The Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD) study plan at Al-Rayan National Colleges of Medicine is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 197 credit hours across 76 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 (Preparatory Year)17 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 101
English Language I
6
MATH 101
Math for Health Sciences
2
COMM 101
Communication Skills
2
COMP 101
Introduction to Computing
3
ARAB 101
Arabic Language I
2
ISLM 101
Islamic Culture I
2
Level 2 (Preparatory Year)18 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BIOL 101
Biology
3
CHEM 101
Introduction to Chemistry
3
MTER 101
Medical Terminology
3
ENGL 102
English Language II
4
ARAB 102
Arabic Language II
2
PHYS 101
General Physics
3
Level 318 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MED 211
Anatomy and Histology
3
MED 212
Human Physiology I
3
PHARM 211
Biochemistry I
2
PHARM 212
Analytical Chemistry I
3
PHARM 213
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
3
PHARM 214
Pharmaceutical Calculations
2
ISLAM 211
Islamic Culture II
2
Level 416 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MED 221
Human Physiology II
2
MED 222
First Aid
1
PHARM 221
Biochemistry II
2
PHARM 222
Analytical Chemistry II
3
PHARM 223
Pharmacognosy I
2
PHARM 224
Introduction to Pharmacy Pathway & Careers
1
PHARM 225
Biostatistics
3
ISLAM 221
Islamic Culture III
2
Level 518 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MED 311
Microbiology
3
PHARM 311
Pharmaceutics I
3
PHARM 312
Pharmacology I
3
PHARM 313
Medicinal Chemistry I
3
PHARM 314
Pharmacognosy II
1
PHARM 315
Pharmacy Practice I
1
PHARM 316
Introduction to Drug Information
2
ISLAM 311
Islamic Culture IV
2
Level 619 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MED 321
Clinical Pharmaceutical Microbiology
3
PHARM 321
Pharmaceutics II
3
PHARM 322
Pharmacology II
3
PHARM 323
Medicinal Chemistry II
3
PHARM 324
Applied Drug Information
2
PHARM 325
Pharmacy Practice II
3
ISLAM 321
Islamic Culture V
2
Level 718 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MED 411
Pathology I
2
PHARM 411
Therapeutics I
4
PHARM 412
Pharmacology III
3
PHARM 413
Medicinal Chemistry III
2
PHARM 414
Introduction to Pharmacokinetics
3
PHARM 415
Pharmacy Practice III
2
ARAB 321
Arabic
2
Level 818 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MED 421
Pathology II
2
MED 422
Immunopharmacology
3
PHARM 421
Therapeutics II
4
PHARM 422
Study Design Evaluation
2
PHARM 423
Drug Development: from Test Tube to Pharmacy Shelf
2
PHARM 424
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
3
ARAB 421
Arabic
2
Level 916 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MED 511
Pathology III
2
MED 512
Toxicology
3
MED 513
Evidence Based Medicine and Literature Evaluation
2
PHARM 511
Therapeutics III
4
PHARM 512
Health Policy for Pharmacists
3
PHARM 513
Pharmacoeconomics
2
Level 1015 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHARM 521
Therapeutics IV
4
PHARM 522
Pharmacy Law & Ethics
3
PHARM 523
Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
2
PHARM 524
Topics in Pharmacy Administration
2
PHARM 525
Pharmacogenomics
2
PHARM 526
Parenteral Nutrition
2
Levels 11-12 (Clerkship Rotations)24 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHARM 611
Clerkship Rotation (elective specialty, e.g. Internal Medicine / Pain Management)
3
PHARM 612
Clerkship Rotation (elective specialty, e.g. Pediatrics / Fluids & Electrolytes)
3
PHARM 613
Clerkship Rotation (elective specialty, e.g. OB/GYN / Infectious Diseases)
Frequently asked questions about Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD)
How many credit hours is Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD) at Al-Rayan National Colleges of Medicine?
Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD) at Al-Rayan National Colleges of Medicine requires completing 197 credit hours to graduate, spread across 76 courses.
How many years is Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD) at Al-Rayan National Colleges of Medicine?
The study plan for Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD) spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD) award?
Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD) at Al-Rayan National Colleges of Medicine awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 197 credit hours.
Is Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD) offered at other universities?
Yes, Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD) is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.