Schools and Programs

School of Pharmacy

Established in 1921, the School of Pharmacy is a leading institution in the field. CEU Pharmacists excel with their unique training and extensive experience in the essentials of Pharmacy, constantly proving themselves to be among the best in their profession.

Students are consistently trained to be globally competitive, professionally competent, legally qualified, morally upright and patient and population-oriented pharmacy practitioners. The Pharmacy program is enhanced with the latest in laboratory equipment and library resources.

Pharmacy students build strong careers as supervisors, owners or managers of drugstores, company pharmacists, quality control pharmacists, laboratory instructors, lecturers, food and drug regulation officers, hospital pharmacists, clinical pharmacists, directors of hospital pharmacies and product managers of pharmaceutical firms.

VISION

To become the top provider of professionally competent pharmacist.

MISSION

“Guided and inspired by the University’s maxim “CIENCIA Y VIRTUD’ the School of Pharmacy is committed to provide its students the necessary knowledge, skills, values and competencies, so they will be professionally competent, legally qualified, morally upright, population and patient-oriented, and globally competitive pharmacists.

Distinct Features

The FIRST Pharmacy Program in the Philippines certified by ASEAN University Network - Quality Assessment (AUN-QA)
The FIRST Pharmacy program granted the HIGHEST LEVEL of accreditation, Reaccredited Level IV, by Philippine Association Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) as certified by Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)
Top Performing School in the Pharmacist Licensure Examination
Provider of Continuing Professional Development Seminar
Top provider of licensed pharmacists
Strong linkages with international and national professional organizations, government, and private institutions
Strong linkages with industry partners, different drugstores, hospitals, and manufacturing companies for pharmacy practice experience/internships
Founding member of the Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy
Member of Academic Institutional Membership (AIM) in the Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy (AASP)
Highly-qualified faculty members who are licensed pharmacists
Strong Pharmacy Alumni Support
Caring and Quality Service Oriented School
Committed to provide professionally competent, legally qualified and globally competitive pharmacist who is population and patient oriented.

OTHER FEATURES

Air-Conditioned Classroom
Complete Laboratory Facilities
Highly qualified faculty members (with MS and Ph. D. Degree)
Offers BS Pharmacy, BS Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy, MS Pharmacy, and Ph. D. in Pharmacy Programs
Provide relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities
State-of-the Art Library Facilities
Strong linkages with different drugstores, hospitals and manufacturing companies for internship.
Simulated Pharm Care facility for training students in patient counseling and drug information services
Simulated manufacturing facility

RECOGNITION

Certification in Pharmacy Programme Level Asian University Network Quality Assessment (AUN-QA)
BS Pharmacy Program granted the Level IV Reaccredited Status by Philippine Association Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) certified by Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)
Top Performing School in the Pharmacist Licensure Examination by the Professional Regulation Commission
Most disciplined colleges in CEU
7S CEU Model Work Area
Top provider of Licensed Pharmacists

Academic Programs

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (4 years)
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Pharmacy (5 years)

BS PHARMACY PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The Pharmacy Curriculum aims to provide globally competitive pharmacist, who are scientifically competent, technically skilled, caring, and responsible professionals, able to deliver the full spectrum of pharmacy services required in the different setting of pharmacy practice. The school is committed to the development of pharmacy graduates who can:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of concepts and principles focusing on patient-centered pharmacy practice;
Practice operative interpersonal, intra-professional communication and collaborative skills in providing pharmaceutical care and patient counseling;
Perform efficiently and effectively responsibilities and task in any area of pharmacy practice;
Design pharmaceutical care services program integrating innovative business/ entrepreneurial strategies;
Conduct scientific research leading to the development of drugs for prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment of diseases or medical conditions and contribute to the acquisition of new knowledge in the practice of pharmacy;
Practice the profession consistent with the ethical, legal, social, economic standards of the pharmacy profession;
Engage in a self-directed lifelong learning.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Pharmacy is a multifaceted profession. As a B.S. Pharmacy graduate and a licensed pharmacist, you can work in any one of the following establishments.

