Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar University (QU) has achieved yet another remarkable milestone in the field of Pharmacy and Pharmacology as it climbed in the QS Subject Ranking.
In the recently released 2023 edition, QU has been ranked in the top 150 worldwide (101-150), an outstanding improvement from its previous ranking in the top 250 in 2022, and a significant leap from its debut ranking in the top 300 in 2021.
This new ranking also places QU in the 4th place in the Arab world in this subject, which is a major improvement from last year’s ranking of 8th among Arab Universities.
This recognition is a testament to QU’s unwavering commitment to providing a world-class research environment and to advancing knowledge in this vital field making it one of the best research institutions in the world.
QU has also maintained its position in Life Sciences & Medicine in the top 300 and in Medicine in the top 350 (301-350). These impressive accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and dedication of QU Health faculty members, researchers and students, demonstrating the excellent quality and leadership offered by QU Health colleges in Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Nursing.
QS Subject Ranking is a globally recognised, ranking system that evaluates the performance of universities in various subjects.
The ranking methodology is based on several factors, including academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per faculty and h-index, which assess the productivity and impact of published research.
Therefore, the improvement of QU’s ranking is a significant accomplishment that reflects its dedication to providing a world-class education and research environment.
QU Health has played a vital role in advancing healthcare research through cutting-edge research, making QU one of the leading research institutions worldwide.
QU Health provides the necessary support to faculty and students, enabling them to conduct high-quality research across a broad range of health disciplines.
QU, through the support of the research office, ensures that funds are available to support research activities.
Expressing her pride and satisfaction, Prof Asmaa Al Thani, vice-president for Health and Medical Sciences at QU, lauded the significant achievement of QU in the QS Subject Ranking.
She highlighted QU Health’s dedication to healthcare advancement and interprofessional research as demonstrated by its top ranking.
She said, “We, at QU Health, strive to make significant contribution to healthcare advancement in the region and beyond.Our top-ranking place reflects our commitment to excellent quality education, healthcare research and innovation making significant contributions to the world of health care.We are proud to be an integral part of a leading academic institution in these fields.”
Prof Feras Alali, dean of the College of Pharmacy at QU, said: “We are thrilled to be recognised for our hard work and dedication to advancing research in Pharmacy and Pharmacology. This ranking is a testament to the tireless efforts of our faculty, students and staff, who have worked diligently to make significant contributions to the world of health care. In particular, QU’s ‘Pharmacy and Pharmacology’ was scored among the top globally in Academic Reputation.”
Dr Mohamed Elrayess, director of Basic Research at QU Health, said: “We take great pride in our outstanding research, which has been pivotal in driving innovation and shaping the future of health care. Our dedicated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a culture of collaboration, pursue discoveries that have the potential to revolutionise patient health care and improve global health outcomes.”
