كاديميالوطني للتقويم واالعتماد األ المركز
National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation
ATTACHMENT 3.
T4. PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS
For guidance on the completion of this template, please refer to Chapter 2, of Part 2 of Handbook 2 Internal Quality
Assurance Arrangement.
Program Specifications, Ramadan 1438H, June 2017. Page 2
Program Specifications
Institution: University of Hail (UOH) Date: 06 February 2018
College/Department: College of Pharmacy (COP)
Dean/Department Head: Dr Thamir Musnad Alshammari
Insert program and college administrative flowchart:
List all branches offering this program:
The Dean
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Vice Dean of Research & Graduate
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Delegate Unit
Scientific & Laboratories research Unit
Academic Evaluation
Unit Examination
Unit
Library
Curriculum Study Unit
Academic evaluation Unit
Exams Unit
Regulatory undergraduate
Unit Undergraduate Activates Unit
Unit counseling and student
support Undergraduate
affairs Unit
Financial affair unit
Purchasing Unit
Management affairs unit
Managerial communication
unit
Public relationship
Imaging Unit
laboratories Unit
Professors and Employee affairs
Unit
Information technology and
teaching aids Unit
Maintenance & Cleaning Unit
Quality Assurances Unit
Skill develop
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Studies & strategic
plans Unit
Clinical pharmacy
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Pharmaceutics
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Branch 1. _ College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail branch, male in main campus, (Baqaa road, P.O.
2440, Hail) and female in Aja campus.___________________________________________
Branch 2. _________________________________________________________________________
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A. Program Identification and General Information 1. Program title and code Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) UOH-PHA-12 2. Total credit hours needed for completion of the program 206 credit hours (32 hours for the 1
st preparatory
year and 174 hours for the rest of the program)
3. Award granted on completion of the program Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharm. D degree.
4. Major tracks/pathways or specializations within the program (eg. transportation or structural engineering
within a civil engineering program or counseling or school psychology within a psychology program)
Clinical Pharmacy Practice
5. Intermediate Exit Points and Awards (if any) (eg. associate degree within a bachelor degree program)
Not applicable
6. Professional occupations (licensed occupations, if any) for which graduates are prepared. (If there is an early
exit point from the program (eg. diploma or associate degree) include professions or occupations at each exit
point)
Upon completion of the program, graduate should be qualified and licensed to work as a clinical pharmacist in
the following pharmaceutical fields:
1- Hospitals.
2- Community pharmacies.
3- Biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries.
4- Governmental agencies like Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).
5- Research institutes and centers.
6- Pharmaceutical sales and marketing.
7- Academic institutions.
8- Forensic medicine and toxicological analyses.
9- Nuclear and chemotherapy pharmacies.
10- Traditional and herbal medicine.
There is no early exit point from the described Pharm. D. program.
7. (a) New Program Planned starting date
(b) Continuing Program Year of most recent major program review
List recent major review or accreditation contracts.
1. UOH Quality and Development vice-deanship visit for evaluation and technical support (26 / 3 / 1439)
8. Name of program chair or coordinator. If a program chair or coordinator has been appointed for the
female section as well as the male section, include names of both.
Dr. Nasrin Aldirdiri Khalifa (Program coordinator)
Dr. Heba Kamal Ashour (Vice program coordinator –Female section)
Dr. Hassaan Anwer Rathore (Vice program coordinator –Male section)
YES 25 / 10 / 1434 H – 1 / 9 / 1439
14392013
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9. Date of approval by the authorized body (MOE).
Campus Location Approval By Date
Main Campus: Baqaa road,
P.O. 2440, Hail Ministry of Higher Education
(MOHE)
No. 62. 01/1432 H – 01/2011 G
Branch 1: Female section in
Aja Campus
Branch 2:
Branch 3:
Branch 4:
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B. Program Context
1. Explain why the program was established.
a. Summarize economic reasons, social or cultural reasons, technological developments, national policy
developments or other reasons.
The Major shift in the health-care system in providing safer and cost-effective health services mandate
pharmacists to require general & specific knowledge and skills, namely pharmacists with Pharm. D-degree.
There is a large wealth of literature that supports the pharmacists’ role aiming to improve patients care,
minimizing drug adverse effects, and reducing health expenditure.
In addition, Pharm. D holders usually demonstrate a positive impact on improving patient education and
knowledge of their health related quality of life, especially at the levels of Hail city and region. Also, there is no
pharmacy college in the area. In addition to limited number of pharmacist and clinical pharmacist to population
increase in Hail region.
b. Explain the relevance of the program to the mission and goals of the institution.
The introduction of the Pharm. D program is consistent with the mission and vision of Hail University to move
the college of pharmacy towards national and international recognition through accreditation from national
and international agencies. Moreover, the Pharm. D degree will serve the society need for such professionals, as
the current situation is partially attained through scholarships to study abroad. Graduates will be prepared to be
of high professional caliber nationally and matching an international qualification of similar qualification.
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2. Relationship (if any) to other programs offered by the institution/college/department.
a. Does this program offer courses that students in other programs are required to take? Yes
No
If yes, what has been done to make sure those courses meet the needs of students
in the other programs?
b. Does the program require students to take courses taught by other departments? Yes
No
If yes, what has been done to make sure those courses in other departments meet
the needs of students in this program?
1- Feedback of the courses through student meetings
2- Students evaluation of these courses
3- Regular and continuous meetings with academic staff in charge.
4- Key performance indicators reports relative to courses in each semester
5- Improvement plan in each course report
6- Initial meetings with coordinators of the courses taught by other colleges.
7- Introducing our ILOs for all the courses taught by other colleges.
8- Submission of course files at the end of each course.
3. Do students who are likely to be enrolled in the program have any special needs or characteristics? (eg . Part
time evening students, physical and academic disabilities, limited IT or language skills).
Yes No
4. What modifications or services are you providing for special needs applicants?
1- Workshops for improving language skills.
2- Workshops for improving time management.
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C. Mission, Goals and Objectives 1. Program Mission Statement (insert).
College of Pharmacy at the University of Hail is committed to prepare and qualify Doctor of Pharmacy able to
compete locally through; a distinguished academic program; encouraging working and learning environment;
optimized investment of different resources; active community partnership; promoting and developing an
applicable research in the field of pharmacy in order to reach and achieve quality as well as academic
accreditation requirements
2. List Program Goals (eg. long term, broad based initiatives for the program, if any)
1. Provide patient-centered care in cooperation with patients, prescribers, and other members of health care
team based upon evidence-based data , approved therapeutic principles and, taking into account relevant legal,
ethical, social cultural, economic, and professional issues.
2. Improve the process of pharmacy practice and research by development, integration and application of
knowledge from literature, foundational and advanced sciences.
3. Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in co-operation with patients, communities, at-
risk population, and other members of an inter-professional team of health care providers.
4. Demonstrate professional behavior, by Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to
the profession and by applying Professionalism in interactions with patients ,other healthcare providers and
with society.
5. Participate effectively in the field of pharmaceutical manufacture, drug design, synthesis, analysis and
marketing as a major role of a pharmacist.
6. Manage and Use the Resources of the Health-Care System, by : Optimize safety and efficacy of medication
use systems, proper utilization of Human ,Financial , Technological and Physical resources , emerging
technologies, and evolving biomedical, pharmaceutical, social or behavioral or administrative, and clinical
sciences that may impact therapeutic outcomes. 3. List major objectives of the program within to help achieve the mission. For each measurable objective
describe the measurable performance indicators to be followed and list the major strategies taken to achieve the
objectives.
Measurable Objectives Measurable Performance Indicators Major Strategies
1. Prepare and qualify Doctors
of Pharmacy who can
efficiently work within
integrated health team.
1. Students pass and succeed at an
acceptable grade (no less than
60%) through their study.
2. Student evaluation through
satisfactorily passing hospital
rotations.
3. Surveying of stakeholders (not
less than 60%)
4. Evaluation of external auditors
based on evaluation reports with
satisfaction goal of not less than
60%.
1. Providing high standard
teaching by skilled faculty
members.
2. Providing modern facilities
such as: Simulation labs.
3. Industrial field experience.
4. Hospital rotations.
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2. Provide stimulating and
supportive environment for
learning, education, and
scientific research.
1. Compare the productivity of the
college to that of others with
similar settings by scientific
publication.
2. Student evaluation.
3. Academic staff surveys.
4. External evaluation.
Review and assess current
capabilities in regular basis
to ensure that they are at a
good standard.
3. Optimal investment of
available human, physical,
and technical resources.
1. Periodical assessment of
individual output through
questionnaires.
2. Surveying academic staff.
3. Recommendation from internal
audit committee based on monthly
evaluation.
Providing college with highly
qualified academic staff for
teaching and scientific
research.
D. Program Structure and Organization 1. Program Description: List the core and elective program courses offered each semester from Prep Year to
graduation using the below Curriculum Study Plan Table (A separate table is required for each branch IF a given
branch offers a different study plan).
A program or department manual should be available for students or other stakeholders and a copy of the information
relating to this program should be attached to the program specification. This information should include required and
elective courses, credit hour requirements and department/college and institution requirements, and details of courses
to be taken in each year or semester.
In order to be awarded the Pharm. D. Degree, the graduate students must complete 206 credit hours by the end of
the program including 32 credit hours preparatory year for health colleges. The program duration is 6 academic
years divided into12 levels as 2 semesters per year in addition to 12 credit hours summer training of Introductory
Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) after level 6 and level 8 as well as 6 credit hours summer clinical rotations
after level 10. The students study biomedical, pharmaceutical, clinical and social/behavioral/administrative sciences
at UOH main campus for male and Aja campus for female till 5th year except summer trainings. By the end of the
5th year internship is started in which the study will be regarding 10 Advanced Pharmacy Practices Experience
(APPE), distributed into 6-mandatory clinical rotations and 4 elective rotations in the various disciplines of medical
and pharmaceutical areas, under monitoring and guidance of licensed practitioners and a joint supervision (co-
supervision) of the college and specialized medical teams of educational hospital. The program is designed as the
following:
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Curriculum Study Plan Table
*Prerequisite – list course code numbers that are required prior to taking this course.
Level
Course
Code
Course Title
Required
or Elective
* Pre-
Requisite
Courses
Credit
Hours
University,
College or
Department
Prep
Year
PENG
001 Prep English 1
Required - 3 Preparatory
year college
PENG
002 Prep English 2
Required - 3 Preparatory
year college
PBIO
121 Preparatory Biology
Required - 3 Preparatory
year college
PCOS
001 Prep Computer Skills
Required - 2 Preparatory
year college
PCSK
001 Communication Skills
Required - 2 Preparatory
year college
PHYS
121 Medical Physics
Required - 3 Preparatory
year college
PENG
003 Prep English 3
Required - 3 Preparatory
year college
PENG
008 Prep English 4
Required - 3 Preparatory
year college
PCHM
121 Preparatory Chemistry
Required - 3 Preparatory
year college
PMDC
101 Medical Foundations
Required - 2 Preparatory
year college
PIAS
121 Arabic Language
Required - 3 Preparatory
year college
PISC
101 Intro. to Islamic Culture
Required - 2 Preparatory
year college
Level
1
ANAT
211
General Anatomy for
Pharmacy
Required PMDC 101
3 Pharmacology
PSOL
213 Physiology for Pharmacy-I
Required PMDC 101
2 Pharmacology
PHCA
211
Pharmaceutical Analytical
Chemistry-I
Required PCHM 121
3 Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
PHTC
211 Pharmaceutical Calculations
Required PCOS 001
2 Pharmaceutics
PHCO
212
Pharmaceutical Organic
Chemistry-I
Required PCHM 121
3 Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
IC 102 Islam and Community
Building
Required - 2
Level
2
PBCH
222 Biochemistry for Pharmacy-I
Required PCHM 121
2 Pharmacology
PSOL
223 Physiology for Pharmacy-II
Required PSOL 213
2 Pharmacology
PHCO
222
Pharmaceutical Organic
Chemistry-II
Required PHCO 212
2 Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
PHCM
223 Medicinal Chemistry-I
Required PHCO 212
2 Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
PHTG
222 Pharmaceutics-I
Required PHTC 211
3 Pharmaceutics
