Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Care
The Master in Pharmaceutical Care – Pharmacist trains you to become a drug expert and pharmaceutical scientist. The emphasis is on promoting and monitoring the efficient and safe use of medicines in health care.
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Off to a good start
After graduation
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Dieter Deforce
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6
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Dieter Deforce
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3
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Guy Brusselle
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3
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Koen Boussery
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6
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1
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year
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nl
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Peter De Paepe
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3
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Katia Verhamme
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3
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Tom Coenye
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3
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Sarah De Saeger
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3
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1
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year
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nl
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Leen De Bolle
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5
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Subscribe to 3 credit units from
no less than 1 and no more than 2 modules from the following list.
Subject to approval by the faculty.
Subscribe to no more than 3 credit units from courses available at Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective Courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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sem 2
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nl
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24
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| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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2
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year
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nl
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Chris Vervaet
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6
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2
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sem 1
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nl
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Philippe De Buck
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3
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2
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sem 1
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nl
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Koen Boussery
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5
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2
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sem 1
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nl
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Christophe Stove
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3
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2
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sem 2
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nl
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Barbara Claus
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3
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2
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year
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nl
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Annemie Somers
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8
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|
Subscribe to 3 credit units from
no less than 1 and no more than 2 modules from the following list.
Subject to approval by the faculty.
Subscribe to no more than 3 credit units from the following list.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
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3
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2
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sem 2
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nl
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Kristien De Paepe
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3
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2
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sem 2
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nl
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Jan Van Bocxlaer
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3
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2
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sem 2
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nl
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Emmy Tuenter
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3
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2
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sem 1
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nl
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Bruno Levecke
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3
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Subscribe to no more than 3 credit units from courses available at Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective Courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
year
|
nl
|
Koen Boussery
|
30
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Dieter Deforce
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Dieter Deforce
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Guy Brusselle
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Koen Boussery
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
year
|
nl
|
Peter De Paepe
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Katia Verhamme
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Tom Coenye
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Sarah De Saeger
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
year
|
nl
|
Leen De Bolle
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
nl
|
Chris Vervaet
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Philippe De Buck
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Koen Boussery
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Christophe Stove
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Barbara Claus
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
nl
|
Annemie Somers
|
8
|
|
Subscribe to 3 credit units from
no less than 1 and no more than 2 modules from the following list.
Subject to approval by the faculty.
Subscribe to no more than 3 credit units from the following list.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Kristien De Paepe
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Jan Van Bocxlaer
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Emmy Tuenter
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Bruno Levecke
|
3
|
|
Subscribe to no more than 3 credit units from courses available at Ghent University, including the Ghent University Elective Courses. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
year
|
nl
|
Koen Boussery
|
30
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
|
24
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Competence field 1: Competence in one or more sciences
- Advanced understanding of the interaction between drugs and biological systems.
- Understanding the quality of formulation and production of forms of drug delivery.
- Knowledge of biotechnological and biological drugs.
- Interpret relevant laboratory values for the dosage of drugs.
- Advise the patient on medical devices.
- Advise the patient on nutrition and lifestyle in a pharmacotherapeutic context.
- Understand the issue of misuse and abuse of drugs and xenobiotics.
- Independent planning of scientific research and execution with a critical attitude.
- Approach clinical studies critically.
- Apply evidence-based, cost-effective and safe pharmacotherapy in clinical practice, including special patient groups and care settings.
- Translate clinical and epidemiological study results into evidence-based professional practice.
- Monitor the quality of products, processes and patient care.
- Provide information and advice on the effective and safe use of drugs.
- Handle and follow up on patients' self-care requests in a rational and cost-conscious manner.
- Critical handling of information on drugs and health products.
- Apply efficient use of available information to pharmaceutical questions.
- Possess an attitude of accuracy, punctuality and reliability.
- Take into account the perspective of different stakeholders when making decisions.
- Proactively respond to changes in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors (lifelong learning).
- Analyse medication profiles, with a view to detecting and remedying non-optimal drug use.
- Prevent, detect and resolve common and complex drug-related problems.
- Assume responsibility in the supervision and monitoring of drug use, taking into account the applicable task agreements within the care setting.
- Optimise processes related to medication monitoring and supervision.
- Communicate purposefully with patients, peers and other healthcare providers.
- Scientific reporting to peers and other healthcare providers.
- Collaboration and starting leadership in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Practise the profession in accordance with pharmaceutical legislation and deontology.
- Demonstrate scientific and social integrity and a sense of responsibility.
- Reflect critically on the role of pharmaceutical sciences in society and healthcare from an (inter)national perspective.
- Develop rational, cost-effective and socially responsible drug policies with healthcare providers and government.
Law, Decree or European Guidelines the Study Programme complies with
- Richtlijn van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van Europa van 7 september 2005 (2005/36 EG) betreffende de erkenning van beroepskwalificaties
- Decreet van 12 juni 1991 betreffende de Universiteiten in de Vlaamse Gemeenschap
- Decreet van 4 april 2003 betreffende de herstructurering van het hoger onderwijs in Vlaanderen
Legal Requirements regarding Professional Duties the Diploma complies with
Apotheker: om op wettelijke basis de farmacie te mogen beoefenen moet men:
- beschikken over het diploma van Apotheker/Master in de farmaceutische zorg/ Master in de geneesmiddelenontwikkeling
- het visum van de Provinciale Geneeskundige commissie bekomen hebben
- bij de Orde der Apothekers ingeschreven zijn
European Directive Professional Qualifications 2005/36/EC
The study programme complies with the requirements concerning admission to the regulated profession of 'Apotheker' as laid down in the Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on the recognition of professional qualifications.