Program Overview

Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD

The Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, and clinical pharmacy.

About

The program aims to produce highly skilled pharmacists who can provide patient-centered care, manage medication therapy, and contribute to the advancement of the pharmacy profession.

Program Goals

The program goals include:

• Providing students with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and clinical pharmacy
• Developing students' skills in patient assessment, medication therapy management, and communication
• Fostering a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
• Preparing students to practice pharmacy in a variety of settings, including community, hospital, and clinical practice

Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into six years, with a combination of didactic and clinical courses.

First Year

• BIO 101: Human Biology I (4 credits)
• CHM 101: General Chemistry (4 credits)
• CHM 101: General Physics (2 credits)
• MAT 101: Mathematics (2 credits)
• ENGFY 101: English I (2 credits)
• COM 101: Computer I (1 credit)
• IMEFY 101: Islamic Medical Ethics (2 credits)
• SSK 101: Study Skills I (1 credit)
• MT 102: Medical Terminology II (1 credit)
• MT 101: Medical Terminology 1 (1 credit)
• IBS 102: Integrated Basic Science Course (12 credits)
• ENGFY 102: English II (2 credits)
• COM 102: Computer II (1 credit)
• ARFY 102: Arabic Language (2 credits)
• SSK 102: Study Skills II (1 credit)

Second Year

• PH 201: Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
• PH 205: Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
• PH 202: Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
• ANTPH 201: Anatomy & Histology I (2 credits)
• ANTPH 202: Anatomy & Histology II (2 credits)
• PHYSPH 201: Physiology I (2 credits)
• PHYSPH 202: Physiology II (2 credits)
• MICPH 201: Microbiology I (2 credits)
• MICPH 202: Microbiology II (2 credits)
• BCHPH 201: Biochemistry I (2 credits)
• BCHPH 202: Biochemistry II (2 credits)
• IMMPH 201: Immunology & Hematology (2 credits)
• PH 203: Pharmacy as a Profession (1 credit)
• PH 204: English for Pharmacy (2 credits)
• PH 206: Pharmaceutics I (3 credits)
• PH 207: Beginning Pharmacy Practice (1 credit)
• PH 208: Academic Writing (1 credit)

Third Year

• PH 301: Medicinal Chemistry I (2 credits)
• PH 307: Medicinal Chemistry II (2 credits)
• PH 302: Pharmacology I (3 credits)
• PH 308: Pharmacology II (3 credits)
• PH 303: Pharmaceutics II (3 credits)
• PH 309: Pharmaceutics III (3 credits)
• PH 304: Patient Assessment & Care (3 credits)
• PH 305: Communication Skills in Pharmacy (2 credits)
• PH 306: Natural Products (2 credits)
• CBCHPH 301: Clinical Biochemistry (2 credits)
• PH 310: Pharmacotherapeutics I (6 credits)
• PH 311: Quality Control (2 credits)
• PH 312: Nonprescription Medications & Self-care (2 credits)
• PH 313: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences I (1 credit)

Fourth Year

• PH 401: Medicinal Chemistry III (2 credits)
• PH 408: Medicinal Chemistry IV (2 credits)
• PH 402: Pharmacology III (2 credits)
• PH 409: Pharmacology IV (2 credits)
• PH 403: Pharmaceutics IV (2 credits)
• PH 404: Pharmaceutics IV (6 credits)
• PH 404: Pharmacotherapeutics III (6 credits)
• PH 405: Pharmacy Administration (2 credits)
• PH 406: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (1 credit)
• PH 407: Research Design Considerations (2 credits)
• PH 410: Biopharmaceutics (1 credit)
• PH 410: Pharmacy Practice Management & Marketing (2 credits)
• PH 413: Drug Information & Literature Evaluation-Applications (2 credits)
• PH 414: Pharmacy Practice (1 credit)
• PH 415: Proposal for a Scientific Study (2 credits)
• PH 416: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences II (2 credits)

Fifth Year

• PH 501: Toxicology (2 credits)
• PH 502: Pharmacokinetics (3 credits)
• PH 504: Pharmacogenomics & Pharmacogenetics (2 credits)
• PH 503: Pharmacotherapeutics IV (6 credits)
• PH 509: Pharmacotherapeutics V (6 credits)
• PH 505: Pharmacoeconomics & Drug Treatment Outcomes (2 credits)
• PH 506: Pharmacy Law 1 (1 credit)
• PH 507: Research Project I (1 credit)
• PH 513: Research Project II (1 credit)
• PH 508: Clinical Pharmacokinetics (3 credits)
• PH 510: Pharmacoepidemiology, Preventative Care & Public Health (3 credits)
• PH 511: Ethical Decision Making (2 credits)
• PH 512: Patient Safety & Medication Error Reduction (2 credits)
• PH 514: Preparation for Rotations (1 credit)
• PH 515: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences III (1 credit)

Sixth Year: Clinical Practice

• Clinical Rotations I, II, III, IV
• PH 601: Internal Medicine
• PH 602: Cardiology
• PH 603: Pediatrics
• PH 604: Infectious Disease
• PH 605: Ambulatory Care
• PH 606: Emergency Medicine
• PH 607: Critical Care
• PH 608: CCU
• PH 609: Organ Transplantation
• PH 6010: Oncology/Hematology
• PH 6011: Neurology
• PH 6012: Nutritional Support
• PH 613: Pharmacy Practice I (4 credits)
• PH 614: Pharmacy Practice II (4 credits)
• Non-Clinical Elective Rotations I & II
• PH 6015: Drug Information Services
• PH 6016: Poison Control/Toxicology
• PH 6017: Industrial Pharmacy
• PH 6018: Pharmaceutical Marketing
• PH 6019: Pharmacoeconomics
• PH 6020: Research & Study Designs
• PH 6021: Therapeutic QA/Medication Safety
• PH 6022: Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
• PH 6023: Pharmacy Administration/Logistic Affairs
• PH 6024: Pharmaceutical Company
• PH 6025: Extemporaneous Preparations
• PH 6026: Academia

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD program include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completion of prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics
• English language proficiency

Program Faculty

The program faculty includes experienced pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.

Fees

The tuition fees for the Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD program vary depending on the student's residency status and other factors. For more information, please contact the university's admissions office.