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CLNP
221
Introduction to Pharmacy
Profession
Required - 2 Clinical
Pharmacy
IAS
122 Arabic Language
Required - 2
Level
3
PBCH
312 Biochemistry for Pharmacy-II
Required PBCH 222
3 Pharmacology
PCOL
314 Pharmacology-I
Required ANAT 211,
PSOL 223
3 Pharmacology
PHTG
312 Pharmaceutics-II
Required PHTG 222
3 Pharmaceutics
PHCM
313 Medicinal Chemistry-II
Required PHCM 223
2 Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
PHTM
314 Clinical Microbiology-I
Required - 3 Pharmaceutics
IC 103 Islamic Economic System Required - 2
Level
4
PCOL
324 Pharmacology-II
Required PCOL 314 3
Pharmacology
CLNP
321 Pharmacy Professional Ethics
Required CLNP 221 2
Clinical
Pharmacy
PHTI
323 Industrial Pharmacy
Required PHTG 312 3
Pharmaceutics
PHTM
324 Clinical Microbiology-II
Required PHTM 314 3
Pharmaceutics
CLNT
323
Introduction to
Pathophysiology
Required PCOL 314,
PSOL 223 2
Clinical
Pharmacy
PHCH
324
Evidence-Based Herbal
Medicine
Required - 3
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
IAS
212 Professional Ethics
Required - 2
Summer
Training PHTR
320
Introductory Pharmacy
Practice experience
Required PCOL 324
& CLNT
323
6
Clinical
Pharmacy
Level
5
PCOL
414 Pharmacology-III
Required PCOL 324 3
Pharmacology
PHTM
414 General Immunology
Required PHTM 324 2
Pharmaceutics
PHTT
415
Bio pharmaceutics and
Pharmacokinetics
Required - 2
Pharmaceutics
PHCM
413 Medicinal Chemistry-III
Required PHCM 313 2
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
CLNT
413
Pathophysiology and
Therapeutics-I
Required CLNT 323 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNP
411 Pharmacy Care & OTC Drugs
Required CLNP 321 2
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNE
414
Pharmacy Information
Systems
Required CLNP 221 2
Clinical
Pharmacy
PHCH
414 Complimentary Medicine
Required PHCH 314 2
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
Level
6
PCOL
424 Pharmacology-IV
Required PCOL 414 2
Pharmacology
PHTG
422
Sterile & Parental
Preparations
Required PHTM 414
& PHTG 2
Pharmaceutics
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312
CLNA
425 Clinical Immunology
Required PHTM 414 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
PHTT
425 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Required - 2
Pharmaceutics
PHCA
421
Pharmaceutical Analytical
Chemistry-II
Required PHCA 211 3
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
CLNP
421
Pharmacy Law & Regulatory
Affairs
Required - 1
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNT
423
Pathophysiology and
Therapeutics-II
Required CLNT 413 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
Summer
Training PHTR
420
Introductory Pharmacy
Practice experience
Required PCOL 424
& CLNT
423
6
Clinical
Pharmacy
Level
7
PTOX
515 Toxicology and Drug Abuse
Required PCOL 424 2
Pharmacology
PHTG
512
Pharmaceutical Quality
Assurance & Control
Required PHTG 422 2
Pharmaceutics
PCOL
514 Pharmacogenomics
Required CLNA 425 2
Pharmacology
CLNT
513
Pathophysiology and
Therapeutics-III
Required CLNT 423 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNA
515 Applied Pharmacokinetics
Required PCOL 414
& PHTT
415
2
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNI
512
Research Methodology &
Scientific Writing
Required - 2
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNS
516 Biostatistics
Required - 1
Clinical
Pharmacy
ELCT-
01 Elective -I
Required - 3
Level
8
CLNA
525 Pharmaco-informatics
Required - 2
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNP
521 Community Pharmacy
Required CLNP 421
& CLNP
414
2
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNI
522 Drug and Poison Information
Required PTOX 515 2
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNT
523
Pathophysiology and
Therapeutics-IV
Required CLNT 513 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNE
524
Pharmacy Management and
Marketing
Required CLNE 414 2
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNS
526 Project and Seminar
Required CLNS 516
& CLNI
512
3
Clinical
Pharmacy
ELCT -
01
CLNE
514 Pharmacoeconomics Elective PHTC 211 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
PHTT
515 Cosmetics Elective PHTG 312 3 Pharmaceutics
CLNE
514 Hospital Systems Elective CLNE 414 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
ELCT -
02
PTOX
525 Forensic Toxicology Elective
PTOX 515
& PHCA 3 Pharmacology
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421
PHTR
526 Radio-Pharmacy & -Therapy Elective
PHTG 312
&
PHTT 425 3 Pharmaceutics
CLNE
524
Pharmacoepidemiology
Elective CLNS 516 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
Summer
Training
CLNR
- Rotation 1 Required
Completion
of all
Didactic
Courses
+
PHTR 320
&
PHTR 420
3 Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
- Rotation 2 Required 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
Level 9
CLNR
- Rotation 3 Required 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
- Rotation 4 Required 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
- Rotation 5 Required 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
- Rotation 6 Required 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
Level 10
CLNR
- Rotation 7 Required 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
- Rotation 8 Required 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
- Rotation 9 Required 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
- Rotation 10 Required 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
Rotations
(1-10)
CLNR
640 Drug Information Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
643 Critical Care Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
644 Internal Medicine I Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
645 Internal Medicine II Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
646 Ambulatory Care Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
647 Internal Medicine III Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
648 Nutritional Support Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
649 Infectious disease Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
650 Pain Management Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
651 Organ Transplant Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
652 Nephrology Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
653 Neonatal Intensive Care Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
654 Pediatric Medicine Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
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CLNR
655 Hematology/Nephrology Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
656 Psychiatry Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
657
Hospital Pharmacy
Administration Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
658
Toxicology (Clinical
Rotation) Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
CLNR
659 Geriatrics Elective 3
Clinical
Pharmacy
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2. Required Field Experience Component (if any) (e.g. internship, cooperative program, work experience)
Summary of practical, clinical or internship component required in the program. Note: see Field Experience
Specification
a. Brief description of field experience activity
A- Professional outcomes abilities:
I. Patient Care:
1. Establish professional relationships with patients, caregivers, prescribers, and other members of the inter-
professional health care team.
