Faculty of Pharmacy offers a 5-year undergraduate Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) program for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the fields of Health & Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Faculty of Pharmacy comprises the following:

• Department of Basic Medical Sciences
• Department of Pharmaceutics
• Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry
• Department of Pharmacognosy
• Department of Pharmacy Practice

Pharm-D program is designed to enhance the professional skills of practical application in all disciplines of Pharmacy Profession. The syllabus is developed in such a manner that the graduates can fulfil the increasing demand of pharmacists in Academia, public and Private sector, Institutional Pharmacy, Pharma Industry, Regulatory and other related disciplines.

The graduates can also continue their studies at SHU, where there is a plan to provide an opportunity to study up to Ph. D. The highly qualified teaching faculty ensures the progress in right direction.

The facilities include spacious, air-conditioned and furnished classrooms with latest teaching aids, well-equipped modern Laboratories, with all necessary apparatus and paraphernalia. A separate girls common room.

To complete the studies in line with the theory content of the syllabus, a dedicated section of Pharmacy is available in the library; equipped with all necessary books, journals and access to significant databases.

Vision

To make Pharm-D program, Salim Habib University, a top ranked program recognized both at national and international levels; providing innovative pharmacy education aimed to transform students into focused practitioners, leaders, and researchers.

Mission

To provide quality pharmacy education on a par with international standards, integrating critical thinking, problem-solving, experiential learning, and leadership skills to develop students into professionals in the field of drug designing, quality management and pharmaceutical-care based on evidence.

Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Pharm-D program is a comprehensive and multi-faceted program.

In an attempt to maintain the educational standards high the curriculum has been designed as “Student-centered/ active learning, Problem/ practice based, Integrated, Community/ systems-based, Electives & System approaches (SPICES)”. This approach has proven effective in Pharmacy Education. These diverse aspects are facilitated by communication skills. the hands-on clinical and industrial skills and training on interpersonal basis.

• are par excellence in Pharmaceutical care, clinical care and research
• are leaders in Pharmacy education, practice and industry
• provide specialized Patient Care and Community Services
• demonstrate competence to develop and implement evidence-based programs and protocols
• deliver services to the community with commitment, professionalism and ethical responsibilities

Entry Requirements

The applicant should:

• Have 60% marks in HSC (Pre-Medical) or 60% marks in A-level or equivalent qualification
• Qualify the Aptitude Test and Interview

Internship Opportunities

• Hospital and clinical setup
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Government and regulatory setup

Career Prospects
Pharmacy Graduates will find opportunities in the job market:

• Technical Operations in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Commercial Operation of Pharmaceutical Industry including Sales and Marketing
• Institutional (Hospital) Pharmacy
• Clinical pharmacy
• Community pharmacy
• Academia
• Research & Development
• Legislative Bodies
• Pharmacy Regulatory Affairs
• Pharmacy Entrepreneurship
• Healthcare Insurance Companies

Degree Offered: Pharm-D

• Duration: 5 Years
• Semesters: 10
• Credit Hours: 206