Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi

Faculty of Pharmacy

First Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR101

General Chemistry

3, 4, 9, 12

Teaches chemical principles for drug synthesis (SDG 3), fosters critical thinking (SDG 4), and introduces green chemistry (SDG 12).

PHAR103

Medical Biology and Genetics

3, 4

Understands genetic basis of diseases (SDG 3) and builds foundational science education (SDG 4).

PHAR105

Pharmacy Terminology

4, 3

Standardizes communication in healthcare (SDG 3) and ensures quality education (SDG 4).

PHAR107

Behavioral Sciences

3, 4, 5

Addresses patient behavior, mental health (SDG 3), and gender-sensitive care (SDG 5).

PHAR109

First Aid

3,4

Promotes immediate healthcare responses to injuries (SDG 3).

MTE101

Elementary Calculus

4, 9

Develops analytical skills for pharmaceutical research (SDG 4, 9).

COMP103

Introduction to Computer

4, 9

Trains in computational tools for drug design and data analysis (SDG 9).

EGL101

Reading and Writing Skills

4

Enhances communication and critical thinking (SDG 4).

TURK001,

Composition and Elementary Turkish

4, 16

Fosters cultural awareness and peace (SDG 16) through education (SDG 4).

TFL101

Turkish for Foreigners

4, 16

Fosters cultural awareness and peace (SDG 16) through education (SDG 4).

NH001

National History

4, 16

Fosters cultural awareness and peace (SDG 16) through education (SDG 4).


Second Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR102

General Physics

9, 4

Applies physics to pharmaceutical processes (e.g., drug delivery systems) (SDG 9).

PHAR104

Organic Chemistry 1

3, 4,  9, 12

Basis for drug design (SDG 3), innovation (SDG 9), and green synthesis (SDG 12).

PHAR106

Biostatistics

3, 4

Analyzes health data for evidence-based decisions (SDG 3) and builds math skills (SDG 4).

PHAR108

Anatomy

3, 4

Understands human structure for safe medication use (SDG 3).

PHAR110

Plant Biology

4, 12, 15

Studies biodiversity (SDG 15) and sustainable plant-based medicines (SDG 12).

PHAR112

Public Health

4, 3, 11

Addresses community health and urban health systems (SDG 3, 11).

EGL102

Reading and Writing Skills - 2

4, 16

Fosters cultural awareness and peace (SDG 16) through education (SDG 4).

TURK002

Composition and Elementary Turkish-2a

4, 16

Fosters cultural awareness and peace (SDG 16) through education (SDG 4).

TFL102

Turkish for Foreigners-2b

4, 16

Fosters cultural awareness and peace (SDG 16) through education (SDG 4).

NH002

National History-2a

4, 16

Fosters cultural awareness and peace (SDG 16) through education (SDG 4).


Third Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR201

Analytical Chemistry 1

4, 3, 9, 12

Ensures drug quality (SDG 3) and uses advanced lab techniques (SDG 9, 12).

PHAR203

Biochemistry 1

3, 4, 15

Introduction to biochemical principles and chemical structure and function relationships

PHAR205

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

3, 4

Controls microbial contamination in drugs (SDG 3).

PHAR207

Introduction to Pharmacy and Practice

3, 4

Trains patient care and ethical practices (SDG 3, 4).

PHAR209

Physiology

3, 4

Explains drug effects on body systems (SDG 3).

PHAR211

Organic Chemistry 2

3, 4, 9, 12

Advanced drug synthesis (SDG 3, 9) and sustainable methods (SDG 12).

PHAR213

Immunology

3,4

Develops vaccines and immune-modulating drugs (SDG 3).

PHAR215

Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1

4, 9

Hands-on innovation in quality control (SDG 9).

PHAR217

Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory

4, 9

Hands-on innovation in quality control (SDG 9).


Fourth Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR202

Pharmaceutical Technology 1

3, 4, 6, 9

Teaches drug formulation (SDG 3) and industrial processes (SDG 9).

PHAR204

Biochemistry 2

3, 4

Advanced metabolic studies for drug design (SDG 3).

PHAR206

Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1

3, 4, 9, 12

Drug design (SDG 3), innovation (SDG 9), green chemistry (SDG 12).

PHAR208

Pathophysiology

3, 4

Understands disease mechanisms for targeted therapies (SDG 3).

PHAR210

Pharmacology 1

3, 4

Studies drug actions and safety (SDG 3).

PHAR212

Pharmaceutical Botany

4, 12, 15

Uses plant-based medicines (SDG 15) and sustainable resources (SDG 12).

PHAR214

Analytical Chemistry 2 

4, 9

Practical innovation in drug production (SDG 9).

PHAR216

Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory 1

4, 9

Practical innovation in drug production (SDG 9).

PHAR218

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory 1

4, 9

Practical innovation in drug production (SDG 9).

PHAR220

Pharmaceutical Botany Laboratory

4, 9

Practical innovation in drug production (SDG 9).

PHAR222

Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 2

4, 9

Practical innovation in drug production (SDG 9).


Fifth Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR200

Community Pharmacy Training

3, 4,  11

Provides healthcare in communities (SDG 3) and supports urban/rural health systems (SDG 11).

PHAR301

Pharmacognosy 1

4, 3, 8, 9

Studies medicinal plants (SDG 15) and sustainable sourcing (SDG 12).

PHAR303

Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2

3, 4,  9, 12

Advanced drug design (SDG 3), innovation (SDG 9), green methods (SDG 12).

PHAR305

Pharmaceutical Technology 2

3, 4, 6

Optimizes manufacturing for accessibility (SDG 3) and innovation (SDG 9).

PHAR307

Pharmacology 2

3, 4

Advanced drug therapy (SDG 3).

PHAR309

Clinical Biochemistry

3, 4

Diagnoses diseases via lab tests (SDG 3).

PHAR311

Pharmacognosy Laboratory 1

4, 9

Innovation in pharmacognosy and chemistry (SDG 9).

PHAR313

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory 2

4, 9

Innovation in pharmacognosy and chemistry (SDG 9).

PHAR315

Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory 2

4, 9

Innovation in pharmacognosy and chemistry (SDG 9).


Sixth Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR302

Pharmacognosy 2

4, 3, 8, 9

Advanced plant-based drug development (SDG 15) and sustainability (SDG 12).

PHAR304

Pharmaceutical Chemistry 3

4, 3, 9, 12

Specialized drug design (SDG 3), innovation (SDG 9), eco-friendly processes (SDG 12).

PHAR306

Pharmaceutical Technology 3

3, 4,  9

Industrial-scale production (SDG 3, 9).

PHAR308

Pharmacotherapy

3,4 

Optimizes drug regimens for patients (SDG 3).

PHAR310

Pharmacology 3

3, 4

Advanced therapeutic strategies (SDG 3).

PHAR312

Pharmacognosy Laboratory 2

4, 9

Practical skills for innovation (SDG 9).

PHAR314

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory 3

4, 9

Practical skills for innovation (SDG 9).

PHAR316

Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory 3

4, 9

Practical skills for innovation (SDG 9).


Seventh Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR300

Community-Hospital Pharmacy Training

3, 4, 8

Bridges community and hospital care (SDG 3) and creates jobs (SDG 8).

PHAR401

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 15

Uses biotech and principles  for drug innovation (SDG 9).

PHAR403

Pharmaceutical Technology 4

3, 4, 9

Advanced manufacturing (SDG 3, 9).

PHAR405

Pharmaceutical Toxicology

3, 4, 12

Ensures drug safety (SDG 3) and eco-friendly disposal (SDG 12).

PHAR407

Pharmacognosy 3

4, 3, 8, 9

Sustainable use of natural resources (SDG 12, 15).

PHAR409

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Care 1

3, 4

Direct patient care (SDG 3).

PHAR411

Pharmacy Management

4, 8

Develops healthcare leadership and employment (SDG 8).

PHAR413

Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory 4

4, 9

Innovation in biotechnology and toxicology (SDG 9).

PHAR415

Pharmaceutical Toxicology Laboratory

4, 9

Innovation in biotechnology and toxicology (SDG 9).

PHAR417

Pharmacognosy Laboratory 3

4, 9

Innovation in biotechnology and toxicology (SDG 9).


Eighth Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR402

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

3, 4, 6

Studies drug absorption/metabolism (SDG 3) and models (SDG 9).

PHAR404

Research Methods and Skills

4, 9, 17

Trains research skills (SDG 9) and fosters global partnerships (SDG 17).

PHAR406

History of Pharmacy, Ethics, Law

4, 16

Teaches ethical practices (SDG 16) and quality education (SDG 4).

PHAR408

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Care 2

3, 4

Advanced patient care (SDG 3).

PHAR410

Cosmetology

3, 4, 6, 8, 9

Basic principles of cosmetology and formulation principles 

PHAR412

Cosmetology Laboratory

3, 4, 6, 8, 9

cosmetic production and formulation principles 


Ninth Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR400

Training 3 (Summer)

3,4, 8

Final industry training (SDG 3) and job placement (SDG 8).

PHAR501

Graduation Project 1

3,4, 9, 17

Solves real-world health issues (SDG 3), fosters innovation (SDG 9), and partnerships (SDG 17).


Tenth Semester


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR502

Graduation Project 2

3, 4,9, 17

Final project addresses health challenges (SDG 3), innovation (SDG 9), and partnerships (SDG 17).

PHAR504

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy and Hospital Care

3,4, 8

Trains specialists for hospitals (SDG 3) and creates high-skill jobs (SDG 8).

 

Elective Courses


Course Code

Course Name

Linked SDGs

Key Contributions

PHAR219

Supplementary Medicine

3, 4, 12

Trains in alternative medicines (SDG 3), ensures quality education (SDG 4), and promotes sustainable sourcing (SDG 12).

PHAR221

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Technology

3, 4, 9

Teaches drug formulation (SDG 3), innovation in manufacturing (SDG 9), and educational skills (SDG 4).

PHAR223

Computer Applications in Pharmacy Practice

4, 9

Develops tech skills for drug data management (SDG 9) and enhances education (SDG 4).

