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Bachelor in Pharm.D

A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a professional degree needed to prepares pharmacists to obtain comprehensive medication management and clinical skills using a patient-centered approach within interprofessional health care teams. The PharmD curriculum includes a six-year, full-time undergraduate program combines basic pharmaceutical sciences education with Integrated pharmacotherapy courses. Integrated Pharmacotherapy courses and its associated labs take an in-depth look at different therapeutic diseases that focus on integrated approach of learning, taking the students through understanding the basic knowledge in medications chemistry, followed by its pharmacological interaction in human body, and reaching the therapeutic management of the disease. It is taught as blocks for each disease status. Lectures focus on evidence-based approach in addition to clinical practical cases and new teaching styles like flipped classes with different assessment methods that includes Individual and Team Readiness Assurance Tests, presentations, and journal clubs Other core courses in pathophysiology, pharmaceutics, epidemiology and pharmacy administration are all structured to be integrated in the curriculum with a blend of interactive lectures, lab-based learning, Problem-based learning, Simulation-based learning, and clinical experience. Pharmacy practice experience is divided into two phases: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) phase. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) focus on inpatient and outpatient settings. Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) has different type of rotations that take place in different hospitals and pharmaceutical sectors.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

PharmD program aims to build human capabilities in the field of pharmacy and contribute to the development of pharmacy profession standards through advanced educational strategies based on simulation-based learning and problem-solving. This is to prepare qualified pharmacists capable of providing high-quality pharmaceutical services, achieving excellence and innovation in the field of patient care, scientific research, and community health. This is in support of human, social, and economic development. Graduates of this specialization distinguish themselves with theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and experiences that enable them to play an effective role in understanding medical diagnoses, selecting appropriate medications, determining the correct dosage, and finding alternative medications when necessary.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this specialization can find employment opportunities in various sectors, including hospitals and healthcare centers in both the public and private sectors, serving as practitioner pharmacists or clinical pharmacists. Additionally, they can work in medical supply within the Ministry of Health and pharmaceutical services in all government and private sectors. Other potential areas include research and development centers, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), monitoring and oversight bodies for pharmaceutical products, drug analysis and toxicology centers, pharmaceutical factories, and companies involved in the marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical preparations. In addition, PharmD graduates have as well the chance to work in community pharmacy sector

Program Information

College of Pharmacy
Department of Pharm.D
Major Pharm.D
Academic degree Bachelor in Pharm.D
Language of instruction English
Duration 6 Years

