The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 165 credit hours across 60 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Pharmacy Year - Fall16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDI 101
Human Structure and Function I
3
MEDI 102
Health Professions Education
3
CORE
Core Curriculum Course
Elective
3
CHEM 101
General Chemistry I
3
CHEM 103
Experimental General Chemistry I
1
ENGL 202
English Language I - Post Foundation
3
General Pharmacy Year - Spring18 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDI 103
Human Structure and Function II
3
CHEM 209
Fundamentals in Organic Chemistry
3
ENGL 203
English Language II - Post Foundation
3
PUBH 151
Biostatistics for Health Sciences
3
CORE
Core Curriculum Course
Elective
3
CHEM 240
Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences
3
Year 1 - Fall14 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 200
Medicinal Chemistry I
3
PHAR 230
Pharmacy & Healthcare
2
PHAR 240
Professional Skills I
2
CHEM 351
Basic Biochemistry
3
CHEM 352
Experimental Biochemistry
1
MATH 101
Calculus I
3
Year 1 - Spring15 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 201
Medicinal Chemistry II
3
PHAR 220
Foundations of Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics I
2
PHAR 241
Professional Skills II
2
PHAR 210
Pharmaceutics I
2
PHAR 250
Microbiology for Health Sciences
3
CORE
Core Curriculum Course
Elective
3
Year 2 - Fall16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 305
Pharmacy Research Evaluation & Presentation Skills I
2
PHAR 310
Pharmaceutics II
2
PHAR 316
Basic Pharmacokinetics
2
PHAR 340
Professional Skills III
2
PHAR 331
Disease/Medication Management I
4
PHAR 332
Disease/Medication Management II
4
Year 2 - Spring16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 306
Pharmacy Research Evaluation & Presentation Skills II
2
PHAR 311
Pharmaceutics III
2
PHAR 317
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
2
PHAR 341
Professional Skills IV
2
PHAR 333
Disease/Medication Management III
4
PHAR 334
Disease/Medication Management IV
4
Year 2 - Summer4 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 330
Structured Practical Experiences in Pharmacy I
4
Year 3 - Fall17 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 405
Pharmacy Research Evaluation & Presentation Skills III
2
PHAR 410
Pharmaceutics IV
2
PHAR 440
Professional Skills V
2
ELEC
Elective in Pharmacy
Elective
3
PHAR 435
Disease/Medication Management V
4
PHAR 436
Disease/Medication Management VI
4
Year 3 - Spring16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 445
Research in Pharmacy I
2
PHAR 461
Patient Assessment Lab
2
PHAR 441
Professional Skills VI
2
PHAR 437
Disease/Medication Management VII
4
PHAR 438
Disease/Medication Management VIII
4
PHAR 451
Patient Law, Ethics and Patient Safety
2
Year 3 - Summer4 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 430
Structured Practical Experiences in Pharmacy II
4
Year 4 - Fall13 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 525
Pharmacoeconomics
2
PHAR 535
Pharmacy Leadership, Management, and Marketing
2
PHAR 545
Research in Pharmacy II
2
PHAR 555
Phytotherapy
2
CORE
Core Curriculum Course
Elective
3
PHAR 565
Basic & Clinical Toxicology
2
Year 4 - Spring16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHAR 530
Structured Practical Experiences in Pharmacy III (SPEP III)
4
PHAR 531
Structured Practical Experiences in Pharmacy IV (SPEP IV)
4
PHAR 532
Structured Practical Experiences in Pharmacy V (SPEP V)
4
PHAR 533
Structured Practical Experiences in Pharmacy VI (SPEP VI)
4
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
How many credit hours is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Qatar University?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Qatar University requires completing 165 credit hours to graduate, spread across 60 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Qatar University?
The study plan for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) award?
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Qatar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 165 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.