Doctor of Pharmacy

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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Doctor of Pharmacy
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 32009
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at King Saud University offers a comprehensive education with a focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Students are equipped with essential skills through rigorous coursework, internships, and research projects, preparing them to be leaders in the pharmacy field.

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King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

  • Knowledge & Understanding:
    • Pharmacotherapy: Mastery of drug action, therapeutics, and relating pathophysiology to treatment across various disease areas (e.g., CNS, cardiovascular).
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences: Understanding drug calculations, formulation, and quality control of dosage forms.
    • Policy & Ethics: Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation, professional ethics, and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
  • Skills & Competencies:
    • Clinical Decision-Making: Ability to design evidence-based patient care plans and solve drug-related problems.
    • Critical Thinking: Interpreting research literature and applying statistical methods to clinical scenarios.
    • Communication & Collaboration: Professional interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and the community to advocate for safe medication use.
    • Leadership & Innovation: Skills in hospital pharmacy management, team leadership, and professional empathy.
    • Self-Learning: Commitment to life-long learning and staying current with evolving medical research.

Requirements

Applicants must navigate a competitive two-stage process beginning with the university’s unified health track.

1. Initial Admission (Unified Health Sciences Track)
All students wishing to enter the College of Pharmacy must first be admitted to the Common First Year (CFY) for health colleges. Admission to this preparatory year is based on a composite score (weighted average):
  • High School GPA: Typically accounts for 30% of the composite score.
  • General Aptitude Test (GAT / Qudurat): Typically accounts for 30%.
  • Scholastic Achievement Admission Test (SAAT / Tahsili): Typically accounts for 40%.
  • Additional Criteria: Applicants must be medically fit and demonstrate good conduct.
2. Program Allocation (Major Selection)
After completing the Common First Year, students compete for seats in the PharmD program. Allocation is strictly based on:
  • Cumulative GPA earned during the Common First Year.
  • Availability of seats within the College of Pharmacy.
  • Specific course grades: Some years may require minimum grades in core CFY science courses (e.g., Biology, Chemistry).

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester

BIO101 – General Biology – 3 Credit Hours
PHYS101 – General Physics – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM101 – General Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours
ENGL101 – English for Health Sciences I – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

BIO102 – Human Biology – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM102 – Organic Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours
STAT101 – Biostatistics – 3 Credit Hours
ENGL102 – English for Health Sciences II – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

ANAT201 – Anatomy – 3 Credit Hours
HIST201 – Histology – 3 Credit Hours
PHYS201 – Physiology – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR201 – Pharmaceutical Calculations – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

MICRO201 – Microorganisms – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR202 – Biopharmaceutics I – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR203 – Pharmacokinetics I – 3 Credit Hours
SIMLAB201 – Pharmacy Simulation Lab I – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester

PHAR301 – Therapeutics I – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR302 – Biopharmaceutics II – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR303 – Pharmacokinetics II – 3 Credit Hours
SIMLAB301 – Pharmacy Simulation Lab II – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester

PHAR304 – Therapeutics II – 3 Credit Hours
RESEARCH301 – Research Project I – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR305 – Pharmacy Practice Skills I – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR306 – Patient Safety & Ethics – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – First Semester

PHAR401 – Therapeutics III – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR402 – Pharmacy Management – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR403 – Marketing in Pharmacy – 3 Credit Hours
SIMLAB401 – Pharmacy Simulation Lab III – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Second Semester

PHAR404 – Advanced Therapeutics IV – 3 Credit Hours
RESEARCH401 – Research Project II – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR405 – Pharmacy Practice Skills II – 3 Credit Hours
SIMLAB402 – Pharmacy Simulation Lab IV – 3 Credit Hours

Fifth Year – First Semester

PHAR501 – Toxicology – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR502 – Advanced Clinical Pharmacy – 3 Credit Hours
RESEARCH501 – Research Project III – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR503 – Patient-Centered Care – 3 Credit Hours

Fifth Year – Second Semester

PHAR504 – Specialized Therapeutics – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR505 – Pharmacy Leadership – 3 Credit Hours
PHAR506 – Health Policy & Regulation – 3 Credit Hours
SIMLAB501 – Pharmacy Simulation Lab V – 3 Credit Hours

Sixth Year – Internship (12 Months)

PHAR601 – Clinical Pharmacy Internship – 12 Credit Hours
Supervised rotations across hospital and clinical settings for professional practice readiness

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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Doctorate (PhD)
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
60
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
pharmacy@ksu.edu.sa

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