Program Details

  1. Mission
  2. To prepare competent pharmacists capable of providing high quality pharmaceutical services and striving for excellence and innovation in patient care, research and community wellness.
  3. Goals and Objectives
  4. 1. Excellence in pharmacy education and community wellness
  5. • Apply scientific knowledge in pharmaceutical practice to provide optimum patient care.
  6. • Demonstrate proficiency in medication management to improve health outcomes of individuals and community
  7. 2. Distinction in leadership skills and pharmaceutical research.
  8. • Apply fundamental principles and skills in conducting pharmaceutical research.
  9. • Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration in various professional settings.
  10. • Practice life-long learning and demonstrate self-awareness to enhance themselves and their profession.
  1. 1.Knowledge and Understanding
  2. K1 (1.1) Describe essential knowledge related to the development and use of medications, natural remedies, and other therapies for disease/s prevention and treatment.
  3. K2 (1.2) Describe the concepts and principles related to various pharmacy practice settings
  4. K3 (1.3) Recognize the role of pharmacist according to legal, ethical and professional standards in promoting health and the prevention and treatment of disease/s.
  5. 2. Skills
  6. 2.1. Cognitive skills
  7. S1 (2.1.1) Integrate pharmaceutical sciences with pharmacy applications.
  8. S2 (2.1.2) Appraise scientific literature to be utilized in evidence-based practice, conducting research and problem solving.
  9. S3 (2.1.3) Interpret information obtained from different resources to provide creative solutions for complex problems.
  10. 2.2. Practical and Physical Skills
  11. S4 (2.2.1) Perform various clinical assessments and medication use procedures effectively.
  12. S5 (2.2.2) Apply effective pharmaceutical laboratory skills.
  13. 2.3. Communication and ICT Skills
  14. S6 (2.3.1) Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively within a team in various settings.
  15. S7 (2.3.2) Utilize appropriate information technologies, pharmaceutical calculation and analyses to optimize medication use and patient care.
  16. 3. Values, Autonomy and Responsibility
  17. V1 (3.1) Demonstrate leadership skills, entrepreneurship, self-awareness, accountability and acceptance of responsibility, reflective and independent thinking to effectively manage and respond to routine or unanticipated circumstances.
  18. V2 (3.2) Contribute to decision-making processes by providing proper recommendations in various settings.
  19. V3 (3.3) Demonstrate empathy, professional attitude, ethical behavior, social and cultural awareness to provide safe and effective patient care.
  1. Effective Communication and Team Engagement
  2. Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
  3. Comprehensive Pharmacy Knowledge and Skills
  4. Social and Cultural Awareness and Responsibility
  5. Leadership and Decision Making
  6. Application of Informational Technology
  7. Professional Attitude and Ethical Behavior
  8. Self and Profession Development.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
Level One MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3 —
Level Two BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
Level Two BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Level Two PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Three MBS 210 Anatomy and Histology 2 ( MBS211 YOR MBS141M Y )
Level Three MBS 211 Physiology 3 MBS210 YOR MBS101M Y
Level Three MBS 212 Genetics/Genomics 2 —
Level Three PHS 200 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 4 —
Level Three PHS 220 Pharmacy Calculations 2 MATH162OR HFSM101-1OR HFSM161-1OR MATH101T
Level Four MBS 213 Pathophysiology (1) 2 ( MBS210OR MBS101M )AND ( MBS211OR HRS113OR MBS141M )
Level Four MBS 215 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 4 MBS216 Y
Level Four MBS 216 General Immunology 2 —
Level Four PHS 201 Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry 4 —
Level Four PHS 221 Basic Principles of Industrial Pharmacy 2 PHS220OR PHS221M
Level Four CPP 200 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Health Care Systems 2 —
Level Five CPP 310 Patient Care Laboratory 2 PHS310 Y
Level Five MBS 214 Pathophysiology (2) 3 MBS213OR RAD223OR MBS252M
Level Five PHS 302 Pharmaceutical Biochemistry 4 PHS200OR PHS202
Level Five PHS 303 Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design 2 ( PHS200OR PHS202 )AND ( PHS302 YOR PHS318 Y )AND ( PHS310 YOR PHS331M Y )
Level Five PHS 310 Basic Principles in Pharmacology 3 ( MBS214 YOR MBS253M Y )AND CPP310 Y
Level Five PHS 322 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Stability 4 PHS221
Level Six CPP 303 Biostatistics 2 MATH162OR HFSM161-1OR HFSM101-1OR MATH101T
