College of Pharmacy at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University has obtained dual national and international accreditation for its Bachelor of Pharmacy program from the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)     New fee structure updated for the academic year 2023-24.     All Programs are accredited by Ministry of Education, UAE.    All our programs are recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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RAK College of Pharmacy (RAKCOP)

RAK College of Pharmacy (RAKCOP) commenced the B.Pharm program in the year 2007-2008 after the initial accreditation by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and Ministry of Education, UAE. Master Programs commenced in the year 2012-2013 for Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacy specializations and in 2014-2015 for Pharmaceutics specialization. All the programs are re-accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). With 22 students at the beginning of the B.Pharm program, the college has grown remarkably well and is now having a total strength of 187 students. In the last 11 years, 268 students had graduated with a Bachelor degree and 31 with Master Degrees. The college has signed MOUs with different pharmaceutical industries, international universities and hospitals for training and student exchange programs.

Bachelor of Pharmacy Program (B. Pharm) curriculum 2019-2023 is aligned at level seven of the ten level Qualification Framework Emirates. The program comprises General Education (19 credits), Biomedical Sciences (11 credits), Pharmaceutical Sciences and Practice related courses including Practice School and electives (103 credits) with a total number of 133 credits.

Bachelor of Pharmacy Program (B.Pharm) curriculum 2021-2026 is aligned at level seven of the ten level Qualification Framework Emirates. The program comprises 4 1/2 years (9 semesters) duration with one semester of clinical rotation. The program includes General Education (21 credits), Biomedical Sciences (10 credits), Pharmaceutical Sciences and Practice related courses including Practice School (129 credits) with a total number of 160 credits

The curriculum has been developed to provide learning opportunities enabling pharmacy students to acquire fundamental knowledge develop basic skills and required competence to be part of the health care team and contribute to the community.

RAK College of Pharmacy (RAKCOP) is also offering master's programs in pharmacy with the following specializations

  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutics

All these specializations are of two-year duration with one year of course work and one year of dissertation work.


Dean's Message

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Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students of the College of Pharmacy,

I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits. It is with great pleasure and excitement that I take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Dean of the College of Pharmacy at Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU). I am honored to join this esteemed institution and work alongside each of you in shaping the future of pharmacy education and research.

I come to this role with a deep passion for advancing pharmaceutical sciences and patient care. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working in various leadership capacities within academia and the pharmaceutical industry. My primary goal as Dean is to build on the strong foundation of excellence that already exists within the college and to foster an environment that promotes innovation, diversity, and collaboration.

I firmly believe that the College of Pharmacy plays a vital role in preparing future pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, and researchers who will drive advancements in healthcare and positively impact the lives of patients. To achieve this vision, I am committed to working closely with faculty, staff, and students to:

  1. Enhance the curriculum: We will continuously update our programs to align with the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, incorporating cutting-edge research and technology into our teaching methodologies.
  2. Facilitate research and innovation: I am dedicated to providing the neces......
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