Department of Medicine Technology and Pharmacognosy

The departments of «Medicine Technology» and «Pharmacognosy» were established in 1981. The initial staff of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology included the head of the department, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor R.M. Chukurova, along with lecturers Z.M. Rysbekova and R.B. Usenbaeva. B.A. Sagindykova pursued specialized training at the All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Pharmacy in Moscow.
The founding members of the Department of Pharmacognosy included the head of the department, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor M.A. Baymukhanbetov, Associate Professors A.A. Bimurzaev and V.M. Sinitsina, as well as Senior Lecturers G.T. Baramysova and K.K. Abdulghafarova.

Over the years, the leadership of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology has included:
- R.M. Chukurova, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor (1981-1993)
- B.T. Mendibaev, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor (1993-1997)
- B.A. Sagindykova, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor (1997-2025)

The leadership of the Department of Pharmacognosy has included:
- M.A. Baymukhambetov, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor (1981-2004)
- R.S. Tashmenov, PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor (2004-2005)
- S.A. Abilaev, PhD in Biological Sciences, Associate Professor (2005-2007)
- A.K. Patsayev, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor (2007-2018)
- M.A. Ömirali, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018-2021)
- K.K. Orynbasarova, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor (2021-2024).

By the decision of the Academic Council of SKMA, effective August 29, 2024, the Departments of "Medicine Technology" and "Pharmacognosy" have been merged.
The department is currently led by PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor Toxanbayeva Zhanat Sadebekovna

Main Educational Programs Offered by the Department:
The Department of Medicine Technology and Pharmacognosy, as one of the leading departments of the Faculty of Pharmacy, makes a significant contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists. The educational laboratories are equipped with modern technology, small mechanization tools, instructional materials, instruments, and more.
Specialist training is conducted through the following educational programs:
• 6B10106 - "Pharmacy" (Bachelor's)
• 6B07201 - "Pharmaceutical Production Technology" (Bachelor's)
• 7M10142 - "Pharmacy" (Master's)
• 7M10143 - "Pharmaceutical Ecology" (Master's)
• 8D10140 - "Pharmacy" (Doctoral)

Courses Offered:
The following subjects are taught to prepare pharmacists under the 6B10106 - "Pharmacy" (Bachelor's) program:
1. "Project-Oriented Activities in Pharmacy"
2. "Technology of Dosage Forms"
3. "Technology of Extractive Preparations"
4. "Industrial Technology of Medicines-1.2"
5. "Innovative Pharmaceutical Technology"
6. "GMP and Clean Rooms"
7. "Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)" (Accelerated Learning))
8. "Pharmaceutical Biotechnology" (Accelerated Learning)
9. "Botany"
10. "Pharmacognosy-1.2"
11. "Resource Studies and Ecology of Medicinal Plants"
12. "Phytocosmetology"
13. “Phytochemistry and Standardization of Medicinal Plant Raw Materials”

Courses in the 7M10142 - "Pharmacy" (Master's) program include:
• "Good Pharmaceutical Practice"
• "Pharmaceutical and Medical-Biological Aspects of Drugs"
• "Nanotechnology and Biotechnology in Pharmacy"
• "Technology of Parapharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals"
• "Methodology of Scientific Research in Pharmacy"
• "Fundamentals of Teaching Methodology in Pharmacy"

The staff of the Department has prepared and published 23 textbooks and educational aids in Russian and Kazakh, including the following key titles:
1. Sagindykova B.A. Industrial Technology of Medicines: textbook. – Shymkent. – 2008. – 346 p.
2. Sagindykova B.A., Anarbayeva R.M. Pharmaceutical Technology: textbook. – Shymkent. – 2008. – 436 p.
3. Sagindykova B.A. Industrial Technology of Medicines: textbook. – Shymkent. – 2011. – 346 p.
4. Sagindykova B.A., Anarbayeva R.M. Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Research: textbook. – Shymkent. – 2023. – 206 p.
5. Sagindykova B.A., Anarbayeva R.M. Practical Technology of Dosage Forms: textbook. – Shymkent. – 2021. – 427 p.
6. Sagindykova B.A., Anarbayeva R.M. Pharmaceutical Technology: – Shymkent. – 2021. – 560 p.
7. Sagindykova B.A. Industrial Technology of Medicines: textbook. Volume 1. – Shymkent. – 2024. – 340 p.
8. Sagindykova B.A. Industrial Technology of Medicines: textbook. Volume 2. – Shymkent. – 2024. – 410 p.
9. Makhatov B.K., Patsayev A.K., Orynbasarova K.K., Toxanbaeva Z.S., Kadishaev J.A. Botany: textbook, Shymkent. – 2013.
10. Makhatov B.K., Patsayev A.K., Orynbasarova K.K., Kadishaev J.A. Pharmacognozy: textbook, second edition, Shymkent. – 2018.
11. Toxanbayeva Zh.S., Serikbayeva Т.S., Patsaeva К.К. Pharmacognozy: textbook, Shymkent. – 2021 y.- 415 p.
12. Orynbasarova K.K., Rakhmanova G.S. Laboratory Manual for the Chemistry of Natural Medicinal Compounds: educational aid, Shymkent. – 2022.
13. Orynbasarova K.K., Ibragimov T.S., Ibragimova Z.E. Atlas of Medicinal Plant Raw Materials: educational aid, Shymkent. – 2022.

The staff of the department have received the following awards:

1. Professor Sagindykova Bayan Akhmetovna has been honored with the badge "Best Teacher of Higher Education Institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan," the badge "Excellence in Health Care of the Republic of Kazakhstan," the medal "For Loyalty to the Pharmacy Profession," the medal "For Contribution to the Development of the Region," the medal "25 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan," the medal "For Contribution to Health Care," and the "Golden Medal" named after S.D. Asfendiyarov of KazNMU.
2. Professor R.M. Anarbayeva has been recognized with the badge "Excellence in Health Care of the Republic of Kazakhstan" and the medal "For Loyalty to the Pharmacy Profession."
3. Associate Professor Zh.S.Toxanbayeva has been recognized with the badge "Excellence in Health Care of the Republic of Kazakhstan".
4. Associate Professor M.A. Ömirali has received the badge "Outstanding Trade Union Worker" and the medal "For Excellence in Education and Upbringing."
5. Professor K.K. Orynbasarova has been awarded the badge "Excellence in Health Care of the Republic of Kazakhstan," the medal "For Loyalty to the Pharmacy Profession," and the medal "25 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan."