The challenge that bachelor's students in pharmaceutical sciences are preparing to take on is to get the best possible training to tackle the master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, at the end of which they will obtain the title of pharmacist. The ultimate goal is to enable students to become true drug specialists with a view to contributing to patient health in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
The first year of the bachelor's program focuses mainly on an in-depth study of the fundamental sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, anatomy, histology, physiology, etc.) in the context of pharmaceutical sciences. This is complemented by the basics of pharmacology and an introduction to philosophy, English, and sustainable development in health. From the second year onwards, the pharmaceutical dimension is expanded, in particular through more advanced study of pharmacology, an introduction to analytical chemistry and the chemical synthesis of drugs, and pharmacokinetics. The third year of the bachelor's program further strengthens the focus on pharmaceutical sciences with an introduction to galenic pharmacy and integrated thematic courses in pathophysiology, biomarkers, and special pharmacology. It also provides an initial introduction to a professional environment (mandatory internship in a field of your choice). The bachelor's degree program provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills in basic sciences, as well as specific training in pharmaceutical sciences.
During the three annual bachelor's degree blocks, through an integrative understanding of how a drug acts on the body and its use, students will develop their training and career plans, which they will pursue during the master's program with increasing autonomy.
On successful completion of this programme, each student is able to :
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Demonstrate pharmaceutical expertise: use a body of concepts and knowledge in pharmacy and health
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Display command and understanding of the fundamental principles and essential concepts of the basic sciences in the practice of pharmacy.
1b Assimilate knowledge of chemistry, physical chemistry, biophysics, and instrumental analysis useful in the synthesis, design, analysis and formulation of drugs.
1c Assimilate knowledge of anatomy, histology, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, physiology and pathology, immunology, microbiology, medical biochemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics to understand the action of a medication on the body and plan its use.
1d Assimilate knowledge of public health, epidemiology, evidence-based practice, and communication necessary to become a committed healthcare professional serving patients and society.
2 Scientific approach: resolve pharmaceutical problems by using their knowledge and critical thinking
2a Understand a defined pharmaceutical problem or issue.
2b Use relevant tools and reliable, evidence-based sources of information, and make judicious use of artificial intelligence resources to answer the question posed.
2c Analyze, interpret and compare the information in a robust manner.
2d Summarize the fundamental and necessary elements related to the problem or issue concerned.
2e Implement an experiment protocol to produce, analyze, characterize and formulate a medication
2f Learn how to work in a team.
3 Communication: communicate in an effective, robust and respectful manner from a professional perspective
3a Tailor the communication to obtain and provide clear, complete and accurate information (verbal and/or written) in accordance with the relevant standards, if necessary in another language.
3b Use information and communication technologies appropriately.
4 4. Sense of responsibility: act in an ethical and responsible manner
4a Observe the rules of safety and professional best practice in a scientific context.
4b Adopt ethical values and comply with scientific and professional agreements.
4c Know and respect the limits of your field of activity
4d Conduct themselves as responsible actors in their areas of expertise.
4e Assimilate sustainable development concepts (“one health” approach) into a responsible approach
5 5. Quality: carry out self-assessment, supplement their knowledge and adapt their approach
5a Develop a self-assessment approach to define their training needs in order to respond to specific situations.
5b Utilize the individual and collective training tools in a robust, independent and proactive manner.
5c Adapt to a variety of learning situations and take advantage of them to define your professional goals.
