This course introduces the concepts of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. It highlights the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs in order to improve the evaluation of drug delivery systems and the management of patients. It will help students understand the clinical variability of drug response through exploring the relationships among physiological factors, compartmental models, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. This course aims to prepare the students to: • Identify the kinetics of absorption, distribution, and elimination of drugs in humans and the significance of clearance in certain patients. • Describe the principles of bioavailability and bioequivalence. • Differentiate between the various concepts of parenteral administration. • Calculate the doses according to certain disease states. • Interpret the related pharmacokinetic properties of the medications to select the appropriate treatment.

This course explores the application of physical-chemical principles in relation to pharmaceutical sciences. Physical and theoretical foundations are discussed and applied, and problem solving is emphasized. This course helps pharmacy students use foundational elements of mathematics, chemistry, and physics in their pharmacy-related work and study. This course aims to prepare students to: 1. Define physical pharmacy and its role in daily pharmaceutical practice. 2. Combine principles of physics, chemistry and mathematics, and apply it in pharmaceutical problem solving.