How-to-Become-a-Pharmacist-in-Qatar.pptx

Discover the complete roadmap to becoming a licensed pharmacist in Qatar with this presentation. Learn about the National Pharmacist Qualifying Examination (NPQE), eligibility requirements, DataFlow verification, licensing procedures through the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), and salary expectations in 2025. Perfect for pharmacy graduates aiming to build a professional career in Qatar’s healthcare sector.

1. How to Become a Pharmacist in Qatar Licensing and Career Path

2. About Qatar Pharmacist Licensing Regulatory Authority Licensing regulated by Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Department Conducted under Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) Examination Exam: National Pharmacist Qualifying Examination (NPQE) Recent Change Replaced the old QCHP exam (May 2025)

3. Why Choose Qatar? Rapidly growing healthcare sector Globally accredited hospitals & pharmacies High salary potential: QAR 10,000–25,000+ / month Tax-free income & international exposure

4. NPQE Overview Full Form National Pharmacist Qualifying Examination Authority DHP, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Mode Prometric-based test (150 MCQs) Duration 3.5 hours Passing Score 60% Attempts Allowed 5 times

5. NPQE Exam Domains Basic Biomedical Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Social & Administrative Pharmacy Pharmacy Law & Ethics Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics

6. 1 Educational Qualification B.Pharm / M.Pharm / Pharm.D required Minimum 2 years post-graduation experience Valid home country pharmacist license English proficiency – IELTS or TOEFL

7. 2 Document Attestation Get your documents attested by: Ministry of Education (Home Country) Qatari Embassy Documents: Degree, Transcript, Experience Certificates

8. 3 DataFlow Verification (PSV) What is it? Primary Source Verification of credentials Conducted by DataFlow Group What they verify: Degree & Transcripts License & Good Standing Certificate Experience Certificates

9. 4 Register for NPQE Exam 01 Apply via the DHP/MoPH portal 02 Upload attested documents & DataFlow report 03 Book exam at Prometric centre 04 Attempt NPQE (150 MCQs | 3.5 hrs | 60% pass mark)

10. 5 Get Your License Submit NPQE score report + DataFlow verification DHP reviews and issues pharmacist license License valid for 2 years (renewable) 6 Activate the License Activation possible only through employment Employer (hospital or pharmacy) must be DHP-approved Employer links your license to their facility 7 License Renewal Valid for 2 years; must renew before expiry Requirements: CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits Practice record & employer verification