Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) of AMYA Polytechnic College, Inc. is a four-year professional
degree program committed to developing scientifically competent, ethically grounded, and practice-ready pharmacy
graduates. The program integrates general education and specialized professional courses in pharmaceutical
chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, social and administrative
pharmacy, and research. Through structured academic instruction, laboratory training, and applied learning
experiences, students acquire essential competencies in medication safety, patient counseling, pharmaceutical
care, regulatory compliance, and evidence-informed practice.
The curriculum culminates in a comprehensive supervised pharmacy practice experience during the final year,
totaling 1,200 hours in CHED-accredited affiliation establishments, distributed across community pharmacy, hospital
pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, institutional pharmacy, and public health and regulatory pharmacy. These
immersive experiences strengthen clinical competence, professional accountability, and readiness for responsible
practice.
Consistent with AMYA’s educational philosophy and guided by the principle Bonum est sui divisivum — “the
good is self-diffusive” — the program affirms its commitment to transformative education. AMYA provides an academic
environment that values opportunity, mentorship, and purposeful formation, recognizing the potential of every
learner to grow into a competent and compassionate pharmacy professional. Through academic rigor, structured support
systems, and values formation, the program shapes graduates who contribute meaningfully to healthcare delivery and
the advancement of the pharmacy profession.
VISION: The Pharmacy program of AMYA Polytechnic College, Inc. envisioned to becoming recognized as a
leader in Pharmacy education, research and services and is committed to produce globally competent pharmacy graduates
that possesses knowledge, skills, and abilities noteworthy in the delivery of patient-centered care and in the
advancement of service and research in the pharmaceutical profession.
MISSION: AMYA Polytechnic College Pharmacy Department aims to cultivate a diverse community of
dedicated pharmacy professionals who are committed to excellence in pharmaceutical care, innovative research, and
advancing the field of pharmacy. We strive to provide an exceptional and inclusive learning environment that fosters
critical thinking, ethical practice, leadership skills and emphatic service.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs): The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program of AMYA
Polytechnic College, Inc. aims to produce exemplary graduates who, within a few years of professional practice, are
able:
- PEO1. To demonstrate professional competence and ethical integrity in delivering pharmaceutical care across diverse and evolving pharmacy practice settings.
- PEO2. To assume leadership and managerial responsibilities that promote innovation, service excellence, and sustainable development in pharmacy practice and healthcare delivery.
- PEO3. To engage in responsible and impactful practice in community, hospital, industrial, institutional, and regulatory pharmacy environments.
- PEO4. To contribute to research, scholarly activities, and evidence-based initiatives that advance pharmaceutical knowledge and professional practice.
- PEO5. To embody AMYA’s guiding principle of Bonum est sui divisivum by practicing pharmacy with compassion, social responsibility, and a commitment to serving the community for the greater good.
Program Outcomes (POs): Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program, graduates are able to:
- PEO1. Integrate foundational and advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences to ensure safe, effective, and rational medication use in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
- PEO2. Provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care through accurate dispensing, medication therapy management, clinical reasoning, and effective patient counseling in various pharmacy practice settings.
- PEO3. Perform pharmaceutical formulation, compounding, quality assurance, and regulatory functions in compliance with established standards across community, hospital, industrial, institutional, and public health environments.
- PEO4. Apply research principles and evidence-based approaches in analyzing data, solving pharmacy-related problems, and contributing to the improvement of pharmaceutical services.
- PEO5. Demonstrate professionalism, leadership potential, effective communication, interprofessional collaboration, and social accountability consistent with AMYA’s commitment to excellence and service.
Here's the summary of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy curriculum from AMYA Polytechnic College, Inc.
First Year
1st Semester (22 Units):
Covers fundamental GE courses (Math, Environmental Science, Understanding the Self), alongside Pharmaceutical Botany, Perspective in Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Calculations.
2nd Semester (27 Units):
Introduces core sciences like Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Human Physiology, and Pharmaceutical Analysis 1, plus IT and health care system basics.
Summer (7 Units):
Includes Art Appreciation and Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry.
Second Year
1st Semester (26 Units):
Focuses on Dosage Forms, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Parasitology, Physical Pharmacy, and the first course in Dispensing.
2nd Semester (29 Units):
Heavy emphasis on Pharmacognosy (plant medicine), Pharmacology 1, and Instrumental Methods of Analysis, alongside Pharmacy Informatics.
Summer (6 Units):
Covers Ethics and Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics.
Third Year
1st Semester (22 Units):
Deep dives into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmacology 2, and the first level of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacotherapeutics.
2nd Semester (23 Units):
Focuses on Toxicology, Public Health, Cosmetic Product Development, and Pharmacy Law/Ethics. This semester also includes Thesis Writing.
Fourth Year
1st Semester (12 Units):
Internship rotations in Institutional, Public Health/Regulatory, and Community Pharmacy settings (600 Hours).
2nd Semester (15 Units):
Internship rotations in Hospital and Industrial Pharmacy. The program concludes with a Pharmacy Competency Appraisal to prepare for board exams (600 Hours).
