Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 198
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 73
- Degree
- bachelor
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) study plan at Al-Jouf University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 198 credit hours across 73 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 1102 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| ISL 1102 | Creed and Family in Islam | 2 |
| ISL 1101 | Quran Interpretation | 2 |
| CIS 1100 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| BIO 1103 | Human Biology | 3 |
| ISL 1100 | The Holy Quran | 2 |
| CHM 1103 | Chemistry | 3 |
| BUS 1103 | Principles of Financial Literacy | 2 |
| PDS 1101 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| BUS 1102 | Principles of Project Management | 2 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Language (1) | 4 |
| BUS 1101 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| EDU 1105 | Learning and Communication Skills | 2 |
| EDU 1101 | History and Civilization of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
Level 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1103 | English Language (2) | 4 |
| PDM 1111 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| MTH 1103 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PHS 1103 | Medical Physics | 3 |
| PDS 1102 | Introduction to the Pharmacy Profession | 2 |
Level 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDT 1242 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology (1) | 3 |
| PDT 1241 | Principles of Pharmaceutics | 2 |
| PDG 1231 | Pharmacognosy (1) | 3 |
| PDL 1222 | Physiology (1) | 3 |
| PDL 1221 | Anatomy and Histology | 3 |
| PDM 1211 | Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry | 2 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDT 1243 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2) | 3 |
| PDG 1232 | Pharmacognosy (2) | 2 |
| PDL 1224 | Biochemistry | 2 |
| PDL 1223 | Physiology (2) | 2 |
| PDM 1212 | Instrumental Pharmaceutical Analysis | 2 |
| PDT 1245 | Liquid and Semi-solid Pharmaceutical Preparations | 3 |
| PDT 1244 | Physical Pharmacy | 2 |
Level 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDT 1341 | Solid Pharmaceutical Preparations | 3 |
| PDL 1321 | Pharmacology (1) | 3 |
| PDM 1311 | Medicinal Chemistry (1) | 2 |
| PDS 1302 | Clinical Biochemistry | 3 |
| PDS 1301 | Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| PDC 1351 | Community Pharmacy | 2 |
Level 8 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDT 1342 | Sterile Pharmaceutical Preparations | 2 |
| PDG 1331 | Chemistry of Medicinal Plants | 3 |
| PDL 1322 | Pharmacology (2) | 3 |
| PDM 1312 | Medicinal Chemistry (2) | 2 |
| PDI 1361 | Introductory Pharmacy Field Training (1) | 3 |
| PDC 1353 | Fundamentals of Pharmacy Practice and Drug Information | 3 |
| PDC 1352 | Pathology | 2 |
Level 10 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDC 1454 | Hospital Pharmacy | 2 |
| PDC 1453 | Research Methods and Pharmacoepidemiology | 3 |
| PDC 1452 | Pathophysiology and Therapeutics (1) | 3 |
| PDC 1451 | Pharmaceutical Care Skills | 1 |
| PDG 1432 | Herbal Medicine | 2 |
| PDL 1422 | Immunology | 2 |
| PDL 1421 | Pharmacology (3) | 3 |
| PDM 1411 | Medicinal Chemistry (3) | 2 |
Level 11 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDL 1423 | Pharmacology (4) | 2 |
| PDM 1412 | Medicinal Chemistry (4) | 2 |
| PDI 1461 | Introductory Pharmacy Field Training (2) | 3 |
| PDC 1456 | Pathophysiology and Therapeutics (2) | 3 |
| PDC 1455 | Advanced Pharmaceutical Care | 2 |
| PDT 1442 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 2 |
| PDT 1441 | Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| PDL 1424 | Fundamentals of Toxicology | 1 |
Level 12 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDC 1553 | Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| PDT 1540 | Advanced Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 1 |
| PDS 1501 | Advanced Biostatistics | 2 |
| PDG 1530 | Pharmaceutical Nutrition and Dietary Supplements | 1 |
| PDL 1520 | Drug Interactions | 1 |
| PDM 1510 | Drug Design | 1 |
| PDC 1550 | Pharmacovigilance | 1 |
| PDS 1502 | Graduation Research Project (1) | 1 |
| PDL 1521 | Pharmacogenomics | 2 |
| PDL 1522 | Toxicology and Drug Abuse | 2 |
| PDC 1551 | Pathophysiology and Therapeutics (3) | 3 |
| PDC 1552 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
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 (Pharm.D)
How many credit hours is Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) at Al-Jouf University?
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) at Al-Jouf University requires completing 198 credit hours to graduate, spread across 73 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) at Al-Jouf University?
The study plan for Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) award?
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) at Al-Jouf University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 198 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.