Department of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy of the Mariano Marcos State University was founded in 1993 (BOR 183A, s. 1993). It aims to provide quality education and training in pharmacy in order to produce pharmacists who are competent to deliver the full spectrum of pharmacy services required in the present health care system.
 

Faculty Profile

Prof. Anabelle B. Alejo

Associate Professor I

Coordinator, Planning and Development

Chair, Alumni Relations Committee

Chair, External Linkages and Partnership Committee

Ms. Gloria L. Atalin

Instructor I

Member, Information Technology and Communication Committee

Prof. Kristian Gay D. Beltran

Associate Professor I

Ms. Xenia Elika N. Bucao

Instructor III

Member, Research Committee

Dr. Aileen O. Camangeg

Associate Professor V

Member, University Research Erhics Review Board

Mr. Reynaldo B. Coloma. Jr.

Instructor I

Chairman, Department of Pharmacy 

Instructional Materials Coordinator

Chair, Instructional Materials and Library Committee

Ms. Esther Faith S. Gabriel

Instructor I

Member, Students Awards and Recognition Committee

Prof. Franklin V. Ibana

Assistant Professor III

Member, Faculty Performance and Promotion Committee

Ms. Lyra Jane P. Mamuri

Instructor I

Member, Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee

Prof. Angelica May DC. Mendoza

Associate Professor I

Member, Instructional Materials and Library Committee

Ms. Trixie Ann C. Navarro

Instructor I

Member, Disciplinary Committee

Ms. Joana Marie S. Pagdilao

Instructor I

Focal Person, NSTP

Mr. Crystal James T. Polendey

Instructor I

Member, Alumni Relations Committee

Ms. Princess M. Rabago

Instructor I

Member, External Linkages and Partnership Committee

Prof. Janette G. Ragus

Assistant Professor I

Member, Extension Committee

Dr. Ma. Danica I. Ramil

Associate Professor V

Member, Faculty Performance and Promotion Committee

Member, Students Awards and Recognition Committee

Member, Disciplinary Committee

Dr. Rhian Jaymar D. Ramil

Associate Professor V

Member, Physical Plant and Facilities Committee

Prof. Janelyn V. Rojas

Associate Professor V

Chair, Disciplinary Committee

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is a four-year degree program consisting of general education courses, which have relevant applications in the profession of pharmacy and professional courses, that will help prepare the graduates in acquiring competencies necessary in the workplace. It also includes an experiential pharmacy practice in the last year that involves assigning students to various CHED- accredited affiliation establishments or areas in Institutional Pharmacy, Public Health and Regulatory Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy and Hospital internship covering a minimum of 1200 hours in which the students will be exposed to a variety of opportunities in practice areas that will prepare them for the different roles expected of them upon graduation. .

Accreditation Level

The department was awarded with its Certificate of Program Compliance to operate the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy per CMO No. 03 s. 2006 in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722. The COPC was given last May 29, 2015.

The department has also been awarded by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. with the status of Level II with all the rights and privileges as well as the obligations and responsibilities corresponding thereto effective May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2023.

View Certificate of Program Compliance

View AACCUP certificate

Awards and Achievements

The Department has been awarded by the Board of Pharmacy of the Professional Regulation Commission because of its sterling achievements in the licensure exams, which are as follows:

The Department has produced two top placers in the licensure examinations.  Ms. Madeleine A. Reyes who landed in 7th Place during the January 2009 Pharmacist Licensure Examinations and Mr.  Erwin O. Cadiz who landed 9th Place during the January 2001 Pharmacist Licensure Examination.
 

Program Objectives

The program aims to produce pharmacists who are:

1. Experts in medication capable of providing pharmaceutical care satisfying the needs of clients.
2. Skilled in the conduct of innovative researches geared towards improving human health.
3. Committed in rendering extension services to empower the community on the proper use of medication.
4. Dedicated partners of health agencies in the implementation of health care programs.
5. Fortified with values in the practice of the profession. 

Program Outcomes

The graduates of Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy should be able to:

1. Learn and understand the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Communicate effectively orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
3. Work effectively and independently in collaboration with teams;
4. Recognize professional, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Demonstrate responsible citizenship;
6. Practice pharmacy in professional and ethical manner;
7. Provide pharmaceutical care;
8. Conduct relevant research and disseminate findings; and
9. Apply management and entrepreneurial skills.

Curriculum

View curriculum here.