Program Overview
Overview
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of roles within the pharmacy profession, including clinical practice, research, and healthcare leadership. The program consists of 214 credit hours over 6 years. It is structured to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the pharmacy field.
Total Credit Hours
Duration
Career Pathways
- Hospital and clinical pharmacy
- Pharmacy management
- Pharmacovigilance centers
- Regulatory affairs
- Community pharmacy practice
- Pharmaceutical industry including Marketing and sales
- Drug information centers
- Academia and research
Why PharmD at Ajman University?
- Clinically focused curriculum aligned with international standards
- Provides extensive training in high quality clinical institution
- Strong emphasis on patient-centered care and clinical decision-making
- Highly qualified faculty with academic and clinical expertise
- State-of-the-art laboratories and simulation facilities
Admission requirements:
- High school certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent), 70% Elite Track/75% Advanced Track (UAE curriculum or equivalent) with a strong background in science (biology/chemistry/mathematics).
- Credential equivalency (UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research)
- English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 or equivalent)
- Personal interview
Structure:
- Years 1–4: 144 credit hours covering foundational sciences, core pharmacy subjects, and introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPE).
- Year 5: 30 credit hours of didactic coursework.
- Year 6: 40 credit hours of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE), including 7 core practice experiences and 1 elective rotation.
Academic Progression and Graduation Requirements:
- Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA (cGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale during Years 1–4.
- Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA (cGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale during Years 5–6.
- Successful completion of all required didactic courses, IPPE, and APPE rotations is mandatory for graduation.