Program Overview
The Diploma in Pharmacovigilance aims to provide knowledge to postgraduate students about Pharmacovigilance (PV) and the benefits of pharmaceutical products in the labor market based on their knowledge of pharmacological background and drug toxicity. Students are also trained to suggest strategies for the best treatment results with minimal risks. Students must know the latest developments in this new science to be skilled enough to deal with the new era of drug control and ensure that students have the necessary knowledge and skills that enable them to develop professional competence in identifying various aspects of adverse drug reactions, drug safety monitoring and drug vigilance. Analyze and discuss them. The regulations and guidelines for pharmacovigilance in the European Union, the United States, and Canada will also be studied. The pharmacovigilance diploma will enable trainees to use various statistical methods in the field of statistics and analysis. The diploma will also provide postgraduate students with basic knowledge of pharmacoepidemiology, which includes multiple different study designs, and students must be provided with With all the information and skills necessary for evidence-based medicine.
Program Outline
Program Courses
PHP 791 : PHARMACOVIGILANCE-I (3+1)
This course is designed to deliver knowledge to the postgraduate students on Pharmacovigilance (PV) and risk benefit balance of marketed products based on their knowledge of the pharmacological and toxicological background of the drugs. Also, students are trained to suggest strategies for the best therapeutic outcomes with minimum risks. It will cover the following topics: PV development, basics in PV science and monitoring safety in clinical trials as well as from preclinical testing data. Phases of clinical trials will be addressed with emphasis on safety monitoring. Spontaneous reporting system will be discussed including specified system from EU, USA and Canada.
PHP 792: PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY-I (2+1)
The course deals with applications and principles of pharmacoepidemiology including the international standards for the appropriate literature review, along with the advances in clinical research with the increasing use of systematic review and meta-analysis. It explores different study designs and starting from simple questionnaires and surveys up to sophisticated experimental study designs as randomized controlled clinical trials and other study designs used in the field of Pharmacoepidemiology.
PHP 793: SYSTEM-BASED ADVERSE DRUG REACTION-I (2+1)
The course aims to help students to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in drug induced disease in a system-based manner. The following topics will be addressed per each system: causative agents, epidemiology, mechanisms, clinical presentation, morbidity and mortality, and finally prevention and management. The following system ADRs will be covered:
Cardiovascular system, endocrine system, respiratory system and bone, joint and muscle ADRs.
PHP 794: MEDICAL BIOSTATISTICS (2+0)
Course starts with simple descriptive statistics through inferential one with the goal of understanding the use of statistics in signal detection and PV. Furthermore, studying biostatistics is crucial to understand clinical as well as experimental trials on drug safety and efficacy. Descriptive statistics would include data description (charts/ numeric), measures of location and spread, standard deviation and normal distribution. Proper data collection through confounding and matching and different study designs will be addresses. Inferential statistics will discuss concepts and calculation methods of probability, risk and odds. Concept of confidence interval will be discussed. Difference of two population means will be studied.
PHP 795: EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE (2+0)
This course is intended for students to acquire and develop both the knowledge and the skills for evidence-based medicine (EBM). During this course student will use concepts obtained in previous epidemiology courses as they are applied to help solving clinical problems. Health professionals make numerous decisions when they provide care to patients. These decisions should be informed by the best evidence available from sound clinical research and patients’ values and preferences. Therefore, health professionals need to acquire knowledge and develop skills to determine the validity, the meaning and the applicability into practice of clinical research evidence findings.
PHP 797: PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY-II (2+1)
The course deals with applications and principles of the observational study designs including the analytical and descriptive study methods such as: case control, cohort, longitudinal observations, cross sectional, case serious & case reports and all other study designs used in this field of pharmacoepidemiology.
PHP 798: SYSTEM-BASED ADVERSE DRUG REACTION-II (2+1)
The course aims to help students to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in drug induced disease in a system-based manner. The following topics will be addressed per each system: causative agents, epidemiology, mechanisms, clinical presentation, morbidity and mortality, and finally prevention and management. The following system ADRs will be covered: dermatological ADRs, gastrointestinal ADRs, hematological ADRs, neurological and psychiatric ADRs.