2. Formulate implement, evaluate, and revise patient care plans.
3. Communicate and collaborate with patients, caregivers, health care providers and others to improve patient
care.
4. Retrieve, analyze, and interpret the scientific, professional, and lay literature to support patient care.
5. Prepare and distribute medical products prescribed as part of the patient’s care plan.
6. Act in accordance with legal, ethical, social, economic, and professional guidelines.
II. System Management:
1. Participate in the management and use of health care resources within health care systems.
2. Manage pharmacy operations and personnel.
3. Optimize physical and technological resources.
4. Manage medical product distribution, control and use systems.
5. Apply principles of outcome research and continuous quality improvement methods to the evaluation of
pharmacy and health care services.
6. Act in accordance with legal, ethical, social, economic, risk management, and professional guidelines.
III. Public health:
1. Promote the availability of effective health quality and disease prevention services.
2. Communicate and collaborate with patients, caregivers, other health care providers, communities,
organizations, and policymakers to identify and address public health problems.
3. Implement and evaluate public health services and policy decisions in accordance with legal, ethical,
social, economic, and professional guidelines.
B. General Abilities
1. Critical thinking,
2. Communication skills
3. Ethics
4. Social and contextual awareness
5. Social responsibility and social interaction
6. Professionalism
7. Life-long learning
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b. At what stage or stages in the program does the field experience occur? (e.g. year, semester)
The program is 6 years (at 12 levels). The experiential practice experience is stated at two levels:
Introductory pharmacy IPPE practice experience: this experience is consisted of 2 summer sessions each is of 160
actual training hours equivalent totally to (12 credit hours).
First session during the summer of the 3rd year during which students are exposed to hospital pharmacy experience
&
Second session is in the summer of the 4th year and it requires the students to further hospital (and/or community
pharmacy experience/ Pharmaceutical industry)
Advanced pharmacy APPE practice experience:50 weeks and 5 days/week full time
c. Time allocation and scheduling arrangement. (e.g. 3 days per week for 4 weeks, full time for one semester)
The introductory pharmacy IPPE practice experience: 4 weeks / summer training, 5days / week and 8 hours / day.
Advanced pharmacy APPE practice experience: 40 weeks and 5 days/week full time.
d. Number of credit hours (if any)
The introductory pharmacy practice experience IPPE = 12 credit hours
Advanced pharmacy practice experience APPE = 30 credit hours
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3. Project or Research Requirements (if any)
Summary of any project or thesis requirement in the program. (Other than projects or assignments within individual
courses) (A copy of the requirements for the project should be attached.)
a. Brief description
A project course is offered as part of the graduation requirements. The course provides the students with skills
required to plan, conduct, analyse and present the findings of pharmacy practice research.
b. List the major intended learning outcomes of the project or research task.
1.14 Memorize research principles and concepts of marketing and management in their profession.
2.9 Analyze literature, research skills, scientific thinking and statistics to enhance practice-related activities
c. At what stage or stages in the program is the project or research undertaken? (eg. level)
Year 5 - semester 2 (10th level)
d. Number of credit hours (if any)
3 credit hours
e. Description of academic advising and support mechanisms provided for students to complete the project.
At the beginning of the course, students are given the chance to form groups and propose a subject for their project.
Proposals are evaluated and discussed by the course coordinators, and supervisors are selected and assigned in
relation to the proposed topics. Students are informed with their supervisors and are asked for a meeting with
him/her. Meetings are held weekly with students to start the plan of project, field visits requested and later, the
handling of obtained data.
The supervisor is requested to present periodic reports for each student individually to assess the work done. At the
end of the semester, each group is asked to give an oral and poster presentation of their project and deliver the
results in the form of mini-thesis.
,Mini-thesis, Oral and poster presentations are evaluated by a committee composed of course coordinators and
supervisors for a final assessment results.
f. Description of assessment procedures (including mechanism for verification of standards)
- A poster presentation is required as evidence of completion of the course.
- A final mini-thesis hard copy is delivered at the end of project.
- Periodic reports are included to measure student progress in the project.
4. Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning, Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
Program Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together and are aligned. They are
joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively articulate a consistent agreement between student learning and
teaching.
The National Qualification Framework (NQF) provides five learning domains. Learning outcomes are required in the
first four domains and some programs may also require the Psychomotor Domain.
On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable learning outcomes required in each of the learning domains. Second, insert
supporting teaching strategies that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third,
insert appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each program
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learning outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated
learning and teaching process.
NQF Learning Domains
and Learning Outcomes
Teaching
Strategies
Assessment
Methods
1.0 Knowledge
1.1 Recall the influence of Islamic economy and
culture, professional ethics, pharmacy law and
regulatory bodies in professional practice.
Lectures, memorization,
individual presentation,
small group discussion
Group reports, Written
Exam
1.2 Recall the importance of Arabic and English
languages in professional practice.
Lectures, problem based
learning, individual
presentation, small group
discussion.
Group reports, Written
Exam
1.3 Describe human body structure and functions in
health and disease states.
Lectures, videos,
memorization, individual
presentation.
Group reports, Written and
practical Exam
1.4 Define drug chemical structure, stereo chemical
aspects, physicochemical properties and
principles of chemical reactions.
Lectures, memorization,
group discussion,
individual presentation.
Written Exams, Group
reports, presentations.
1.5 Outline the principles of drug isolation,
purification, as well as qualitative and
quantitative analysis.
Lectures, memorization,
group discussion,
Written and oral Exams,
Group reports,
presentations.
1.6 Describe the relationship of chemical and
molecular structure of drugs with mechanisms of
actions, biological activities, concepts of
informatics and drug designing and targeting.
