Pharmaceutical Sciences

Code:

MI203297

Acronym:

CFARM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Health Sciences

Instance: 2024/2025 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MICF	0	MICF - Transition Study Plan 2023/24 - 2024/25 - 2025/26	4	-	3	26	81

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This UC should contribute to the acquisition of knowledge and promote the development of attitudes and competences in the scientific areas Health Sciences / Physical Sciences / Natural Sciences / Technological Sciences / Social Sciences established under the terms of the optional UCs present in Table No. 1 of Order 7536/2023 (concerning the Curricular Structure of the integrated study cycle leading to a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences).

The specific objectives of this curricular unit (UC) correspond to the objectives of the university teaching UC that is credited by the Scientific Commission (ComC) of the Integrated Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MICF), or by commissions to which the ComC delegates competences for this. The accreditation of the training is dependent on the level of contribution of their learning outcomes to the objectives of the MICF.

Learning outcomes and competences

The learning outcomes are those defined in the specific course unit, recognized by the MICC's ComC, or by commissions to which the ComC delegates competences to do so.

In the context of transversal competences, this Curricular Unit also aims to contribute to the development of one or more competences in the area:

• Cognitive: analytical, critical, reflective and creative thinking;
• Methodological: time management, problem solving, decision making, learning strategies, planning skills and digital skills;
• Social: interpersonal communication, collaborative work, conflict management and negotiation, cross-cultural understanding.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Those defined by the accredited UC.

Program

The programme of the UC is specific to the accredited UC, but it must be framed to obtain knowledge and promote the development of attitudes and competences in the scientific areas established in the ‘Acts of the Profession of Pharmacist’ of the Order of Pharmacists, in the professional qualifications in the new ‘Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/782 of 4 March 2024’ amending ‘Directive 2005/36/EC’ and in the ‘Global Competence Framework of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)’.

Mandatory literature

Comissão da Farmacopeia Portuguesa; Farmacopeia portuguesa 9.8

Comments from the literature

To be appointed by each supervisor

Teaching methods and learning activities

Those defined by the accredited UC.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	100,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Those defined by the accredited UC.

Calculation formula of final grade

The student's classification results from the application of the following rules:

• Classification obtained in a UC of the U.Porto: the classification corresponds to the final classification obtained by the student in that UC.
• Classification obtained within the scope of a CU attended in the scope of a mobility: the “Student mobility regulation out (U.Porto) transcription of registrations: conversion of the classifications of the host university to the numerical scale 10-20” must apply.

Classification obtained in the context of a UC attended in previous university training, object of recognition by the FFUP Accreditation Commission: the law in force must apply.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

Not applicable.