The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Technology (BScPT) is an innovative program that combines patient-centered learning with scientific and technical disciplines, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, digital health and pharmacy informatics, quality assurance, drug compounding, and drug distribution systems for patient care. Students engage in progressively structured coursework and experiential training throughout the program, preparing them to practice as Pharmacy Technologists in governmental hospitals, private hospitals, and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.
The program is guided by Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Health Strategy, as well as international pharmacy education standards, including the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Development Goals, the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA), WHO Guidelines: Norms and Standards for Pharmaceuticals, the European Competence Framework for Industrial Pharmacy Practice in Biotechnology, and the WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health.
Graduates will be prepared to practice in line with the Pharmacy Technologists Scope of Practice published by the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health, State of Qatar.
Program Duration:
Accreditation:
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Technology Program has been awarded International Accreditation status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for a three-year term ending June 30,2028.
Admission Requirements:
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 Year in Health Sciences.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
1. Documented proof of completed immunizations and diagnostic tests as identified in the Student immunization form.
2. Documented proof of current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Level 3 certification at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
3. Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS certification throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student placements.
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as scrubs and lab coats are needed for labs and clinical practicums.
5. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from clinical practicum sites.
6. Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
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2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| BIOL1110 | Anatomy & Physiology I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1111 | Anatomy & Physiology I LAB | - | BIOL1110 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEM1050 | Health Sciences Chemistry | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1051 | Health Sciences Chemistry (Lab) | - | CHEM1050 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT1301 | Pharmacy Regulations & Professionalism | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT1101 | Pharmaceutical Calculations I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 17 | 15 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| BIOL1210 | Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL1110 & BIOL1111 | BIOL1211 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1211 | Anatomy & Physiology II LAB | BIOL1110-BIOL1111 | BIOL1210 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT1201 | Pharmacy Computer Systems | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT1202 | Pharmaceutical Calculations II | HSPT1101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 16 | 14 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| BIOL1310 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | BIOL1210 & BIOL1211 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT1203 | Pharmacy Management & Inventory Control | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| RSST1001 | Qualitative Designs & Analyses | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 9 | 9 | 0 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 42 | 38 | 12 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| HSPT2101 | Prescription Processing | HSPT1201 & HSPT1202 | - | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| HSPT2102 | Pharmacology I | BIOL1310 | - | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| HSPT2103 | Community Pharmacy Practice | BIOL1310 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 16 | 12 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| HSPT2104 | Medication Safety, Quality & Drug Reconciliation | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT2201 | Hospital Pharmacy Practice | HSPT1201 & HSPT1202 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSPT2202 | Aseptic Technique | HSPT1202 & HSPT2102 | - | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| HSPT2203 | Pharmacology II | HSPT2102 | - | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| HSPT2204 | Nonsterile Compounding | HSPT1201 & HSPT1202 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 18 | 14 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| HSPT2300 | Clinical Work Term | HSPT2201 & HSPT2202 & HSPT2203 & HSPT2204 | - | 6 | 0 | 40 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 6 | 0 | 40 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 40 | 26 | 61 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| HSPT2100 | Organic Chemistry for Healthcare | CHEM1050 & CHEM1051 | - | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| HSPT3101 | Pharmacy Informatics | HSPT2300 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| BIOL2010 | Microbiology | BIOL2011 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL2011 | Microbiology (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 14 | 11 | 8 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| HSPT3201 | Pharmaceutical Process Technology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT3202 | Pharmacognosy | HSPT2100 & HSPT2203 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT3203 | Pharmaceutical Analysis | HSPT2100 | HSPT3204 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSPT3204 | Biochemistry for Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 13 | 11 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| General Education Requirement: select 1 of 6 | ||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2003 | Data Governance, AI & Society | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2004 | International Migration & Social Change | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 33 | 28 | 14 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| HSPT4101 | Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSPT4102 | Drug Discovery & Development | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSPT4103 | Vaccine Development | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT4104 | Good Manufacturing Practice | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT4105 | Regulatory Affairs & Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 15 | 13 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| HSPT4200 | Pharmacy Technology Work Term | Min 130 Credits | - | 8 | 0 | 40 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 8 | 0 | 40 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 23 | 13 | 46 | |||
| Program Total | 138 | 105 | 133 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Pharmacy Technology (B.Sc. PT) program are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or graduate-level research.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
Pharmacy Technologists can practice in:
- Governmental hospitals
- Private hospitals
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing and production facilities
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