​The Bachelor of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology (BAScPT) combines patient-focused learning with scientific disciplines in the areas of drug research, development, manufacturing, and sales. Guided by Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Health Strategy 2018 - 2022, the program will equip students with advanced knowledge and skills to practice as Pharmacy Technologists in various pharmacy practice settings, including industrial pharmaceutical establishments. The program pathways include a 4 – year direct entry and a temporary degree completion program "bridging" for Pharmacy Technician Diploma graduates. The offered courses will be focusing on key subjects such as Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Prescription Processing, Drug Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Safety Management.
Admission Requirements
High School or Academic Requirement
High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, and successful completion of final year Chemistry and Biology with a minimum score of 60%; OR
High school graduation certificate approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education plus the following:
English Language with a minimum grade of 60%
Academic Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60% or Advanced Mathematics with a minimum grade of 50%
Biology with a minimum grade of 60%
Chemistry with a minimum grade of 60% OR
Two-year Pharmacy Technician Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent.
English Language Requirement
The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Department; OR
A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
Mathematics Requirement
A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480; OR
Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
Additional Admission Criteria
Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.
Program Structure
Year 1
Semester 1
Anatomy & Physiology I
Health Science Chemistry
Health Science Chemistry (Lab)
English Communication I
Applied & Experiential Learning
Algebra & Trigonometry
Semester 2
Anatomy & Physiology II
English Communication II
Health Sciences Physics
Health Sciences Physics (Lab)
Introduction to Sociology
Science & the Environment
Semester 3
Health Care Professions
Introduction to Pathophysiology
Introductory Psychology
Qatar History & Society
Year 2
Semester 1
Pharmacy Computer Systems
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Pharmacology I
Microbiology
Organic Chemistry for Health Care
Semester 2
Prescription Processing
Pharmacology II
Community Pharmacy Practice
Medical Terminology
Semester 3
Pharmacy Regulations & Professionalism
Pharmacy Management & Inventory Control
Ethics in Health Care
Year 3
Semester 1
Hospital Pharmacy Practice
Aseptic Technique
Nonsterile Compounding
Medication Safety & Drug Reconciliation
Research & Statistics
Semester 2
Clinical Work Term
Semester 3
Drug Discovery & Development
Regulatory Affairs & Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Year 4
Semester 1
Pharmaceutical Process Design
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmacognosy
Health Science Research I
Semester 2
Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Vaccine Development
Biochemistry for Health Care
Health Science Research II
Semester 3
Leadership in Health Care
AHealth Science Research III
Quality in Health Care
