Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) - Frequently Asked Questions

The B.Pharm program spans 4½ years (9 semesters) and includes a full semester of hospital-based practice. The program comprises approximately 160 credit hours.

Applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling (Grade 12 or equivalent) with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics, meeting the minimum subject requirements as per their curriculum (e.g., UAE, Indian, British, American, IB, Pakistani, Canadian, African, or SABIS).

They must also fulfill English proficiency requirements and pass a personal interview conducted by the College. Priority is given to applicants with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. Those who do not meet specific subject or English requirements are required to complete remedial courses during the first semester.

The curriculum covers Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice, and Research Methodology.

Students undergo industrial and community pharmacy training in the 8th semester at Julphar and primary health centers and private community pharmacies followed by hospital pharmacy training in the 9th semester at Sheikh Khalifa, Saqr, Obaidullah, and Fujairah Hospitals.

Yes. High-performing students are eligible for merit-based scholarships, and tuition fees are payable per semester.

B.Pharm graduates can work as hospital or community pharmacists, regulatory affairs officers, medical representatives, quality assurance officers, or pursue postgraduate studies (MSc or PhD).