Objectives of general skills

• Show expertise in the pharmaceutical field: b demonstrate pharmaceutical expertise
• Understand how the human body works by using knowledge of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, microbiology and pathology under the dual approach of normal and pathological conditions in order to understand the action of medications on the body
• Understand the basic concepts of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics
• Understand compounds for pharmaceutical application regarding their chemical structures, their structure-activity relationships, their physicochemical properties, their origin (synthetic, semi-synthetic, natural), their analytical control methods and their areas of use from a therapeutic point of view
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills developed in a context of professional relationships
• Understand the basic rules of French (grammar, punctuation, connectors, etc)
• Use a rich vocabulary linking concepts and words accurately
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Listen and empathise
• Develop reasoning skills
• Develop a critical, practical and analytical mind
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Manage resources
• Manage time
• Prioritise
• Understand the organisation of the health system and its social dimension
• Integrate an economic dimension in their pharmaceutical practice
• Promote health
• Understand a global approach to health incorporating prevention and screening
• Identify community health problems in the various teachings
• Understand the concepts underlying health education
• Be aware of the concept of "pharmaceutical care"
• Be aware of the concepts of good business practices and quality management
• Manage their studies
• Have developed an interest in the medical-pharmaceutical field
• Be a responsible professional
• Understand and respect the limits of their field of activity

UE's Learning outcomes

The course tries to provide to the young Pharmacist student an wide overview on different aspects and societal stakes concerning the Pharmacist education, the profession of Pharmacist and drugs.

UE Content

Based on different subjects directly related to the practice of the officinal art (drug definition, different forms of art of cure, socio-economical aspects), the main goal of the teaching is to sensitize the young student in Pharmaceutical Sciences to his roles of scientific guarantor and as actor of first line for the public health.

Prior experience

Sans objet

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination