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Conceptualization, development, and evaluation of 'pharmaceutical product development' graduate program within
Aliasgar Shahiwala1, Sabeena Salam2
1Graduate Program Director and Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. dr.asgar@dpc.edu.
Objective:
Designing a region's need-based programs can be an exceptional complement boosting the knowledge economy of the country. United Arab Emirates (UAE) is increasingly focusing on the pharma and biotech sectors. As a result, there have been increasing demands for qualifications in pharmacy education to fit into higher roles in pharmaceutical industries and multinational companies (MNCs) in the region.
Method:
This study is a case demonstration that details the design processes authors used for the graduate program 'Pharmaceutical Product Development'.
Results:
The three stages in program positioning; identifying the need for the new program, program design, and development, and program effectiveness are illustrated in this manuscript.
Conclusion:
The authors believe that this manuscript serves as a valuable resource for novice curriculum developers in the development of new educational programs.
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