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Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

The aim of the program is to prepare and graduate professional pharmacists who are drug therapy experts. Starting with a solid foundational knowledge base in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences in the initial phase, students quickly and smoothly move into the pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy phase of the program. Professional skills labs offer an opportunity for clinical simulations and roleplay preparing our students for early exposure into the “real practice” environment.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy program offers GMU students pharmacy practice experiences in GMU affiliated hospitals, clinics and community pharmacies. Despite the large number of healthcare facilities that are affiliated with GMU, the College of Pharmacy has developed key partnership with other hospitals including Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Hospital Ajman. These diverse experiences in such advanced healthcare practice environments provide our graduates with the needed pharmacy practice skills required to succeed as they move on to be professional pharmacy practitioners anywhere in the world.

Pharmacy Practice Experiences (PPE) amount to a total of 2560 contact hours in affiliated and partner healthcare facilities in UAE and abroad. These experiences are modeled after North American programs in a well-structured manner with specific activities aiming at attaining specific skills and competencies that relate to the overall program learning outcomes. Select students have the opportunity to do one of their PPE rotations in one of our partner institutions in the United States e.g. Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut and others.

Our BPharm students engage in undergraduate research with their faculty supervisors and present their research at national and international scientific conferences. Their work is published in peer-reviewed reputable international scientific journals. Select students are given the opportunity to undergo a summer research internship at one of our partner institutions in the United States e.g. Virginia Commonwealth University.

Goals of the BPharm program

  • To graduate pharmacists who are capable to advance the profession.
  • To apply international best practices in quality of pharmacy education including student-centered learning, integration of sciences, research and experiential education.
  • To promote collaborative professional practice through inter-professional education.
  • To enhance the quality of healthcare provided by graduates to the community they serve.
  • To prepare graduates for continuing professional development and life-long learning.

The curriculum philosophy:

The curriculum philosophy of the college is aligned with the mission of the College. The curriculum focuses on the achievement of program learning outcomes (PLO’s) designed to graduate competent and socially accountable pharmacy professionals. The PLO’s are categorized to knowledge, skill, and competency domains as per national standards and are aligned with international standards; CAPE educational outcomes and ACCP clinical pharmacist competencies for MCP programs. The curriculum provides students with a balanced learning of general education, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences. Integration of these sciences using didactic and experiential education with patient-focused, student-centred approaches provides progressive achievement of PLO’s.  Methods utilized to facilitate student learning include lecture, case studies, simulation, written assignments, reflections, presentations, and formative, summative and clinical examinations. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, graduates are prepared to be responsible, lifelong learners. The program promotes scholarly activities and advancement of professional roles with national and international partnerships. Community engagement activities and inter-professional education prepare students towards socially and professionally responsible. These broader and real-world approaches help students to plan their practice models that fit well in the context. The curriculum is dynamic to undergo changes to improve effectiveness with feedback from students, faculty, preceptors and other stakeholders. Quality assurance measures are used in the continuous quality improvement of the curriculum.

Admission requirements for B Pharm Program (AY2025-26)

  1. The applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 years of school education.
  2. The applicant must have passed any one of the following English Language Proficiency Tests with a minimum score as follows:
    • All UAE education system scoring minimum 80% in English in Grade 12
    • For those completed English medium of instruction in high school
      • Minimum 80% (UAE education system or its equivalent) in Grade 11/12
    • for those international students who completed high school in their national language:
      • TOEFL CBT 173 – iBT 61
      • 5.0 in IELTS for Academic
  3. Applicants from any other non-UAE educational systems must submit an Equivalency Certificate of their High School certificate from Ministry of Education, UAE. Failing to submit the equivalency certificate, the student would be on conditional admission and is required to fulfil the requirements as specified in the General admission requirements. [link]
  4. Applicants from UAE educational systems have secured an individual minimum score in the following three science subjects in Grade 11 or 12.

Mandatory Science subjects

  • Biology – 80%
  • Chemistry – 80%
  • Physics or Mathematics – 70%
  1. Applicants from any other non-UAE educational systems not listed above must have secured a minimum score for science subjects equivalent to UAE 80% as per the International Grade Conversion Table published by the World Education System (WES). [link]
  2. To qualify for selection, the applicant must pass one of the following tests, demonstrating subject proficiency with a minimum score as specified.
    • GMU admission test: Secure Pass scores (70% minimum) in admission tests for Biology and Chemistry offered by GMU

OR

    • Proficiency tests approved by the Ministry in relevant school subjects (AP Biology and AP Chemistry under College Boardor SAT Maths

OR

    • Final school Scores (active year) in relevant subjects studied in a school system (11/12th/13th Grade) with centralized examination.
      • UAE and American systems: 80% each in Biology and Chemistry and 70% in Physics or Mathematics
      • All other international educational systems: 60% in Biology and Chemistry and 50% in Physics or Mathematics
  1. On successful completion of the above, the applicant and parent meet the admissions committee. Admission is finalized on a competitive basis.
  2. All applicants shall be evaluated for cognitive and non-cognitive traits demonstrating their aptitude for the chosen area of study by the Admissions committee of the College.
  3. Applicants who lack sufficient background in Arabic, Math’s and science subjects may register for the non-credit remedial course offered by the University.
  4. The decision of the Admission Committee shall be final and binding.

Special needs applications

GMU is committed to admit students who needs special attention and management. Applications are open for students who disclose their condition on the special determination form and the applications are reviewed by the admission committee and admitted as per the policy for different programs.

Ref: General policy: GMU-POL-S06-026 – Students of Determination [link]

Required documents:

  1. Applicant Passport
  2. Parent passport
  3. Emirates ID
  4. Ethbara and Family book for UAE nationals
  5. 10th grade and 12th or O level and AS/A level High school certificate
  6. Equivalency certificate for international curriculum students
  7. Valid English proficiency certificate (IELTS or TOEFL)
  8. Good conduct certificate from school
  9. Health Insurance document for UAE residents
  10. Scanned Passport size photograph with white background

All originals shall be scanned and returned to applicant.

Apply Now: [link]

Program Coordinator:

Prof. Syed Wasif Gillani
Associate Dean Academics

Study Plan

Name of the Program Bachelor of Pharmacy
Credit Hours 163
Semesters 9 Semesters
Duration 4.5 Years

 

BPharm Program Learning Outcomes

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are aligned with the Qualifications Framework of UAE, UAE Competencies Framework and American College of Clinical Pharmacy Competencies Framework. Thus, the PLOs of the PharmD program at Gulf Medical University is aligned to produce practice-ready pharmacy professionals with national and international standards.

PLO Codes PLO Statements
PLO 1 1.1. Learner (learner) Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action and interactions, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient-centered care.
PLO 2 2.1. Patient-centered care (Care provider) Provide patient-centered care as the pharmacotherapy expert to diverse patients using the best available evidence and resources, taking into consideration patients’, their families, and their caregivers circumstances and beliefs.
PLO 3 2.2. Medication use systems management (Manager) Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
PLO 4 2.3. Health and wellness promotion (Promoter) Develop prevention, screening, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to maintain and improve health and wellness and to manage chronic diseases.
PLO 5 3.1. Ethical decision making and problem solving (Problem Solver) ldentify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
PLO 6 3.2. Educator (Educator) Educate healthcare providers, patients, and general population by determining most effective and enduring way to impart knowledge and assess understanding.
PLO 7 3.3. Patient Advocacy (Advocate) Assure that patients’ best interests are represented and consider patient experience.
PLO 8 3.4. Inter & intra professional collaboration (Collaborator) Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
PLO 9 3.5. Cultural Sensitivity (Includer) Recognize the social determinants of health and traditional compassion to avoid bias and inequities in access to quality care.
PLO 10 3.6. Communication (Communicator) Effectively communicate orally and in written by identifying verbal and nonverbal ques when interacting with patients and healthcare providers.
PLO 11 3.7. professional statistics & calculation (Calculator) Perform precise calculations in pharmacy practice and interpretation of statistical data processing and evaluation.
PLO 12 4.1. Self-Awareness (Self-Aware) Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
PLO 13 4.2. Leadership & Management (Leader) Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position, and able to effectively manage resources, information and participate in organizational planning.
PLO 14 4.3. Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Innovator) Engage in innovative and entrepreneurial activities by using creative thinking to envision better and productive ways of accomplishing professional goals.
PLO 15 4.4. Professionalism & Ethical practice (professional) Exhibit behaviors and values consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.
PLO 16 4.5. Research and Scholarship (Scholar) Engage scholarly activities related to the healthcare and pharmaceutical practice.