PHP 799: RESEARCH PROJECT (0+4)
Diploma trainees must conduct their research project in parallel to the theoretical part along the academic semester / year. Students will choose research topics after intensive open discussions during a symposium organized by the department in the presence of professors, and every student presents his/her idea in an interactive manner with the professors. Students will develop their projects throughout the semester under the supervision of a staff member which may contain data search, practical work or both. Students will give presentations at the end of the semester and submit a hard copy of the project which will be evaluated together with a presentation judged by an examination committee
Overview:
Significant Milestones:
- Established in 2006 as the first private university in Egypt dedicated to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Received accreditation from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (QAAE) in 2010.
- Became a member of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in 2012.
Notable Achievements:
- Ranked among the top 100 universities in Egypt by the QS World University Rankings.
- Recognized for its research excellence in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Established partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies and research institutions worldwide.
Student Life:
Extracurricular Activities:
- Student clubs and societies, including the Pharmacy Club, the Research Club, and the Sports Club.
- Cultural events, workshops, and seminars.
- Volunteering opportunities through the university's community outreach programs.
Sports Teams:
- University teams in various sports, including basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
Student Support Services:
- Academic advising and counseling.
- Career guidance and job placement assistance.
- Health and wellness services.
Campus Facilities:
- State-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities.
- Modern classrooms and lecture halls.
- Library with a comprehensive collection of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences resources.
- Student lounge and recreation areas.
Academics:
Academic Resources:
- Faculty of Pharmacy offering undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs.
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences offering research-based master's and doctoral programs.
Faculty:
- Highly qualified and experienced faculty with expertise in various fields of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
Teaching Methodologies:
- Interactive lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions, and research projects.
Academic Support Services:
- Tutoring and academic writing assistance.
- Research support and mentorship.
Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:
- PharmD program, the first of its kind in Egypt.
- Master's program in Clinical Pharmacy, accredited by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Top Reasons to Study Here:
Reputation:
- Recognized as a leading institution in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in Egypt and the region.
Rankings:
- Consistently ranked among the top universities in Egypt.
Specialized Facilities:
- State-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities dedicated to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
Industry Connections:
- Partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies and research institutions provide students with internship and research opportunities.
Notable Alumni:
- Graduates have gone on to successful careers in pharmacy, pharmaceutical research, and academia.
Services:
Counseling:
- Academic, career, and personal counseling services available to students.
Health:
- University clinic providing medical and dental services.
Housing:
- On-campus housing available for students.
Library Resources:
- Comprehensive library with a wide range of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences resources.
Technology Support:
- IT support and access to university-wide Wi-Fi.
Career Development:
- Career guidance and job placement assistance through the university's Career Development Center.
- To have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a general grade of at least good (2.3 GPA) and very good (3.0 GPA) in the specialty subject (pharmacovigilance) from one of the universities in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
- Students applying for the diploma who hold a bachelor’s degree from some other colleges may be accepted with a general grade of at least good from one of the Egyptian universities. To study for a diploma in pharmacovigilance, those who have a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery or a bachelor’s degree in oral and dental medicine.
- The student must provide evidence of his employer’s approval to devote two days a week and join the graduate studies program at Future University
- The student submits an enrollment application to the university’s Admissions and Registration Department (attached with all required documents) during the month of July of each year, which then refers it to the college. The relevant department council studies the incoming applications and refers them with the appropriate recommendation to the Graduate Studies Committee for approval, then the College Council for accreditation, in accordance with the terms and regulations of the College of Pharmacy - Future University. The admission results are announced in September of each year.
- The College Council determines the number of students that will be accepted based on the proposal of the relevant department council, and priority for admission will be according to the highest grade in the bachelor’s degree and in accordance with the decision of the Minister of Higher Education to begin studies.
International students
International students can enroll in the college’s Pharmacovigilance Diploma to obtain the required academic degree, while being exempted from the requirement of obtaining a grade in the first university stage (general grade or grade in the specialty subject).
