Pharmacy

The Faculty of Pharmacy was established in 1991 and was one of the first pharmacy programs in Jordan. recently the pharmacy profession has evolved, therefore pharmacy education in the 21^st century has witnessed several important revolutionary changes. As the need for a patient-centered approach becomes more and more apparent, the skill set of a pharmacist has to be expanded. This can be accomplished by introducing an evidence-based education. At the IU faculty of pharmacy ,we are closely observing the dynamic changes in the pharmacy profession and we continue to modify our curriculum  to reflect these changes.

Curriculum modifications include,but not limited to, introducing a number of core courses in clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, and pharmacy practice, updating the content of a number of courses, and allocating more time for pharmacy training in many pharmacy practice settings.

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

1. Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution