The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) study plan at Alfaisal University is an accredited phd programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 175 credit hours across 71 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Phase 1 - Semester 118 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PCHE 101/CHM 103
Chemistry I
3
PHSF 101/PHY 103
Preparatory Human Structure and Function I
4
PAM 101/MAT 103
Algebra
3
PENG 005
Preparatory English Level 5
4
PENG 006
Preparatory English Level 6
4
Year 1 - Phase 1 - Semester 219 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PCHE 112/CHM 113
Chemistry II
3
PHSF 112/PHY 113
Preparatory Human Structure and Function II
4
PPHYM 112/PHU 113
Physics for Medicine and Health Sciences
3
PBIO 112/BIO 113
Principles of Biochemistry
3
PENG 007
Preparatory English Level 7
3
PENG 008
Preparatory English Level 8
3
Year 2 - Phase 2 - Semester 318 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENG 231
Medical Terminology
2
CHM 232
Organic Chemistry
4
ANT 233
Anatomy and Histology
4
PHY 234
Physiology
3
MAT 235
Calculus
3
ARB 102
Arabic Language I
2
Year 2 - Phase 2 - Semester 418 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MCH 241
Medicinal Chemistry
4
BCH 242
Biochemistry
4
MIC 243
Microbiology
3
IMM 244
Immunology
2
BST 245
Biostatistics and Basic Research Methods
3
ISL 102
Islamic Studies I
2
Year 3 - Phase 2 - Semester 518 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CAL 351
Pharmacy Calculations
1
KIN 352
Pharmacokinetics
3
PHC 353
Pharmaceutics I: Dosage Forms and Stability
3
MIC 354
Advanced Microbiology
2
IMM 355
Clinical Immunology
1
PRC 356
Pharmacy Practice and Health Care Systems
3
ARB 113
Arabic Language II
2
ELEC-PD1
Elective for Pharm.D
Elective
3
Year 3 - Phase 2 - Semester 616 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHC 361
Pharmaceutics II: Drug Delivery
2
PTH 362
Parenteral Therapy
2
REG 363
Pharmacy Regulations and Health Ethics
2
SCR 364
Self-care and Non-Prescription Drugs
1
BPH 365
Basic Pharmacotherapy
3
BPH 366
Basic Pharmacotherapy (case-based seminars)
1
BPH 367
Pharmacotherapy of Antimicrobial Agents
3
ISL 113
Islamic Studies II
2
Year 4 - Phase 3 - Semester 717 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MTM 471
Medication Therapy Management
2
DIT 472
Drug Information and Evidence-Based Practice
3
IPH 473
Integrated Pharmacotherapy I: CVS and Renal I
3
IPH 474
Integrated Pharmacotherapy I: CVS and Renal I (case-based seminars)
1
IPH 475
Integrated Pharmacotherapy II: MSK and RES
3
IPH 476
Integrated Pharmacotherapy II: MSK and RES (case-based seminars)
1
PCL 477
Patient Care and Health System Management Laboratory I
2
PHG 478
Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine
2
Year 4 - Phase 3 - Semester 817 credits
Code
Course
Credits
KIN 481
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
2
ECO 482
Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes
3
IPH 483
Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV: Endocrine and Women's Health
3
IPH 484
Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV: Endocrine and Women's Health (case-based seminars)
Patient Care and Health System Management Laboratory III
2
IPP 596
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II
2
RES 5X6
Research Project
3
ELEC-PD2
Elective II for Pharm.D
Elective
3
Year 5 - Phase 3 - Semester 1014 credits
Code
Course
Credits
IPH 5X1
Integrated Pharmacotherapy VII: Haematology/Oncology/Palliative Care and GIT
3
IPH 5X2
Integrated Pharmacotherapy VII: Haematology/Oncology/Palliative Care and GIT (case-based seminars)
1
MSF 5X3
Medication Safety and Health Informatics
3
PCL 5X4
Patient Care and Health System Management Laboratory IV
2
IPP 5X5
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III
2
RES 5X6
Research Project
3
Year 6 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Rotations (APPE)4 credits
Code
Course
Credits
APP 600
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Rotations - Sixth Year
4
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
Official source
Frequently asked questions about Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
How many credit hours is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Alfaisal University?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Alfaisal University requires completing 175 credit hours to graduate, spread across 71 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Alfaisal University?
The study plan for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) award?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Alfaisal University awards a PhD degree after completing 175 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is offered at at least 9 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.