MS In Clinical Pharmacy
MS in Clinical Pharmacy
The Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy (MSCP) is a two-year, 40-credit program — one year of coursework followed by a second year of clinical rotations and dissertation work — designed to develop advanced pharmacotherapeutic, pharmaceutical-care and clinical-research expertise.
Program Overview
Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy
Master of Science in the specialization of Clinical Pharmacy comprises of a two-year program with one year of course work and the second year for dissertation work.
The total number of credits is 40.
- Courses : 22 Credits
- Dissertation and research seminar : 18 Credits
Chair / Program Coordinator
Dr Syed Arman Rabbani
Professor & Chairperson and Assistant to the Vice President for Research & Postgraduate Studies
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Fees & Scholarships
| Program | Tuition per semester | Other fees per annum | Published total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Clinical Pharmacy (MSCP) | AED 26,000 | AED 3,000* | AED 118,000 |
Figures as published by the University on the Fee Structure page. Tuition is per semester and other fees are per year (*includes exam, lab & library, SNF, uniform and IFOM fees as applicable). The total cost is the figure the University publishes for the whole programme, which already includes the other compulsory fees — it is not tuition multiplied by the number of years.
Scholarships you may hold on this program
For RAKMHSU alumni joining postgraduate programs — MSN / PGDN, MSCP, MSMP, MSPS, MSCE, Pharm D (Post-Bachelor), PhD (Pharmacy), PhD (Nursing) and MDS.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research supports access to higher education.
Master of Science in Pharmacy
Admissions are open to students of all nationalities based on the established admission criteria.
MSc Clinical Pharmacy & MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
RAK College of Pharmacy offers a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy. Following are the specialties offered in the Master of Science in Pharmacy programs:
- Clinical Pharmacy (2 years program)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (One and half year program)
- Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmaceutical Industry)
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Educational Degree for MSc Clinical Pharmacy: Students with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/PharmD with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent degree.
- Educational Degree for MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences: Students with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology or related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent degree.
- Language Proficiency: Applicants must provide a letter confirming that their previous degree was completed in English. If the degree was obtained in a non-English language, the applicant must take an internal English proficiency assessment conducted by the university.
- Interview: Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview or discussion prior to admission.
- Educational Degree: Students with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/PharmD/Pharmacy/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology or related fields with a CGPA between 2.0 and 2.49 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent degree.
- Academic Performance During Conditional Period: Students admitted conditionally must complete a maximum of nine credit hours of graduate-level coursework during the conditional admission period. These courses must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Failure to meet this requirement may result in dismissal from the program.
Fee Structure
For detailed, up-to-date tuition and fee information for this program, please refer to the Fee Structure page.
Download the catalogue
The University’s official catalogue sets out the programme in full — structure, courses, regulations and academic policies.
- Graduate Catalog 2025-26 View Graduate Catalog 2025-26 (opens in a new tab)
- Under Graduate Catalog 2025-26 View Under Graduate Catalog 2025-26 (opens in a new tab)
- RAKCOP Graduate Catalog 2024-25 View RAKCOP Graduate Catalog 2024-25 (opens in a new tab)