The Faculty of Pharmacy at Qasioun Private University (QPU) is one of the leading scientific faculties at the university.

It attracts a large number of students due to the importance of the health and pharmaceutical sector.

The faculty aims to prepare distinguished pharmacists who possess the necessary scientific and practical knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the local and regional job market.


Vision and Objectives

Academic Excellence: To provide high-level pharmaceutical education that keeps pace with modern scientific developments in pharmaceutical and medical sciences.

Job Market Connection: To focus on practical field training in pharmacies, hospitals, and pharmaceutical laboratories to ensure graduates are ready to work immediately.

Scientific Research:

To encourage students and faculty to conduct scientific research and innovation in the fields of drug development and laboratory analysis.

Study System and Degree

Duration of Study:

The duration of study at the faculty is 5 years (divided into 10 semesters).

Degree Awarded:

The university awards its graduates a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.

Accreditation:

The degree is issued and accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Syrian Arab Republic and is based on a credit-hour system.

Infrastructure and Laboratories

The college includes a network of specialized laboratories equipped with the latest equipment and technologies to ensure the practical application of theoretical concepts. Among the most prominent of these laboratories are:

- Pharmaceutical and Organic Chemistry Laboratory: for the analysis and synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds.

- Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants Laboratory: for the study of natural sources of medicines extracted from herbs and plants.

- Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory: for learning methods of manufacturing various pharmaceutical forms (tablets, capsules, syrups, creams).

- Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory: for studying the effects of drugs on living organisms and their side effects.

- Microbiology and Hematology Laboratory: For the study of bacteria, viruses, and related laboratory tests.




Career Opportunities for Graduates

This degree opens up broad career prospects for its graduates, including:

- Managing and establishing public and private pharmacies.

- Working in pharmaceutical factories and laboratories (in production lines, quality control, or research and development).

- Medical marketing and advertising for local and international pharmaceutical companies.

- Working in medical analysis laboratories and in drug and food control.

- Pursuing postgraduate studies (Master's and PhD) and joining the academic teaching and scientific research profession.