Master in Clinical Pharmacy

• The program has been designed so that the student acquires the necessary skills and abilities in the fields of theoretical and clinical treatments that place him in the main sites of practice.
• The student acquires the necessary skills and abilities in the fields of theoretical and clinical treatments that place him in basic, applied and clinical practice institutions.
• The curriculum also provides students with information at the core of basic professional knowledge, and skills in clinical scientific research methods, and evaluation the medical and pharmaceutical publications, including the necessary statistical analysis methods which important for selecting clinical research hypotheses.

• Degree: A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from KSU or an equivalent accredited institution.
• GPA: A minimum cumulative GPA of “Very Good” (3.75/5.00) or equivalent.
• Professional Registration: Applicants must hold a valid professional classification as a pharmacist from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
• English Proficiency: You must submit a valid score from one of the following:
  • IELTS: Minimum 6.0.
  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 61.
  • STEP (Standardized Test of English Proficiency): Minimum 85.
• GRE: A minimum score of 148 in the Quantitative section is required.
• Letters of Recommendation: Two academic or professional recommendation letters from professors or supervisors.
• Statement of Purpose: A written essay outlining your clinical interests, research goals, and motivation for joining the program.
• Identification: A copy of your National ID (for Saudis) or Passport/Iqama (for international applicants).

First Year – First Semester

PHAR 501 – Advanced Pharmacotherapy I – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR 502 – Clinical Pharmacokinetics I – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR 503 – Hospital Pharmacy Management I – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

PHAR 504 – Advanced Pharmacotherapy II – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR 505 – Clinical Pharmacokinetics II – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR 506 – Clinical Immunology – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

PHAR 507 – Advanced Pharmacotherapy III – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR 508 – Hospital Pharmacy Management II – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR 509 – Clinical Pharmacy Seminar – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

 (Clinical Training Phase)

Compulsory Rotations – 5 Rotations (1 month each):

• Internal Medicine – 3 Credit Hours

• Heart Diseases – 3 Credit Hours

• Infectious Diseases – 3 Credit Hours

• Digestive System Diseases – 3 Credit Hours

• Respiratory Diseases – 3 Credit Hours

Optional/Elective Rotations – Choose 3 (1 month each):

• Critical Care – 3 Credit Hours

• Pediatrics – 3 Credit Hours

• Oncology – 3 Credit Hours

• Endocrinology and Diabetes – 3 Credit Hours

• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) – 3 Credit Hours

Total Clinical Training: 24 Credit Hours

Research Project

PHAR 590 – Research Project in Pharmacy – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 3 Credit Hours

Program Totals

• Theoretical Coursework: 27 Credit Hours

• Clinical Training: 24 Credit Hours

• Research Project: 3 Credit Hours

• Overall Total: 54 Credit Hours