THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY
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Introduction:
The Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy is integral to the Binh Duong Economics and Technology University (BETU). Originally established as the Faculty of Pharmacy by Decision No. 02/QĐ-ĐHKTKT-HĐQT on April 12, 2014, it underwent further development and transformation into the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy as per Decision No. 135/QĐ- ĐHKTKT on July 26, 2019. This evolution underscores its commitment to catering to the educational needs of its students and the demands of the society it serves.
The faculty primarily oversees the management and instruction of pharmacy majors within the regular university system. Its departments include Pharmaceutical Industry-Formulation, Medicinal Materials-Traditional Medicine, Pharmacology-Clinical Pharmacy-Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry-Testing-Physical Chemistry-Analytical Chemistry, and Pharmacy Management. This diverse range of departments reflects the comprehensive nature of the programs offered, aiming to equip students with a well-rounded understanding of the pharmaceutical field.
Throughout the growth and advancement of BETU, the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy has retained its significance as one of the cornerstone faculties of the institution. Its overarching objective remains to cultivate high-caliber medical and pharmacy professionals, aligning with the societal demands for a skilled workforce in these vital sectors.
In conclusion, the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy is a testament to BETU's commitment to academic excellence and societal relevance. Through its steadfast leadership and comprehensive educational offerings, it continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare professionals.
OVERVIEW OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PHARMACY PROGRAM
The undergraduate Pharmacy program, initiated in 2019, aims to equip aspiring pharmacists with a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for their professional endeavors.
Developed by the Faculty of Pharmacy (FOMP), this program adheres rigorously to national and ASEAN regional standards, ensuring adaptability to the dynamic requirements of both societal and business contexts. Drawing upon extensive research and consultation, including insights from esteemed institutions such as the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Lac Hong University, Hong Bang University, Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Debrecen University, and institutions in the Philippines, the curriculum is meticulously crafted to meet the highest educational benchmarks.
The undergraduate pharmacy program encompasses various educational components structured around a credit system comprising 157 credits. These include foundational modules covering general education, basic industry knowledge, and common areas of study, supplemented by specialized courses tailored to the specific demands of the pharmacy profession. Additionally, the program offers both mandatory and elective courses, providing students with the flexibility to personalize their academic trajectory while maintaining a coherent and scientifically sound progression toward attaining a Pharmacy degree within a timeframe of 4.5 years.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DETAILED OUTLINE
1. Philosophy
This segment aims to instill foundational understanding in students regarding Marxism-Leninism, focusing on its worldview and scientific methodology. It encompasses the core tenets of dialectical materialism, including its method and historical materialism. Additionally, it explores the pivotal role of Marxist-Leninist philosophy in both scientific endeavors and Vietnam's ongoing modernization efforts.
2. Political Economics of Marxism and Leninism
This section equips students with fundamental insights into commodity economics, currency dynamics, and the evolutionary stages of capitalism. By understanding the achievements and limitations of the capitalist mode of production, learners can grasp the rationale behind Vietnam's policies geared towards a market economy with socialist inclinations. Moreover, it delves into pertinent topics such as industrialization, modernization, and Vietnam's integration into the global economic landscape.
3. Scientific Socialism
Here, students are introduced to the process of socialist formation (CNXH) and the historical mission of the working class. This knowledge empowers them to analyze the political and social challenges inherent in the transition to CNXH, fostering the development of a nuanced understanding. Furthermore, it encourages cultivating a political mindset aligned with the socialist path charted by the Communist Party of Vietnam.
4. Ho Chi Minh Ideology
This segment elucidates the origin, evolution, and key tenets of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, particularly its implications for the Vietnamese revolution. By exploring Ho Chi Minh's perspectives on culture, ethics, and human development, students gain insights into the profound values underpinning his contributions to Vietnam's socio-political landscape.
5. Vietnam Communist Party History
Covering pivotal periods from the party's inception to its contemporary role, this section provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Communist Party of Vietnam's historical trajectory. By studying its leadership during key conflicts and its contributions to nation-building and socialist development, students develop critical thinking skills essential for navigating contemporary socio-economic challenges.
