QU pharmacy students complete training in Malaysia, Scotland, and New Zealand

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), represented by its College of Pharmacy, announced that a group of fourth year pharmacy (P4) students successfully...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), represented by its College of Pharmacy, announced that a group of fourth-year pharmacy (P4) students successfully completed international experiential training rotations in Malaysia, Scotland, and New Zealand.

The initiative reflects QU’s commitment to preparing globally competent, practice-ready graduates and strengthening experiential education through international partnerships that enhance professional competencies and global exposure.

As part of the Structured Pharmacy Experiential Education Program (SPEP), the international placements aim to expose students to diverse pharmacy practice models, strengthen clinical and professional competencies, and bridge academic learning with real-world healthcare practice.

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Ziad Nasr, SPEP Program Coordinator, stated, “International experiential education enables our students to expand their clinical, professional, and cultural competencies while representing the College of Pharmacy and Qatar University on an international platform. These placements foster adaptability, leadership, and a more profound understanding of pharmacy’s evolving global role in improving patient outcomes and healthcare systems.”

During their industrial pharmacy rotation at IKOP Pharma in Kuantan, Malaysia, students gained hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)–compliant environment.