College of Pharmacy | PharmD Admission

The admission process for the PharmD degree program is designed to ensure the best and brightest candidates are admitted to our program. Acceptance into the full-time and part-time study plans of the PharmD degree program is by a competitive application process. Only complete applications will be considered by the PharmD Degree Program Admissions Committee.

A. Application to the PharmD degree program (Full-Time Study Plan)

The application process for this degree program is coordinated by the Qatar University Admissions Department. For more information, please go to their website.

Admissions officially opens in the first quarter of each year. Please refer to the Qatar University Admission Department Application Timelines webpage for information pertaining to critical dates including the application deadline. Admission to the full-time study plan of the PharmD degree program takes place in the Fall semester only.

There are three stages to the application process:

Application Stage
The application process for this degree program is coordinated by the Qatar University Admissions Department. For more information, please go to their website.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure a complete application package is received by Qatar University Admissions Department on or before the application deadline. An incomplete application package will prevent an applicant from advancing to the next stage. We encourage applicants to complete their application package well in advance of the deadline to ensure a timely review of your application.
A complete application package consists of the following:
1. Admissions Application and Signature Page (link)
2. Official, final and authenticated academic transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions (link)
3. Official and final TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency results (link)
4. Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
5. Official, final and authenticated Qatar Supreme Council for Health pharmacist licensure exam results (Prometric-based exam taken after April 2010 only) (link)
6. Personal statement describing why you wish to pursue this degree (1000 words maximum, English only, copy/paste into your online application form)
7. Three letters of recommendation from undergraduate professors or employers (send DOC or PDF form to referee, request they follow instructions on form and ensure form is received as email attachment by our office before the application deadline)
8. Health Certificate
9. Photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID card (Applicants from outside Qatar should provide a copy of their passport)
10. Passport photographs (2 copies within past 2 years)
11. QAR 350 application fee.
Screen and Interview Stage

Select applicants will be invited to interview with the PharmD Degree Program Admissions Committee. These interviews will be conducted at the Qatar University College of Pharmacy offices in Doha, Qatar. All associated expenses will be borne by the applicants. Not every applicant will be selected for an interview. No applicant will be accepted to the degree program without being interviewed.
Selection and Offer Stage

The Student Admissions Committee will identify the top applicants and offers of admission will be made by July 1st of each year. All applicants will be notified by email as to the outcome of their application and further instructions will be provided as required. Some offers of admission may be conditional.

B. Application to the PharmD degree program (Part-Time Study Plan)

Admissions officially opens in the first quarter of each year. Please refer to the Qatar University Admission Department Application Timelines webpage for information pertaining to critical dates including the application deadline. Admission to the part-time study plan of the PharmD degree program takes place in the Fall semester only.

There are four stages to the application process:

Application Stage
The application process for this degree program is coordinated by the Qatar University Admissions Department. For more information, please go to their website.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure a complete application package is received by Qatar University Admissions Department on or before the application deadline. An incomplete application package will prevent an applicant from advancing to the next stage. We encourage applicants to complete their application package well in advance of the deadline to ensure a timely review of your application.
A complete application package consists of the following:
1. Admissions Application and Signature Page (link)
2. Official, final and authenticated academic transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions (link)
3. Official and final TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency results (link)
4. Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
5. Official, final and authenticated Qatar Supreme Council for Health pharmacist licensure exam results (Prometric-based exam taken after April 2010 only) (link)
6. Personal statement (as referred to in the online application form)
7. Three letters of recommendation from undergraduate professors or employers (send DOC or PDF form to referee, request they follow instructions on form and ensure form is received as email attachment by our office before the application deadline)
8. Health Certificate
9. Photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID card (Applicants from outside Qatar should provide a copy of their passport)
10. Passport photographs (2 copies within past 2 years)
11. QAR350 application fee.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure a complete application package is received. An incomplete application package will prevent an applicant from advancing to the next stage. We encourage applicants to complete their application package well in advance of the deadline to ensure a timely review of your application.
Baseline Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes and Values Assessment Stage

Select applicants will be invited to complete an assessment of baseline knowledge, skills, attitudes and values as a component of their application package. More information will be posted when available.
Screen and Interview Stage

Following a review of the assessment exam (see above), select applicants will be invited to interview with the PharmD Degree Program Admissions Committee. These interviews will be conducted at the Qatar University College of Pharmacy offices in Doha, Qatar. All associated expenses will be borne by the selected applicants. Not every applicant will be selected for an interview. No applicant will be accepted to the degree program without being interviewed.
Selection and Offer Stage

The PharmD Degree Program Admissions Committee will identify the top applicants and offers of admission will be made in early July. Successful applicants will be admitted to the Qualifying Phase of the part-time study plan. Advancement to the subsequent phases of the program is contingent upon academic performance. All applicants will be notified by email as to the outcome of their application and further instructions will be provided as required. Some offers of admission may be conditional.

C. Selection Process

The College of Pharmacy selects applicants it considers best qualified for this advanced degree program. In particular, the college will select for admission those students who demonstrate academic potential, a motivation to study the science of clinical pharmacy, and the qualities and skills necessary to practice pharmacy at an advanced level.

The Committee takes a number of factors into consideration during the application review process. These factors include academic performance (course grades and credit-hours), English proficiency scores, Qatar pharmacist licensure examination scores, QU assessment examination results, structured interview outcomes, letters of recommendation, personal statements, pharmacy experience (if applicable), leadership potential, emotional maturity, knowledge of the profession, and related academic and non-academic criteria.

Enrollment to the full-time study plan is limited to a maximum of 10 qualified students for 2011. Enrollment to the Qualifying Phase of the part-time study plan is limited to a maximum of 20 qualified students for 2011.

D. Critical Dates

Please refer to the Qatar University Admission Department Application Timelines webpage for this information.