6. English 1,2,3,4
This curriculum component focuses on enhancing students' proficiency in English across various domains, including academic contexts. Through structured exercises encompassing listening, speaking, reading, and writing, students hone their communication skills and familiarize themselves with essential aspects of academic discourse. Additionally, emphasis is placed on fostering self-directed learning habits and cultivating 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. This module exposes students to practical training to enhance soft skills crucial for professional success. Students develop the versatility and adaptability required in contemporary work environments through presentation, teamwork, problem-solving, and document analysis activities.
7. Probability and Statistics in Pharmacy
This segment introduces students to the fundamentals of statistics and probability, focusing on their application in pharmaceutical contexts. By acquiring data collection, analysis, and interpretation skills, students are better equipped to engage in drug testing, vaccine efficacy assessment, and evaluation of treatment modalities.
8. Basic Informatics
The final component of the curriculum provides students with practical skills in digital literacy and information technology. Students gain proficiency in document drafting, scientific reporting, and data analysis by familiarizing themselves with common software tools and platforms. Additionally, they develop the necessary competencies for effective online collaboration and communication.
9. Inorganic Chemistry
The course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge concerning the theoretical underpinnings of chemistry, encompassing basic principles such as chemical laws, atomic structures, chemical bonding, thermodynamic concepts, electrochemical processes, solutions, reaction kinetics, and the general characteristics of elemental groups. Moreover, it endeavors to equip students with the capability to apply theoretical insights in practical settings, enabling them to calculate chemical values and elucidate phenomena encountered during experimental endeavors. Additionally, students are empowered to synthesize various inorganic compounds pertinent to the pharmaceutical sector, fostering a practical understanding of chemical applications in real-world contexts.
10. General Physics
This module provides students with foundational knowledge concerning thermodynamics, electric currents, optics, and their respective applications within the pharmaceutical domain. Moreover, it aims to elucidate the principles of physics and their relevance to elucidating the nature, mechanisms, and dynamics inherent within life processes. Furthermore, the course explores the influence and ramifications of physical agents upon biological entities, thereby fostering a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between physics and life sciences.
11. National Defense and Security Education - Part 1
Part 1 of this course delves into the fundamental theories espoused by the Party regarding military strategy, encompassing key tenets of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh's doctrines concerning warfare and national defense, as well as the Party's perspectives on people's warfare, armed forces construction, national defense establishment, and the integration of socio-economic development with defense strengthening. Additionally, the curriculum allocates a portion of its duration to acquainting students with the historical evolution of Vietnamese military tactics across different epochs.
12. National Defense and Security Education - Part 2
Part 2 of this curriculum focuses on elucidating the contemporary defense and security imperatives mandated by the Party and the State, encompassing the establishment of self-defense militias, mobilization of reserve forces, bolstering the material and technical infrastructure of national defense, countering high-tech warfare, and thwarting strategies aimed at undermining the Vietnamese revolution. Furthermore, the course addresses issues pertaining to ethnicity, religion, and strategies for safeguarding national sovereignty over territorial waters and borders, as well as combating crime and maintaining social order.
13. National Defense and Security Education - HP3
Part 3 entails equipping learners with fundamental knowledge concerning maps, military terrain, and command tools necessary for tactical learning and combat command. Additionally, it covers features, effects, structures, uses, and preservation methods of various infantry weapons such as AK, CKC, RPD, RPK, B40, and B41. Furthermore, it includes instruction on the characteristics and techniques of using explosives, as well as preventive measures against nuclear, chemical, biological, and fire weapons. Wound treatment methods and practice formations are also addressed. The curriculum introduces three coordinated military subjects to foster students' participation in athletics and defense sports.
14. National Defense and Security Education - HP4
Part 4 focuses on imparting basic skills to students for practicing shooting AK submachine guns and undertaking AK exercise 1b. It further provides training on fundamental tactical combat movements for infantry, including battlefield postures, target observation and detection techniques, terrain utilization, and individual actions in offensive and defensive combat scenarios. The curriculum emphasizes shooting techniques and offensive and defensive combat roles for individuals.
15. Physical Education 1,2
Decision No. 3244/GD-DT, dated September 12, 1995, by the Minister of Education and Training, and Decision No. 1262/GD-DT, dated April 12, 1997, by the Minister of Education and Training, outline physical education content.
16. Communication and Negotiation Skills
This course furnishes students with foundational knowledge and practical guidance on communication skills, including concepts, general principles, listening skills, and establishing and maintaining effective social relationships. It also covers personal branding skills.
