Learning outcomes

1. The Bachelor has knowledge and understanding of the fundamental scientific domains (chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics), is able to apply them in a pharmaceutical context and develops expertise in the scientific disciplines specific to pharmaceutical sciences.

2. The Bachelor can identify, analyse and solve simple pharmaceutical problems and can independently gather and critically process the necessary medical-pharmaceutical knowledge, scientific information, and research results. To this end, the Bachelor employs knowledge of the structure, function, and work mechanisms of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body, as well as the underlying molecular, biochemical, metabolic, and immunological processes.

3. The Bachelor can set up, conduct, and interpret a simple pharmaceutical/scientific experiment in a team/by themselve. The Bachelor is disciplined, precise, and creative in conducting laboratory tests, adopts a self-critical, constructive attitude, and is open to feedback.

4. The Bachelor can efficiently draft correct Dutch scientific reports and can communicate orally and in writing on medical-pharmaceutical and fundamental scientific information in a scientifically substantiated manner.

5. The Bachelor has knowledge and understanding of the main disease patterns and the processes involved in their development, as well as the biological systems on which medicines and health products act. The Bachelor can provide information on diseases, including their prevention, is able to vaccinate and can apply basic principles of emergency medical assistance.

6. The Bachelor has a basic understanding of the mechanism of action, pharmacological effects, side effects, pharmacokinetics, and interactions of medicines.

7. The Bachelor has knowledge and understanding of the origin and nature of the active ingredients and excipients of medicines and health products.

8. The Bachelor has basic knowledge of the process of drug research and development and the role of the pharmaceutical scientist in this process.

9. The Bachelor possesses knowledge and skills in the methods for developing and preparing certain dosage forms of medicines and the methods for analysing medicines and raw materials. The Bachelor pays attention to the quality of products and processes.

10. The Bachelor has insights into philosophical themes and their current societal implications and pays attention to constructive, connecting communication with patients and other healthcare providers.

111. The Bachelor has become acquainted with the practical framework of the pharmacist's profession, is aware of the pharmacist's role in healthcare, and the multidisciplinary and international nature of the field of pharmaceutical sciences.