Lectures, problem based
learning, tutorials, group
discussions.
Written Exams, Group
reports, presentations.
1.7 Recognize the relevance of biochemistry,
molecular biology, immunology,
pharmacogenomics and pharmacoeconomics to
disease states, diagnosis and therapeutics.
Lectures, clinical
rotations, group
presentations, case
studies, guest speaker
Written and oral exam, case
evaluation.
1.8 Outline routes of administration, dosage forms,
biopharmaceuticals and the basis of
pharmaceutical calculations.
Lectures, videos,
pharmaceutical companies
visits, group reports
Written and practical
exams.
1.9 Outline drug pharmacokinetics and
pharmacodynamics and their impact in clinical
settings.
Lectures, clinical
rotations, presentations,
group reports.
Exam, clinical problems,
case evaluation.
1.10 Name the principles of public health issues such
as disease aetiology, epidemiology, pathogens,
laboratory diagnosis, clinical features, treatment
and prevention of infectious diseases.
Lectures, videos,
presentations, guest
speaker, Group
discussion.
Oral and written
exams, group reports
1.11 Recall the principles and techniques of
compounding, manufacturing, biotechnology, and
packaging of pharmaceutical products.
Lectures, laboratory
sessions, videos,
memorization, case
studies
Exam, laboratory reports,
case evaluation
1.12 Memorize sterilization processes as well as
quality control and assurance terms and
procedures in the pharmaceutical industry.
Laboratory session,
lectures, field visits.
Written and oral Exam,
laboratory reports,
1.13 List the basis of drug addiction and abuse, drug
interactions, toxicity profiles of drugs/xenobiotics
Lectures, laboratory
sessions, reports, group
Written and oral Exam,
laboratory reports, group
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including source identification, symptoms, first
aid measures and management.
discussion. report.
1.14 Memorize research principles and concepts of
marketing and management in their profession.
Lectures, memorization Written Exams, case
evaluation, individual
reports.
1.15 List the fundamentals of evidence based herbal
medicine, therapeutics and complementary
therapies.
Lectures, rotations, guest
speaker, group
discussions,
Debates.
Oral and written exams,
Presentations and individual
reports.
1.16 State guidelines and evidence-based practices and
how foundational and pharmaceutical sciences
are used integrally in clinical reasoning and
practice.
Lectures, rotations, group
discussions
Oral and written exams ,
Presentations and individual
reports.
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Summarize methods of formulation,
manufacturing, quality control and quality
assurance of pharmaceuticals.
Lectures, memorization,
videos, group discussion,
Lab demonstration
Oral and written exams ,
Presentations and individual
reports.
2.2 Explain techniques of drug isolation, synthesis
and purification.
Lectures, presentations,
guest speaker
Oral and written exams ,
Presentations and individual
reports.
2.3 Explain techniques of quantitative and qualitative
analysis.
Lectures, discussions,
group presentations, guest
speakers
Exam, reports, individual
presentations
2.4 Summarize the importance of bio-pharmaceutics,
pharmacokinetics, pharmacological and
toxicological sciences in managing drug activity,
cases of poisoning, drug toxicity and side effects.
Lectures, workshops,
group discussions.
Written and oral exams,
clinical stations
2.5 Measure the available assets including human,
physical, medical, informational, and
technological resources to maintain and optimize
practice.
lectures, data
interpretation exercise,
problem based learning
Written exams and essays
2.6 Recognize signs, symptoms and risk factors that
relate to medical or health problems that fall into
the scope of practice of other healthcare
professionals.
Lectures, prescription
interpretation exercise
Clinical rotations,
Written and oral exams,
clinical stations
2.7 Develop patient centred care plan as well as
population-specific disease management and
prevention programs based upon analysis of
epidemiologic, pharmaco-economic data,
therapies, literature reviews and risk reduction
strategies.
Lectures, problem based
learning, group
discussions, clinical
rotations
Clinical rotations, case
evaluation, clinical stations.
2.8 Apply risk reduction guidelines to ensure patient
safety and prevent medication errors, harmful
drug interaction, and reduce adverse drug effects.
Lectures, practice
exercise, clinical rotations
Written and oral exams,
clinical stations
2.9 Analyse literature, research skills, scientific
thinking and statistics to enhance practice-related
activities.
Lectures, practice
exercise, discussions, and
reports
Exams, case evaluation,
individual report and
presentations
2.10 Evaluate patients’ information from charts, Lectures, problem based Exams, case evaluation,
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medical history, physical assessments, diagnostic
tests, caregivers and other health care
professionals to determine appropriate medication
therapy.
learning, clinical rotation, individual report and
presentations
2.11 Interpret scientific literature and complex
medication information to provide updated drug
information to patients, their families, and other
health care providers.
Lectures, practice
exercise, discussions,
reports
Research project poster and
presentations, case
evaluation
2.12 Judge patients ability to follow recommendations/
life style modifications and to take/use/administer
medications, and medical equipment to improve
adherence and compliance.
Lectures, practice
exercise, discussions,
Exams, case evaluation,
individual report and
presentations
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 Show an active role in professional and
community organizations with promoting
advocacy for key healthcare and professional
initiatives.
Lectures, workshops and
laboratory classes.
Simulation and role
playing
Assessing all interpersonal
skills through a combination
of essays, abstracts,
laboratory reports, PBL
group reports, Project report
and written examinations
3.2 Use inter-professional collaboration in multiple
healthcare environments with the ability to adapt
to changes.
Project reports, Project-
Based Learning, group
project presentations
Performance in these skills
is monitored by personal
tutors.
3.3 Demonstrate competence to practice pharmacy
through lifelong learning, continuing education
and participation in quality assurance and
improvement programs.
Lectures, simulation and
role playing.
Performance in these skills
is monitored by personal
tutors. oral exams, clinical
stations
3.4 Demonstrate self-reflection, self-awareness,
openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of
people, cultures and religion.
