Bachelor of Pharmacy
About This Programme
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Ajman University offers a bachelor of pharmacy program (BPharm) that provides students with the scientific background, clinical and technical skills, and moral and ethical attitudes they need to become successful pharmacists. Spanning over 4.5 years of study and composed of 160 credit hours (CH), the program is designed to give students a comprehensive education in all aspects of pharmacy. The curriculum is divided into four main components: general education, basic sciences and pharmaceutical sciences, clinical sciences, and experiential education. General education courses provide students with the foundation for the program, while the basic and pharmaceutical sciences courses teach the fundamentals of pharmacy practice. Clinical sciences courses focus on the application of the knowledge gained in the basic and pharmaceutical sciences to the treatment and prevention of disease. The experiential education component is comprised of 24 CH of practical experience that are divided into two parts. The first part consists of 8 CH during the first years of the program, while the second part is made up of 16 CH offered in the last semester of the program. Through a combination of classroom instruction and experiential education, students are provided with the necessary training to become successful pharmacists.
Course Highlights
- 160 credit hours on Ajman University’s credit-hour system
- AED 1,575 per credit hour, AED 252,000 for the whole programme
- The Bachelor of Pharmacy holds international accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
- Career paths published by the university for this programme
What You'll Study
160 credit hours on Ajman University’s credit-hour system. Ajman University admits in the Fall and Spring semesters.
160 credit hours
The degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) will be awarded after successful completion of least one hundred and sixty credit hours (160 Credit Hours), including the university requirement courses. The period of study normally takes nine regular semesters (4.5 Years). In addition, every student should have field training in community pharmacies and hospital pharmacies of not less than 960 contact hours which is equivalent to 24 credit hours. The minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for graduation is 2.0.
Entry Requirements
Careers
Ajman University lists career paths including Community pharmacies, Hospital pharmacies, Pharmaceutical industry, Pharmaceutical scientific laboratories, Wholesale drug stores, Medical representatives, Pharmaceutical administration, Food control and analysis, Pharmaceutical education and research and Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory affairs.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Pharmacy holds international accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Ajman University is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education and this award is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). The university also holds institutional accreditation from WSCUC in the United States and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Typical Offer
High school average Elite 80%, Advanced 85%
Qualification
BPharm
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Tuition Fee
AED 252,000 total
Apply through Ajman University’s online application. Tuition is charged per credit hour unless the fee brochure marks the programme as an annual fee, and the university publishes its scholarships, discounts and payment plans through the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid.