Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 183
- Levels
- 12
- Courses
- 62
- Degree
- bachelor
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 183 credit hours across 62 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year - First Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2030111 | Pharmacy Orientation | 2 |
| 2010111 | Fundamentals of Pharmaceutics | 3 |
| 2010112 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-1 | 4 |
| 2020111 | Physiology-1 | 3 |
| 2020112 | Anatomy & Histology-1 | 2 |
| 2020113 | Biochemistry-1 | 2 |
| 7401101 | Islamic Faith | 2 |
First Year - Second Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2010121 | Physical Pharmacy | 3 |
| 2010122 | Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| 2010123 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-2 | 3 |
| 2020121 | Physiology-2 | 2 |
| 2020122 | Anatomy & Histology-2 | 2 |
| 2020123 | Biochemistry-2 | 3 |
| 2010124 | Pharmacology-1 | 2 |
Second Year - Third Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2010211 | Pharmacology-2 | 3 |
| 2010212 | Medicinal Chemistry-1 | 3 |
| 2020211 | Pathophysiology-1 | 2 |
| 2010213 | Pharmacognosy | 3 |
| 2020212 | Clinical Biochemistry & Nutrition | 3 |
| 2020213 | Molecular Biology | 2 |
| 7401301 | Contemporary Cultural Issues | 2 |
Second Year - Fourth Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2010221 | Pharmacology-3 | 3 |
| 2010222 | Medicinal Chemistry-2 | 3 |
| 2010223 | Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms | 3 |
| 2020221 | Pathophysiology-2 | 2 |
| 2020222 | Immunology | 2 |
| 2020223 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 2030221 | Pharmaceutical Care-1 | 1 |
Third Year - Fifth Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2010311 | Pharmacology-4 | 3 |
| 2010312 | Pharmaceutical Delivery System | 2 |
| 2010313 | Medicinal Chemistry-3 | 3 |
| 2010314 | Biopharmaceutics | 3 |
| 2030311 | Therapeutics-1 | 4 |
| 2030312 | Pharmaceutical Care-2 | 3 |
Third Year - Sixth Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2030321 | Therapeutics-2 | 4 |
| 2030322 | Pharmaceutical Care-3 | 2 |
| 2030323 | Institutional Pharmacy Practice | 1 |
| 2030324 | First Aid and Emergency Medicine | 1 |
| 2010325 | Scientific Writing | 3 |
| 2010321 | Natural Products & Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| 7401XXX | Elective University Required Course | 2 |
| 2010322/2010323 | Elective: Industrial Pharmacy / Principles of Drug Design | 2 |
Third Year - Summer Training 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2030331 | Institutional Pharmacy Practice Rotation | 2 |
Fourth Year - Seventh Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2030411 | Law & Ethics in Pharmacy Practice | 1 |
| 2030412 | Therapeutics-3 | 4 |
| 2030413 | Therapeutics-4 | 4 |
| 2030414 | Evidence Based Practice | 1 |
| 2030415 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| 2030416 | Total Parenteral Nutrition | 1 |
| 2030417 | Pharmaco-economics | 1 |
| 7401XXX | Elective Islamic Course | 2 |
Fourth Year - Eighth Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2010421 | Clinical Toxicology | 2 |
| 2030421 | Therapeutics-5 | 4 |
| 2030422 | Pharmacy Management | 2 |
| 2030423 | Pharm.D. Seminar | 1 |
| 2030424 | Self Care & Non-prescription Drugs | 2 |
| 2030425 | Drug Information Services | 2 |
| 2030426 | Pharmaco-epidemiology | 2 |
| 2020421/2030427 | Elective: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology / Pharmacogenomics | 2 |
Fourth Year - Summer Semester 5 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2030431 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience-1 (APPE1) | 5 |
Fifth Year - Ninth Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2030511 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience-2 (APPE2) | 15 |
Fifth Year - Tenth Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2030521 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience-3 (APPE3) | 15 |
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 King Faisal University?
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) at King Faisal University requires completing 183 credit hours to graduate, spread across 62 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) at King Faisal University?
The study plan for Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) award?
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 183 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.