Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Master of Pharmacy Program in Health Management and Consumer Protection is designed to be a catalyst for creating a more equitable, effective, and sustainable healthcare system. The curriculum produces experts in health policy, consumer rights, and the management of health products, directly addressing several key Sustainable Development Goals. The program's core mission to ensure the safety, efficacy, and rational use of medicines and health products makes it a powerful contributor to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). By focusing on consumer rights, health literacy, and equitable access to information and services, the program is a strong driver for SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). The emphasis on responsible marketing, quality standards, and risk management aligns with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by fostering a transparent and ethical health business environment. As an advanced research-based degree, the program is a pillar of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and embodies the collaborative spirit of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingAlignment Summary: This program is central to ensuring healthy lives by training professionals to manage health systems and protect consumers from unsafe health products. Courses focus on health policy, risk management, and evidence-based assessment of medicines and health products, contributing to universal health coverage and the prevention of health risks.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS347 713 | Application of Social and Management Tools in Health Management and Health Consumer Protection | Contributes to health and well-being by applying management tools to improve the delivery of health services and consumer protection, supporting universal health coverage (Target 3.8). |
| PS347 715 | Evidence-based of Medicine and Health products | Ensures access to quality essential medicines (Target 3.8) by teaching methods for the critical appraisal of evidence related to health products. |
| PS347 732 | Risk Management in Health Products and Health Services for Health Management at Primary Care Level | Strengthens the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks (Target 3.d) by focusing on health product safety at the primary care level. |
| PS347 741 | Health Policy Analysis | Directly aligns with good health by providing the skills to analyze and develop health policies that can strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes for all. |
| PS347 748 | Development of innovative herbal products and related regulations | Supports good health by focusing on the development and regulation of traditional and herbal medicines, contributing to the diversity and accessibility of healthcare options (Target 3.8). |
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: As a Master of Pharmacy program, this curriculum is a pillar of quality education, providing advanced, interdisciplinary training in health management and consumer protection. It is designed to equip students with the research, policy analysis, and communication skills necessary for leadership roles, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and evidence-based practice.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS347 710 | Research Methodology in Health Management and Health Consumer Protection | Directly supports Target 4.4 by providing students with advanced technical and research skills for relevant, high-level employment in the health management and policy sectors. |
| PS347 891 | Seminar in Health Management and Health Consumer Protection | Enhances lifelong learning opportunities (Target 4.3) by training students in critical analysis and communication of scientific literature, essential for continuous professional development. |
| PS347 898 / 899 | Thesis | Represents a capstone lifelong learning opportunity where students conduct original research, thereby acquiring superior technical skills for employment and contributing new knowledge to the field (Target 4.4). |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthAlignment Summary: The program supports sustained economic growth by producing graduates who can lead and innovate in the health and consumer goods industries. By teaching principles of marketing and management, it contributes to economic productivity and the development of a more robust and ethical healthcare market.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS347 731 | Digital Marketing in Health Business | Promotes sustained and inclusive economic growth (Target 8.1) by equipping graduates with modern marketing skills to drive productivity in the health business sector. |
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureAlignment Summary: This program fosters innovation by focusing on the development and regulation of new health products. It enhances scientific research and upgrades the technological capabilities of the pharmaceutical and health product industries, promoting a more resilient and innovative sector.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS347 748 | Development of innovative herbal products and related regulations | Enhances scientific research and upgrades the technological capabilities of the health product industry by focusing on the R&D and regulation of innovative herbal products (Target 9.5). |
SDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesAlignment Summary: The curriculum aims to reduce inequalities by training professionals to advocate for and protect the rights of all consumers, particularly the vulnerable. By focusing on health literacy, policy analysis, and fair practices, it contributes to ensuring equal opportunity and access to safe and effective health products and services.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS347 733 | Literacy Development for Consumer Behavioral Change | Empowers and promotes the social and economic inclusion of all by enhancing health literacy, which is crucial for reducing inequalities in health outcomes (Target 10.2). |
| PS347 743 | Health Consumer Protection | Directly addresses Target 10.3 by focusing on eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation to protect all consumers equally. |
| PS347 744 | Policies and Strategy for Health Consumer Protection | Contributes to reducing inequalities by equipping students to develop policies that ensure equal access to safe health products and protect the rights of all consumers. |
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionAlignment Summary: The program strongly promotes responsible consumption and production patterns by focusing on the safety, quality, and rational use of health products. It equips graduates with the skills to ensure products are produced to high standards and that consumers have the information needed to make responsible choices, minimizing waste and health risks.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS347 715 | Evidence-based of Medicine and Health products | Supports sustainable consumption by providing consumers with reliable information to make informed choices about health products, preventing misuse and waste (Target 12.8). |
| PS347 740 | Standards of Health Products and Services | Promotes responsible production patterns by ensuring that health products and services meet quality standards, which is fundamental to the environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes (Target 12.4). |
| PS347 741 | Basic Standard testing of Health Products | Contributes to Target 12.4 by teaching the methods for quality control and testing, ensuring the safety and sound management of health products. |
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsAlignment Summary: The program supports the development of effective, accountable, and transparent institutions by focusing on the laws, policies, and regulations that govern health products and consumer protection. It prepares graduates to work within and strengthen these institutions to ensure they are just and responsive to the needs of the public.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS347 735 | Principle of Consumer Protection and Health Management Law | Promotes the rule of law at the national level and ensure equal access to justice for all by providing a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks for consumer protection (Target 16.3). |
| PS347 736 | Law Administration in Health Consumer Protection | Develops effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels by focusing on the administration and enforcement of laws designed to protect consumers (Target 16.6). |
| PS347 744 | Policies and Strategy for Health Consumer Protection | Contributes to developing effective and inclusive institutions by teaching how to design and implement policies that are responsive to the needs of consumers (Target 16.7). |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The program's advanced, research-oriented nature fosters partnerships for sustainable development. Through seminar and thesis work, students engage with government agencies, private sector actors, and civil society, promoting the knowledge-sharing and multi-stakeholder partnerships vital for addressing the complex challenges of health management and consumer protection.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PS347 891 | Seminar in Health Management and Health Consumer Protection | Enhances the global partnership for sustainable development by having students engage with and present on the latest global research and policies, fostering knowledge-sharing (Target 17.6). |
| PS347 898 / 899 | Thesis | Represents a significant contribution to multi-stakeholder partnerships (Target 17.17) by creating new, publishable knowledge that can inform policy and practice across public, public-private and civil society sectors. |