Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

The goal of the PharmD degree program is to graduate care providers who will be medication therapy experts that contribute to the well-being of individual patients and the general population.

PharmD Program Educational Objectives:

1. To graduate competent pharmacists capable of delivering patient centered care within an interprofessional team
2. To graduate pharmacists who will contribute to the advancement of the pharmacy practice
3. To graduate pharmacists who will advocate for the public and the profession

The application process for this degree program is coordinated by the Qatar University Admissions Department. For more information, please visit graduate admission website.

Admissions officially opens in the last quarter of each year. Please refer to the Admission Department Application Timelines webpage for information pertaining to critical dates including the application deadline. Admission to the PharmD program takes place in the Fall semester only.

There are three stages to the application process:

1. Application Stage

   The application process for this degree program is coordinated by the Qatar University Admissions Department. For more information, please visit graduate admission website.

   It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure a complete application package is received by Qatar University Admissions Department on or before the application deadline. An incomplete application package will prevent an applicant from advancing to the next stage.  We encourage applicants to complete their application package well in advance of the deadline to ensure a timely review of your application.

   A complete application package consists of the following:

   1. 1. Admissions Application and Signature Page
      2. Official, final and authenticated academic university transcripts
      3. Official and final TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency results or English waiver
      4. Curriculum Vitae
      5. Personal statement describing why you want to pursue a PharmD degree
         • 1 page maximum, English only, copy/paste into your online application form
      6. Three letters of recommendation from faculty or employers (DOC or PDF form)
         • Form must be sent to pharmd@qu.edu.qa by the referee before the application deadline
      7. Health Certificate
      8. Photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID card (Applicants from outside Qatar should provide a copy of their passport)
      9. Passport photographs (2 copies within past 2 years)
      10. QAR 350 application fee.

    

2. Screening and Interview Stage

   Select applicants will be invited to interview with the PharmD Admissions Committee. These interviews will be conducted at the Qatar University College of Pharmacy offices in Doha, Qatar.  All associated expenses will be borne by the applicants. Not every applicant will be selected for an interview. No applicant will be accepted to the PharmD program without being interviewed.

    

3. Selection and Offer Stage

   The Admissions Committee will identify the top applicants and offers of admission will be made by June of each year.  All applicants will be notified by email as to the outcome of their application and further instructions will be provided as required. Some offers of admission may be conditional.

First Year – First Semester
PHAR580 – Advanced Therapy I – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR540 – Advanced Practice & Patient Assessment Skills I – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR510 – Literature Evaluation I – 2 Credit Hours
PHAR520 – Research & Presentation Skills I – 2 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester
PHAR581 – Advanced Therapy II – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR541 – Advanced Practice & Patient Assessment Skills II – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR511 – Literature Evaluation II – 2 Credit Hours
PHAR521 – Research & Presentation Skills II – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester
PHAR605 – Advanced Pharmacy Research Evaluation & Presentation Skills I – 2 Credit Hours
PHAR630 – Advanced Professional Practice Internships I – 4 Credit Hours
PHAR631 – Advanced Professional Practice Internships II – 4 Credit Hours
PHAR632 – Advanced Professional Practice Internships III – 4 Credit Hours
PHAR633 – Advanced Professional Practice Internships IV – 4 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester
PHAR606 – Advanced Pharmacy Research Evaluation & Presentation Skills II – 2 Credit Hours
PHAR634 – Advanced Professional Practice Internships V – 4 Credit Hours
PHAR635 – Advanced Professional Practice Internships VI – 4 Credit Hours
PHAR636 – Advanced Professional Practice Internships VII – 4 Credit Hours
PHAR637 – Advanced Professional Practice Internships VIII – 4 Credit Hours