About The University:
Founded in 1974 as the Imperial Medical Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) has grown and transformed considerably from its origins where it was linked to a single hospital. Located within close proximity to Milad Tower (435m) in Tehran, it oversees medical institutions in the Iranian capital which are recognized for excellence in healthcare, including 17 teaching and 15 non-teaching hospitals. Today, IUMS health professionals are responsible for providing healthcare services to approximately four million civilians from Tehran and other provinces, constituting 5.2% of the population. IUMS is continuously ranked among the nation’s most prestigious academic institutions for medical education and research. With 12 schools and over 50 research centers and institutes, it draws its student body from the top 1% of candidates selected from the public university entrance examination – known as the Concours.
IUMS has nationally been regarded as a pioneer in the disciplines of Nursing and Midwifery since setting up the first Nursing Care Research Centre in the country. It is now accredited as one of the World Health Organization’s Collaboration Centers for education and research in Nursing and Midwifery, joining the WHO’s global network of development centers within this field. Due to its robust international collaborative partnerships with academic institutions and non-governmental organizations, IUMS is now one of the major medical universities in the Middle East, attracting international students from the region and beyond.
About the School of Pharmacy
Our School of Pharmacy was first established in 2014 as part of the degree programs offered at the University’s International Campus. The School of Pharmacy at Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) has the honor to attract eminent faculty members in various disciplines of pharmaceutical sciences who are talented and eager to mentor domestic and international students.
The School of Pharmacy has been a pioneer in the field of pharmacy since its conception, setting numerous firsts and training exceedingly promising young scholars. The School is keen on pursuing its mission in research and practice through high quality education, research and practice.
The School of Pharmacy is organized into six departments of Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacy, and Pharmacoeconomics.
The academic calendar is semester-based: Fall, Spring and Summer.
- Fall semester: September - January
- Spring semester: February - June
- Summer semester: July - August
Note: Admission to academic degree programs are only conferred in the Fall.
We thrive to promote the profession of pharmacy with a focus on patient-centered care and innovation in research through encouraging an inclusive attitude that promotes diversity of ideas and lifelong learning to our student body. The Vice-Chancellor’s Office for International Affairs oversees the International Campus and international student admission. We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and are committed to training future leaders who will have a positive impact on society and their communities.