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 PharmD program is by a competitive application process. Only complete applications will be considered by the PharmD Admissions Committee.

At the moment College of Pharmacy does not offer international admission for Doctor of Pharmacy Program, all candidates should be residing in Qatar to be eligible to apply.

Application to the PharmD degree program 

The application process for this degree program is coordinated by the Qatar University Admissions Department. For more information, please visit graduate admission website.

Admissions officially opens in the last quarter of each year. Please refer to the Admission Department Application Timelines webpage for information pertaining to critical dates including the application deadline. Admission to the PharmD program takes place in the Fall semester only. 

There are three stages to the application process:

1. Application Stage
   

   The application process for this degree program is coordinated by the Qatar University Admissions Department. For more information, please visit graduate admission 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​​
      
   2. Official, final and authenticated academic university transcripts
   3. Official and final TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency results or English waiver
   4. Curriculum Vitae 
   5. Personal statement describing why you want to pursue a PharmD degree
      • 1 page maximum, English only, copy/paste into your online application form
   6. Three letters of recommendation from faculty or employers (DOC or PDF form) 
      • Form must be sent to pharmd@qu.edu.qa by the referee before the application deadline
   7. Health Certificate
      
   8. Photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID card (Applicants from outside Qatar should provide a copy of their passport)
   9. Passport photographs (2 copies within past 2 years)
   10. QAR 350 application fee.

2. Screening and Interview Stage

   Select applicants will be invited to interview with the PharmD 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 PharmD program without being interviewed.

3. Selection and Offer Stage

   The Admissions Committee will identify the top applicants and offers of admission will be made by June 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.   

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 numerous factors into consideration during the application review process. These factors include academic performance (course grades and credit-hours), English proficiency scores, structured interview outcomes, letters of recommendation, personal statements, pharmacy experience (if applicable), leadership potential, professionalism, emotional maturity, knowledge of the profession, and other related academic and non-academic criteria. Admission into the program is highly competitive and is subject to current capacity and college approval.  Satisfying the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Critical Dates

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