Are both male and female students eligible to apply?
Yes.
Are Qatari and non-Qatari students eligible to apply?
Yes.
Am I able to apply if my undergraduate degree is not a BSc in Pharmacy (or equivalent)?
Yes, at this time we are accepting applicants with a BSc degree in Pharmacy and non-Pharmacy. For more information, go here.
Do I need to be a licensed pharmacist in Doha to apply to the program?
No. This program does not require the student to be a licensed pharmacist. In addition, this program accepts a non-pharmacy student.
Am I able to join the program if I am a graduate from another university?
The program accepts applications from local and international pharmacy and non-pharmacy graduates.
Is there a part-time program for MSc?
No. The program is currently offered on a full-time basis only. However, course work during the first two semesters is undertaken on a 4 day/week basis so it is possible to work part-time if this does not interfere with your studies.
What are the general requirements for application into the MSc program?
For information regarding the prerequisites and admission requirements, please visit the MSc program webpage here .
What is the minimum TOEFL score required by the college?
Applicant must achieve a minimum score of 520 on the paper-based TOEFL (or equivalent) assessment or 6.0 on the IELTS assessment. For more information, go here.
Can I apply without a GRE score?
Yes. A recent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score while not be required, but is recommended as it will strengthen the application. The GRE score will be considered, when available, in evaluating the student application.
What is the minimum GRE score required by the college?
No minimum GRE score has been set. Applicants will ranked in accordance with GRE and other academic and non-academic performance indicators for the admission purposes.
Are GRE subject scores needed?
The university only requires General GRE scores. GRE subject scores are not required.
Where do I send my GRE score?
When you take your GRE, you can identify that it be sent directly to Designated Institution (DI) Code 7574.
I graduated from a university that reports official transcript results in a format other than a 4.0 Grade Point Average (e.g. using percentage or a scale of 5.0), will this be a problem when I apply?
Information regarding transcript credential evaluation can be found here. According to university regulations, applicants from non-4.0 Grade Point Average reporting institutions must have their transcripts assessed by the QU Graduate Studies Office. Applicants are required to submit their official transcripts to the QU Graduate Admission Office for credential evaluation and equivalency calculation.
How do I send the required documents to the university?
This information will be provided on the college and university Admission webpages prior to the opening of the application process.
Can I complete my registration online and mail/fax my application documents, or do they have to be submitted in person?
For more information regarding the graduate admission process, please go here.
I currently do not live in Doha. Does QU offer housing to those from abroad?
For more information regarding housing eligibility and policy, please go here.
As a graduate student, will I be eligible to work at the College of Pharmacy upon graduating?
There is no guarantee that graduated student will be able to work at the college. Eligibility will be based on qualifications and position offered by the college. For more information, please go
here.
What specialties are available in the program?
This research program is intended for students interested in specialties within the pharmaceutical sciences only. (i.e. pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics, and clinical pharmacy & practice)
Where can I find the contact information of the faculty members and their research specialties?
A list of our faculty members, their contact information, and their specialties can be found on this website.
Do I need to declare my research focus area prior to starting classes?
The Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies will discuss with the respective student regarding his/her research focus area (i.e. pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics, and clinical pharmacy & practice) and main supervisor by the end of the Fall semester in the 1st year.
How long will the program take to complete and how much will it cost?
Students are expected to be able to complete the program requirements in a minimum of 2 years. All students are expected to complete the requirements within a maximum of 3 years. The program requires 33 credit hours of course and thesis work. The tuition fees are set by the university and are currently set at QAR 2000/credit hour.
Are scholarships available?
Information regarding scholarships and assistantships can be found here. Selected top-ranked admitted applicants will be eligible for GTA upon availability. In addition to scholarships, part-time work as a Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant (maximum 7 hrs/week) in the college is available to offset expenses.
Where can I find a copy of the academic year calendar?
The student academic calendar can be found here.