Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) — study plan
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University College of Pharmacy
- Credit hours
- 210
- Levels
- 11
- Courses
- 67
- Degree
- bachelor
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) study plan at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 210 credit hours across 67 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 131 | Academic English for Health Specialties (1) | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Human Biology for Health Specialties | 3 |
| MATH 162 | Statistics for Health Specialties | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | General Chemistry for Health Specialties | 3 |
| HRS 118 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
Level 2 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 132 | Academic English for Health Specialties (2) | 3 |
| PHYS 105 | General Physics for Health Specialties | 3 |
| MME 110 | Health Profession Skills | 3 |
| BDS 100 | Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics | 2 |
| CPP 100 | Fundamentals of Scientific Research | 3 |
Level 3 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHS 200 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| MBS 210 | Anatomy & Histology | 2 |
| MBS 211 | Physiology | 3 |
| MBS 212 | Genetics/Genomics | 2 |
| PHS 220 | Pharmacy Calculations | 2 |
Level 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBS 216 | General Immunology | 2 |
| PHS 201 | Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| MBS 215 | Introduction to Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| PHS 221 | Basic Principles of Industrial Pharmacy | 2 |
| MBS 213 | Pathophysiology (1) | 2 |
| CPP 200 | Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Health Care Systems | 2 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHS 310 | Basic Principles in Pharmacology | 3 |
| PHS 302 | Pharmaceutical Biochemistry | 4 |
| MBS 214 | Pathophysiology (2) | 3 |
| PHS 303 | Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design | 2 |
| PHS 322 | Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Stability | 4 |
| CPP 310 | Patient Care Laboratory | 2 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPP 301 | Professional Communication Skills | 2 |
| PHS 304 | Principles of Natural Products & Evidence-Based Medicine | 3 |
| PHS 323 | Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics | 4 |
| CPP 302 | Principles of Pharmacy Regulations & Health Ethics | 2 |
| CPP 320 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy (1) | 3 |
| CPP 311 | Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (1) | 2 |
| CPP 303 | Biostatistics | 2 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPP 404 | Principles of Self-Care & Medication Therapy Management | 2 |
| CPP 405 | Drug Information & Literature Evaluation | 3 |
| CPP 408 | Principles of Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacoeconomics of Medicine | 3 |
| CPP 321 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy (2) | 3 |
| CPP 312 | Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (2) | 2 |
| CPP 430 | Pharmacy Practice Experience (1) (Community Practice) | 2 |
| PHS 411 | Toxicology | 2 |
Level 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPP 407 | Principles of Evidence-Based Practice | 2 |
| CPP 406 | Principles of Pharmacy Management and Marketing | 2 |
| CPP 409 | Principles of Medication Safety | 2 |
| CPP 422 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy (3) | 3 |
| CPP 423 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy (4) | 3 |
| CPP 413 | Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (3) | 2 |
| CPP 431 | Pharmacy Practice Experience (2) (Hospital Practice) | 2 |
Level 9 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHS 524 | Compounding & IV Admixture Services | 3 |
| CPP 424 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy (5) | 4 |
| CPP 525 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy (6) | 4 |
| CPP 414 | Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (4) | 2 |
| CPP 500 | Health Informatics | 2 |
Level 10 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPP 526 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy (7) | 4 |
| CPP 527 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy (8) | 4 |
| CPP 515 | Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (5) | 2 |
| CPP 532 | Pharmacy Practice Experience (3) (Introduction to Clinical Practice) | 2 |
| CPP 501 | Research Project | 3 |
Levels 11 & 12 (Internship - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience) 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPP 590 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (1) (Primary/Ambulatory Care) | 4 |
| CPP 591 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (2) (General Internal Medicine) | 4 |
| CPP 592 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (3) (General Internal Medicine Specialty) | 4 |
| CPP 593 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (4) (Community Practice) | 4 |
| CPP 594 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (5) (Hospital Practice) | 4 |
| CPP 595 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (6) | 4 |
| CPP 596 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (7) | 4 |
| CPP 597 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (8) | 4 |
| CPP 598 | Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (9) | 4 |
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 Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University requires completing 210 credit hours to graduate, spread across 67 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University?
The study plan for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) award?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 210 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.