Clinical rotations, group
discussions, guest
speakers, clinical cases
Oral and written exams,
group reports, clinical
stations
3.5 Appraise effective self-management in terms of
time, planning, motivation, and personal initiative
to enhance professional growth.
Clinical rotations, group
discussions, guest
speakers, clinical cases
Development of self-
management skills is
facilitated and monitored by
personal tutors
3.6 Show professionalism and accountability through
sound judgment, ethical behavior, adherence to
values, regulations, practice guidelines, code of
ethics and socioeconomic principles.
Lectures, group
discussions, Clinical
rotations
Oral and written exams,
group reports, clinical
stations, case evaluation
3.7 Evaluate patient health literacy to tailor an
effective counseling strategy in order to meet the
patient needs and achieve therapeutic goals.
Lectures, group
discussions, Clinical
rotations
Oral and written exams,
group reports, clinical
stations, case evaluation
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 Interpret laboratory results and relevant physical
assessments that are required to determine
appropriate medication therapy.
Tutorials, simulation and
role play
Written and oral exam, oral
presentations.
4.2 Assess patients through an interview to obtain Tutorials, simulation and Oral and written exams,
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medical history and identify drug-related
problems.
role play group reports, clinical
stations,
4.3 Demonstrate effective collaboration with
prescribers, patients, care givers, and other
healthcare providers to improve health outcomes
for patients.
Tutorials, simulation and
role play
Case and performance
during rotation evaluation
4.4 Choose the effective technology in order to
enhance the delivery of pharmaceutical care by
communicating information to colleagues, other
healthcare practitioners, and the general public.
Lectures, role playing,
discussions, debates,
videos
Oral exams, case evaluation
and simulation.
4.5 Calculate drug doses based on clinical
pharmacokinetics to ensure patient safety.
Clinical rotations, role-
playing, group
presentations, tutorials
Case and performance
during rotation evaluation
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 Employ techniques used in analytical biochemical
and microbiological tests.
Laboratory classes and
tutorials.
Labassignments and
exercises
5.2 Manipulate animals effectively, safely, and
ethically.
Lecture, lab
demonstrations, videos
Lab assignments and
exercises
5.3 Prepare different chemicals and pharmaceuticals
safely while ensuring proper handling and
disposal.
Lectures, videos, lab
demonstrations
Written exams, lab
assessments
5.4 Use techniques involved in operating
pharmaceutical equipment’s and instrumentation
effectively.
Lectures, videos, field
visits, lab demonstrations
Written exams, lab reports,
group presentations
5.5 Establish public awareness on rational use of
drugs and social health hazards of drug abuse and
misuse.
Lectures, lab
demonstrations
Written exams, lab reports
5.6 Illustrate principles of safe and proper use of
medications to patients and other health care
professionals.
Lectures, lab
demonstrations, group
reports
Written exams, lab
assignments and exercises
5.7 Dispense medicines effectively and safely. Case studies, rotations,
videos, practical training
Role playing, case
assessments, oral exams.
5.8 Perform patient physical assessment. Case studies, rotations,
practical training
Role playing, case
assessments, oral exams.
5.9 Employ proper documentation and drug filing
systems.
Lectures, log books,
electronic and written
patient charts.
Role playing, case
assessments, written and
oral exams.
Program Learning Outcomes Mapping Matrix
Identify on the table below the courses that are required to achieve the program learning outcomes. Insert the program
learning outcomes, according to the level of instruction, from the above table below and indicate the courses and levels
that are required to teach each one; use your program’s course numbers across the top and the following level scale.
Levels: I = Introduction P = Proficient A = Advanced (see help icon)
Learning
Outcomes Courses (Course Code and Number)
Course Code
AN
AT
21
1
PS
OL
21
3
PH
CA
21
1
PH
TC
21
1
PH
CO
21
2
IC 1
02
PB
CH
222
PS
OL
22
3
PH
CO
22
2
PH
CM
223
PH
TG
22
2
CL
NP
221
IAS
122
PB
CH
31
2
PC
OL
31
4
PH
TG
31
2
PH
CM
313
PH
TM
314
IC 1
03
PC
OL
32
4
CL
NP
321
PH
TI 3
23
PH
TM
324
CL
NT
32
3
PH
CH
32
4
IAS
212
PC
OL
41
4
PH
TM
414
PH
TT
415
PH
CM
413
CL
NT
41
3
CL
NP
411
CL
NE
41
4
PH
CH
41
4
PC
OL
42
4
PH
TG
42
2
CL
NA
42
5
PH
TT
425
PH
CA
42
1
CL
NP
421
CL
NT
42
3
PT
OX
51
5
PH
TG
51
2
CL
NI 5
12
CL
NT
51
3
CL
NA
51
5
PC
OL
51
4
CL
NS
516
CL
NA
52
5
CL
NP
521
CL
NI 5
22
CL
NT
52
3
CL
NE
52
4
CL
NS
526
CL
NE
51
4
PH
TT
515
CL
NE
51
4
PT
OX
52
5
PH
TR
52
6
CL
NE
52
4
1) Knowledge I I P I P I I A P
P
1.1.
1.2. I I I p A
1.3. I A A A
1.4. I I A P P I A P P A A
1.5. I A P A P P A A I
1.6. A A A A
1.7. I P P A P P P
1.8. A A A A P P
1.9. I P A P P A P P P
1.10. I A P I A A I A A P A A
1.11. A A P A
1.12. I P A P P A
1.13. I P A
1.14. I A A P
1.15. I P P P
1.16 I P P P P
1.17 I I A P A
2) Cognitive
Skills
P
P
P
P
P
P
A
P
P
2.1.
2.2. I P P I A
2.3. P P A A P A A P A P P
2.4. P P P A P A A
2.5. P P A P A A P P P I A A
2.6. I I A A A A P P
2.7. P A A P A P I
2.8. I A A P P P
2.9. I I P I P P P A A
2.10. I I I I I I I I I P P A A
2.11. I I P I P P I P I P A P P P P A A
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3) Interpersonal
Skills &
Responsibility
3.1. P P P P
3.2. I A I P I I A P A I A A A I A A I I A A I I P P
3.3. A P A P P P P A P
3.4. P P P P P A
3.5. p P P P
3.6. I A
3.7. I I I I I I I I I I I I
3.8. A A
3.9. I I I I I I P I P I I I P I I I I I P P P P A P
3.10. I A
4)
Communication
, IT &
Numerical
Skills
4.1 P P P P A P A A P P A P A A P P P P P A
4.2. P I A
4.3. P A I P
4.4. A P I I A
4.5. I P P
4.6. P P A I P I P A
4.7. P P P A A A P P A A A P
4.8. A A A A A A P
5) Psychomotor
skills
5.1 A P I P A P
5.2. A A A A A A P
5.3. I I I I I I P P A
5.4. P A A A
5.5. A A A
5.6. A A A A A
5.7. A A A
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Learning Outcomes Courses (Course Code and Number)
Course Code
PH
TR
320
PH
TR
420
CL
NR
640
CL
NR
644
CL
NR
645
CL
NR
646
CL
NR
647
CL
NR
648
CL
NR
649
CL
NR
650
CL
NR
651
CL
NR
652
CL
NR
653
CL
NR
654
CL
NR
655
CL
NR
656
CL
NR
657
CL
NR
658
CL
NR
659
PE
NG
001
PE
NG
002
PB
IO 1
21
PC
OS
001
PC
SK
001
PH
YS
121
PE
NG
003
PE
NG
008
PC
HM
121
PM
DC
101
PIA
S 1
21
PIS
C 1
01
1) Knowledge I I
I
I
I
1.1.
1.2. I I I
1.3.
1.4
1.5. I I I
1.6.
1.7. P P P P P P P P
1.8.
1.9. A A A A A A A A A A A A A
1.10. I
1.11. I I
1.12. A I
1.13. I I P I
1.14. I I
1.15. A A A A A A A A A A
1.16 A A A A A A A A A
1.17 I
2) Cognitive Skills
I
I P P P P P P P
2.1.
2.2. P P P P P P P P I
2.3. I I I
2.4. I
2.5. P P P P P P P P I I
2.6.
A A A A A P
2.7. P P A A A A A I
2.8. I I
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2.9.
2.10. A A A A A A A A A A
2.11. I I
3) Interpersonal Skills
& Responsibility
I
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4. A A A A I I
3.5. I I A A A A A A A A A
3.6. P P A P P P P P P
3.7.
3.8.
3.9. A
3.10. I I
4) Communication, IT
& Numerical Skills
4.1.
4.2. I
4.3. A A A A A A A A
4.4. P I I I I I
4.5. I I A P A A A A A A I I I I
4.6. A A A A A A A A I I I I I
4.7. A I
4.8.
5) Psychomotor skills
5.1. I I
5.2. I I
5.3.
5.4. I
5.5.
5.6.
5. Admission Requirements for the program
Attach handbook or bulletin description of admission requirements including any course or experience prerequisites.
Refer to Appendix 2
6. Attendance and Completion Requirements
Attach handbook or bulletin description of requirements for:
a. Attendance.
1st & 2
nd Warnings are delivered to students who exceed 10% and 15% absences, respectively, via their academic
advisors. Absence exceeding 25% of course classes is grounds for granting a grade of “Denied” (DN), and being
denied admission to the final exam of the course. Students with absence of 25%-50% may submit an excuse request to
the Faculty Council supported by proper documentation. Refer to Appendix 2 rule number 9
b. Progression from year to year.
Students’ progress in the program based on their accumulative GPA and intended course study prerequisite
completion. . Refer to Appendix 2 rule number 5
c. Program completion or graduation requirements.
Six years (206 Credit Hours) including 32 hours for preparatory year. . Refer to Appendix 2 rule number 19.
E. Regulations for Student Assessment and Verification of Standards
What processes will be used for verifying standards of achievement (eg., verify grading samples of tests or assignments?
Independent assessment by faculty from another institution) (Processes may vary for different courses or domains of
learning.)
- Theoretical exam papers auditing is carried out by HOD's to ensure the exam fulfills the quality requirements
for measuring PLO's and the proposed assessment methods.
- Mark distribution template is filled for every course and approved by HOD.
- Post rubrics templates are applied for courses regularly and significance is discussed in department councils.
- The college arranges an internal exit exam for students about to graduate to measure the achievement of
program objectives.
F Student Administration and Support
1. Student Academic Counseling
Describe arrangements for academic counseling and advising for students, including both scheduling of faculty office
hours and advising on program planning, subject selection and career planning (which might be available at college level).
Faculty is required to post their office hours on office bulletin board and provide means of alternative communication
if otherwise not available.
Students (3-5) are assigned to one academic advisor
Students with poor performance (GPA <2 out of 4) are closely monitored and provided appropriate counselling.
2. Student Appeals
Attach regulations for student appeals on academic matters, including processes for consideration of those appeals.
Policies and regulations of student appeal on academic matters including: final grade appeal, academic probation and
transfer are outlined in the student handbook “Study and exams operational rules” also can be accessed through the
Deanship of Admissions and Registration Affairs homepage and handbook.
The policy describes criteria for appeal, timeline and personnel involved. (Refer to Appendix 2, rule number 39)
G. Learning Resources, Facilities and Equipment
1a. What processes are followed by faculty and teaching staff for planning and acquisition of textbooks, reference and
other resource material including electronic and web based resources?
Departmental strategic planning provides a list of required text books and materials to be purchased for the next year.
The approved list will then be submitted to the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs. The request should be submitted to the
Deanship of student affairs by the college dean. Curriculum development and assessment committee advice and
monitor acquisition of textbooks.
1b. What processes are followed by faculty and teaching staff for planning and acquisition resources for library,
laboratories, and classrooms.
Staff members provide a yearly request to department head, who will then submit the requests to college purchasing
and inspection committee of required materials for all the needs for each department. These include chemicals for
laboratory teachings and reference materials for preparation of teaching resources. The committee will review the
appropriateness of the material by concerned faculty and approval in the college councils. This will then be submitted
to the University purchasing department.