Drug Outlets:
- Drugstore
  - Drug Store Owner/Manager
  - Supervising Pharmacist
  - Chain Drug Store Chief Pharmacist
  - Staff Pharmacist
- Hospital
  - Chief Pharmacist
  - Supervisor
  - Hospital Pharmacist
  - Clinical Pharmacist
  - Staff Pharmacist

Drug establishments:
- Pharmacist Owner
- Regulatory Pharmacist
- Company Pharmacist
- Researcher
- Clinical Researcher
- Quality Control Analyst
- Quality Assurance Inspector
- Medical Representative
- Product Manager
- Production Pharmacist
- Production Planning and Inventory Control Officer
- Marketing Specialist
- Sales Representative

Academic Institutions:
- Administrator
- Dean
- Assistant Dean
- Program Coordinator
- Department Chair
- Professor
- Instructor
- Lecture

Government agencies:
- Professional Regulation Commission Board of Pharmacy Examiner
- Food and Drug Regulation officer (FDRO)
- Drug Regulation Officer (DRO)
- Director of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Researcher
- Consultant
- Philhealth Pharmacist
- Military Pharmacist
- Forensic Pharmacist/Analyst

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO):
- HMO Pharmacist
- Medical Transcriptor
- Health Call Center Pharmacist

Research Institutions:
- Researcher
- Administrator

Non-Government Organizations/Private Corporations:
- Project Director
- Consultant
- Company Pharmacist

Deans and Academic Heads

Dr. Maria Donnabelle U. Dean
Acting Dean, School of Pharmacy
[email protected]

2nd Flr. Concepcion Aguila Hall
Centro Escolar University
9 Mendiola St.,San Miguel, Manila City
(+63)2 8735-6861 to 71 loc. 222
(+63)2 8736-2995

Faculty Profile

Permanent Faculty:

Andal, Mylene S.

Pursuing PhD in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Del Mundo, Crisfel R.

Master of Science in Pharmacy

University of Sto. Tomas

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Magna Cum Laude)

Centro Escolar University

Echano, Ivy T.

Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Lee, Johanna C.

Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Montemayor, Susan S.

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Palma, Claire E.

Master of Science in Pharmacy

University of Sto. Tomas

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

University of San Agustin

Rubenicia, Ana Marie L.

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy

University of Sto. Tomas

Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

University of Santo Tomas

Santiago, Cecilia D.

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Probationary:

Arellano, Jr. Ricardo, N.

Pursuing Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Cum Laude)

Centro Escolar University

Atienza, Alexandra D.

Pursuing Master of Science in Pharmacy

Adamson University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

University of Sto. Tomas

Cosas, Reysan S.

Pursuing Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Cum Laude)

Centro Escolar University

Delacruz, Marites M.

Pursuing Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Garbin, Joan Mae L.

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Ramos, John Patrick D.

Pursuing Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Fixed Term:

Abu-Shendi, Saffia A.

Pursuing Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

De Guzman, Liza Marie C.

Pursuing Master of Science in Pharmacy

Adamson University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Cum Laude)

Centro Escolar University

Ecalne, Jan Karlo T.

Master of Science in Pharmacy with Specialization in Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy (Bene Meritus)

Adamson University

Doctor of Pharmacy (Summa Cum Laude)

University of Sto. Tomas

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Lim, Nikko T.

Pursuing Master in Public Health

University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Yu, Maria Elizabeth S.

Pursuing Master of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

Linkages

LOCAL

University of the Philippines
Central Philippine University (CPU)
Mercury Drug Foundation
Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA)
Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP)

INTERNATIONAL

Association of Asian Schools of Pharmacy (AASP)
Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Theresiana Pharmacy Academy Indonesia
Wayne State University (WSU)

Laboratories and Facilities

LAH 214 Multipurpose Hall

The hall caters small conferences, seminars, meetings and workshop. This hall is fully equipped with state-of-art technology which includes LED TV, sound system, LCD projector, speakers' podium, emergency lights and a twin air-conditioning system.

Pharmacare Laboratory
The lab is the perfect simulation of a real drug retail outlet where students are able to put theory into practice, giving them a deeper appreciation of their studies.

Pharmacobotanical Garden

The garden maintains the collection of plants under scientific management for the purpose of education and research.

Pharmacy Manufacturing Facility

This is a fully air-conditioned facility, with state-of-the art equipment and simulates Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

School Scholarships

School of Pharmacy Scholarship
Scholarships from Private Grants:
- Lourdes Talag-Echauz Educational Foundation Inc.
- Mercury Drug Foundation, Inc.
Scholarships from Professional Organizations:
- The Philippine Pharmacists Association Scholarship
- The Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Scholarship
CEU-AFI Pharmacy Chapter Scholarship