العربية Doctor of Pharmacy program
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program at the University of Science and Technology (UST) was established in 2016 as one of the core pillars of the College of Pharmacy, in response to the growing need to advance clinical pharmacy education in the Republic of Yemen and in alignment with global developments in healthcare and clinical pharmacy. Following the first mention, the University is referred to as UST.
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program is considered a fundamental pillar of modern healthcare, aiming to improve therapeutic outcomes and enhance patients’ quality of life through the optimal and safe use of medications. Based on this vision, the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Science and Technology was established in 2016 to address a notable national educational gap and to keep pace with the rapidly evolving global developments in this vital field. Following the first mention, the University is referred to as UST.
- Equipping students with knowledge and skills in several academic fields, particularly pharmaceutical sciences.
- Contributing to the support of scientific and applied research efforts across various disciplines.
- Linking learning outcomes to labor market requirements by enhancing employment opportunities for graduates in the field of pharmacy.
- Providing the necessary infrastructure to support the educational process, as well as student services and activities.
- Offering non-coeducational learning opportunities for male and female students.
- Activating partnerships and developing relationships with universities and scientific research institutions at the local, regional, and international levels.
- Providing high-quality healthcare services to patients and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare sector entities to meet patients’ needs.
- Preparing and dispensing medications in a legal and ethical manner in accordance with established guidelines.
- Identifying and resolving patient-specific medication-related problems.
- Demonstrating leadership skills and performing essential pharmaceutical administrative tasks.
- Collaborating with pharmacists and other healthcare providers to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services.
- Applying fundamental pharmaceutical research skills for continuous professional development.
- Utilizing modern information technology to support lifelong learning, enhance professional competencies, and serve the community.
- Communicating effectively with patients and healthcare providers, with full respect for cultural diversity.
- Completion of Credit Hours: Successfully complete the full number of credit hours specified in the program’s study plan.
- Successful Completion of Courses: Pass all required courses.
- Clinical Training Requirement: Successfully complete the required clinical training hours, totaling 1,440 training hours.
- Basic biomedical and clinical sciences.
- Fundamental and applied pharmaceutical sciences.
- Pharmaceutical and technological sciences.
- Clinical sciences and pharmacy practice (the core of the program).
- Behavioral, social, and administrative sciences.
- Scientific research skills and critical thinking.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program will be qualified to:
- Work in public and private hospitals as part of the healthcare team.
- Work in community pharmacies, whether public or private.
- Work in hospital pharmacies.
- Work as medical representatives or scientific supervisors in pharmaceutical companies.
- Work in research centers and drug control and regulatory authorities.
- Work in academia as faculty members at universities.
- Work in pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.
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