My first blog on Pharmainfo.net on Student Ability.

These are the few abilities of a Pharma student should have to compete in the neck and neck race.

1. Conceptual competence:

The student must demonstrate evidence based knowledge of the following theoretical foundation of the profession and apply these to individual practice settings.

a. Basic anatomy/physiology
b. Pathophysiology
c. Analytical, organic and physical chemistry
d. Principal of pharmacology
e. Statistical methods
f.  Relationship between chemical structure and biologic activity
g. Pharmaceutical dosage forms and their impact on drug delivery
h. Biopharmacetics and pharmacokinetics
i.  Regulatory requirements

2. Scientific comprehension:

The student must demonstrate understanding of scientific methods and major scientific discoveries.

a. Basic principles of thermodynamics and kinetics and their role in defining     chemical processes.
b. Basic principles of drug design and the chemical mechanisms of drug     decomposition and drug action.
c. Basic physiochemical properties that affect drug absorption, distribution,     metabolism, excretion (ADME), toxicology and the impact of those properties on     Biopharmacetics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
d. Fundamental principles behind controlling and minimizing the bio burden of     pharmaceutical dosage forms.
e. The application of statistical methodology to drug development and manufacturing     and associated scientific literature.
f.  Basic principles of experimental design.
g. The relevance of molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology and     pharmacogenomics to drug design and utilization, and the application of key     principles to disease states and therapeutic strategies.

3. Mathematical competence:

The student must able to use mathematical variables to analyze physical, Chemical, and biological phenomena, including the ability to:

a. Perform error free mathematical calculation with regard to chemical and drug     analysis and preparation of chemical reagents.
b. Perform error free mathematical calculations with regard to formulating dosage     forms.
c. Apply mathematical models for understanding of ADME.

4. Integrative competence:

The student must be able to meld theory and abilities in a practical setting to identify and solve problems. The student should be able to

a. Understand drug development from molecule to marketed product,
b. Critically evaluate data, literature sources and drug products
c. Provide specific, sound, effective, scientific recommendation.
d. Describe the fundamental concepts and practical considerations necessary to     assure pharmaceutical product quality.
e. Manage informatics.
f.  Apply key regulator principles.

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