About the prgram
The Master’s Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences) is the first of its kind in Libya. It is implemented using modern educational and research methods that contribute to enhancing the level of pharmaceutical education at the postgraduate level and advancing scientific research to improve healthcare in Libya.
The program awards a Master’s degree (MSc) in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The postgraduate (Master’s) program in Pharmaceutical Sciences aims to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to pharmaceutical sciences in relevant fields such as the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biotech marketing companies, chemical and biochemical industries, and quality assurance departments.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to evaluate all scientific disciplines, and develop their skills in organizing and planning experiments systematically.
3. Pursue advanced research at the doctoral level in any branch of pharmaceutical sciences, as the program provides students with a solid foundation in research work.
4. Enhance communication skills and scientific writing abilities.
Message of Program Director:
I would like to welcome you to the action plan for 2024-2030 of MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences Program at the School of Health and Medical Sciences of the Libyan International University (LIMU). Since its establishment in 2007, LIMU kept working to develop pharmacy education in Libya by establishing, developing, and updating its educational programs, aiming to graduate pharmacists equipped with the values, knowledge, and skills to deliver pharmaceutical care in a professional manner.
MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences is a pioneer program in Libya and started September 2022 as a twin to the PharmD program that obtained both institutional and programmatic accreditation from the National Center for Quality Assurance and Accreditation for Educational and Training (NCQAAETI), and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) international accreditation. MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences already applied for national accreditation to National Center for Quality Assurance and Accreditation for Educational and Training (NCQAAETI) in September 2022 aiming to develop its educational and training program according to national standards.
MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences action plan 2024-2030 reflects the implementation and devolvement plan followed by the program and the milestones in achieving the development of the program and the profession. The program started the first cohort with 16 students, and the students are now in their 3rd semester. The second cohort started September,2024.
To make the Libyan International Medical University (LIMU) occupies regionally advanced position in the fields of post graduate pharmaceutical education, research and community service.
The program aims to provide students with knowledge and skills needed to expand career opportunities in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and fulfils community need.
1. Demonstrating knowledge and skills relevant to pharmaceutical sciences in related careers such as pharmaceutical industry, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, drug formulation, marketing biotechnological companies, chemical and biochemical industries and quality assurance departments.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking and evaluation of all sciences and develop their ability to organize and plan experiments in an organized manner.
3. Continue the research work at higher levels in PhD in any branch of pharmaceutical sciences. Since the course degree gives a good base for future degree programs in research work.
4. Improve communication skills and scientific writing skills.
Diversity: Our success is achieved by involving faculty members, students, parents, preceptors, community stakeholders, and alumni in designing and developing our programs.
Equity: In all our activities whether educational, research, or community directed, we foster the notion that “health for all”
Integrity: Being professionally and ethically accountable and responsible for all our actions, we gained the trust of the community.
Commitment: Through the daily engagement with our community, we positively contribute to its development and advancement.
Excellence: We foster the best and innovative practices in all academic and societal services.
MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
Duration of study: Two academic years
Language of study : English
The program consists of four semesters, and the total credit hours required to complete the program are 120 ECTS.
The program includes general courses, specialized courses, and a thesis, with the proposal discussed in the third semester and completed in the fourth semester.
The thesis can be conducted in the following specializations:
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmacology
All disciplines of Pharmaceutics
- November 2022
كان عددالمسجلين عند بدء البرنامج 20 طالب
منقطعين 3
مفصولين 1
منتقلين لبرنامج اخر 1
الخريجين 15 طالب
عدد الفصول الدراسية 4 فصول دراسية (عامان دراسيان)
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