The Doctor of Pharmacy program at Dubai Medical University spans four and half years with 160 credit hours. It combines foundational sciences, pharmaceutical studies, professional skills, and experiential practice.

PharmD Program Exit Options:

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree after 4.5 years (160 CH) Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree after six years (217 CH).

PharmD Program Entry Pathways: Year 1: Standard entry into the full PharmD program. Year 5: Graduate-entry pathway, allowing eligible graduates from other institutions to join the 2-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Bachelor) program at the master’s leve

Alignment with the 2024 National Qualifications Framework of the Emirates (QFEmirates):

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) – Direct entry: 6-year program at Level 7. Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm): 4.5-year program at Level 6. Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Bachelor) (Post-B. PharmD) – Postgraduate Entry: 2-year program at Level 7.