Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 183
- Levels
- 12
- Courses
- 73
- Degree
- bachelor
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) study plan at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 183 credit hours across 73 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | General English Language 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-105 | Biology 1 | 3 |
| PHYS-106 | Physics | 3 |
| COMP-107 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| ISLM-181 | Creed and Family in Islam | 2 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-102 | General English Language 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-103 | English for Academic and Specific Purpose | 3 |
| BIOL-108 | Biology 2 | 3 |
| CHEM-109 | Chemistry | 3 |
| LRSK-104 | Learning and Communication Skills | 2 |
| ARAB-182 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHCH-201 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| PHCY-202 | Foundation of Health Care and Pharmacy Practice | 2 |
| ANAT-203 | Anatomy and Histology | 3 |
| BIOCH-204 | Biochemistry 1 | 2 |
| PHYL-205 | Physiology 1 | 2 |
| PHCT-206 | Physical Pharmacy | 3 |
| HIST-281 | History and Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 2 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYL-208 | Physiology 2 | 2 |
| BIOCH-209 | Biochemistry 2 | 2 |
| PHCT-210 | Pharmaceutical Calculations | 2 |
| PHCH-211 | Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| PHCT-212 | Pharmaceutics 1 | 3 |
| PHCH-213 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 2 | 2 |
| NAPT-214 | Fundamentals of Natural Products | 3 |
| ISLM-282 | Islamic Ethics and Values | 2 |
Year 3 - Semester 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHCT-301 | Pharmaceutics 2 | 2 |
| PHCY-302 | Pharmacy Ethics, Law and Regulation | 2 |
| NUTR-303 | Clinical Nutrition and Dietary Supplements | 3 |
| STAT-304 | Biostatistics | 1 |
| MICRO-305 | Microbiology | 3 |
| NAPT-306 | Complementary and Integrative Medicine | 2 |
| RESM-307 | Pharmacoepidemiology and Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS-381 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
Year 3 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHBT-309 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 2 |
| CLPH-310 | Community Pharmacy and Self-Care | 2 |
| PHARM-311 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| PHCH-312 | Principles of Drug Action | 2 |
| PATH-313 | Pathophysiology | 2 |
| PHCT-314 | Drug Delivery Systems | 2 |
| CLPH-315 | Evidence-Based Practice and Drug Information | 2 |
Year 3 - Summer Semester 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLPH-333 | Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHCH-401 | Medicinal Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| PHARM-402 | Pharmacology 1 | 3 |
| CLPH-403 | Patient Care Skills 1 | 2 |
| CLPH-404 | Pharmacotherapy 1 | 5 |
| PHCH-405 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| PHCT-406 | Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 2 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHCH-407 | Medicinal Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| PHARM-408 | Pharmacology 2 | 2 |
| CLPH-409 | Patient Care Skills 2 | 2 |
| CLPH-410 | Pharmacotherapy 2 | 5 |
| CLPH-411 | Patient Safety and Informatics | 3 |
| CLPH-412 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 2 |
| ELEC-1 | Elective Course 1 | 2 |
Year 4 - Summer Semester 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLPH-444 | Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 2 | 2 |
Year 5 - Semester 1 22 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHCH-501 | Medicinal Chemistry 3 | 2 |
| PHARM-502 | Pharmacology 3 | 2 |
| CLPH-503 | Pharmacotherapy 3 | 5 |
| CLPH-504 | Patient Care Skills 3 | 2 |
| PHCT-505 | Industrial Pharmacy | 2 |
| PHCY-506 | Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy | 2 |
| PHCY-507 | Graduation Project (Part 1) | 3 |
| MGMT-508 | Pharmacy Management and Leadership | 2 |
| ELEC-2 | Elective (Group 2) | 2 |
Year 5 - Semester 2 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLPH-510 | Pharmacotherapy 4 | 5 |
| PHCH-511 | Medicinal Chemistry 4 | 1 |
| PHARM-512 | Pharmacology 4 | 1 |
| CLPH-513 | Advanced Patient Care | 1 |
| PHTX-514 | Clinical Toxicology | 2 |
| BUS-515 | Pharmaceutical Marketing and Business | 2 |
| CLPH-516 | Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) | 2 |
| PHCY-507 | Graduation Project (Part 2) | 6 |
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 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
How many credit hours is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University requires completing 183 credit hours to graduate, spread across 73 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal 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 Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 183 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.