 

Study Plan for New Curriculum

Study plan duration is 6 years for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and 4.5 years for Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree. Those who fulfil the requirements of 6 years are eligible for both BPharm and PharmD degrees.

Year 1

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
COM 101 Professional Communication Skills 2 0 4 None
ITE 101 Information Technology 2 1 2 None
ENG 101

ENG 102

English Language 3 3 0 None
DP 110 General and Organic Chemistry 4 3 2 None
DP 111 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 2 None
DP 112 Pharmacy and Healthcare I 2 2 0 None
Semester total 17 11 12

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
USO 101 UAE Society and Cultural Diversity 2 2 0 None
BSE 101 Behavioral Sciences and ethics 3 3 0 None
BIS 101 Biostatistics 3 2 2 None
DP 120 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 3 3 0 DP 110
DP 121 Physical pharmacy 2 2 0 None
DP 122 Shared Lab I (Shared between Chemistry and Physical Pharmacy) 1 0 2 None
DP 123 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 2 2 None
Semester total 17 14 6

Year 2

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
ICU 101 Islamic Culture 2 2 0 None
DP 210 Biochemistry I 2 2 0 DP 120
DP 211 Genetics and Clinical Immunology 3 3 0 None
DP 212 Microbiology 3 3 0 None
DP 213 Pharmaceutics I 2 2 0 DP 121
DP 214 Shared Lab II (Shared between Pharmaceutics and Microbiology) 1 0 2 None
DP 215 Principles of Pathophysiology and Drug Action 3 3 0 None
Semester total 16 15 2

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
EIS 101 Entrepreneurship, innovation and Sustainability 3 2 2 None
DP 220 Biochemistry II 2 2 0 DP 120
DP 221 Pharmaceutics II 2 2 0 DP 121
DP 222 Pharmaceutical Analysis 2 2 0 None
DP 223 Shared Lab III (shared between Pharmaceutics II and Pharmaceutical analysis) 1 0 2 None
DP 224 Pharmacy and Healthcare II 2 2 0 None
DP 225 Professional Skills I 2 1 2 None
DP 226 Scholarly Pathway I 1 0 2 None
AIH 101 Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals 2 1 2 ITE 101
Semester total 17 12 10

Summer Term – 1

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Prerequisite
DP 230 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I 4 160 None
Summer term total 4 160  

Year 3

Semester 5

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 310 Integrated Pharmacotherapy I 3 3 0 Co-requisite
DP 311 Integrated Pharmacotherapy II 3 3 0
DP 312 Integrated Case Based Learning-1 (ICBL-1) 1 0 2
DP 313 Professional Skills II 2 0 4
DP 314 Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics 3 2 2 None
DP 315 Pharmacy Law and Ethics 2 2 0 None
DP 316 Pharmaceutics III 2 2 0 DP 221
DP 317 Scholarly Pathway II 1 0 2 None
Semester total 17 12 10

Semester 6

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 320 Integrated Pharmacotherapy III 3 3 0 Co-requisite
DP 321 Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV 3 3 0
DP 322 Integrated Case Based Learning-2 (ICBL-) 1 0 2
DP 323 Professional Skills III 2 0 4
DP 324 Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations 2 2 0 None
DP 325 Complimentary & Alternative Treatments 2 2 0 None
DP 326 Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance 3 2 2 None
DP 327 Scholarly Pathway III 1 0 2 None
HIS 101 Health Information System 1 0 2 ITE 101
Semester total 18 12 12

Summer Term – 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Prerequisite
DP 330 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II 4 160 None
Summer term total 4 160  

Year 4

Semester 7

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 410 Integrated Pharmacotherapy V 3 3 0 Co-requisite
DP 411 Integrated Pharmacotherapy VI 3 3 0
DP 412 Integrated Case Based Learning-3 (ICBL-3) 1 0 2
DP 413 Professional Skills IV 2 0 4
DP 414 Advanced Drug Delivery Systems 2 2 0 None
DP 415 Pharmacy Management 2 2 0 None
DP 416 Pharmacoeconomics 2 2 0 None
DP 417 Scholarly Pathway IV 2 0 4 DP 327
DP 418 Antimicrobial Stewardship 1 1 0 None
Semester total 18 13 10

Semester 8

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 420 Integrated Pharmacotherapy VII 3 3 0 Co-requisite
DP 421 Integrated Pharmacotherapy VIII 3 3 0
DP 422 Integrated Case Based Learning-4 (ICBL-4) 1 0 2
DP 423 Professional Skills V 2 0 4
DP 424 Pharmaceutical Marketing 2 2 0 None
DP 425 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 0 2 None
DP 426 Pharmacogenomics 2 2 0 None
DP 427 Scholarly Pathway V 2 0 4 DP 327
DP 428-1/ DP 428-2 Pharmacy Elective (Selected topics in Pharmacy Practice/ Selected topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences) 2 2 0 None
Semester total 18 12 12

Year 5

Semester 9 (All courses till Semester 8 are prerequisites for Semester 9)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours
Mandatory Rotations
DP 510R Hospital Pharmacy Operations 4 0 160
DP 511R Community Pharmacy Practice 4 0 160
Elective Rotations (any 2 of the following to be selected by students)
DP 512R Drug Information 4 0 160
DP 513R Adult Acute Care 4 0 160
DP 514R Inpatient Pharmacy Practice 4 0 160
DP 515R* Academic Pharmacy 4 0 160
DP 516R* Research 4 0 160
DP 517 Pharmaceutical Industry 4 0 160
* Only one of these two elective rotations can be selected
Academic half day every 2 weeks throughout BPharm rotations
DP 516 Clinical Seminar 1 0 4/Week
Semester total 17 640

Exit for BPharm with 163 Credit Hours, Others continue to add PharmD to BPharm

 

Study Plan

Name of the Program PharmD (Accelerated Program)
Credit Hours 54
Semesters 1 Semester + 1 year of Rotations
Duration 1.5 Years

Please review the complete study plan here Read more

Program Coordinator:

Prof. Syed Wasif Gillani
Associate Dean Academics

PharmD Program Learning Outcomes

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are aligned with the Qualifications Framework of UAE, UAE Competencies Framework and American College of Clinical Pharmacy Competencies Framework. Thus, the PLOs of the PharmD program at Gulf Medical University is aligned to produce practice-ready pharmacy professionals with national and international standards.

PLO Codes PLO Statements
PLO 1 1.1. Learner (learner) Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action and interactions, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient-centered care.
PLO 2 2.1. Patient-centered care (Care provider) Provide patient-centered care as the pharmacotherapy expert to diverse patients using the best available evidence and resources, taking into consideration patients’, their families, and their caregivers circumstances and beliefs.
PLO 3 2.2. Medication use systems management (Manager) Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
PLO 4 2.3. Health and wellness promotion (Promoter) Develop prevention, screening, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to maintain and improve health and wellness and to manage chronic diseases.
PLO 5 3.1. Ethical decision making and problem solving (Problem Solver) ldentify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
PLO 6 3.2. Educator (Educator) Educate healthcare providers, patients, and general population by determining most effective and enduring way to impart knowledge and assess understanding.
PLO 7 3.3. Patient Advocacy (Advocate) Assure that patients’ best interests are represented and consider patient experience.
PLO 8 3.4. Inter & intra professional collaboration (Collaborator) Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
PLO 9 3.5. Cultural Sensitivity (Includer) Recognize the social determinants of health and traditional compassion to avoid bias and inequities in access to quality care.
PLO 10 3.6. Communication (Communicator) Effectively communicate orally and in written by identifying verbal and nonverbal ques when interacting with patients and healthcare providers.
PLO 11 3.7. professional statistics & calculation (Calculator) Perform precise calculations in pharmacy practice and interpretation of statistical data processing and evaluation.
PLO 12 4.1. Self-Awareness (Self-Aware) Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
PLO 13 4.2. Leadership & Management (Leader) Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position, and able to effectively manage resources, information and participate in organizational planning.
PLO 14 4.3. Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Innovator) Engage in innovative and entrepreneurial activities by using creative thinking to envision better and productive ways of accomplishing professional goals.
PLO 15 4.4. Professionalism & Ethical practice (professional) Exhibit behaviors and values consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.
PLO 16 4.5. Research and Scholarship (Scholar) Engage scholarly activities related to the healthcare and pharmaceutical practice.