Level Six CPP 311 Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (1) 2 ( CPP310OR CPP341 )AND ( CPP320 YOR CPP322M Y )AND ( PHS304 YOR PHS312 Y )
Level Six CPP 320 Integrated Pharmacotherapy (1) 3 ( PHS310OR PHS331M )AND PHS303AND ( CPP311 YOR CPP342 Y )
Level Six PHS 304 Principles of Natural Products and Evidence-Based Medicine 3 —
Level Six PHS 323 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics 4 ( MATH162OR HFSM161-1 )AND ( PHS220OR PHS221M )AND ( PHS322OR PHS321 )AND ( PHS310OR PHS331M )
Level Six CPP 301 Professional Communication Skills 2 —
Level Six CPP 302 Principles of Pharmacy Regulations and Health Ethics 2 —
Level Seven CPP 312 Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (2) 2 ( CPP311OR CPP342 )AND ( CPP321 YOR CPP421M Y )AND ( CPP404 YOR CPP410 Y )AND ( CPP405 YOR CPP417 Y )
Level Seven CPP 321 Integrated Pharmacotherapy (2) 3 ( CPP320OR CPP322M )AND ( CPP312 YOR CPP441 Y )
Level Seven CPP 404 Principles of Self-Care and Medication Therapy Management 2 —
Level Seven CPP 405 Drug Information and Literature Evaluation 3 CPP303OR MaSc264OR HRS116
Level Seven CPP 408 Principles of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics of Medicine 3 CPP303OR MaSc264OR HRS116
Level Seven CPP 430 Pharmacy Practice Experience (1) (Community Practice) 2 —
Level Seven PHS 411 Toxicology 2 PHS310OR PHS331M
Level Eight CPP 413 Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (3) 2 ( CPP312OR CPP441 )AND ( CPP422 YOR CPP428 Y )AND ( CPP407 YOR CPP416 Y )AND CPP423 Y
Level Eight CPP 422 Integrated Pharmacotherapy (3) 3 ( CPP321OR CPP421M )AND ( CPP413 YOR CPP444 Y )AND CPP423 Y
Level Eight CPP 423 Integrated Pharmacotherapy (4) 3 ( CPP422 YOR CPP428 Y )AND CPP413 YAND CPP321
Level Eight CPP 431 Pharmacy Practice Experience (2) (Hospital Practice) 2 —
Level Eight CPP 406 Principles of Pharmacy Management and Marketing 2 —
Level Eight CPP 407 Principles of Evidence-Based Practice 2 CPP405OR CPP417
Level Eight CPP 409 Principles of Medication Safety 2 —
Level Nine CPP 414 Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (4) 2 ( CPP413OR CPP444 )AND CPP424 YAND CPP525 Y
Level Nine CPP 424 Integrated Pharmacotherapy (5) 4 ( CPP423OR CPP423M )AND CPP422AND CPP525 YAND CPP414 Y
Level Nine CPP 500 Health Informatics 2 —
Level Nine CPP 525 Integrated Pharmacotherapy (6) 4 ( CPP422OR CPP423 )AND ( CPP424 YOR CPP414 Y )
Level Nine PHS 524 Compounding and IV Admixture Services 3 PHS220OR PHS221M
Level Ten CPP 532 Pharmacy Practice Experience (3) (Introduction to Clinical Practice) 2 —
Level Ten CPP 501 Research Project 3 ( CPP303OR MaSc264 )AND ( CPP405OR CPP417 )AND ( CPP407OR CPP416 )
Level Ten CPP 515 Integrated Patient Care Laboratory (5) 2 CPP414AND CPP526 YAND CPP527 Y
Level Ten CPP 526 Integrated Pharmacotherapy (7) 4 CPP525AND CPP424AND CPP527 YAND CPP515 Y
Level Ten CPP 527 Integrated Pharmacotherapy (8) 4 ( CPP526 YOR CPP427 Y )AND CPP515 YAND CPP525AND CPP424
Level Eleven CPP 590 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (1) (Primary/Ambulatory Care) 4 CPP527AND CPP526AND CPP515AND CPP532
Level Eleven CPP 591 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (2) (General Internal Medicine) 4 CPP527AND CPP526AND CPP515AND CPP532
Level Eleven CPP 592 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (3) (General Internal Medicine Specialty) 4 CPP527AND CPP526AND CPP515AND CPP532
Level Eleven CPP 593 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (4) (Community Practice) 4 CPP527AND CPP526AND CPP515AND CPP532
Level Eleven CPP 594 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (5) (Hospital Practice) 4 CPP527AND CPP526AND CPP532AND CPP515
Level Eleven CPP 595 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (6) 4 CPP527AND CPP526AND CPP515AND CPP532
Level Eleven CPP 596 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (7) 4 CPP527AND CPP526AND CPP515AND CPP532
Level Eleven CPP 597 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (8) 4 CPP527AND CPP526AND CPP515AND CPP532
Level Eleven CPP 598 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (9) 4 CPP527AND CPP526AND CPP515AND CPP532

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

College Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
CPP 212 Advanced Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics 3
CPP 512 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Health Care System (2) 3
CPP 513 Advanced Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics 3
PHS 422 Thermodynamics Pharmacy 3
PHS 522 Thermodynamics Pharmacy 3
PHS 525 Cosmetic Preparations 3
PHS 526 Advanced Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 3
PHS 527 Thermodynamics Pharmacy 3

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
CPP 520 Women’s Health and Pharmacotherapy 3
CPP 521 Critical Patient Pharmacotherapy 3
CPP 522 Antimicrobial Stewardship 3
CPP 528 Pediatrics Pharmacotherapy 3
CPP 529 Geriatric Pharmacotherapy 3

Academic Credits