Year / Semester

Main Courses

Key Learning Themes

Year I – Semester I

Communicative English I, General Psychology, Critical Thinking, Geography of Ethiopia, Mathematics for Natural Sciences, General Physics, Physical Fitness

Foundational communication, analytical thinking, and basic scientific reasoning.

Year I – Semester II

Communicative English II, Emerging Technologies, Social Anthropology, Moral & Civic Education, Anatomy & Histology, Physiology I, Organic Chemistry (+ Lab)

Strengthen ethics, scientific literacy, and basic biomedical understanding.

Year II – Semester I

Pathology, Chemistry of Natural Products, Physiology II, Biochemistry I & II, Microbiology & Immunology, Introduction to Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Economics

Disease mechanisms, biochemistry, and introduction to pharmacy principles.

Year II – Semester II

Physical Pharmacy I (+ Lab), Pharmacognosy I, Pharmaceutical Analysis I, Pharmacology I, Medicinal Chemistry I, Communication & Physical Assessment Skills

Drug formulation, basic pharmacology, and clinical communication.

Year III – Semester I

Physical Pharmacy II (+ Lab), Pharmacology II, Medicinal Chemistry II, Pharmaceutical Analysis I, Integrated Therapeutics I (+ Physical Assessment)

Drug action, formulation, and therapeutic integration.

Year III – Semester II

Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Immunological & Biological Products, Clinical Toxicology, Health Policy, Integrated Therapeutics II, Pharmaceutical Analysis II, Entrepreneurship

Applied pharmacokinetics, clinical care, and management skills.

Year IV – Semester I

Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmacoeconomics, Supply Chain Management, Integrated Therapeutics III, Alternative Medicine, Drug Informatics, Pharmacy Law & Ethics

Integration of therapeutics, ethics, and pharmaceutical technology.

Year IV – Semester II

Global Pharmacy Practice, Medical Supply Management, Marketing & Promotion, Integrated Therapeutics IV, Pharmacy Practice, First Aid, Nutrition, Research Methods, Elective

Professional development, leadership, and applied research.

Year V – Clerkship (Full Year)

Ambulatory, Drug Information, Internal Medicine, Hospital, Pediatric, Gyn/OB, Manufacturing, Community Clerkships, Research II, Team Training, Exit Exam

Advanced clinical rotations, teamwork, and professional competency.