17. Planning and Organizational Skills
The curriculum imparts students basic knowledge and practical skills related to planning, financial planning, work organization, and time management.
18. Anatomy
This subject equips students with the ability to describe the form, location, and function of various organs and body parts using models and live organisms. Moreover, it provides basic knowledge concerning the mechanisms and regulation of organ system activity, the interrelations of organs, and the interaction between living organisms and their environment.
19. Human Physiology
Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of human pathophysiology. This includes an overview of disorders related to carbohydrate, lipid, protein, and electrolyte metabolism, as well as issues concerning acid-base balance and thermoregulation. Furthermore, students delve into the pathophysiological processes of inflammation and the mechanisms underlying organ pathology.
20. Medical Microbiology
This subject familiarizes students with essential concepts in medical microbiology, emphasizing the interplay between microbes, the human body, and the environment. Students learn about the biological characteristics of common pathogenic microorganisms in Vietnam, their pathogenicity, and various methods for identification and prevention. Practical training in basic microbiological techniques is provided in laboratory settings.
21. Parasitology
Students gain foundational knowledge about the intricate relationship between parasites, humans, animals, and the environment. This involves understanding the biological characteristics and pathogenicity of prevalent parasites in Vietnam, along with specific prevention measures. Additionally, students receive training in basic sampling and identification techniques for parasites in laboratory environments.
22. Pathophysiology and Immunology
This subject focuses on the principles of human pathological immunity and expands on the disorders related to metabolism, acid-base balance, thermoregulation, inflammation, and organ pathology.
23. Pathology
Students explore the mechanisms, etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment principles of various diseases, including those affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and endocrine systems. Additionally, allergic and immune disorders, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders are covered in detail.
24. Herbal Medicine
Students are provided with knowledge pertaining to the structure and function of various types of plant tissues. This includes understanding the morphological characteristics and anatomy of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds of flowering plants. Furthermore, the curriculum delves into describing the morphological characteristics of medicinal plants' stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Additionally, students gain insight into plant classification by acquiring knowledge and keys in this area. Practical skills are honed through training exercises, enabling students to perform histological examinations and create detailed diagrams illustrating the structure of flowering plants' roots, stems, and leaves.
25. Physical Chemistry
This subject equips students with fundamental knowledge and concepts concerning buffer solutions, electrolyte solutions, dispersed systems (emulsions, suspensions), and surface phenomena such as adsorption. Furthermore, the curriculum covers colloids' properties, preparation, and purification and their applications within the pharmaceutical industry. Students undergo training to prepare and determine the technical parameters of buffer solutions, electrolyte solutions, dispersed systems, and surface and absorption phenomena, fostering practical skills crucial for their academic and professional endeavors.
26. Biochemistry
Students are equipped with comprehensive knowledge to analyze various metabolic processes, including oxidative metabolism, carbohydrates, lipids, nitrogen, metabolism in body tissues, electrolyte-water metabolism, and the role of hormones, vitamins, and acid-base balance in living organisms. Practical application is emphasized through training exercises where students conduct basic biochemical experiments on biological fluids such as plasma, urine, and blood, reinforcing theoretical concepts with hands-on experience.
27. Organic Chemistry
This subject gives students a thorough understanding of atomic structure, chemical bonding models, cyclic organic compounds, and natural compounds with pharmacological activity. Additionally, students learn about the mechanisms of important organic reactions and are introduced to various groups of organic compounds and qualitative reactions of these functional groups. Practical skills are developed through training exercises focusing on basic organic synthesis reactions applicable in the pharmaceutical industry, preparing students for real-world applications of their theoretical knowledge.
28. Analytical Chemistry 1 and 2:
A variety of weight analysis techniques and volumetric titration techniques, including the preparation and calibration of standard solutions, are covered in the course. They are trained to perform weight analysis and volumetric titration and to calculate the results of the analysis. Additionally, they gain knowledge about basic instrumental analysis techniques such as UV-vis spectroscopy, IR, TLC, GC, HPLC, and CE.
29. Scientific Research Methodology:
This subject provides students with basic concepts related to scientific research, covering the process of conducting scientific research, as well as how to write and present a research proposal and research report to support the implementation of research topics or graduation theses.
