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Department Head's speech

Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the most honorable of prophets and messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, and upon all his family and companions.

I am pleased to present to our esteemed website visitors interested in pharmaceutical sciences a brief introduction to the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology.
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is one of the main departments in the College of Pharmacy. The department consistently strives to achieve excellence in order to fulfill the college's vision and mission.
The department operates as a team and provides distinguished educational services by teaching 10 courses to undergraduate students, preparing them for integration into the job market. The courses taught in the department focus on everything related to medicines, including drug names, their pharmacological groups, and their mode of action for therapeutic effect. They also cover information about the therapeutic dose, drug distribution in the body, side effects, and how to reduce them. The department also teaches toxicology courses, including how to prevent and treat poisoning from various types of drugs.
The department also engages in numerous community activities to raise community awareness about diseases and their treatment, contributing to the building of a health-conscious and educated society. The department consists of a number of faculty members with diverse expertise, drawn from international academic schools, and a significant share of international research and publications. They participate in numerous research projects in collaboration with prestigious scientific institutions. The department aims to promote the culture of optimal drug use in the Tabuk region.
Finally, we ask God Almighty for success and guidance in achieving the vision of the College of Pharmacy and Tabuk University within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Dr. Abdullah Al-Attar

Mission

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology aims to provide students with distinguished scientific experiences in the fields of pharmacology and toxicology through updated curricula and distinguished faculty and administrative staff. The department is interested in applied scientific research to serve the community in the context of achieving the Faculty mission with an emphasis on commitment on religious, ethical and scientific values during all the deals carried out by the department with all entities and individuals.

Vision

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy seeks excellence in teaching pharmacology and toxicology courses and conducting advanced scientific research that assists finding therapeutic options for common diseases as well as providing a sophisticated community service to Tabuk population.

Objectives

We put our vision into action through a set of general objectives that guide our journey toward excellence. Through these objectives, we strive to achieve the highest standards of academic and research performance and community service, while fostering an inspiring educational environment and a vibrant university community.

First Objective

Providing students with the basic and advanced information about the therapeutic effects and side effects of medications on different body organs.

Second Objective

Providing students with the basic and advanced information about the effects of toxicants on the various body parts and how to diagnose and treat some cases of poisoning.

Third Objective

Providing students with some of the skills necessary for clinical practice, such as adjusting doses according to the patient's condition and the following up of the treatment response.

Fourth Objective

Cooperating with other departments in the Faculty, University, and society to achieve the Faculty mission.

Organizational Structure

This section displays the administrative structure of the department and clarifies the hierarchy of responsibilities to ensure operational efficiency.

Last Modified Date:2025/07/01 - 09:05 AM06/Muharram/1447 - 12:05Saudi Arabia Time

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