pharmaceuticals branch

Department of Pharmaceutics | University of Kirkuk

Department of Pharmaceutics

College of Pharmacy | University of Kirkuk

Established in 2018
University of Kirkuk

About the Department

Based on the administrative order issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research / Scientific Affairs Department No. 3/3/8606 on 9/6/2018 and the university order issued by the University of Kirkuk No. 7/17/11297 on 30/9/2018, the Department of Pharmaceutics was established at the College of Pharmacy, University of Kirkuk. The department has been active since the founding of the college for the academic year 2018-2019. It is considered one of the most vital departments in the college, as it is responsible for preparing pharmacists with the skills and competence to dispense and compound medications, thereby contributing to the development of the pharmaceutical industry.

Faculty Members

NameDegreeSpecializationAcademic Title
Asst. Prof. Dr. Luqman Idris Mahmoud Head of Dept. PhD Chemistry Sciences Assistant Professor
Dr. Hanadi Hussein Sharqi Coordinator PhD Philosophy in Physics Lecturer
Tiba Faris Abdul-Karim Dawood MSc Pharmacy Assistant Lecturer
Ahmed Abdul-Rahman Zain Al-Abidin MSc Chemistry Sciences Assistant Lecturer
Batoul Khalil Mohammed MSc Chemistry Sciences Assistant Lecturer
Norhan Ali MSc Political Sciences Assistant Lecturer
Ayat Rahim MSc Arabic Language Assistant Lecturer
Ghada Ismail MSc Administration and Economics Assistant Lecturer

Vision

The department strives to have a prominent and effective scientific presence in preparing specialized and competent pharmaceutical personnel to advance therapeutic service provision, supply the pharmaceutical industries with professional cadres, and prepare a generation of high-level researchers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

Mission

Preparing continuous national pharmaceutical competencies and realizing the pioneering role of the college in community service by keeping pace with modern scientific trends in healthcare, research, and advanced pharmaceutical industries.

Objectives

  • Formulating various dosage forms of medications (tablets, injections, suspensions, solutions).
  • Biotechnology.
  • Utilizing polymers in various pharmaceutical fields.
  • Studying bioavailability and bioequivalence.
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