Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 195
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 75
- Degree
- bachelor
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) study plan at Northern Border University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 195 credit hours across 75 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
University Requirements (Obligatory) 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1602101 | Arabic Language | 2 |
| 1601101 | Islamic Culture 1 | 2 |
| 1601201 | Islamic Culture 2 | 2 |
| 1601301 | Islamic Culture 3 | 2 |
| 1601302 | Islamic Culture 4 | 2 |
| 1601401 | Islamic Culture 5 | 2 |
| 1601402 | Islamic Culture 6 | 2 |
College Requirements - Year 1 (Preparatory, Health Track) 26 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1606101 | English-1 | 3 |
| 1104102 | Mathematics | 3 |
| 1105102 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| 1101102 | Physics | 3 |
| 1606102 | English-2 | 3 |
| 1103102 | Biology | 3 |
| 1102102 | Chemistry | 3 |
| 1607101 | Communication Skills | 2 |
| 3206131 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| 1608102 | Health & Fitness | 1 |
College Requirements - Basic Medical Sciences (Year 2) 23 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3206211 | Anatomy & Histology I | 2 |
| 3206221 | Physiology I | 3 |
| 3206231 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| 3206290 | Biostatistics and Research Methodology | 2 |
| 3206212 | Anatomy & Histology II | 2 |
| 3206222 | Physiology II | 3 |
| 3206232 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| 3206341 | Pathology | 2 |
| 3206351 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 3 |
Specialization Requirements (Obligatory) - Part 1 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3203221 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I | 2 |
| 3203211 | Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| 3201211 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 1 |
| 3201212 | Pharmaceutical Calculations | 2 |
| 3203222 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| 3201213 | Physical Pharmacy | 2 |
| 3204211 | Pharmacognosy | 3 |
| 3201221 | Pharmaceutics I (Dosage Forms I) | 3 |
| 3203331 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3 |
| 3205311 | Pharmacology I | 3 |
| 3201412 | Natural Products & Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| 3201322 | Pharmaceutics II (Dosage Forms II) | 2 |
Specialization Requirements (Obligatory) - Part 2 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3202321 | Therapeutics I | 3 |
| 3202311 | Pharmaceutical Care I | 1 |
| 3203332 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3 |
| 3205312 | Pharmacology II | 3 |
| 3201423 | Pharmaceutics III (Drug Delivery System I) | 3 |
| 3203433 | Medicinal Chemistry III | 2 |
| 3202412 | Pharmaceutical Care II | 1 |
| 3201431 | Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics | 4 |
| 3202423 | Therapeutics III | 4 |
| 3205412 | Pharmacology IV | 3 |
| 3201424 | Pharmaceutics IV (Drug Delivery System II) | 1 |
| 3206455 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 2 |
| 3202413 | Institutional Pharmacy Practice | 3 |
Specialization Requirements (Obligatory) - Clinical (Years 5-6) 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3205515 | Basic & Clinical Toxicology I | 2 |
| 3202502 | Law and Ethics in Pharmacy Practice | 1 |
| 3202524 | Therapeutics IV | 4 |
| 3202531 | Drug Information Services | 3 |
| 3202532 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 2 |
| 3202533 | Pharmacoepidemiology | 2 |
| 3202534 | Pharmacoeconomics | 1 |
| 3202535 | Pharmacogenomics | 2 |
| 3205516 | Basic & Clinical Toxicology II | 3 |
Elective Specialization Courses 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3203351 | Quality Control | 3 |
| 3203361 | Bioinformatics | 3 |
| 3206353 | Cancer Genetics | 3 |
| 3204313 | Phytotherapy | 3 |
| 3202545 | Forensic Clinical Pharmacy | 3 |
| 3202546 | Nuclear Pharmacy | 3 |
| 3202541 | Pharmacoinformatics | 3 |
Internship Year (Clinical Rotations - Year 6) 28 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3202671 | Cardiology and Coronary Care Unit | 4 |
| 3202672 | Internal Medicine | 4 |
| 3202673 | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | 4 |
| 3202674 | Hospital Pharmacy (in & out patients) | 4 |
| 3202685 | Psychiatry | 3 |
| 3202686 | Nephrology | 3 |
| 3202687 | Ambulatory Care | 3 |
| 3202688 | Community Pharmacy Practice | 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 (PharmD)
How many credit hours is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Northern Border University?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Northern Border University requires completing 195 credit hours to graduate, spread across 75 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Northern Border University?
The study plan for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) award?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Northern Border University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 195 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.