The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree programs of Gulf Medical University, College of Pharmacy, have been granted International-Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60603-3410, United States of America; TEL: +1 (312) 664-3575; FAX: +1 (866) 228-2631; website: ACPE.
The College of Pharmacy at Gulf Medical University (GMU) continues to uphold and advance its commitment to excellence through national and international recognition. The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is fully accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), UAE, and has received international-accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), USA. Notably, GMU was the first university in the country to receive ACPE certification for its entry-to-practice PharmD program. This certification was reaffirmed following a successful post-certification review, underscoring the program’s quality and compliance with global standards.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) program has also achieved international recognition, having been granted ACPE International-accreditation, further establishing GMU’s reputation for delivering quality pharmacy education at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
An ACPE Internationally-Accredited pharmacy degree program does not qualify graduates to be eligible to apply directly to sit for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) for licensure as a pharmacist in the United States. In order to apply for a licensure exam or state board of pharmacy license in the United States, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy’s (NABP) Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification is required.
The Master in Clinical Pharmacy (MCP) program is accredited by the CAA and is offered in collaboration with leading institutions such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), USA. The program provides specialized tracks in key clinical areas including cardiology, infectious diseases, nephrology, nutrition, and pharmacy management, preparing graduates for advanced clinical roles in healthcare systems.
The Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development (MDD) at Gulf Medical University is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education, UAE. This thesis-based graduate program is designed to build advanced competencies in pharmaceutical sciences, with a strong focus on drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and translational research. Delivered over four semesters, the program offers a research-rich environment supported by international collaborations with institutions such as the University of Arizona (USA), and universities in the UK. The MDD program prepares graduates for research and development roles in academia, pharmaceutical industries, and regulatory sectors.
The Diploma in Pharmacy Technician (DPT) program at Gulf Medical University is accredited by the National Qualifications Center (NQC), Ministry of Education, UAE, through Vocational Education and Training Awards Council (VETAC). This two-year, four-semester program follows a competency-based vocational education framework aligned with the UAE Standards. The curriculum emphasizes practical training in medication preparation, dose calculation, inventory control, compounding, and effective communication with patients. Students undergo hands-on instruction in well-equipped pharmacy skills laboratories and gain clinical experience through placements at premier healthcare institutions in UAE. The program prepares graduates to work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists across hospital, retail, and industrial pharmacy settings.