 

Study Plan for PharmD (1.5 Years)

Exit BPharm with 163 credit hours and followed by the PharmD study of 1.5 years given below.

Semester 10

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 620 System-Based Care & Population Health 2 2 0 None
DP 621 Prescribing Skills 2 0 4 None
DP 622 Advanced Pharmacotherapy I 3 3 0 None
DP 623 Advanced Pharmacotherapy II 3 3 0 None
DP 624 Complex Case discussion 1 0 2 None
DP 625 Pharmacist-Led Clinics 1 1 None
DP 626-1/ DP 626-2 Pharmacy Elective-2 (Drug in Sport vs Parentaral Nutrition) 2 2 0 None
DP 627-1/ DP 627-2 Pharmacy Elective-3 (Critical Care vs Clinical Trials) 2 2 0 None
Semester total 16 13 6

Year 6

All courses till semester 10 are prerequisites for Year 6

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours
Mandatory Rotations
DP 630R Ambulatory Care 6 0 240
DP 631R Critical Care 6 0 240
DP 632R Internal Medicine 6 0 240
DP 633R Infectious Diseases 6 0 240
Elective Rotations (any 2 of the following to be selected by students)
DP 640R Cardiology 6 0 240
DP 641R Geriatrics 6 0 240
DP 642R Oncology 6 0 240
DP 643R Pediatrics 6 0 240
DP 644R Disease State Management 6 0 240
Academic half day every 2 weeks throughout PharmD rotations
DP 645 Clinical Seminar 2 0 4/Week
Year total 38 1440

Total Credit Hours for BPharm and PharmD combined is 217.

Program Coordinator:

Prof. Syed Wasif Gillani
Associate Dean Academics

Study Plan

Name of the Program Bachelor of Pharmacy
Credit Hours 163
Semesters 9 Semesters
Duration 4.5 Years

 

BPharm Program Learning Outcomes

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are aligned with the Qualifications Framework of UAE, UAE Competencies Framework and American College of Clinical Pharmacy Competencies Framework. Thus, the PLOs of the PharmD program at Gulf Medical University is aligned to produce practice-ready pharmacy professionals with national and international standards.

PLO Codes PLO Statements
PLO 1 1.1. Learner (learner) Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action and interactions, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient-centered care.
PLO 2 2.1. Patient-centered care (Care provider) Provide patient-centered care as the pharmacotherapy expert to diverse patients using the best available evidence and resources, taking into consideration patients’, their families, and their caregivers circumstances and beliefs.
PLO 3 2.2. Medication use systems management (Manager) Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
PLO 4 2.3. Health and wellness promotion (Promoter) Develop prevention, screening, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to maintain and improve health and wellness and to manage chronic diseases.
PLO 5 3.1. Ethical decision making and problem solving (Problem Solver) ldentify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
PLO 6 3.2. Educator (Educator) Educate healthcare providers, patients, and general population by determining most effective and enduring way to impart knowledge and assess understanding.
PLO 7 3.3. Patient Advocacy (Advocate) Assure that patients’ best interests are represented and consider patient experience.
PLO 8 3.4. Inter & intra professional collaboration (Collaborator) Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
PLO 9 3.5. Cultural Sensitivity (Includer) Recognize the social determinants of health and traditional compassion to avoid bias and inequities in access to quality care.
PLO 10 3.6. Communication (Communicator) Effectively communicate orally and in written by identifying verbal and nonverbal ques when interacting with patients and healthcare providers.
PLO 11 3.7. professional statistics & calculation (Calculator) Perform precise calculations in pharmacy practice and interpretation of statistical data processing and evaluation.
PLO 12 4.1. Self-Awareness (Self-Aware) Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
PLO 13 4.2. Leadership & Management (Leader) Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position, and able to effectively manage resources, information and participate in organizational planning.
PLO 14 4.3. Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Innovator) Engage in innovative and entrepreneurial activities by using creative thinking to envision better and productive ways of accomplishing professional goals.
PLO 15 4.4. Professionalism & Ethical practice (professional) Exhibit behaviors and values consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.
PLO 16 4.5. Research and Scholarship (Scholar) Engage scholarly activities related to the healthcare and pharmaceutical practice.

 

Study Plan for New Curriculum

Study plan duration is 6 years for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and 4.5 years for Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree. Those who fulfil the requirements of 6 years are eligible for both BPharm and PharmD degrees.

Year 1

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
COM 101 Professional Communication Skills 2 0 4 None
ITH 101 Information Technology for Healthcare Professionals 2 1 2 None
ENG 101

ENG 102

English Language 3 3 0 None
DP 110 General and Organic Chemistry 4 3 2 None
DP 111 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 2 None
DP 112 Pharmacy and Healthcare I 2 2 0 None
Semester total 17 11 12

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
EMS 101 Emirati Studies 3 3 0 None
BSE 101 Behavioral Sciences and Ethics 3 3 0 None
BIS 101 Biostatistics 3 2 2 None
DP 120 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 3 3 0 DP 110
DP 121 Physical pharmacy 2 2 0 None
DP 122 Shared Lab I (Shared between Chemistry and Physical Pharmacy) 1 0 2 None
DP 123 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 2 2 None
Semester total 18 15 6

Year 2

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 210 Biochemistry I 2 2 0 DP 120
DP 211 Genetics and Clinical Immunology 3 3 0 None
DP 212 Microbiology 3 3 0 None
DP 213 Pharmaceutics I 2 2 0 DP 121
DP 214 Shared Lab II (Shared between Pharmaceutics and Microbiology) 1 0 2 None
DP 215 Principles of Pathophysiology and Drug Action 3 3 0 None
DP 216 Pharmaceutical Calculations 2 1 2 None
Semester total 16 14 4

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
EIS 101 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability 2 1 2 None
DP 220 Biochemistry II 2 2 0 DP 120
DP 221 Pharmaceutics II 2 2 0 DP 121
DP 222 Pharmaceutical Analysis 2 2 0 None
DP 223 Shared Lab III (shared between Pharmaceutics II and Pharmaceutical analysis) 1 0 2 None
DP 224 Pharmacy and Healthcare II 2 2 0 None
DP 225 Professional Skills I 2 1 2 None
DP 226 Scholarly Pathway I 1 0 2 None
AIH 101 Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals 2 1 2 ITE 101
Semester total 16 11 10

Summer Term – 1

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Prerequisite
DP 230 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I 4 160 None
Summer term total 4 160  

Year 3

Semester 5

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 310 Integrated Pharmacotherapy I 3 3 0 Co-requisite
DP 311 Integrated Pharmacotherapy II 3 3 0
DP 312 Integrated Case Based Learning-1 (ICBL-1) 1 0 2
DP 313 Professional Skills II 2 0 4
DP 314 Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics 3 2 2 None
DP 315 Pharmacy Law and Ethics 2 2 0 None
DP 316 Pharmaceutics III 2 2 0 DP 221
DP 317 Scholarly Pathway II 1 0 2 None
Semester total 17 12 10

Semester 6

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 320 Integrated Pharmacotherapy III 3 3 0 Co-requisite
DP 321 Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV 3 3 0
DP 322 Integrated Case Based Learning-2 (ICBL-) 1 0 2
DP 323 Professional Skills III 2 0 4
DP 324 Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations 2 2 0 None
DP 325 Complimentary & Alternative Treatments 2 2 0 None
DP 326 Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance 3 2 2 None
DP 327 Scholarly Pathway III 1 0 2 None
HIS 101 Health Information System 1 0 2 ITE 101
Semester total 18 12 12

Summer Term – 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Prerequisite
DP 330 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II 4 160 None
Summer term total 4 160  

Year 4

Semester 7

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 410 Integrated Pharmacotherapy V 3 3 0 Co-requisite
DP 411 Integrated Pharmacotherapy VI 3 3 0
DP 412 Integrated Case Based Learning-3 (ICBL-3) 1 0 2
DP 413 Professional Skills IV 2 0 4
DP 414 Advanced Drug Delivery Systems 2 2 0 None
DP 415 Pharmacy Management 2 2 0 None
DP 416 Pharmacoeconomics 2 2 0 None
DP 417 Scholarly Pathway IV 2 0 4 DP 327
DP 418 Antimicrobial Stewardship 1 1 0 None
Semester total 18 13 10

Semester 8

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 420 Integrated Pharmacotherapy VII 3 3 0 Co-requisite
DP 421 Integrated Pharmacotherapy VIII 3 3 0
DP 422 Integrated Case Based Learning-4 (ICBL-4) 1 0 2
DP 423 Professional Skills V 2 0 4
DP 424 Pharmaceutical Marketing 2 2 0 None
DP 425 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 0 2 None
DP 426 Pharmacogenomics 2 2 0 None
DP 427 Scholarly Pathway V 2 0 4 DP 327
DP 428-1/ DP 428-2 Pharmacy Elective (Selected topics in Pharmacy Practice/ Selected topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences) 2 2 0 None
Semester total 18 12 12

Year 5

Semester 9 (All courses till Semester 8 are prerequisites for Semester 9)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours
Mandatory Rotations
DP 510R Hospital Pharmacy Operations 4 0 160
DP 511R Community Pharmacy Practice 4 0 160
Elective Rotations (any 2 of the following to be selected by students)
DP 512R Drug Information 4 0 160
DP 513R Adult Acute Care 4 0 160
DP 514R Inpatient Pharmacy Practice 4 0 160
DP 515R* Academic Pharmacy 4 0 160
DP 516R* Research 4 0 160
DP 517 Pharmaceutical Industry 4 0 160
* Only one of these two elective rotations can be selected
Academic half day every 2 weeks throughout BPharm rotations
DP 516 Clinical Seminar 1 0 4/Week
Semester total 17 640

Exit for BPharm with 163 Credit Hours, Others continue to add PharmD to BPharm

 

Study Plan

Name of the Program PharmD (Accelerated Program)
Credit Hours 54
Semesters 1 Semester + 1 year of Rotations
Duration 1.5 Years

Please review the complete study plan here Read more

Program Coordinator:

Prof. Syed Wasif Gillani
Associate Dean Academics

PharmD Program Learning Outcomes

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are aligned with the Qualifications Framework of UAE, UAE Competencies Framework and American College of Clinical Pharmacy Competencies Framework. Thus, the PLOs of the PharmD program at Gulf Medical University is aligned to produce practice-ready pharmacy professionals with national and international standards.

PLO Codes PLO Statements
PLO 1 1.1. Learner (learner) Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action and interactions, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient-centered care.
PLO 2 2.1. Patient-centered care (Care provider) Provide patient-centered care as the pharmacotherapy expert to diverse patients using the best available evidence and resources, taking into consideration patients’, their families, and their caregivers circumstances and beliefs.
PLO 3 2.2. Medication use systems management (Manager) Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
PLO 4 2.3. Health and wellness promotion (Promoter) Develop prevention, screening, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to maintain and improve health and wellness and to manage chronic diseases.
PLO 5 3.1. Ethical decision making and problem solving (Problem Solver) ldentify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
PLO 6 3.2. Educator (Educator) Educate healthcare providers, patients, and general population by determining most effective and enduring way to impart knowledge and assess understanding.
PLO 7 3.3. Patient Advocacy (Advocate) Assure that patients’ best interests are represented and consider patient experience.
PLO 8 3.4. Inter & intra professional collaboration (Collaborator) Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
PLO 9 3.5. Cultural Sensitivity (Includer) Recognize the social determinants of health and traditional compassion to avoid bias and inequities in access to quality care.
PLO 10 3.6. Communication (Communicator) Effectively communicate orally and in written by identifying verbal and nonverbal ques when interacting with patients and healthcare providers.
PLO 11 3.7. professional statistics & calculation (Calculator) Perform precise calculations in pharmacy practice and interpretation of statistical data processing and evaluation.
PLO 12 4.1. Self-Awareness (Self-Aware) Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
PLO 13 4.2. Leadership & Management (Leader) Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position, and able to effectively manage resources, information and participate in organizational planning.
PLO 14 4.3. Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Innovator) Engage in innovative and entrepreneurial activities by using creative thinking to envision better and productive ways of accomplishing professional goals.
PLO 15 4.4. Professionalism & Ethical practice (professional) Exhibit behaviors and values consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.
PLO 16 4.5. Research and Scholarship (Scholar) Engage scholarly activities related to the healthcare and pharmaceutical practice.

 

Study Plan for PharmD (1.5 Years)

Exit BPharm with 163 credit hours and followed by the PharmD study of 1.5 years given below.

Semester 10

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours Pre/co-requisite
DP 620 System-Based Care & Population Health 2 2 0 None
DP 621 Prescribing Skills 2 0 4 None
DP 622 Advanced Pharmacotherapy I 3 3 0 None
DP 623 Advanced Pharmacotherapy II 3 3 0 None
DP 624 Complex Case discussion 1 0 2 None
DP 625 Pharmacist-Led Clinics 1 1 None
DP 626-1/ DP 626-2 Pharmacy Elective-2 (Drug in Sport vs Parentaral Nutrition) 2 2 0 None
DP 627-1/ DP 627-2 Pharmacy Elective-3 (Critical Care vs Clinical Trials) 2 2 0 None
Semester total 16 13 6

Year 6

All courses till semester 10 are prerequisites for Year 6

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Lecture Hours Activity Hours
Mandatory Rotations
DP 630R Ambulatory Care 6 0 240
DP 631R Critical Care 6 0 240
DP 632R Internal Medicine 6 0 240
DP 633R Infectious Diseases 6 0 240
Elective Rotations (any 2 of the following to be selected by students)
DP 640R Cardiology 6 0 240
DP 641R Geriatrics 6 0 240
DP 642R Oncology 6 0 240
DP 643R Pediatrics 6 0 240
DP 644R Disease State Management 6 0 240
Academic half day every 2 weeks throughout PharmD rotations
DP 645 Clinical Seminar 2 0 4/Week
Year total 38 1440

Total Credit Hours for BPharm and PharmD combined is 217.

BPharm – Course Descriptions

Year 1

Semester 1

COM 101:Professional communication skills

The course emphasizes on important skills that enable the student to communicate effectively in their role of patient care and education as well as in their work place. It ensures professionalism, efficacy and productivity. This will help the students to learn the knowledge, skills and practice, lay the foundation for clear communication as well as for development of a trusting relationship in formal hospital settings. Activities will emphasize on basic communication skills such as writing official documents and presenting with strategy, knowing your audience and tailoring your messages to fit the role, knowing ethical and cultural guidelines as well as developing a stronger interpersonal communication through decoding verbal and non-verbal questions and resolving conflicts effectively.

ITE 101:Information Technology for Healthcare Professionals

This course provides the essential principles and Knowledge on technology sciences for Healthcare Professionals necessary for their day-to-day practice in the world of digital health.  In addition, the course will provide concepts that connect applications in developing practical skills for accessing and using the information to deliver quality patient care, use education technology and develop electronic communication skills.

ENG 101/102:English language

The course provides an intensive instruction in the writing process focusing on the organization of ideas in well-developed expository and argumentative essays with emphasis on developing vocabulary and writing examination answers. In the process the students will be able to document their learning experiences effectively. This course prepares students to be proficient in spoken and written English. It is intended to improve way of the use of the English language as a basic tool for professional communications.

DP 110:General and Organic Chemistry

The course covers topics related to the different chemical reactions, measurements and figures, electronic structure and periodicity. The chemical bonding, molecular forms, intermolecular bonding and forces are also discussed. In addition to the physical and chemical properties, emphasis is given to topics like acids and bases, chemical equilibrium and radioactivity. The course also includes common organic reactions with emphasis and focus on the chemical bonding, nomenclature and different reactions of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.

DP 111:Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I

This course integrates knowledge of both the anatomical structure and physiological functions of the human body. The anatomy of the different systems; muscular, integumentary, endocrine and nervous system in general are discussed. The course also includes the structure and function of the normal cell; tissues in general, their different types, microscopic characteristics, locations, distribution and functions in the human body and of the different organ systems and their respective roles and functions in the organization of the body. The physiology is integrated with anatomy for each system of the human body. Topics which are covered in detail include the organization, regulation and function of the muscular, integumentary, endocrine and nervous system.

DP 112:Pharmacy and Healthcare I

This course is designed to introduce features of the healthcare system in the United Arab Emirates. Historical improvements that happened in the health professions are discussed. The course also covers a comprehensive overview of key features of public health and disease prevention. It also explains different roles of healthcare team members as an introduction to Inter-Professional Education.

Semester 2

USO 101:UAE Society and Cultural Diversity

This course focuses on the unique nature of the UAE society and its political, geographical, cultural, demographical, and social aspects. It highlights the Emirati perspective of contemporary global changes. This course allows the students to explore the Emirati society in global context. The students will be able to get an insight into the unique political, geographical, cultural, demographical, and social aspects of the UAE society. They will use this knowledge in their interpersonal dealings with the individual members of this community when they meet them in the work-related settings or the community. Students will develop awareness of cultural diversity advantages and disadvantages and discuss cultural, social and communication sensitivities and will be able to relate themselves to global context.

BSE 101:Behavioral Sciences and ethics

The course is designed to give an overview of the main topics in behavioral sciences and Ethics including biological basis of behavior, mental processes, sensation and perception, learning, motivation, intelligence, human development, personality, socialization, social groups, changes in trends, problems of determined individual’s and universal ethical principles. The objective of the course is to enable the student to understand and apply the knowledge, skills and attitude developed in this course to communicate effectively. Students will learn and practice strong values, ethical conduct and social responsibilities, especially personal, academic and professional integrity while developing collaboration in diverse team settings. Students will be trained to display sensitivity to cultural, psychosocial and ethical issues

BIS 101:Biostatistics

This course presents biostatistics related to health and medical problem solving in analytical way. This course introduces the student to the principles of statistics and concept of clinical trial design and analysis. Student will be able to explain the concept of variables, data description; probability and concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics; and to demonstrate basic knowledge of application data analyses in applied health sciences. Student will be able to make decision about appropriate use of descriptive and inferential statistics according to the type of data and study design for answering a particular research question. This is foundation and prerequisite for courses which will be taken later on, such are research and evidence-based medicine.

DP 120:Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

The pharmaceutical organic chemistry course is aimed to present fundamentals of certain topics in organic chemistry and applications in a brief and suitable manner related to the pharmaceutical field of study. It covers the pharmaceutical importance of functional groups aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl and aryl halides, alcohols, ethers and epoxides, phenols, amines, carboxylic acids and esters, and heterocyclic compounds. The course will emphasize the pharmaceutical importance of these functional groups, their molecular structures and properties, classification, structure, conformations, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation and reactions.

DP 121:Physical pharmacy

The course provides the students with a wide background in physical pharmaceutical principles essential for their pharmacy study in the next years. The course aims at introducing important pharmacy related physical principles in areas such as states of matter, solubility and distribution, Surface and interfacial phenomenon, phase equilibrium and phase rule, solutions of electrolytes and non-electrolytes, adsorption, buffers and isotonic solutions and rheology. The course also presents basic understanding of particle size as it applies to pharmaceutical sciences.

DP 122:Shared Lab I (Shared between Chemistry and Pharmaceutics)

The course represents the practical application of the knowledge taught in the courses of physical pharmacy (DP 121) and pharmaceutical organic chemistry (DP 120).

DP 123:Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II

This course integrates knowledge of both the anatomical structure and physiological functions of the human body. The anatomy of the different systems; Nervous, cardio-vascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive are discussed. The physiology is integrated with anatomy for each system of the human body. The physiology topics which covered in detail include the organization, regulation and function of the Nervous, cardio-vascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive systems.

General Education (EMS 101: Emirati Studies)

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the most significant aspects of the United Arab Emirates, offering students insights into the features of Emirati society. It covers economic and social development, affirming the nation’s core values and heritage, and includes studies in key areas such as history, geography, internal and external policies, social systems, human development, and demographics. The course emphasizes the role of Emirati citizens in development, with particular attention to women’s empowerment and their societal contributions. Additionally, it highlights the country’s focus on sustainable energy, economic advancements, and development indicators, alongside its global competitiveness.

Furthermore, the course addresses future strategic development plans and the challenges they entail, recognizing the UAE’s pioneering role on the international stage and its progress in global development and competitiveness indicators. It offers a detailed analysis of the social aspects of Emirati society, focusing on its unique culture, community dynamics, and the interplay of multiethnicity and cultural diversity, underpinned by the values of tolerance and indigenous traditions. By the end of the course, students will have developed an awareness of multiculturalism and the ability to relate their understanding to a global context.

Year 2

Semester – 3

ICU 101:Islamic Culture

The course aims to the learner to the concepts and beliefs in Islam that form the basics of Islamic culture. The students are expected to identify the differences, compare values and preferences in Islamic culture with the existing ones. The course consists of a general review of Islam as a religion and as an approach to life. The objective of this course is to enable the student to demonstrate awareness of the effects of culture upon interpersonalcommunications and to interact appropriately to the culture of the colleague/patient.

DP 210:Biochemistry-1

This biochemistry course deals with complete understanding of the molecular level of the chemical process associated with living cells. It provide basic knowledge of  the structure-function relationships of biological molecules, especially proteins, lipids and carbohydrates which enable the student to appreciate derangement of function resulting from abnormalities in structures of the biomolecules, it  provides Important concepts include bioenergetics, biological catalysis, and metabolic pathways as interacting regulated systems processes.it covers the regulation and integration of major metabolic pathways, roles of enzymes, coenzymes and their mechanisms of action, isoenzymes & its role in health & illness are also highlighted .It covers the chemical structure of vitamins and their rules in health and diseases. Course designed to provide a firm foundation in biochemistry to prepare the students for the integrated pharmacotherapy series (1-8).

DP 211:Genetics and Clinical Immunology

This course discusses the principles of human genetics with application to the study of biological function and the genetic basis of common inherited disorders. Also, the course explores the basic principles of host defense against pathogens, including aspects of innate and adaptive immunity, and immune evasion strategies. The mechanisms of antibody formation and molecular aspects of cellular immunity, including T and B cell interactions and lymphocyte memory formation, will be emphasized, and connections to modern medicine will be highlighted. In addition, the course covers autoimmune, allergic and immunodeficiency diseases, as well as new advances in interventional and clinical immunology and the molecular and genetic basis of immunologically-mediated diseases.

DP 212:Microbiology

This course deals with the study of the biological characters of different groups of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and their classification. It also familiarizes the students with the mechanism of action of antimicrobials, antimicrobial sensitivity testing as well as sterility testing. Furthermore, the course deals with the role of microorganisms in infectious diseases. The covered topics include pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and control of the different bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoal and helminths infections.

DP 213:Pharmaceutics I

An introductory course that deals with pharmaceutical calculations needed in prescriptions and the basic technique of compounding simple aqueous and non-aqueous pharmaceutical solution dosage forms. This course will also introduce the formulation aspects of some dosage forms including: solutions, suspensions, emulsions, creams, ointments and suppositories. Moreover, detailed information will be supplied about quality control tests used in evaluation of each dosage form.

DP 214:Shared Lab II (Shared between Pharmaceutics and Microbiology)

The course represents the practical application of the knowledge taught in the courses of Pharmaceutics 1 (DP 213) and microbiology (DPH 212). 

DP 215:Principles of Pathophysiology and Drug Action

This course provides foundation knowledge and principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology. It prepares the students for the integrated pharmacotherapy course series.

DP216:Pharmaceutical calculation

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential mathematical principles and practices used in the pharmaceutical field. It is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to perform accurate and precise calculations across various pharmaceutical contexts, ensuring efficacy and safety in medication preparation and administration. Students will develop skills in interpreting prescriptions and medication orders, and will learn to handle compounding calculations, intravenous infusion rates, and parenteral nutrition. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will gain a solid foundation in pharmaceutical calculations, preparing them for professional roles in pharmacy and related fields.

Semester – 4

ES 101:Entrepreneurship, innovation and Sustainability

The purpose of this course is to offer students practical information about the exciting frontier of innovation and entrepreneurial activity benefiting people, the planet, and profit. Sustainability entrepreneurship takes a slightly different perspective from the traditional focus of entrepreneurship by emphasizing additional goals of promoting sustainable living and environmental improvement. An emphasis on sustainability within entrepreneurship involves searching for opportunities for new products or services or new technologies or production processes that alleviate social or environmental conditions, make more efficient use of energy and natural resources, and harness new resources that are more abundant, cheaper to produce, and less harmful to society. The course will examine key trends and drivers of corporate innovation, strategic shifts, and new markets. Examples of entrepreneurial process, innovation, and strategic shifts will be analyzed to gain insight into the identification of market opportunities, and the application of tools, concepts, and frameworks used by individuals and companies who understand the importance of pursuing innovative and sustainable market opportunities.

DP 220:Biochemistry-2

This biochemistry course deals with complete understanding of the molecular level of the chemical process associated with living cells. It provide basic knowledge of  the structure-function relationships of biological molecules, especially proteins, lipids and carbohydrates which enable the student to appreciate derangement of function resulting from abnormalities in structures of the biomolecules, it  provides Important concepts include bioenergetics, biological catalysis, and metabolic pathways as interacting regulated systems processes.it covers the regulation and integration of major metabolic pathways, roles of enzymes, coenzymes and their mechanisms of action, isoenzymes & its role in health & illness are also highlighted .It covers the chemical structure of vitamins and their rules in health and diseases. Course designed to provide a firm foundation in biochemistry to prepare the students for the integrated pharmacotherapy series (1-8).

DP 221:Pharmaceutics II

The course comprises the knowledge of pharmaceutical plant design, machinery, the theoretical background and practical demonstration of different manufacturing processes like mixing, filtration, drying and packaging technology. Moreover, the course demonstrates the design, formulation and quality control of tablets and capsules.

DP 222:Pharmaceutical analysis

This course describes the basic principles covering instrumental methods of analysis in areas of electrochemical, chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis such as the, HPLC, TLC, HPTLC, UV–visible spectrophotometry, fluorimetry AAS, IR, NMR and MS. The applications of these methods in pharmaceutical compounds, dosage forms and drugs and their metabolites in biological fluids are also included

DP 223:Shared Lab III (shared between Pharmaceutics II and Pharmaceutical analysis)

The course represents the practical application of the knowledge taught in the courses of Pharmaceutics 2 (DP 221) and pharmaceutical analysis (DP 222). 

DP 224:Pharmacy and Healthcare II

This course is designed to provide the students with a comprehensive overview of key principles related to self-care and the use of non-prescription products. The course empowers the students to engage in health promotion and community engagement activities e.g., smoking cessation. Being highly accessible healthcare professionals pharmacists are placed well in the society to promote health and wellness of the consumers of healthcare.

DP 225:Professional Skills I

This course is the first in Professional Skills Series. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the course Pharmacy & Healthcare. It includes evidence-based practice, communication, and drug information skills.

DP 226:Scholarly Pathway I

This course lays foundation for pharmacy research. It includes methods for literature review, ethical principles, terminologies, and basic statistics for pharmacy research.

AIH 101:Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals

Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professions is an intermediate level course which falls under the Technology Sciences domain for healthcare professionals. The course examines the evolution of AI, the conceptual development of AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, data sciences, and comprehensively covers data security, privacy, as well as the social and legal implications of AI in healthcare. The learner will explore the benefits of AI’s application in healthcare – which will prepare future health practitioners to successfully collaborate with AI and data science experts in an immersive AI-based healthcare environment.

Semester Term-1

DP 230:Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I

This course is the first in a two-part series of in a real-world community pharmacy setting designed to allow the students the opportunity to develop and apply skills based on the knowledge and practice in previous courses. The objectives of this introductory are to develop professional communication skills, acquire knowledge of community pharmacy practice and become familiar with different brand names of over the counter (OTC) medications available in the UAE market. In addition, students are expected to dispense prescriptions under supervision of the pharmacist.

Year 3

Semester – 5

DP 310:Integrated Pharmacotherapy I

This course integrates relevant topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in renal disease, acid/base disorders, clinical nutrition, pulmonary disease, hematology, immunology, rheumatology, blood disorders as anemia dyslipidemia and coagulation disorders. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 311:Integrated Pharmacotherapy II

This course integrates topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in cardiovascular diseases. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 312:Integrated Case Based Learning-1 (ICBL-1)

This course introduces integrated cases based on the topics covered in the integrated pharmacotherapy courses DP310 and DP 312. This essentially covers renal disease, acid/base disorders, clinical nutrition, pulmonary disease, hematology, immunology, rheumatology, blood disorders such as anemia dyslipidemia, and coagulation disorders. It also covers various cardiovascular diseases.

DP 313:Professional Skills II

knowledge and skills gained in other portions of the curriculum to patient care scenarios. This professional skill 2 course is a patient assessment laboratory that trains students to develop clinical skills related to pharmacy practice to conduct complete and accurate patient evaluations. The physical assessment skills include nutritional assessment, renal system, cardiology system, pulmonary system, musculoskeletal system, immunological diseases and sterile compounding. Instructional methods used includes pre-laboratory assignments, brief introductory lectures, demonstration of assessment techniques, application of techniques with a standardized patient, and demonstration of competence using a mannequin. Training on sterile compounding skills is provided to prepare sterile products in a clinical context. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the topics in Integrated Pharmacotherapy I and II.

DP 314:Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics

This course is designed to familiarize students with the both biological factors and physicochemical characteristics of the drug influence on drug absorption from gastro- intestinal tract; emphasize the importance of dosage form selection and how it affects the clinical outcome. This course deals with the rate processes of drug disposition, derivation of mathematical models to calculate the time course of drug and metabolite concentrations following drug administration. In addition, the course will discuss the pharmacokinetics of drug disposition following one compartment, multi compartment and non-linear pharmacokinetic models for different rout of administration.

DP 315:Pharmacy Law and Ethics

This course aims to discuss the components of the pharmaceutical legislations in the United Arab Emirates. In addition, the course will enable the students to adhere to the national and international ethical standards including the Good Pharmacy Practice as they relate to the profession. The legal aspects of starting a pharmacy and its operations will be discussed.

DP 316:Pharmaceutics III

The course demonstrates the solution kinetics of drug degradation, rate processes and reaction order for simple & complex reactions. Models for drug stability that predict the effect of formulation and storage factors on expiration date are also illustrated. Moreover, the course includes an introduction for sterile drug delivery systems, their advantages and disadvantages.  The design, formulation and quality control of ophthalmic and injectable dosage forms; including isotonicity as well as sterilization techniques are also covered.

DP 317:Scholarly Pathway II

This course covers different methods used in pharmacy research. It includes detailed methods of qualitative and quantitative research designs. The supporting biostatistics is also discussed.

Semester – 6

DP 320:Integrated Pharmacotherapy III

This course integrates relevant topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in endocrine disorders (adrenal, pituitary, thyroid, & diabetes) as well as men and women disorders (contraception, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, PCOS, erectile dysfunction, BPH, & urinary incontinence). Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 321:Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV

This course integrates relevant topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in gastrointestinal diseases, hepatic disorders as well as nutrition management in various diseases. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 322:Integrated Case Based Learning-2 (ICBL-II)

This course introduces integrated cases based on the topics covered in the integrated pharmacotherapy courses DP320 and DP 321. This essentially covers endocrine disorders (adrenal, pituitary, thyroid, & diabetes) as well as men and women disorders (contraception, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, PCOS, erectile dysfunction, BPH, & urinary incontinence). It also covers gastrointestinal diseases, hepatic disorders as well as nutrition management in various diseases.

DP 323:Professional Skills III

Professional skills is a laboratory series that emphasizes the practical application of knowledge and skills gained in other portions of the curriculum to patient care scenarios. This course covers history taking, physical assessment and patient counseling skills. The physical assessment skills include endocrine system, GI system, and men/women health. Instructional methods used includes pre-laboratory assignments, brief introductory lectures, demonstration of assessment techniques, application of techniques with a standardized patient, and demonstration of competence. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the topics in Integrated Pharmacotherapy III and IV.

DP 324:Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations

This course covers the common medical and healthcare issues in special populations. It includes altered drug pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics of drug in the special populations like pediatrics, geriatrics, obese, pregnant or lactating patients resulting in altered drug response and drug safety issues. Moreover, the course gives the concepts of tailoring the pharmacist provided services, including the counselling, considering the patient diversity in the society. The course prepares the students to plan and proceed with population specific approach to the common disorders.

DP 325:Complimentary & Alternative Treatments

This course is designed to introduce students in their third professional year to Phytopharmaceuticals & dietary supplements utilizing an evidence-based approach and an overview of micro and macro perspectives of Complementary and Alternative Medicine which will enable the students in making rational decisions while advising patients. The focus is on herbs with proven clinical efficacy and discussions will include plant name, part used, adverse effects, contraindications, potential drug interactions, dose, mechanism of action and clinical evidence. A comparison between herbal preparations and other drugs in the management of specific conditions will be included to stimulate rational and evidence-based approaches to therapeutic recommendations

DP 326:Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance

This course covers the principles of the prevention and management of poisoning and drug overdoses. The course details the concepts and practices of pharmacovigilance nationally and internationally. It discusses on methods to establish pharmacovigilance operations in a hospital setting. Role of pharmacists in patient safety is also covered.

DP 327:Scholarly Pathway III

This course covers critical appraisal of pharmacy literature. It will allow the student to read article from high and moderate reputation journals in pharmacy field and learn how to do full critical appraisal to be able to choose the best resources for information needed for the future recommendations in practice field. This course will make the student able to plan to do a research, write research proposal and submit for ethics approval.

HIS 101:Health Information System

This course prepares the student to utilize informatics and healthcare technologies in the Health care of individuals for the enhancement of patient outcomes as well as to gain an appreciation of the proficiencies required of an expert knowledge worker and apply these competencies to routine practice as a Healthcare professional.

Semester Term-2

DP 330:Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II

This course is the second in a two-part series of at a real-world practice environment, but this time in an institutional pharmacy setting. The student will gain an appreciation for the profession of pharmacy with exposure to the real patients and develop professional attitudes, judgment and skills needed to function in this setting. This introductory pharmacy practice experience will smoothen the transition of the students from didactic learning to the exclusive experiential learning in the advanced pharmacy practice experience.

Year 4

Semester – 7

DP 410:Integrated Pharmacotherapy V

This integrated pharmacotherapy course focuses on the application of skills and resources needed for pharmacists to guide patients’ infectious-related needs. This course integrates the pharmacology and medicinal chemistry of antibacterial agents, and the epidemiology and pathophysiology of various bacterial diseases. The therapeutic application of anti-infective agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of infectious disease will be discussed, along with the dosing, adverse effects, drug interactions, and clinical monitoring parameters to promote their cost-effective, safe, and appropriate use.

DP 411:Integrated Pharmacotherapy VI

This integrated pharmacotherapy course focuses on the application of skills and resources needed for pharmacists to guide patients’ viral and fungal infections-related needs and hematology/oncology disorders. This course integrates the pharmacology and medicinal chemistry of antiviral agents and antifungal agents used in oncology, hematologic malignancies. The therapeutic application of anti-viral, anti-fungal and chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of infectious disease and treatment of oncologic diseases will be discussed, along with the dosing, adverse effects, drug interactions, and clinical monitoring parameters to promote their cost-effective, safe, and appropriate use.

DP 412:Integrated Case Based Learning-3 (ICBL-3)

This course introduces integrated cases based on the topics covered in the integrated pharmacotherapy courses DP 410 and DP 411. This essentially covers anti-infective agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of infectious diseases will be discussed, along with the dosing, adverse effects, drug interactions, and clinical monitoring parameters to promote their cost-effective, safe, and appropriate use. It also covers antiviral agents and antifungal agents used in oncology, hematologic malignancies.

DP 413:Professional Skills IV

This course trains students to develop certain skills related to infectious diseases and cancer management. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the topics in Integrated Pharmacotherapy V and VI.

DP 414:Advanced Drug Delivery Systems

The course includes the design and formulation of nanoparticles and nanovesicles and their application to enhance drug solubility and dissolution. Moreover, it contains the formulation and delivery aspects of transmucosal, transdermal and site-specific drug delivery systems.

DP 415:Pharmacy Management

This course covers essential pharmacy practice managerial skills including personnel and product management, addressing workplace conflict, continuous quality improvement, and leadership. The course places special emphasis on how to receive and respond to different types of patients in a pharmacy. The course builds upon these skills in the development of a business plan to implement an innovative pharmacy service.

DP 416:Pharmacoeconomics

This course covers the economic, clinical, and humanistic aspects of healthcare interventions, reflecting on health technology assessments. The course explains the methods to measure costs and outcomes in micro (clinical) and macro (administrative) economic levels. Different stakeholder perspectives and economic frameworks for the evaluation and interpretation of pharmacoeconomic analyses become center part of this course. Pharmacoeconomic modelling is also discussed.

DP 417:Scholarly Pathway IV

This course covers aspects of conducting research. Students are expected to conduct research under supervision. The research shall be completed in this course or continued to scholarly pathway V.

DP 418:Antimicrobial Stewardship

This course will introduce learners to the basic principles of appropriate antibiotic use. The course outlines principles needed to develop, maintain and evaluate the antimicrobial stewardship programs. It also includes stewardship interventions to improve rational utilization of antimicrobials.

Semester – 8

DP 420:Integrated Pharmacotherapy VII

This course integrates topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy of general anesthesia, pain, stroke, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, MS, and  Systemic Lupus Erythematosis. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 421:Integrated Pharmacotherapy VIII

This course integrates topics from pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy in neurological and psychiatric diseases. Each disease groups are in modules that contain details of topics from integrated sciences.

DP 422:Integrated Case Based Learning-4 (ICBL-4)

This course introduces integrated cases based on the topics covered in the integrated pharmacotherapy courses DP 420 and DP 421. This essentially covers general anesthesia, pain, stroke, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, MS, and  Systemic Lupus Erythematosis. It also covers neurological and psychiatric diseases.

DP 423:Professional Skills V

Professional skills is a 5-semester laboratory series that emphasizes the practical application of knowledge and skills gained in other portions of the curriculum to patient care scenarios. This professional skills 4 course is a patient assessment laboratory that trains students to develop clinical skills related to pharmacy practice to conduct complete and accurate patient evaluations. The physical assessment skills include cerebrovascular disorders, neuronal diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive disorders and psychiatric disorders. Instructional methods used includes prelaboratory reading assignments, brief introductory lectures, demonstration of assessment techniques, application of techniques using a standardized patient and demonstration of competence using a mannequin. Skills expected to develop with this course are complimentary to the topics in Integrated Pharmacotherapy

DP 424:Pharmaceutical Marketing

The course covers essentials of pharmaceutical marketing based on fundamentals of marketing sciences. Essentials of how to connect to customers and brand building are discussed. Communication in pharmaceutical marketing is emphasized.

DP 425:Introduction to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

This course is designed to provide students with the tools needed to be successful APPE students. Students will participate in a variety of activities, including case studies, group work, evaluations and assessment, review of therapeutic topics, and student/preceptor panel interactions. Activities will be supplemented by didactic lecturing for each topic. The activities are selected based on feedback from previous APPE students, preceptors, and faculty, and are intended to “de-mystify” the APPE. This course prepares students to enter the APPE with the ability to successfully submit required APPE forms, evaluate rotation, preceptors and site, avoid common APPE student mistakes, document clinical interventions, review medical charts, and prepare for therapeutic and other practice responsibilities.

DP 426:Pharmacogenomics

This course provides foundation knowledge for general understanding of the molecular approaches to genotyping, genotype/phenotype relationships and gene-environment interactions as determinants of disease susceptibility, response to treatment and incidence/severity of adverse drug reaction. It will examine the molecular basis for inter-individual variability in drug disposition and application of that information for individualized medicine.

DP 427:Scholarly Pathway V

This covers preparation of research report, preparation of research presentation for an appropriate conference and preparation of manuscript to be published in an appropriate journal. If the research undertaken in Scholarly pathway IV is long, research could be continued, but an interim report, presentation, and manuscripts should be prepared. 

