BS Pharmacy Education

• What was the first institution to offer a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy in the Philippines?

  University of Santo Tomas (UST)
• When was the University of Santo Tomas established?


  May 1871
• What did the original Bachiller en Farmacia consist of?


  • Preparatory courses in natural history and general chemistry
  • Five years of studies focusing on pharmaceutical operations and practical applications
• What was the duration of the pharmacy course in 1871 during the Spanish era?


  6 years
• How did the duration of the pharmacy course change during American colonization in 1901?


  It was reduced to a 4-year course
• What was the pharmacy course duration in 1916?


  3 years
• What happened to the pharmacy course duration in 1930?


  It returned to a 4-year course
• What change occurred in the pharmacy course duration in 1954?


  It was extended to a 5-year course
• What significant change occurred in 1984 regarding the pharmacy course duration?


  It was reverted back to 4 years
• What is the Manual de Medicinas Caseras?


  • A catalog of hundreds of Philippine plants with medicinal properties
  • First published in 1763 by Father Fernando de Santa Maria
  • Reprinted in several editions by 1885, serving as a critical resource in early Philippine pharmacy
• Which university was the first to accept female students into its pharmacy program?

  University of Santo Tomas (UST)
• How many female pharmacists were in the initial class at UST?


  24 female pharmacists
• What were the key developments in the pharmacy program at the University of the Philippines (UP)?

  1. 1911: Offered a 3-year pharmacy course as "Graduate in Pharmacy"
  2. 1913: Renamed to Pharmaceutical Sciences and extended to 4 years
  3. 1914: 78 students enrolled
  4. 1954: Implemented a minimum 5-year curriculum
  5. 1984: Reduced back to a 4-year course
• What does the term "curriculum" refer to in pharmacy education?


  A structured plan of educational experiences
• What is a co-requisite course?


  A course that must be taken simultaneously with another course
• What is a pre-requisite course?


  A course that must be completed before enrolling in a more advanced course
• What is the purpose of DO 51 in pharmacy education?


  To establish standards and policies for pharmacy education in the Philippines
• What does DO 47 update in the pharmacy education structure?


  The structure of the 4-year Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree program
• What does RA 7722 establish?


  The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
• What is the role of CHED in pharmacy education?


  To govern and regulate higher education institutions, including pharmacy schools
• What does RA 7796 create?


  The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
• What is required for Pharmacy Assistants under RA 7796?


  To obtain NC III (National Certificate Level 3)
• What does RA 10918 regulate?


  The practice of pharmacy in the Philippines
• What does RA 10647 introduce in pharmacy education?


  The concept of ladderized education
• What are the major elements of the PSGs for Pharmacy Education?


  1. Health Needs
  2. Demands of Global Competitiveness
• What is the CHED Memorandum Order No. 25, Series of 2021?


  A guiding document for structuring pharmacy education programs
• What are the specifications for the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSP)?


  • 4-year outcome-based program
  • Total of 168 credit units, equivalent to 4,515 hours
  • Emphasizes pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, and life sciences
  • Final year internship involves 1,200 hours in CHED-accredited institutions
• What are the program goals for pharmacy graduates?

  • Professional Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Care Provider
  • Researcher
  • Manager and Entrepreneur
  • Educator
• What are some specific professions for pharmacy graduates?

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing/Production
  • Quality Assurance
  • Research and Development
  • Government Service
  • Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing
• What is the National Service Training Program (NSTP) mandated by RA 9163?


  A national service for tertiary-level students
• What does RA 1425 mandate in education?


  The inclusion of courses on the life, works, and writings of José Rizal
• What does CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 09 s. 1998 emphasize?


  • Encouragement of research activities in pharmacy
  • Support for research among students and faculty
• What does CMO No. 03 s. 2006 require from pharmacy institutions?


  • Encourage basic and applied research activities
  • Support research among students and faculty
• What advanced studies are available in pharmacy education in the Philippines?

  1. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  2. Master of Science in Pharmacy
  3. Master in Entrepreneurial Pharmacy
  4. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacy
• What historical milestones occurred in pharmacy graduate programs in June 1959?


  • CEU and UST authorized to offer advanced graduate programs
  • Programs included Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)