Programme mission
The mission of the Edna Adan University Bachelor of Pharmacy programme is to prepare competent, ethical and professionally responsible pharmacy graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide safe, effective and patient-centred pharmaceutical care, promote the rational use of medicines, and contribute to health services, research and the development of pharmacy practice in Somaliland.
Programme vision
The programme seeks to prepare knowledgeable, skilled and ethical pharmacy professionals who can provide safe, effective and patient-centred medication management and contribute in community, hospital, regulatory, research, pharmaceutical-industry and public-health settings.
We offer practical training in drug formulation, dispensing and patient counselling, preparing students to work confidently in hospitals, pharmacies and regulatory settings.
Our research mentorship covers pharmacology, clinical trials and drug safety, helping students contribute to innovation in pharmaceutical care and policy.
Workshops address pharmaceutical technologies, rational drug use and medication management systems, so students stay ahead in their field.
We aim to produce responsible, knowledgeable pharmacy professionals who improve public health through the safe, effective and ethical use of medicines.
Learning outcomes
The Bachelor of Pharmacy programme develops the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes required for pharmacy practice. On completion of the programme, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge and applied skills
Integrate biomedical, pharmaceutical and clinical knowledge to explain how medicines work and solve problems involving their formulation, therapeutic use, safety and effectiveness.
Knowledge and practical skills
Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately; prepare and compound medicines safely; and evaluate pharmaceutical materials and products using appropriate analytical methods, quality standards and laboratory safety procedures.
Clinical skills and professional judgement
Collect and interpret relevant patient and medication information; identify and prioritise medicine-related problems; recommend and document appropriate pharmaceutical-care actions; and monitor treatment outcomes. Recognise and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors, and refer patients when necessary, within the graduate's scope of practice and with appropriate supervision.
Practical and communication skills
Check prescriptions for completeness, appropriateness and safety; dispense and label medicines accurately; and provide clear medicine information and counselling suited to the needs and understanding of patients and caregivers. Communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team.
Management and practical skills
Apply selection, quantification, procurement, storage, distribution and inventory-control procedures to manage medicines, medical supplies, equipment and reagents, maintaining quality, safety and efficient use of resources.
Knowledge, research and analytical skills
Critically appraise scientific and clinical evidence to inform pharmacy decisions; apply biostatistics, epidemiology and research methods; and conduct an ethical undergraduate research project, analyse its findings and communicate its conclusions.
Public-health and communication skills
Assess community health needs and plan, deliver and evaluate health-promotion, disease-prevention and rational-medicine-use activities appropriate to the pharmacist's role and local health priorities.
Professional attitudes and behaviour
Demonstrate integrity, accountability, confidentiality and respect in interactions with patients, colleagues and communities; apply relevant ethical, legal and professional requirements; and recognise personal limitations and seek appropriate assistance.
Teamwork, leadership and professional behaviour
Collaborate effectively with pharmacy and other healthcare professionals; organise assigned work and resources responsibly; demonstrate leadership appropriate to the graduate's role; and contribute to improvements in the quality and safety of pharmacy services.
Reflective, learning and educational skills
Identify personal learning needs, reflect on performance and feedback, and plan and pursue continuing professional development. Prepare and deliver educational activities appropriate to the needs of patients, peers and other healthcare learners.
Talk to our registration office about programs, admission and fees.
Or call +252 63 6355777 · Registration office, Iftin Road, Hargeisa, Somaliland