DP 428-1:Selected topics in pharmacy practice

This course is designed to actively engage the pharmacy student with select real life problems encountered by pharmacists in critical care practice settings such as the Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit and Emergency Department. Students will be taught the rationale of using various therapies on the selected diseases on the basis advantages, disadvantages, complications and monitoring parameters.

DP 428-2:Selected topics in pharmaceutical sciences

This elective course offers the opportunity to learn about several hot topics and recent advances in the area of pharmaceutical sciences. The course might offer different topics every offering. The three modules covered in the course this offering are mentioned below with brief descriptions for each module.

Module 1: Drug design: the module will provide an overview on the applications of theoretical and computational drug design approach in drug discovery, design and development.

Module 2: Drug Screening and Bioassay: this module is designed to give the student knowledge about the general principles of bioassay and drug screening. These include general methods used in the screening for a new drug and the determination of the potency using biological objects.

Module 3: 3D Printing, in vitro-in vivo correlation, and FDA Approval documentation:

This module will provide an updated overview on the emerging role of 3D printing technologies and nanosuspensions in various drug delivery systems. In addition, the significance of in vitro-in vivo correlation and mathematical optimization techniques in the field of formulation and development are summarized. The module is also designed to present an introduction to the regulation and documents necessary for FDA approval of a new drug product.

Year 5

Semester – 9

DP 516:Clinical Seminar

This course is designed as a companion to all PPEs experiences. During PPE, the student will identify a question that needs to be researched. Upon approval of the faculty supervisor, the student will research the question through systematic review of the literature following an evidence-based practice approach. The student will deliver a presentation on the approach to answering the question. The presentation will be made before an audience of students, faculty, and practitioners.

Compulsory PPE Rotations

DP 510R:Hospital Pharmacy Operations

This advanced pharmacy practice experience builds on didactic courses and introductory pharmacy practice experience about how to manage pharmacy operations. Based on current standards of pharmacy practice, efficient operations in both administrative and clinical levels will empower students manage pharmacy. Students will work on operations that interlinks with other departments in the institution. 

DP 511R:Community Pharmacy Practice

This advanced pharmacy practice experience in a community pharmacy setting builds on the abilities acquired from didactic learning and introductory pharmacy practice experience. It provides training in community pharmacy with opportunities to interact with public. The experience covers pharmacy management, dispensing process, patient counselling, and related services through community pharmacies.

Elective PPE Rotations

DP 512R:Drug Information

This advanced pharmacy practice experience is to enhance expertise in the management of medical/drug informatics. It imparts an advanced ability to retrieve, analyze, and communicate appropriate information on medications and health care issues to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals and the patients.

DP 513R:Adult Acute Care

n this rotation, students participate in a wide range of clinical services and activities through interactions with patients, physicians and other healthcare teams. The student will be trained to provide pharmaceutical care for patients in acute care and critical care units like emergency department, intensive care units, dialysis center and post-surgical care unit.

DP 514R:In-patient Pharmacy Practice

Inpatient pharmacy practice rotation focuses on pharmaceutical care in adult care patients. The core objectives include understanding of the common conditions, interpretation of diagnostics and providing pharmacists patient care process to diverse variety of patients faced in the rotation.The student will be involved into clinical practice and will be able to interact with health care professionals and patients.

DP 515R:Academic Pharmacy

Academic Pharmacy is an area that focuses on the three components of a faculty member responsibilities: 1) teaching; 2) service; 3) research/productivity. This experience is designed to give students practical experience in these three core areas as it relates to pharmacy education.

DP 516R: Research
The Research rotation in APPE is an elective rotation that provides the student the opportunity to improve research skills. This rotation is intended to refine the student skills in working at a bench or clinical research facility. It also includes participation in a research project assisting a researcher that could potentially improve research aptitude and motivation for a possible research career. The Research rotation is expected to be outside Gulf Medical University.

 

PharmD (Accelerated Program)

The details of courses are provided in this webpage.

Specific Completion Requirements of the Bachelor of Pharmacy program includes:

  • Completion of 163 credits (BPharm
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • A minimum pass mark of 60% (Grade. IPPE and PPE are not assigned letter grades. It is only Pass/Fail/Pass with Distinction. IPPE and APPE are not counted towards CGPA calculation.
  • A minimum attendance of 80%

Specific Completion Requirements of the PharmD (Accelerated Program) includes:

  • Completion of 54 credits
  • A minimum CGPA of 3.0
  • A minimum pass mark of 70% (Grade C) for each course. A pass in Rotations.
  • A minimum attendance of 80% with each didactic courses and 100% attendance in rotations.

Community Pharmacy

Community pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare providers, playing a crucial role in maintaining and improving patients’ health. They assist patients by filling prescriptions, explaining proper medication use, and offering clinical services such as vaccinations. Their responsibilities also include compounding medicines in controlled environments, dispensing drugs, monitoring patient safety, developing clinical programs, and managing costs. Many community pharmacists are employed by health plans and pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies, focusing on managed care.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry contribute to medication production, testing, and distribution. They work in roles such as Research and Development (R&D), Formulation and Development (F&D), Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Marketing.

Scientific office

Pharmacists in a scientific office provide drug information on medical products, ensure marketing practices adhere to ethical standards, and verify the accuracy of marketing materials. Additionally, they support scientific events, stay updated on research, follow up on product registration, train medical representatives, manage free medical samples, and conduct pharmacovigilance activities.

Academia

Academic pharmacists primarily focus on teaching future pharmacists and conducting research. They train students in pharmaceutical sciences, ensuring they are well-prepared for their professional careers. Their research includes laboratory studies, patient compliance, wellness, and disease-related measurements, contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical knowledge.

Hospital/Clinical Pharmacy

Clinical or hospital pharmacists, are integral to patient care in healthcare settings. They collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective medication use, provide drug information to professionals and patients, and participate in quality improvement. Speciality pharmacy includes areas such as critical care, nuclear pharmacy, oncology, pediatric and psychiatric pharmacy.

Drug Discovery

Research and development (R&D) is crucial in drug discovery, serving as the foundation of the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical researchers, explore novel substances, assess existing products, and formulate new dosage forms. This process involves rigorous testing and evaluation to ensure efficacy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Affairs

In regulatory affairs, pharmacists ensure compliance with laws governing pharmaceutical products. Industry pharmacists work in drug development across law firms, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical trials, managing regulatory approvals and product registrations. Government pharmacists enforce regulations, conduct inspections, and oversee public health initiatives to ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products.

Pharmacy Automation

Pharmacy automation marks a significant advancement in healthcare, enhancing efficiency of pharmacists. Automation streamlines routine tasks, allowing pharmacists to focus more on patient care. The future of pharmacy will increasingly blend automation with human expertise, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Their critical oversight is essential in verifying automated processes, ensuring accuracy in medication dispensing and dosage administration, thereby ensuring patient safety and well-being.

Pharmacoeconomics

Pharmacists contribute significantly to the pharmacoeconomics field, influencing healthcare decision-makers to allocate resources more efficiently. By identifying cost savings and potential cost avoidance strategies, pharmacists help optimize population health through effective medication use, ensuring that healthcare expenditures align with maximizing patient benefits.

Tele pharmacy

Telepharmacy is transforming the role of pharmacists, enabling them to serve as proactive healthcare providers before they impact patients. Telepharmacy enhances their ability to offer clinical services such as medication therapy management (MTM), immunizations, and health screenings for chronic diseases.

Vaccination

In the UAE, recent drug legislation has empowered pharmacists with the authority to administer vaccines after undergoing appropriate training. This evolution allows pharmacists to play a more proactive role in disease prevention by offering accessible vaccination services. Pharmacists can effectively contribute to immunization efforts, ensuring more people receive recommended vaccines and promoting community health resilience against preventable diseases.

Pharmacist-led Clinics

Pharmacy-led clinics represent a pivotal extension of pharmacists’ roles in ambulatory care settings. Ambulatory care pharmacists play a proactive role in preventing medication-related issues by conducting comprehensive medication reviews, creating tailored treatment plans, and evaluating patient adherence to prescribed therapies.

Fees details for the Academic Year 2024-2025 are as follows;

Evaluation fee: AED 1,050

Type Declared fees/year Scholarship Fees after discount
New admission AED 63,000 High school score Discount %
80% – <90% 20% 50,400
90% and above 25% 47,250
Returning students AED 63,000

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