Gulf Medical University

Ajman, AE

admissions@gmu.ac.ae +971 6 7431333P.O.Box: 4184 – Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Gulf Medical University

Ajman, AE

admissions@gmu.ac.ae +971 6 7431333P.O.Box: 4184 – Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Pharmacy

College of Medicine·College of Pharmacy

Bachelor

Overview

The aim of the program is to prepare and graduate professional pharmacists who are drug therapy experts. Starting with a solid foundational knowledge base in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences in the initial phase, students quickly and smoothly move into the pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy phase of the program.

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Program Details

Degree level: Bachelor
Department: College of Medicine
College: College of Pharmacy

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: Contact admissions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action and interactions, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient-centered care.
Provide patient-centered care as the pharmacotherapy expert to diverse patients using the best available evidence and resources, taking into consideration patients', their families, and their caregivers circumstances and beliefs.
Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
Develop prevention, screening, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to maintain and improve health and wellness and to manage chronic diseases.
Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.

Academic Requirements

The applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 years of school education.
The applicant must have passed an English Language Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 80% (UAE equivalent) in Grade 11/12, or equivalent standardized test score.
Applicants from non-UAE educational systems must submit an Equivalency Certificate of their High School certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE.
Applicants must meet minimum high school grades in three of four science subjects: Biology 80%, Chemistry 80%, Physics/Mathematics 70% (per UAE Grade Equivalency), with requirements varying by education system.
All applicants shall complete a written situational assessment comprising six short-answer questions (75-100 words each) based on real-life healthcare scenarios.

Required Documents

Attested High School Transcript of Grades 10 or 11, & 12 covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & English.

Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE for international curriculum

Passport copy (Applicant and Parent)

Emirates ID Card (if UAE Resident)

English Language Proficiency Score (English High school marks/IELTS/TOEFL, etc.)

Educate healthcare providers, patients, and general population by determining most effective and enduring way to impart knowledge and assess understanding.

Assure that patients' best interests are represented and consider patient experience.

Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.

Recognize the social determinants of health and traditional compassion to avoid bias and inequities in access to quality care.

Effectively communicate orally and in written by identifying verbal and nonverbal cues when interacting with patients and healthcare providers.

Perform precise calculations in pharmacy practice and interpretation of statistical data processing and evaluation.

Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.

Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position, and able to effectively manage resources, information and participate in organizational planning.

Engage in innovative and entrepreneurial activities by using creative thinking to envision better and productive ways of accomplishing professional goals.

Exhibit behaviors and values consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.

Engage scholarly activities related to the healthcare and pharmaceutical practice.

Upon successful completion of the above step, the applicant will attend an interview with the Admissions Committee.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria OR lack one of the science subjects are required to complete the non-credit remedial course with a passing score of 70%.

If the applicant does not meet the minimum score for two science subjects OR lacks two science subjects in Grades 11 or 12, they are required to do the Foundation program.

One Passport Photograph with white background

All UAE Nationals shall submit a copy of UAE nationality ID (Khulasat Al-Kayd) and family Book/card with identification number

Good Conduct Certificate from school

Medical Fitness Certificate from Thumbay Hospital

Medical Insurance certificate (for UAE residents)

Recognized baccalaureate degree and transcripts attested from the Ministry of Education, UAE

Certificate of Recognition from MOE, UAE for international bachelor’s degree

Passport copy and Emirates ID Card (if UAE Resident- Family book)

Valid English Proficiency Score sheet or evidence of undergraduate degree medium of instruction

Passport-size Photograph

2 Recommendation letters

Statement of Purpose

Relevant academic or professional experience certificates if any