2. What processes are followed by faculty and teaching staff for evaluating the adequacy of textbooks, reference and other
resource provisions?
A committee is formed to inspect and evaluate the current textbook and compare it to the most recent textbooks in the
field.
They will also assess the quantity of the required martials will be approved by departmental and college council and the
university council.
Periodic follow up for Quality and Development and Academic Affairs Vice Deanships
Internal audits inspection
Staff surveys
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3. What processes are followed by students for evaluating the adequacy of textbooks, reference and other resource
provisions?
Group meetings with students
Student course evaluation surveys
4. What processes are followed for textbook acquisition and approval?
Suggestions of the textbooks required by the department. Once approved by department council will submit to vice
dean of academic affairs, who will approve and send it to purchasing and inspection committee then the College
Council for final approval and then the University purchasing department.
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H. Faculty and other Teaching Staff
1. Appointments
Summarize the process of employment of new faculty and teaching staff to ensure that they are appropriately qualified
and experienced for their teaching responsibilities.
The recruitment process at the College of Pharmacy usually starts with announcement of the available positions
through the local newspapers, the University website, as well as, in international newspapers. The announcement
include job title and means to apply while the other details can be looked up in the regulations of the Ministry of
Higher Education or the regulations of the Ministry of Civil Service on the University website.
The College of Pharmacy emphasis to hire and attract the qualified teaching staff that are expert in specific areas and
of personal qualities consequently the applicant sits through interviews score. Committees at the department level have
to write their recommendations, which have to be approved by the Department Council, then by the College Council,
and then the final decision has to be made by the Committee of Teaching Assistants and Lecturers headed by the Vice
dean for Graduate Studies and Research. The same procedures are to be followed for the recruitment of assistant
professors and higher academic ranks, except that the final decision of employment is made at the Scientific Council.
As for non-Saudis, their recruitment is accomplished through announcement posted on the University website.
All documents are revised by the college council and should authentic by the Human Resources administration.
2. Participation in Program Planning, Monitoring and Review
a. Explain the process for consultation with and involvement of teaching staff in monitoring program quality, annual
review and planning for improvement.
The faculty annually evaluates progress on existing objectives and revises its objectives in support of its mission and
goals. The evaluation is derived from the following sources:
• Faculty and department annual reports.
• Data from the quality deanship surveys.
• Survey and targeted evaluation data, including survey of recent graduates and individual courses evaluations.
Additional information used to inform the annual planning process is derived from these sources:
• Recommendations and observations made at the annual faculty retreat.
• Recommendations from College Council and committees.
• Recommendations made by NCAAA-reviewers.
• Recommendations from the larger public health community.
In addition to the annual evaluation and planning process outlined above, the faculty engaged in a periodic, full-scale
strategic planning effort, that process included:
• A review of the mission, goals and objectives of the university and college.
• A review of the university and college values.
• An environmental scan focusing on the local, national and global context for higher education and public health.
Benchmarking with other peer institutions and to it on available academic standards.
An assessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
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b. Explain the process of the Advisory Committee (if applicable)
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3. Professional Development
What arrangements are made for professional development of faculty and teaching staff for:
a. Improvement of skills in teaching and student assessment?
-Faculty is encouraged to attend and participate, on regular basis, in the workshops conducted by the Deanship of
Quality and academic assurance.
-The university offers opportunities and financial support for all professional development and continuing education
programs.
b. Other professional development including knowledge of research?
Faculty is encouraged to attend and participate in professional workshops, local conferences and international
conference to advance the scope of their research interests.
4. Preparation of New Faculty and Teaching Staff
Describe the process used for orientation and induction of new, visiting or part time teaching staff to ensure full
understanding of the program and the role of the course(s) they teach as components within it.
New faculty (per University role) is encouraged to enroll in a one-day Program (8 hours) of Pharmacy Orientation
Seminar (conducted by COP-UOH and co-operation with the Deanship of Quality and development) at the beginning
of each academic year. In addition, each new faculty is provided by University roles and regulation for faculty. A plan
will be establish to arrange an Orientation Program for New Faculty on College level by the beginning of each
academic year
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5. Part Time and Visiting Faculty and Teaching Staff
Provide a summary of Program/Department/ College/institution policy on appointment of part time and visiting teaching
staff. (i.e. Approvals required, selection process, proportion of total teaching staff etc.)
Towards the end of each academic year, departments are required to submit a request that outlines the part time and
visiting staff needs of the department. This request is discussed in College Council Meeting and then process the
request to University Vice Dean for Academic Affairs.
I. Program Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1. Effectiveness of Teaching
a. What QA procedures for developing and assessing learning outcomes?
- The College Council takes charge of annually monitoring the educational process and address concerns
with corresponding departments to improve or investigate certain issues.
- The College reviews the periodical student evaluations for concerning patterns through the Quality
Department and direct supervision from the Dean.
- Regular meetings between the Dean and the students are conducted.
- Meeting with training supervisors are also conducted on periodical basis.
- Suggestions for improvement are followed up and get implemented as possible
- Addition of improvement plan in each course report
b. What processes are used for evaluating the skills of faculty and teaching staff in using the planned strategies?
- Each faculty gets evaluated by his/her direct supervisor and Faculty performance report is submitted
annually.
- Students surveys A plan for peer reviewing process is a consideration for future implementation
2. Overall Program Evaluation
a. What strategies are used in the program for obtaining assessments of the overall quality of the program and
achievement of its intended learning outcomes:
(i) from current students and graduates of the program?
- Student Course evaluations completed for all courses each year.
- Program evaluation by college graduates.
(ii) from independent advisors and/or evaluator(s)?.
- Quality and development reviewers.
- External reviewers and consultants.
-
(iii) from employers and other stakeholders.
Feedback from employers, preceptors, etc. are sought regularly to improve the program.
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Attachments:
1. Copies of regulations and other documents referred to in template preceded by a table of contents.
2. Course specifications for all program courses including field experience specification if applicable.
Authorized Signatures
Dean/Chair Name Title Signature Date
Program Dean
or Program
Chair
Main Campus
Program Chair
Branch 1