Pharmacy
The Faculty of Pharmacy (Pharmacy ) was established by a decree of the Ministry of Higher Education in 2020 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is a five-year undergraduate program designed according to the Bologna system, including updated courses in pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy, clinical pharmacokinetics, therapeutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacology, pharmacoeconomics, toxicology, pharmacognosy, clinical microbiology, clinical biochemistry, physiology, pathology, histology, human biology, genetics, immunology, anatomy, hospital training and quality control, in addition to courses in English, mathematics, and computer science.
To be a center of excellence in pharmaceutical education, research, and practice, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes locally and globally.
To provide sufficient understanding of scientific principles and techniques of pharmaceutical sciences
To develop commitment for the quest of science
To provide comprehensive knowledge and experience
To provide exposure to latest techniques and technologies
To teach pharmacy ethics to students
To cater manpower for globally growing pharmaceutical industry and for implementation of drug laws for compliance to regulatory norms.
To encourage high quality research in drug discovery in collaboration with industries.
To empower our students to meet global challenges in pharmacy profession through excellence in education.
Inculcating timeless values of caliber, competence, confidence and conscience in budding pharmacists Indoctrinate quality in all aspects of pharmacy education thereby enabling provision of better healthcare services. To graduate good clinical pharmacists to have ability for managing of drug interventions and improve appropriateness of prescribing and persuade doctors about correct prescriptions.
Profession of Pharmacy is focused on the research, production, control, supply, and dispensing of medicines and drugs.
Browse the courses by year and semester.
View full curriculumYear 1
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Chemistry PPC601 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Human Biology & Genetics PCA602 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Biophysics PPH603 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Academic Debate KNU613 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Computer Skills KNU612 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| General English KNU614 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester total | 12 | 6 | 18 | 30 |
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Chemistry PPC611 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Histology PCA612 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Principle of Pharmaceutical Calculations PPH613 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Biostatistics & Mathmetics PBM614 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Medical Terminology (English) PMT615 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Kurdology KNU611 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester total | 12 | 6 | 18 | 30 |
Year 2
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry I PPC621 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Physiology I PPT622 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Biochemistry I PCA623 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Physical Pharmacy I PPH624 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Microbiology I PCA625 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Anatomy PPT626 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Semester total | 12 | 8 | 20 | 30 |
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry II PPC631 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Physiology II PPT632 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Biochemistry II PCA633 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Physical Pharmacy II PPH634 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Microbiology II PCA635 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Immunology PPT636 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester total | 12 | 6 | 18 | 30 |
Year 3
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technology I PPH641 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmacognosy I PPS642 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Pharmacology I PPT643 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry I PPC644 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Pathology PCA645 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Polymer chemistry PPC646 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester total | 12 | 8 | 20 | 30 |
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technology II PPH651 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmacognosy II PPS652 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmacology II PPT653 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry II PPC654 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pathophysiology PPH645 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Self Care & OTC products PPT657 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Semester total | 11 | 8 | 19 | 30 |
Year 4
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology III PPS661 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Therapeutics I PPT662 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry III PPC663 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmacoeconomics PPT664 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Pharmacy practice I PPH665 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Clinical pharmacokinetics PPH668 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Semester total | 12 | 6 | 18 | 30 |
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phytotherapy PPS671 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Therapeutics II PPT672 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmacy practice II PPC673 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics PPH674 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry IV PRM675 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Community pharmacy PPC676 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester total | 12 | 6 | 18 | 30 |
Year 5
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Pharmacy I PPH681 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Clinical Toxicology PPT682 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmacy Management PCA683 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Patient assessment and communication PPH684 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Graduation Project PGP685 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Clinical pharmacy PPH689 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Semester total | 10 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Course | Theory | Pract./Tut. | Total hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Pharmacy II PPH691 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Clinical Biochemistry PPH692 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Advanced pharmaceutical analysis PPH693 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Hospital Training (wards + Lab) PPH694 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmacy Law & Ethics PPH695 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Prodrug & drug discovery PGP696 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester total | 11 | 8 | 19 | 30 |
Upon successful completion of the five-year Bachelor of Pharmacy program, graduates will be able to:
Pharmaceutical Knowledge: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacotherapy, toxicology, and clinical pharmacy.
Clinical and Patient Care Skills: Apply pharmaceutical knowledge to ensure safe and effective medication use, evaluate prescriptions, provide patient counseling, and support appropriate treatment decisions.
Drug Preparation and Quality Control: Demonstrate practical skills in drug formulation, pharmaceutical preparation, laboratory analysis, and quality control in accordance with professional standards.
Medication Safety and Rational Drug Use: Identify drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and medication errors, and promote safe, effective, and rational use of medicines.
Research and Critical Thinking: Apply scientific research methods, analyze pharmaceutical information, solve healthcare-related problems, and make evidence-based decisions.
Professional Ethics and Responsibilities: Demonstrate professional integrity, ethical behavior, respect for patient confidentiality, and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.
Communication and Teamwork: Communicate effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and the community, and collaborate within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Public Health and Community Services: Contribute to public health through health education, disease prevention, medication awareness, and community healthcare activities.
Practical and Professional Competence: Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in community pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical laboratories, and pharmaceutical industries.
Technology and Lifelong Learning: Utilize modern pharmaceutical technologies, digital healthcare tools, and scientific resources while demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.
Department Announcements
| Date | Subject | Link |
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| 2025-10-15 | Department Announcements | |
| 2025-05-13 | FINAL -THEORETICAL EXAMINATION - 2ND SEMESTER ALL STAGES | VIEW |
| 2025-05-07 | ڕێنماییەكانی_لێژنەی_تاقیكردنەوەكان_بۆ_قوتابیان | VIEW |
| 2025-05-04 | FINAL -PRACTICAL EXAMINATION - 2ND SEMESTER ALL STAGES | VIEW |
| 2025-05-01 | MID-TERM EXAM 1st stage | VIEW |
| 2025-04-17 | RETAK-MID-TERM EXAMINATION - 5th STAGE | VIEW |
| 2025-04-17 | RETAK-MID-TERM EXAMINATION - 4th STAGE | VIEW |
| 2025-04-17 | RETAK-MID-TERM EXAMINATION - 3rd STAGE | VIEW |
| 2025-04-17 | RETAK-MID-TERM EXAMINATION - 2ND STAGES | VIEW |
| 2025-04-05 | SCHEDUAL FINAL EXAMINATION - 1ST SEMESTER(2ND TRIAL) | VIEW |
| 2025-04-05 | Schedule all stages 2024-2025 | VIEW |
| 2025-04-05 | SCHEDUAL ALL STAGES MID-TERM EXAM | VIEW |
| 2024-11-27 | Student Feedback | |
| 2024-11-27 | FINAL EXAM Stage 2 1st Semester 2024 | VIEW |
| 2024-11-27 | FINAL EXAM Stage 3 1st Semester 2024 | VIEW |
| 2024-11-27 | FINAL EXAM Stage 4 1st Semester 2024 | VIEW |
| 2024-11-27 | FINAL EXAM Stage 5 1st Semester 2024 | VIEW |
| 2024-10-16 | Midterm exam instructions for students | VIEW |
| 2024-10-15 | MID-TERM EXAMINATION - FIRST SEMESTER FOR ALL STAGES | VIEW |