Program Overview:
The Master's program in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy aims to prepare qualified professionals for practice in the field of clinical pharmacy and hospital pharmacy. This program combines theoretical and practical coursework, research units, and clinical practice. It is designed to provide knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice. The program spans four academic semesters, with the first two semesters focusing on theoretical courses such as advanced therapeutics, research methods, and statistics for graduate studies. The first year also includes elective courses in pharmacy management, health informatics, and pharmaceutical economics. Following this, students engage in a series of nine advanced clinical specialty rotations over the course of one year, while concurrently working on a graduation project under the supervision of a faculty member, which is required for graduation.
Program Goals:
- Provide knowledge and experience in advanced pharmacy practice.
- Enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills to provide optimal patient care.
- Apply advanced clinical research skills, foster leadership, and develop self-awareness to advance the pharmacy profession.
Admission Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with a minimum GPA of B+ (Very Good).
- A minimum score of 5.5 on the IELTS Academic test or an equivalent score on other English language proficiency tests.
- A minimum score of 65 on the General Aptitude Test for University Graduates, or a score of 144 in the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE General Test.
- Passing a personal interview.
- Passing an entrance exam.
- A valid pharmacy practice license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
Study System: Coursework and Research Project or Clinical Training.
Language of the Program: English.
Target Audience: Both male and female students.
Total Program Cost: 91,200 SAR.
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Career Opportunities After Graduation:
Graduates will be qualified for positions such as:
- Senior Pharmacist, Researcher, Academic (Lecturer).
Hospitals and Health Centers.
