Overview

The Master in Clinical Pharmacy from Gulf Medical University is a specialized degree not only advancing the Pharmacist to be a Clinical Pharmacist but also specializing in a student selected clinical area of focus. The advantage of being a clinical specialist with a chosen speciality course (3 credits), speciality rotation (4 credits) and research thesis on same speciality (6 credits) is a highlight of GMU MCP Program.

GMU has been offering the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program since 2008. With 10 years of experience, it is now in a position to provide excellent Clinical Pharmacy training at the master level especially with its own teaching hospitals and clinics in the UAE. Thumbay group of teaching hospitals have diverse patients and trained clinical preceptors for high quality advanced experiential learning.

GMU, being one of the leading Medical Universities in the region, offers multi-professional clinical research opportunities that impact clinical practice and are published in high-quality international journals.

For working pharmacists, the study plan is flexible to complete all the courses in 4 or 5 semesters. All classes are in the evenings and/or weekends.

Program Highlights

Highest quality & most affordable program in the UAE.
Flexible payment plan.
The program designed for working professionals.
Collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Virginia Commonwealth University, US.
On Campus Thumbay University Hospital.
Preferred training site for national and international clinical pharmacy students.
Experienced faculty with potential master research in collaboration with US institutions.
Leading to specializations in Cardiology, ID, Oncology, PN, Nephrology, and Pharmacy Administration.

Who will benefit from the program

Pharmacists who seek to advance their careers as clinical pharmacists
Graduates of PharmD or BPharm to specialize in a clinical speciality
National and International pharmacists who would prefer to be trained by GMU-Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi-Virginia Commonwealth University experts and facilities
Pharmacists who wish to perform a multi-professional clinical research at GMU and affiliated institutions

Accreditation

The Master in Clinical Pharmacy (MCP) program received accreditation from the Ministry of Education (Previously known as Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research), United Arab Emirates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essentials of Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Advanced Clinical Pharmacokinetics
Advanced Pharmacotherapy
System-Based Care & Population Health
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Research Methodology and Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

38 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants shall meet all admission criteria for entry into the higher education programs offered by the University, as laid down in the Standards (2019) published by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs, UAE.
A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D from an accredited University in the UAE or equivalent one from outside the UAE.
Distinct undergraduate performance of minimum cumulative grade point average(CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4-point scale, or equivalent grade (B)
The Applicant must have proficiency in spoken and written English. TOEFL and IELTS test scores must be dated within two years of the year of enrolment.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

66150 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66150 AED per year during 24 months.
National

66150 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66150 AED per year during 24 months.

Funding

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