Vision:

To become one of the leading national and international programs in pharmacology and toxicology, with the primary goal of advancing the healthcare system and creating a safer and healthier environment in the Kingdom and worldwide.

Mission:

To educate and train students with foundational and advanced knowledge in pharmacology and toxicology to foster the discovery and development of novel therapies and conduct innovative research, ultimately leading to improved patient care and public health.

Objectives:

1. Preparing the next generation of pharmacologists and toxicologists capable of conducting advanced scientific research independently and expanding the scope of modern scientific research in this field.
2. Helping students gain advanced knowledge in pharmacology and toxicology and advance the science through hosting modern courses to serve pharmacy and other health-related professions.
3. Developing students' analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills so they can analyze, interpret, and critique related research in this field.

Department-Specific Admission Requirements:

1. A Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree from a Saudi or other recognized university with a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.75 out of 5.
2. A Master of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences from a Saudi or other recognized university.
3. If the degree was obtained outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, applicants must submit an equivalency certificate issued by the Ministry of Education.
4. A minimum score of 5 on the IELTS Academic English language test or its equivalent.
5. A minimum score of 65 on the Post-Graduate Admission Test (PGAT) or its equivalent.
6. Passing the departmental admission exam.

Study System:

The program follows a course and thesis system in both pharmacology and toxicology tracks. Coursework spans four semesters, with the first semester being common to both tracks. A thesis is required after completing coursework (29 credit hours + 24 credit hours for the thesis).

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Level 4

New Course Descriptions

511 PHM: Experimental Pharmacology - 3 Credit Hours

This course provides a foundation for drug research, focusing on in-vivo testing of drugs on laboratory animals to demonstrate efficacy on whole animals, isolated organs, tissues, or single cells. It also covers various experimental techniques used in laboratory and in-vivo settings.

512 PHM: Advanced Pharmacology - 1 - 3 Credit Hours

This course focuses on fundamental pharmacological principles, including receptor mechanisms, drug distribution and metabolism, and pharmacokinetics. Lectures, laboratory work, and tutorials cover drug interactions with biological systems as a basis for rational disease treatment.

551 PHM: Physiological Chemistry - 3 Credit Hours

This course examines biochemical topics related to physiology and pharmacology, such as cell membranes and the chemistry of immunity, endocrinology, genetics, and metabolic regulation.

541 PHM: Pharmacometric - 3 Credit Hours

This course trains students in designing various laboratory experiments used in pharmacology, applying statistical tests to analyze results, and determining the reliability of those results.

513 PHM: Advanced Pharmacology - 2 - 3 Credit Hours

This course provides an in-depth study of the effects of autonomic nervous system drugs, including their chemical messengers, axes, receptors in body organs, and mechanisms of action. It also describes the use of chemotherapeutic agents to target and treat cancer cells.

516 PHM: Specialized Topics in Pharmacology - 3 Credit Hours

This course involves scientific discussions on selected modern topics in pharmacology, such as immunopharmacology, pharmacogenetics, and hormone pharmacology. Students are trained in literature searching, information extraction, and drawing conclusions from these topics.

542 PHM: Pharmacodynamics - 2 Credit Hours

This course trains students to identify the location and mechanism of action of drugs affecting various body systems, such as the central nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and reproductive system.

515 PHM: Laboratory Training - 2 Credit Hours

This course provides postgraduate students with hands-on experience in laboratory research models used in the department's pharmacology and toxicology research areas.

521 PHM: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics - 3 Credit Hours

This course focuses on the principles of testing various drug groups in treating specific medical conditions such as infectious diseases, gynecological diseases, pediatric diseases, geriatric diseases, and ophthalmological diseases, emphasizing the adaptations needed for special cases like pregnancy, breastfeeding, and old age.

598 PHM: Research Proposal Preparation - 1 Credit Hour

Postgraduate students are required to submit a research proposal related to their thesis, adhering to departmental and college requirements.

591 PHM: Journal Club - 1 Credit Hour

This course trains students in preparing and presenting pharmacology-related topics in a journal club setting.