30. Pharmaceutical Practice
Students are trained to utilize common laboratory tools for weighing, measuring, and volume measurement. They also learn to implement techniques such as dissolution, filtration, drying, stirring, and grinding. Furthermore, they are provided with initial scientific knowledge about medicinal plants, including the Vietnamese and Latin names, morphological characteristics, distribution, used parts, chemical composition, uses, and how to use medicinal plants to treat common diseases.
31. Specialized Pharmaceutical English
This course offers students terminology and specialized terms in the field of pharmacy. The content focuses on the pharmaceutical profession, drug classification, drug safety, ensuring drug quality, some side effects of drugs, absorption of modern drugs, traditional medicine, how to use some vitamin drugs, and common antibiotics for the body.
32. Pharmacokinetics
Students learn about the basic concepts of pharmacokinetics, principles of constructing pharmacokinetic models, and basic pharmacokinetic parameters. They also learned about pharmacokinetic models, including 1 compartment, 2 compartments, single-dose, multi-dose, absorption, and excretion, and calculating pharmacokinetic parameters in models.
33. Toxicology
In the Toxicology course, students learn about the chemical properties and toxicity of commonly encountered toxins, different methods for detecting toxins in analytical samples, and the appropriate protocols for handling poisoning incidents.
34. Traditional Pharmacy
Students are provided with foundational knowledge regarding the fundamental principles of traditional medicine. This includes the capacity to formulate remedies, process medicinal materials, and prepare various traditional medicines and forms of traditional medicine.
35. Pharmacognosy 1 and 2
Students are equipped with basic knowledge pertaining to:
· General principles involved in harvesting, processing, preserving, and evaluating medicinal materials.
· Identification of common active groups present in medicinal materials.
· Understanding Vietnamese and scientific names, origin, plant characteristics, distribution, main chemical composition, effects, and uses of typical medicinal materials.
· Recognition of some basic dried medicinal materials.
· Conducting experiments to determine the composition of natural compounds in medicinal materials.
36. Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 and 2
Students gain understanding in the following areas:
· Basic concepts concerning drugs and the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical chemistry in formulating and researching drug substances.
· Identification of the chemical structure of commonly used main drugs.
· Relationship between structure, properties, and effects of drugs.
· Typical properties, effects, indications, contraindications, usage, and preservation of learned drugs.
· Synthesis and testing of common pharmaceutical raw materials.
37. Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutical 1 and 2
Students acquire knowledge on:
· Basic concepts, characteristics, requirements, and pharmacological factors influencing the quality and therapeutic effectiveness of each dosage form.
· Characteristics and usage of common excipients, main equipment, and types of packaging used in dosage form formulation.
· Formulation methods and quality standards of each dosage form.
· Formulating some common dosage forms in the laboratory.
38. Pharmacology 1,2
Students are equipped with fundamental knowledge about:
· Significance and progression of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion processes.
· Mechanisms and factors influencing drug effects and interactions in the body.
· Mechanism of action and effects of typical drugs in each drug group.
· Pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and usage of typical drugs in each drug group.
· Pharmacology practices aiding understanding of drug groups in treatment such as anesthetics, sedatives, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, cough and asthma drugs, analgesics, and central nervous system stimulants.
39. Clinical Pharmacy 1
Students gain knowledge on
· Basic pharmacologic parameters, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and drug allergies.
· Principles of drug use in special patient groups (children, elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding women), and safe and rational use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory corticoids.
· Communication skills and information exploitation for guiding safe and rational drug use and evaluating prescription drugs.
40. Pharmaceutical Economics
Students are provided with knowledge on:
· Health economics, macro and microeconomics applied in the health sector, pharmaceutical economics, and cost analysis and effectiveness methods in pharmaceutical economics.
· Practical application of health cost analysis and effectiveness methods in pharmaceutical economics.
41. Clinical Pharmacy 2
This module aims to equip students with knowledge regarding the principles of drug selection and combination for treating common diseases such as asthma, gout, thrombosis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart failure, blood lipid disorders, hypertension, and gastric ulcer - duodenal ulcer. Additionally, students engage in analyzing clinical cases across various disease categories including cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, and musculoskeletal. The course emphasizes effective communication and the utilization of information from patients, medical professionals, and professional documents to ensure the safe and rational use of drugs while evaluating prescription medications.
42. Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) principles
This course provides students with comprehensive guidelines on GPP, GSP, and GDP. Moreover, students gain an overview of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) pertaining to medicinal plants.
43. Pharmaceutical Economics and Management
Students acquire foundational knowledge concerning the history and organizational models of the global and Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry. The curriculum covers principles, methods, functions, and key aspects of pharmaceutical management, as well as basic economic management and specific factors involved in pharmaceutical economic activities.
44. Social Pharmacy
This module focuses on imparting knowledge about legislation of people’s health protection, medical examination and treatment, health insurance, pharmaceuticals, and regulations concerning preventive and curative drugs. It also covers Vietnam's national drug policy, health statistics, and the pharmacist's role in community health care.
45. Computer Science in Pharmacy
Students are introduced to descriptive statistical analysis, correlation & regression analysis, differentiation between qualitative and quantitative variables, and statistical hypothesis testing. The course also addresses random sampling, determination of sample size, and the application of general and specialized software in the pharmaceutical field.
46. Pharmaceutical Testing
This module provides students with foundational knowledge about the drug quality assurance system, testing operations, and various chemical, physical, and microbiological testing methods. It also emphasizes training students to meet requirements for testing raw materials and drug forms, as well as common instrument testing methods.
47. Pharmaceutical Legislation
Students gain basic knowledge about the state’s legal document system related to pharmaceutical activities, including production, circulation, distribution, storage, and use. They also develop skills to apply legal documents in pharmacy practice.
48. Community Pharmacy
This course equips students with knowledge essential for community pharmacy, including public health protection, essential medicines, drug side effects, prevention of drug resistance, safe and effective drug use, antibiotics, functional foods, and health insurance.
49. Hospital Pharmacy
Students learn about hospital pharmacy department operations, legal documents related to hospital pharmacy operations, pharmacist roles and responsibilities, drug supply catalog construction, standard operating procedures compilation, drug forecasting, importing, exporting, distributing, preserving, and inventorying. Additionally, they are introduced to clinical pharmacy activities, drug information, drug vigilance, and consulting activities in hospital pharmacies.
50. Advanced Clinical Pharmacy
This module provides students with advanced knowledge on clinical pharmacy, emphasizing the correct and rational use of drugs and medical devices to maximize treatment effectiveness, minimize adverse effects, and reduce treatment costs.
51. Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals
Students learn about concepts, main characteristics, components, quality requirements, and management regulations, including GMP, related to cosmetics and functional foods.
52. Drug Quality Assurance
Students gain general knowledge about different drug quality concepts, especially in production, and the application of these concepts to ensure drug quality. Additionally, they learn about generic drugs, counterfeit drugs, and concepts related to quality management and Quality Risk Management.
53. Drug Utilization in Treatment
This module equips students with basic knowledge about disease mechanisms, treatment principles, treatment regimens, new treatment updates, drug selection, drug combination principles, and common drug side effects management.
54. Brand Advertising and Drug Introduction
Students acquire basic knowledge about brand management, pharmaceutical product brand development, and measures and techniques for pharmaceutical product introduction in Vietnam.
55. Pharmaceutical Marketing
This course introduces students to pharmaceutical marketing concepts, brand management processes, business strategy development, and organization of drug business establishments.
56. Hospital Pharmacy Management
Students learn about hospital pharmacy organizational structures, department functions and duties, pharmacist roles, drug information introduction, and guidance on drug use in hospitals.
57. Logistics and Supply Chain
This module provides students with knowledge about enterprise logistics supply chains, information system organization, customer needs identification, logistics service expectation fulfillment, inventory policy management, just-in-time supply, transport control, industry regulations related to import, export, and distribution, and goods circulation traceability.
58. Rational Antibiotic Use
Students gain knowledge about safe and effective antibiotic use principles for elderly patients, children, patients with liver and kidney failure, coordinated drug use in treatment, analysis of typical prescriptions to reduce drug resistance, and participation in drug information introduction and drug use guidance in the community.
59. Common Diseases in Pharmacies
This module focuses on developing students' skills in drug counseling, drug selling, complaint handling, health counseling, customer care, customer importance for businesses, customer psychology, and sales staff requirements and behaviors according to different customer personalities.