The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Technology (B.Sc. PT) is a four-year degree that prepares graduates to license as a Pharmacy Technician. The B.Sc. PT program is founded on the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians and the World Health Organization Global Standards for Pharmaceuticals Guidelines. An integration of classroom theory, laboratory skills, and practice experiences prepare graduates to dispense medications, prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds, bill third party insurers, and maintain inventories of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Graduates have additional skill in drug reconciliation and medication safety, quality assurance, health informatics, automation and robotics that prepare them for entry-level positions in hospitals, primary health care facilities, clinics, community pharmacies, and industry.
Program Duration:
Four Years
Accreditation:
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Technology Program (B.Sc. PT) has been awarded International Provisional Accreditation status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs.
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Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus one final year Mathematics, and successful completion of two final year Science courses (Biology and Chemistry) with a minimum grade of 60%.
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 Directorate;
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 Year in Health Sciences.
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 Year in Health Sciences.
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.
- Documented proof of completed immunizations and diagnostic tests as identified in the Student Immunization Form.
- 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.
- 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.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as uniforms and lab coats are needed for labs and clinical practicums.
- It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from clinical practicum sites.
- Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
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2024-2025 Study Plan:
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COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
|
BIOL1110 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
- | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM1030 |
Health Sciences Chemistry |
- | CHEM1031 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1031 |
Health Sciences Chemistry (Lab) |
- | CHEM1030 | 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 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT1201 | Pharmacy Computer Systems | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSPT2104 | Medical Safety, Quality & Drug Reconciliation | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT1201 | Pharmacy Calculations II | HSPT1101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 16 | 14 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| BIOL1310 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | BIOL1210 | - | 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 | |||
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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 |
BIOL1210 BIOL1310 |
- | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| HSPT2103 |
Community Pharmacy Practice |
BIOL1310 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| MATH2002 |
Quantitative Designs & Statistics |
- | - | 3 | 3 |
1 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 16 | 13 | 8 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| HSPT2201 | Hospital Pharmacy Practice | HSPT1201 HSPT1202 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSPT2202 | Aseptic Technique | HSPT1201 HSPT1202 | - | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| HSPT2203 | Pharmacology II | HSPT2102 | - | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| HSPT2204 | Nonsterile Compounding | HSPT1201 HSPT1202 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSHG2080 | Ethics in Health Care | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 18 | 14 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| HSPT2300 | Clinical Work Term | HSPT2201 HSPT2202 HSPT2203 HSPT2204 | - | 6 | 360 Total HRs | |
| Semester 6 Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | |||
| YEAR 2 TOTAL: | 40 | 27 | 20 | |||
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COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| HSPT2100 |
Organic Chemistry for Healthcare |
CHEM1030 CHEM1031 |
- | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| HSPT3101 |
Pharmacy Informatics |
HSPT2300 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| BIOL2010 |
Microbiology |
- | BIOL2011 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL2011 |
Microbiology (Lab) |
- | BIOL2010 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| SSHA1002 |
Introduction to Sociology |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 14 |
11 |
8 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| HSPT3201 | Pharmaceutical Process Technology | HSPT2300 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT3202 | Pharmacognosy | HSPT2100 HSPT2203 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT3203 | Pharmaceutical Analysis | HSPT2100 HSPT2300 | HSPT3204 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSPT3204 | Biochemistry for Healthcare | HSPT2100 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 13 | 12 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Global Awareness & Regional Challenges Elective: Select 1 of 4 | ||||||
| ECON1001 |
Global Economic Concepts |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 |
Human Development in Qatar |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 |
Globalization & Environment |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| YEAR 3 TOTAL: | 33 | 29 | 11 | |||
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COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| HSPT4101 |
Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics |
HSPT2203 HSPT3204 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT4102 | Drug Discovery & Development | HSPT3202 HSPT3204 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT4103 |
Vaccine Development |
HSPT3204 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT4104 |
Good Manufacturing Practice |
HSPT3201 HSPT3203 |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSPT4105 | Regulatory Affairs & Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | HSPT2300 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 15 | 15 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| HSPT4200 | Pharmacy Technology Work Term | Min 130 Credits | - | 8 | 480 Total HRs | |
| Semester 11 Total: | 8 | 0 | 0 | |||
| YEAR 4 TOTAL: | 23 | 15 | 0 | |||
| B.Sc. PT PROGRAM TOTAL: | 138 | 109 | 43 | |||
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 play an important role in supporting the provision of safe and effective medication therapy. The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Technology program will provide graduates with a wide range of career opportunities in clinical and industrial pharmacy settings.
- Hospital Pharmacy Technologist
- Pharmaceutical Technologist
- Insurance Company Pharmacy Technologist
- Private Clinical Pharmaceutical Technologist
- Industrial Pharmacy Technologist
- Community Education – Pharmacy Technologist Educator
- Community Pharmacy Technologist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Clinical Pharmacy Technologist
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