the international dimension of pharmaceutical research.

Recognise sociological and intercultural factors that determine illness and health, and the way people deal with these.

Insight into valorisation of research and entrepreneurship within the pharmaceutical context.

Awareness of sustainability (issues) in the pharmaceutical sciences.