Bachelor of Pharmacy — study plan
- Credit hours
- 160
- Levels
- 12
- Courses
- 54
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Pharmacy study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 160 credit hours across 54 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 1013 | Human Biology | 3 |
| HSC 1113 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Professional Practice | 3 |
| HSC 1803 | Medical Terminology for Health Sciences | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1013 | Arabic Communications | 3 |
| HSC 1023 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSC 1033 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| HSC 1123 | Work Health and Safety | 3 |
| HPH 1502 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 2 |
| LSS 1123 | Basic Research Methods | 3 |
Year 1 - Summer 5 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| HPH 1102 | Pharmacy Law and Ethics | 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPH 2013 | Microbiology | 3 |
| HPH 2033 | Pharmaceutics I | 3 |
| HPH 2053 | Pharmacology I | 3 |
| HPH 2063 | Non-Prescription Medicines and Self-Care | 3 |
| HPH 2072 | Pharmacy Practice Skills | 2 |
| HPH 2073 | Biological Organic Chemistry | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1033 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| HPH 2044 | Community Pharmacy Preceptorship | 4 |
| HPH 2143 | Pharmaceutics II | 3 |
| HPH 2163 | Pharmacology II | 3 |
| HPH 2173 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3 |
Year 2 - Summer 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPH 2134 | Ambulatory Pharmacy Preceptorship | 4 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPH 3014 | Pathophysiology and Therapeutics I | 4 |
| HPH 3022 | Pharmacokinetics | 2 |
| HPH 3062 | Immunology | 2 |
| HPH 3064 | Pharmaceutics III | 4 |
| HPH 3073 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3 |
| LSM 1113 | Statistical Mathematics | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HPH 3102 | Clinical Laboratory Investigations | 2 |
| HPH 3124 | Pathophysiology and Therapeutics II | 4 |
| HPH 3152 | Pharmaceutical Care Practice Skills I | 2 |
| HPH 3173 | Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3 |
| LSC 2193 | Applied Skills Capstone | 3 |
Year 3 - Summer 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPH 3162 | Industrial Pharmacy Preceptorship | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPH 4011 | Applied Pharmacokinetics | 1 |
| HPH 4034 | Pathophysiology and Therapeutics III | 4 |
| HPH 4043 | Clinical Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance | 3 |
| HPH 4053 | Bio-Technology | 3 |
| HPH 4063 | Pharmacy Research Methods and Data Analysis | 3 |
| ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPH 4122 | Pharmacoeconomics | 2 |
| HPH 4132 | Pharmacogenomics | 2 |
| HPH 4143 | Pharmacy Management and Informatics | 3 |
| HPH 4144 | Pathophysiology and Therapeutics IV | 4 |
| HPH 4152 | Pharmaceutical Care Practice Skills II | 2 |
| HPH 4163 | Pharmacy Capstone Research Project | 3 |
Year 5 - Semester 9 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPH 5014 | Advanced Pharmacy Preceptorship I – Hospital Pharmacy | 4 |
| HPH 5024 | Advanced Pharmacy Preceptorship II – Internal Medicine I | 4 |
| HPH 5034 | Advanced Pharmacy Preceptorship III- Internal Medicine II | 4 |
| HPH 5044 | Advanced Pharmacy Preceptorship IV- Surgical and Emergency Care | 4 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Pharmacy
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Pharmacy at Higher Colleges of Technology?
Bachelor of Pharmacy at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 160 credit hours to graduate, spread across 54 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Pharmacy at Higher Colleges of Technology?
The study plan for Bachelor of Pharmacy spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Pharmacy award?
Bachelor of Pharmacy at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 160 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Pharmacy offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Pharmacy is offered at at least 6 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.