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1. Conceptual Competence: The student must demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of the following theoretical foundations of the profession and apply these to individual practice settings.
   1. Basic anatomy/physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Analytical, organic and physical chemistry
   4. Principles of pharmacology
   5. Statistical methods
   6. Relationships between chemical structure and biologic activity
   7. Pharmaceutical dosage forms and their impact on drug delivery
   8. Biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics
   9. Regulatory requirements
2. Scientific Comprehension: The student must demonstrate understanding of scientific methods and major scientific discoveries.
   1. Basic principles of thermodynamics and kinetics and their role in defining chemical processes.
   2. Basic principles of drug design and the chemical mechanisms of drug decomposition and drug action.
   3. Basic physiochemical properties that affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME), and toxicology and the impact of those properties on biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
   4. Fundamental principles behind controlling and minimizing the bio-burden of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
   5. The application of statistical methodology to drug development and manufacturing and associated scientific literature.
   6. Basic principles of experimental design.
   7. 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 be able to use mathematical variables to analyze physical, chemical, and biological phenomena, including the ability to:
   1. Perform error-free mathematical calculations with regard to chemical and drug analysis, and preparation of chemical reagents.
   2. Perform error-free mathematical calculations with regard to formulating dosage forms.
   3. 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:
   1. Understanding drug development from molecule to marketed product.
   2. Critically evaluate data, literature sources and drug products.
   3. Provide specific, sound, effective, scientific recommendations.
   4. Describe the fundamental concepts and practical considerations necessary to assure pharmaceutical product quality.
   5. Manage informatics.
   6. Apply key regulatory principles.
5. Critical Thinking and Decision Making Abilities: The student must examine issues rationally, logically, and coherently; and shall acquire, evaluate and synthesize information and knowledge relevant to an identified problem; and make sound decisions in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts. The student should be able to:
   1. Synthesize information in order to draw conclusions.
   2. Provide evidence-based support for arguments, recommendations and solutions.
   3. Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions in a time-constrained environment.
   4. Reconcile regulatory and scientific requirements.
6. Communication Skills and Abilities: The student must read, write, speak, listen and use data, media, and appropriate technologies to send and respond effectively to communications for varied audiences and purposes. The student should be able to:
   1. Present ideas, plans and data in appropriate oral and written formats to succinctly and effectively communicate to various audiences.
   2. Accurately document laboratory procedures, protocols and outcomes.
   3. Interact with scientists, engineers and other professionals to achieve positive scientific outcomes.
7. Responsible use of professional values and ethical principles: The student must demonstrate sensitivity to personal values and ethical principles in professional and social contexts. The student should:
   1. Recognize ethical dilemmas and adhere to accepted principles for ethical research conduct.
   2. Maintain professional competence through sound judgement, ethical behavior, adherence to legal and professional guidelines and principles.
   3. Treat others with respect.
8. Social Awareness and Social Responsibility: The student must demonstrate an understanding of self, the strengths and challenges of cultural diversity, and the historic responses of society in times of rapid change. The student should:
   1. Demonstrate awareness of key issues and debates in healthcare.
   2. Demonstrate cultural competence awareness of the impact that cultural, social, and ethnic differences can play in the provision of healthcare.
9. Professional Abilities and Habits: The student must effectively self-assess and recognize the need for continuous professional development. The student should:
   1. Demonstrate the ability to self-assess and take needed steps to ensure professional growth and competence.
   2. Take an active role in professional organizations.
   3. Exhibit positive, professional, empathetic attitudes and behaviors in all intra and interprofessional communications.
10. Group Interaction and Citizenship: The student must demonstrate effective interpersonal and intergroup behaviors in a variety of situations and circumstances, including the ability to:
    1. Participate functionally in team efforts within pharmaceutical sciences.
    2. Discuss and defend differences of opinion with other professionals.
    3. Display habits of service to one's community and profession.
    4. Develop an overall sense of community and citizenship