Bachelor of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology

​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

1. 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
2. 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
3. Two-year Pharmacy Technician Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent.

English Language Requirement

1. 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
2. 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
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

Mathematics Requirement

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

Additional Admission Criteria

1. 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