Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 201
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 36
- Degree
- bachelor
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 201 credit hours across 36 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| تقن 140 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| ريض 140 | Introduction to Mathematics | 2 |
| علم 140 | Communication Skills | 2 |
| نجم 140 | English Language (1) | 8 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| احص 145 | Biostatistics | 2 |
| حين 145 | Biology | 3 |
| فيز 145 | General Physics | 3 |
| كيم 145 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry | 2 |
| نجم 145 | English for Health Purposes | 8 |
Level 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| صيد 210 | Pharmaceutical Calculations | 3 |
| تدص 211 | Field Pharmacy Training -1- | 1 |
| كمص 211 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| دوى 212 | Anatomy | 3 |
| دوى 213 | Biochemistry (1) | 2 |
| دوى 215 | Physiology (1) | 3 |
Level 4 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| عقر 220 | Fundamentals of Natural Products | 3 |
| صيد 221 | Pharmaceutics (1) | 3 |
| كمص 221 | Medicinal Chemistry (1) | 2 |
| صكل 222 | Introduction to Pharmacy Profession | 1 |
| دوى 223 | Biochemistry (2) | 2 |
| دوى 226 | Physiology (2) | 2 |
Level 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| صيد 311 | Pharmaceutics (2) | 3 |
| عقر 311 | Dietary Supplements | 2 |
| تدص 312 | Field Pharmacy Training -2- | 1 |
| صكل 312 | Pharmacy Informatics Systems | 2 |
| كمص 312 | Medicinal Chemistry (2) | 2 |
| صكل 313 | Pharmacy Practice Lab (1) | 2 |
| دوى 315 | Pharmacology (1) | 3 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| عرب 103 | Arabic Composition | 2 |
| تدص 321 | Field Pharmacy Training -3- | 2 |
| صكل 323 | Pharmacy Practice Lab (2) | 2 |
| عقر 323 | Herbal & Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| كمص 323 | Drug Discovery | 1 |
| صيد 324 | General Immunology | 2 |
| دوى 326 | Pharmacology (2) | 3 |
| صكل 327 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 2 |
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 King Saud University?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at King Saud University requires completing 201 credit hours to graduate, spread across 36 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at King Saud University?
The study plan for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) award?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 201 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) 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.