Going forward to training today's top pharmacy students, tomorrow's successful pharmacists.
History
In 1959, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences was separated from the faculty of Medicine and a 6-year Pharm.D program was established for this major. In 1960 admission to the M.Sc. of biochemistry began as the first postgraduate degree in faculty and university.
Now, the school of pharmacy, with about 60 academic members and staff (professors, associate professors, assistant professors, lecturers, technicians), and 600 undergraduate students and 30 postgraduate students, is one of the most dynamic and well-equipped instructional and research academic centres in Iran.
Vision
The school vision stands on three columns:
- Inspiring Education: Develop exceptional, innovative and diverse pharmacy leaders and scientists.
- Discovering Solutions: Advance the science, development, implementation, and outcomes of safe and appropriate treatments.
- Serving People and Communities: Promote the health and well-being of the public.
Mission
In the school of pharmacy, we are dedicated to:
1) Training successful and committed pharmacists
2) Promotion of pharmaceutical research borders in Iran
3) Improving the pharmaceutical industry by training efficient specialists in the pharmaceutical industry and implementing new research projects in drug design
4) Determining the status of hospital pharmacists and helping to improve the performance of health care system in serving patients
Department and Majors
The school has seven departments includes Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Clinical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice.
Each department has developed its own major. Three majors are offered to undergraduate and graduate students. Since 1984, PhD programs have been launched at the faculty of pharmacy, currently seven PhD programs and one specialty are available: Medicinal Chemistry; Pharmacology; Pharmaceutics; Clinical Pharmacy; Clinical Biochemistry; Pharmacognosy; Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology.
Courses
Students learn through a range of theoretical, practical, clinical and professional learning methodology which makes them qualified healthcare professionals in future. Research is of high priority to the school and conduct alongside teaching under the supervision of professionals.
Facilities
There are several highly professional labs including: pharmacology and toxicology, cell culture, general chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, instrumental analysis, semisolid products, solid dosage forms, quality control, molecular biotechnology, recombinant protein production.
There is also a model pharmacy and more than five educational pharmacies: wherein different categories of medications have been provided for developing the real condition pharmacy and facilitating the pharmacy student’s education.
Two well-equipped standard laboratories and an herbarium for medicinal plant authentication and conservation is also available for students and scholars.
Area of Focus
In 2002, Isfahan Pharmaceutical Research Centre received the permit from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Currently the centre is located on the faculty campus. The centre is comprised of the following four training groups:
1) Bioinformatics
2) Biotechnology
3) Pharmacy services and care
4) Edible foods
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