Master of Science in Quality Control in Pharmacy

• Scientific & Technical Expertise: Gain advanced knowledge in quality assurance (QA), regulatory compliance, and specific quality control (QC) methodologies used in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Methodological Proficiency: Master all official methods of analysis for pharmaceutical preparations, including the statistical evaluation of data and physical testing methods.
• Instrumentation Skills: Develop hands-on ability with advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC/MS, LC/MS, and automation in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Regulatory & Ethical Understanding: Understand pharmaceutical legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations, and auditing processes to ensure product integrity from raw materials to the final dosage form.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Foster critical thinking to address complex challenges, such as drug stability, impurity identification, and the prevention of cross-contamination during manufacturing.
• Research & Communication: Acquire the skills to conduct independent scientific research, interpret findings, and effectively communicate results through seminars and technical documentation. 

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) from King Saud University or any other university recommended by the Ministry of Education with a cumulative GPA of not less than (2.75 out of 5) or its equivalent.
• Submit English language test results, or have obtained the qualification in English from countries where English is the official language according to the approved Deanship list.
• Pass the written examination conducted by the program with a score of (40%).

First Year – First Semester

QCP 501 – Pharmaceutical Statistics – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 502 – Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Quality Control – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 503 – Quality and Performance Audit Skills in Laboratories – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 504 – Quality Control by Chemical Analytical Methods – 3 Credit Hours (2 + 2)
QCP 505 – Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Raw Material – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)

Total Credit Hours: 14

First Year – Second Semester

QCP 511 – Quality Control by Advanced Analytical Methods – 4 Credit Hours (3 + 2)
QCP 512 – Principles, Procedures and Software in Validation – 2 Credit Hours (1 + 2)
QCP 513 – Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 514 – Quality Control and Assurance in Hospital Pharmacy – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 515 – Quality Control of Solid Dosage Forms – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)

Total Credit Hours: 12

Second Year – First Semester

QCP 521 – Quality Control in Medication Use Management – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 522 – Bioanalytical Techniques for Quality Control of Biopharmaceuticals – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 523 – Quality Control of Liquid and Semisolid Dosage Forms – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 524 – Quality Control of Sterile Pharmaceutical Products – 2 Credit Hours (1 + 2)
QCP 598 – Research Project (1) – 3 Credit Hours (3 + 0)

Total Credit Hours: 11

Second Year – Second Semester

QCP 531 – Stability-Indicating Methods for Pharmaceutical Products – 2 Credit Hours (1 + 2)
QCP 532 – Quality Control of Biological Products – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 533 – Quality Control Testing of Stability and Packaging – 2 Credit Hours (2 + 0)
QCP 534 – Quality Control of Antimicrobial Preparations – 3 Credit Hours (2 + 2)
QCP 599 – Research Project (2) – 3 Credit Hours (3 + 0) [Prerequisite: QCP 598]

Total Credit Hours: 9