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20260412890The Master of Clinical Pharmacology is a 2 to 3-year, thesis-based graduate program intended for physicians, pharmacists, biochemists, and recent graduates seeking specialized education in clinical pharmacology. The program combines advanced coursework with independent research to strengthen competencies in pharmacotherapy, clinical research, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, drug safety, and evidence-based medicine. The curriculum consists of required and elective courses together with a master's thesis, totaling 35 credit hours. It is designed to equip students with the scientific knowledge, analytical abilities, and research expertise required to optimize medication therapy, evaluate drug efficacy and safety, and support evidence-based clinical decision-making. Through comprehensive academic training and adherence to ethical research principles, graduates are prepared for careers in academia, healthcare organizations, the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and clinical research settings. The program also develops the skills needed to design and conduct clinical studies, critically interpret scientific evidence, and apply personalized medicine approaches to improve patient care. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in medicine, pharmacy, or biochemistry, along with demonstrated English language proficiency.
The program’s vision is to prepare personnel qualified for scientific research and to train specialists who contribute to enriching the biological and health sciences.
Last Modified Date: 29/07/2026 - 7:41 PM Saudi Arabia Time
The program mission is to establish a local MSc program in the field of Clinical Pharmacology which can fulfill the needs of universities, different health sectors, pharmaceutical companies and research centers, through providing the scientific knowledge and cognitive skills in the field necessary to optimize pharmacotherapy via appropriate teaching methodology, innovative research and effective community services.
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHAM 809 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics I | 3 | None |
| PHAM 813 | Drug Discovery and Development | 2 | None |
| PHAM 811 | Drug disposition | 2 | None |
Course Code: PHAM 809
Course Code: PHAM 813
Course Code: PHAM 811
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHAM 894 | Research Methods and Ethics | 2 | None |
| PHAM 810 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics II | 3 | PHAM 809 |
Course Code: PHAM 894
Course Code: PHAM 810
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHAM 812 | Laboratory Rotation | 2 | PHAM 809 |
| PHAM 803 | Biostatistics | 3 | None |
| PHAM 896 | Selected Topic Seminar | 2 | None |
| PHAM 814 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4 | PHAM 809 PHAM 810 |
Course Code: PHAM 812
Course Code: PHAM 803
Course Code: PHAM 896
Course Code: PHAM 814
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHAM 899 | Master Thesis | 10 | None |
Course Code: PHAM 899
