About The College
In recognition of the great importance placed by the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques—may Allah protect him—on the advancement of education and knowledge, and in support of healthcare services across the Kingdom, the College of Pharmacy at Northern Border University was established in the city of Rafha, Northern Border Region, in 1429 AH (2008). This was enacted pursuant to Royal Decree No. 5150/M B dated 21/11/1428 AH (1/12/2007) and the decision of the Ministry of Higher Education No. 24/49/1429 AH, issued on 2/4/1429 AH (8/4/2008). The College comprises the following academic departments: Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmaceutics, Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and Pharmacognosy and Alternative Medicine. The duration of study extends over six years, beginning with a preparatory year and concluding with a one-year internship. Graduates are awarded the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. The PharmD program at Northern Border University aims to prepare students to become distinguished pharmacy practitioners who function as effective members of healthcare teams and are capable of assuming roles that require advanced pharmaceutical knowledge and skills. The program emphasizes preparing students not only as professionals, but also as informed citizens who are fully aware of contemporary developments in healthcare. The intended learning outcomes are reflected in innovation and the dissemination of up-to-date knowledge related to various pharmaceutical dosage forms and products and their role within advanced healthcare systems in the Kingdom. English is the language of instruction and assessment for all courses. The program spans six academic years, divided into 12 levels. In the first year, students complete the preparatory year courses for health colleges. In the sixth year (the internship year, consisting of two academic semesters plus a summer term), students undertake clinical training rotations both mandatory and elective under joint supervision by the College and specialized multidisciplinary medical teams in teaching hospitals. During the remaining four academic years, students complete the core basic sciences and specialized pharmaceutical courses, in addition to summer pharmacy training, conducted over two periods of six credit hours each. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates are awarded the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
