Department of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy is one of the core departments at Baghdad College of Medical Sciences. It was established in Baghdad in 2000 by the Iraqi Pharmacists Syndicate. The department aims to prepare pharmacists equipped with the scientific and practical competencies required to work across various healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, including community pharmacies, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies.
The department awards a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and follows a modern curriculum that combines theoretical instruction with practical training, distributed over five academic years.

Study Type and System: Semester System – Morning Shift

Study Duration: 5 Years

Location: Baghdad – Bab Al-Muadham

Application Period: September – October

Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Pharmacy

Language of Study: English

Minimum Admission Averages 2026 – 2027Department of Pharmacy

Minimum average90%0.5 and above rounded up

Accepted streamScience – Biology

Study duration5years · morning

Minimum averages for special admission channels

Martyrs' families85%

Graduates of distinguished schools & Baghdad College85%

Per the Ministry of Higher Education admission guide 2026 – 2027Admission requirements & fees →

Speech by the Head of the Department of Pharmacy

Pharmacy is a discipline that stands at the intersection between medicine and the patient. It begins with an understanding of the composition of medications and their mechanisms of action, and ultimately culminates in their effects on the human body. This is what makes the study of pharmacy a responsibility before it is a profession.

At the Department of Pharmacy, College of Baghdad Medical Sciences, we build this understanding progressively: beginning with the basic sciences in the early years, followed by pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and pharmaceutical chemistry, and culminating in clinical pharmacy and practical training, where students are exposed to real-life clinical cases. This educational process is supported by highly qualified academic staff holding advanced degrees, as well as well-equipped laboratories that transform theoretical lectures into practical learning experiences.

Our work extends beyond teaching; scientific research is an integral component of the Department’s academic activities. We are committed to engaging students in research from an early stage, enabling them to learn not only how to acquire and utilize scientific knowledge, but also how to contribute to its generation and advancement.

We aspire for our graduates to become pharmacists who can be relied upon in hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, and laboratories, equipped with a strong scientific foundation that enables them to keep pace with the continuous evolution of a profession that is constantly changing.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdelmutalib Abdelbari

Head of the Department

Pharmacy Department Strategic Plan

Department Organizational Structure

Our Vision

The Department of Pharmacy at Baghdad College of Medical Sciences is a competitive educational and research institution that strives for excellence locally and regionally in education, research, community service, and pharmaceutical care.

Our Objectives

The Department of Pharmacy prepares pharmacists with solid scientific knowledge and practical skills to practice with competence. It continually updates its curriculum and provides a modern learning environment that supports healthcare and serves the community