About - Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
About the Department
The Department of Pharmacology was established in the academic year 1989-1990 to begin its scientific journey. The department has always placed great emphasis on the quality of academic education and assisting students in studying pharmacology and therapeutics and their relationship to clinical fields. The Department of Pharmacology is responsible for teaching pharmacology to medical college students (third stage) as a core subject in medical studies.
Teaching Curriculum
The department begins teaching the subject with an introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, moving on to the process of drug discovery. The department provides basic knowledge of the clinical functions of various drugs. Through studying courses in the Department of Pharmacology, students continue to learn the basics of physiology, pathology, and biochemistry to apply them in understanding drug efficacy.
Postgraduate Studies
The department started granting higher academic degrees (Master's) in 1994 and PhD in 1999. Note that the department is not affiliated with the Iraqi or Arab Board of Medical Specialties.
Master's Students
Regarding postgraduate students (Master's), in addition to the Department of Pharmacology's commitment to teaching pharmacology and toxicology, the department involves students in the subject of drug selection and seminars to discuss recent scientific problems related to drug use.
PhD Students
As for PhD students, the department teaches them advanced pharmacology with details related to the molecular mechanism of drug action.
Practical Aspect
The practical aspect involves all postgraduate students and aims to conduct selected experiments related to drug effects on various body systems.