Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• 1. Pharmaceutical expertise: Use a foundation of concepts and knowledge in health sciences and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Understand and integrate the fundamental sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, botany) involved in the specific fields of pharmaceutical sciences
• Understand and use different graphical representations of numerical values and their relationships
• Understand the chronology of a phenomenon and master the time scales and their representations
• Understand how the human body works by using knowledge of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, microbiology and pathology under the dual approach of normal and pathological conditions in order to understand the action of medications on the body.
• Understand the basic concepts of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics
• 2. Scientific method: Solve pharmaceutical problems using their knowledge and critical mind.
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, the rule of three, syllogism, analogy, Boolean logic, etc.)
• Understand and use statistical methods
• Develop a critical, practical and analytical mind
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• 3. Communication: Communicate in an appropriate, efficient, rigorous and respectful way in a professional perspective.
• Understand the basic rules of French and of English (grammar, punctuation, connectors, etc.).
• Use a rich vocabulary linking concepts and words accurately
• Adapt lexical and syntactic choices in communication register (everyday language, medical language or scientific terminology)
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Listen and empathise
• Work in a team
• Implement ICT in an appropriate manner
• Share knowledge and information
• 4. Sense of responsibility: Act ethically and professionally.
• Understand a global approach to health incorporating prevention and screening
• Identify community health problems in the various teachings
• Base their reasoning on the data from the scientific literature
• 5. Quality: Assess themself, expand their knowledge and adapt their attitude.
• Prioritise
• Be aware of the concepts of good business practices and quality management.
• Have developed an interest in the medical-pharmaceutical field
• Locate scientific information efficiently

Learning Outcomes of UE

This training will provide the necessary understanding of microbes (bacteria and viruses), modes of transmission and infection cycle, and diagnostic procedures. During this apprenticeship, the student will learn measures to prevent and control those infections and he will be able to have an appreciation for news related to Microbiology (outbreaks, emerging bugs, ...).  

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

This UE is composed of 1 AA divided into several chapters: I/ Introduction II/ Basics of Bacteriology III/ Basics of Virology IV/ Host-pathogen relationship V/ Microbiological diagnosis VI/ prevention and control measures

Prior Experience

Basics in Immunology and Biology.