PHAR317

Cosmetics

3, 4, 5, 12

Ensures cosmetic safety (SDG 3), promotes gender-inclusive beauty standards (SDG 5), and eco-friendly production (SDG 12).

PHAR319

Health and Drug Economy

3, 4, 8

Addresses healthcare economics (SDG 8), improves public health (SDG 3), and educates on policy (SDG 4).

PHAR321

Instrumental Analysis

3, 4, 9

Ensures drug quality (SDG 3), fosters innovation in analytics (SDG 9), and builds technical education (SDG 4).

PHAR323

Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry

3, 4, 9, 12

Teaches molecular design for drugs (SDG 3), innovation (SDG 9), and green chemistry (SDG 12).

PHAR318

Food and Drug Interactions

3, 4

Prevents adverse interactions (SDG 3) and educates on safe medication use (SDG 4).

PHAR320

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

3, 4, 12

Ensures drug safety (SDG 3), teaches regulatory compliance (SDG 4), and reduces waste (SDG 12).

PHAR322

Nutrition and Physical Activity Counselling

2, 3, 4

Promotes healthy diets (SDG 2), prevents diseases (SDG 3), and trains counselors (SDG 4).

PHAR416

Herbal Products and Supplements

3, 4, 12, 15

Validates herbal medicines (SDG 3), uses sustainable plants (SDG 15), and educates (SDG 4).

PHAR418

Colors and Effects on Health and Healthcare Structure

3, 4, 11

Studies environmental impacts of colors on health (SDG 3), urban planning (SDG 11), and education (SDG 4).

PHAR420

Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory

3, 4, 9

Practical lab skills for drug research (SDG 3, 9) and education (SDG 4).

PHAR422

Protein Production by Recombinant DNA Technology

3, 4, 6, 8, 9

Develops biotech drugs (SDG 3), innovation (SDG 9), and advanced education (SDG 4).

PHAR424

Fundamentals of “Pharmapreneurship”

4, 8, 9

Trains entrepreneurship in pharma (SDG 8), innovation (SDG 9), and business education (SDG 4).

PHAR426

Pharmacy Practice Innovation

3, 4, 9

Improves patient care (SDG 3), drives innovation (SDG 9), and educates (SDG 4).

PHAR428

DNA Isolation, Amplification and DNA Library

3, 4, 9

Supports genetic research for drugs (SDG 3), innovation (SDG 9), and education (SDG 4).

PHAR430

Hidrogel for macro/micro/nano controlled drug delivery systems

3, 4, 9, 12

Develops sustainable drug delivery systems (SDG 12), innovation (SDG 9), and education (SDG 4).

PHAR503

Oxidants and Antioxidants in Biological Systems

3, 4

Studies cellular health mechanisms (SDG 3) and educates (SDG 4).

PHAR505

Planning-Space Organization

4, 11

Teaches spatial design for healthcare facilities (SDG 11) and education (SDG 4).

PHAR507

Basic Principles of Radiopharmacy

3, 4

Specializes in nuclear medicine (SDG 3) and advanced education (SDG 4).

PHAR509

Patient Education and Monitoring

3, 4

Empowers patients (SDG 3) and trains educators (SDG 4).

PHAR511

Drug Design

3, 4, 9

Innovates new drugs (SDG 3, 9) and educates (SDG 4).

PHAR513

Drug Information in Clinical Pharmacy

3, 4

Supports clinical decisions (SDG 3) and educates (SDG 4).

PHAR515

Manufacturing and Quality Control of Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients

3, 4, 12

Ensures API safety (SDG 3), sustainable production (SDG 12), and education (SDG 4).

PHAR517

Nutrition for Pharmaceutical Sciences

2, 3, 4

Links nutrition to drug efficacy (SDG 2, 3) and educates (SDG 4).

PHAR519

Special Topics in Biochemistry

3, 4

Advanced biochemical research (SDG 3) and specialized education (SDG 4).

PHAR521

Pharmacovigilance and Drug Interactions

3, 4

Monitors drug safety (SDG 3) and educates (SDG 4).

PHAR523

Industrial Pharmacy

3, 4, 9

Optimizes manufacturing (SDG 3, 9) and trains professionals (SDG 4).

PHAR525

Pharma 4.0

4, 9

Digital transformation in pharma (SDG 9) and tech education (SDG 4).

PHAR527

Nanotherapeutics

3, 4, 6, 8, 9

Develops nanomedicine (SDG 3, 9) and educates (SDG 4).

PHAR529

Patients’ Safety and Medical Error

3, 4

Reduces healthcare errors (SDG 3) and educates (SDG 4).

PHAR533

Principles of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences

3, 4

Advanced imaging/treatment (SDG 3) and specialized education (SDG 4).

PHAR535

Intoxicology Management

3, 4

Manages poisonings (SDG 3) and trains toxicologists (SDG 4).

PHAR537

Pharmaceutical Marketing

4, 8

Promotes job creation in marketing (SDG 8) and business education (SDG 4).

PHAR539

Phytotherapy

3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 17 

Uses plant-based therapies (SDG 3), and education (SDG 4).