Postgraduate Studies Division
The College of Pharmacy at Al-Nahrain University awards the Master of Pharmacy degree — cultivating an advanced and specialized pharmaceutical community that meets the country’s needs in medicine and pharmaceutical services.
Head of the Postgraduate Studies Division
College of Pharmacy — Al-Nahrain University
Vision & Mission
🔭 Vision
An advanced and specialized pharmaceutical community that fulfills the country’s needs in medicines and pharmaceutical services.
🎯 Mission
To utilize modern pharmaceutical sciences, knowledge, and skills through advanced academic programs and research partnerships, preparing specialist pharmacists capable of effective, precise, and innovative scientific research in the pharmaceutical field.
- Graduate specialist pharmacists who keep pace with global scientific advancement.
- Update scientific knowledge for specialist pharmacists using officially approved, credible modern sources.
- Publish theoretical, clinical, and applied research to support pharmaceutical industry development.
- Establish modern pharmaceutical research laboratories capable of meeting rigorous scientific research requirements.
- Utilize research partnerships to advance scientific research in collaboration with peer institutions.
- Organize workshops and continuing medical education seminars to support postgraduate programs and research.
About Postgraduate Studies
🎓 Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
Our college awards the Master of Pharmacy degree. This program was established with teaching commencing from the academic year 2024–2025. Total credit hours: 36 credits.
Duties of the Postgraduate Studies Division
- Prepare the postgraduate admission plan for the college for the new academic year, including degree type (Master’s), number of seats, and scientific specializations.
- Submit periodic statistics every four months to Al-Nahrain University Presidency on postgraduate graduates, including name, degree, specialization, graduation GPA, and university order number.
- Prepare and follow up on the admission plan, verify academic backgrounds to align with postgraduate regulations, and submit to relevant authorities.
- Issue administrative orders for postgraduate student admissions based on university orders.
- Monitor the status of admitted and enrolled students from the start of study through graduation order issuance.
- Issue circulars and instructions related to postgraduate studies in accordance with Ministry and University directives.
- Maintain ongoing statistics on students (admission numbers, enrollment cancellations, study deferrals, graduates, extensions).
- Issue letters specifying thesis defense dates for postgraduate students.
- Issue administrative orders granting the Master of Pharmacy degree.
- Establish new postgraduate programs (Higher Diploma / Master’s / PhD) after obtaining official approvals.
- Record minutes of the Postgraduate Studies Committee, which meets regularly every two weeks and whenever necessary.
- Submit committee minutes to the College Dean for presentation to the College Council for approval.
Curriculum — Master of Pharmacy 2024–2025
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| Molecular Pharmacology | 2 |
| Advanced Clinical Biochemistry | 2 |
| Advanced Biopharmaceutics | 2 |
| Advanced Analytical Chemistry | 2 |
| Advanced Therapeutics 1 | 2 |
| English Language | — |
| Statistics | 2 |
| Seminar | — |
| Special Problem (Lab, 4 hrs) | 2 |
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Instruments & Techniques | 2 |
| Advanced Pharmacology | 2 |
| Pharmacogenomics | 2 |
| Advanced Organic Chemistry | 2 |
| Advanced Therapeutics 2 | 2 |
| Drug Delivery Systems | 2 |
| Seminar | 2 |
| Research Methodology | 2 |
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| Master’s Thesis (Scientific Research) | 8 |
| 🏆 Total Credit Hours — Master of Pharmacy | 36 |
Application Process for Postgraduate Studies
Follow the official instructions published by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research regarding postgraduate admission requirements and regulations within Iraq.
Electronic application must be submitted simultaneously with the paper application — applicants must visit the college before submitting to inquire about the procedure.
Prepare for the required proficiency examinations: National English Language Exam, Arabic Language Exam, and Computer Exam.
Paper documents are verified against electronic submissions by the college — the applicant is responsible for the accuracy of all information provided.
Applicants are subject to a competitive examination and interview in accordance with the admission regulations for the relevant year.
Official Documents Required for Application
Postgraduate Studies Division
College of Pharmacy — Al-Nahrain University — Baghdad, Iraq
📧 postgraduate.study.pharma@nahrainuniv.edu.iq
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