Master of Science in Pharmaceutics

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Learning Outcomes

Requirements

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Master of Science in Pharmaceutics
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 21339
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

The Department of Pharmaceutics is responsible for teaching courses in all areas of pharmaceutics, including pharmaceutical microbiology. The department aims to provide students with a solid scientific background in the design and evaluation of modern drug dosage forms. It also focuses on the study of biopharmaceutics and drug kinetics and their impact on the design of pharmaceutical preparations.

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Hosting Institution

King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

The department’s courses also aim to link biopharmaceutics and drug kinetics with pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical technology, providing the necessary knowledge for a precise understanding of the forms and design of modern drug dosage forms. In addition, the department equips students with foundational knowledge in pharmaceutical microbiology, which deals with microorganisms theoretically and practically, including their microscopic, chemical, and biological study. Laboratory work is used for disease diagnosis and the application of antibiotics in treatment. This field also addresses sterilization, infectious diseases, and public health.

Requirements

1- The admission requirements stated in Article 15 of the Unified Regulations for Graduate Studies in Saudi Universities.

2- Passing the personal interview in the Department of Pharmaceutics.

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester

PHAR501 – Advanced Biopharmaceutics – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR502 – Pharmacometrics – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR503 – Drug Delivery Systems – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

PHAR504 – Quality Control in Pharmaceuticals – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR505 – Drug Targeting (Elective) – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR506 – Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Elective) – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

PHAR601 – Specialized Research Techniques – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR602 – Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

PHAR699 – Master’s Thesis – 6 Credit Hours

This structure reflects:

  • Core courses: Advanced Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacometrics, Drug Delivery Systems, Quality Control.

  • Electives: Drug Targeting, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.

  • Total minimum of 26 credit hours.

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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
24
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
pharmacy@ksu.edu.sa

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