Faculty of Pharmacy (PHARM D)

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Overview of Course

Welcome to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) Program at our esteemed university. In the light of guidelines provided by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) and Higher Education Commission (HEC), Faculty of Pharmacy was established in 2017, where academic excellence meets Pharmaceuticals Expertise to shape the next generation of healthcare leaders. Our comprehensive curriculum is meticulously designed to provide students with a deep understanding of Pharmacology, Patient Care, Drug Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Forensic Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Industrial Pharmacy and the science of medication, with state-of-the-art facilities, expert Faculty members, and a commitment to fostering innovation in Pharmacy Practice, our Pharm-D Program prepares competent and highly skilled professionals who provide care to the patients and also become integral part of the Health Care System both national and internationally.

Join us on this transformative journey to become a highly skilled, compassionate healthcare professional dedicated to advancing the field of Pharmacy and improving Health through a combination of rigorous coursework, hands-on clinical experiences, and cutting-edge research opportunities, our program ensures that graduates are not only well-versed in the science behind pharmaceuticals but also skilled in communicating and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.

Dean's Message

Pharmacy, along with the other disciplines in health education, is a necessity for the healthcare system of any country. Pharmacy education at our Institute is based on traditional, scientific, clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge with the goal of training undergraduate students into competent and professionally committed healthcare professionals. The graduates of our programs are Doctor of Pharmacy with thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical principles and therapeutic application of drug substances.

Since the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Dewan University (SBBDU) was chartered it has started several programs and initiatives under the guidance of the Vice Chancellor, with untiring efforts from our dedicated and hardworking faculty members. The faculty started the five- year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) programs in 2017, within a short span of time since the HEC granted the permission.

The Faculty of Pharmacy is following the approved curriculum and semester-based guidelines of the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) and Higher Education of Pakistan (HEC). The Institute has a very impressive teacher-student ratio (1:10), in accordance with the recommendations of the PCP.

The Institute building has all required facilities with requisite teaching, hospitals for training, which are integral and important resources for pharmacy education. Our spacious buildings have lecture halls with the capacity of more than 100 students each and are equipped with air-conditioned environment, multimedia and digital sound system. The building also has all essentially equipped laboratories, a library, a girls’ common room, faculty offices, canteen and a board room. Learned PhDs in different disciplines of Pharmacy are members of our team.

Pharm D Course Outline

1st Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
English- A (Functional English) 2
Pharmaceutics- IA (Physical Pharmacy) 3+1
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IA (Organic) 3+1
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIA (Biochemistry) 3+1
Physiology-A 3+1
Anatomy & Histology 3+1
Total Hours 22

2nd Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
English- B (Communication & Writing Skills) 4
Pharmaceutics- IB (Physical Pharmacy) 3+1
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IB (Organic) 3+1
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIB (Biochemistry) 3+1
Physiology-B 3+1
Total Hours 20

3rd Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Islamic Studies 3
Pharmaceutics-IIA (Dosage Forms Science) 3+1
Pharmaceutics-IIIA (Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology) 3+1
Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IA) 3+1
Pharmacognosy-IA (Basic) 3+1
Pharmacy Practice- IA (Pharmaceutical Mathematics) 3
Total Hours 22

4th Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Pakistan Studies 2
Pharmaceutics- IIB (Dosage Forms Science) 3+1
Pharmaceutics-IIIB (Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology) 3+1
Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IB 3+1
Pharmacognosy-IB (Basic) 3+1
Pharmacy Practice-IB (Bio-Statistics) 3
Total Hours 21

5th Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmacy Practice-IIA (Dispensing Pharmacy) 3+1
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIIA (Pharmaceutical Analysis) 3+1
Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IIA 3+1
Pharmacognosy-IIA (Advanced) 3+1
Pathology 3+1
Total Hours 20

6th Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmacy Practice-IIB (Community, Social & Administrative Pharmacy) 3
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIB (Pharmaceutical Analysis) 3+1
Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IIB 3+1
Pharmacognosy-IIB (Advanced) 3+1
Pharmacy Practice-III (Computer and its Applications in Pharmacy) 3+1
Total Hours 19

7th Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmacy Practice-IV A (Hospital Pharmacy) 3
Pharmacy Practice-VA (Clinical Pharmacy-1) 3+1
Pharmaceutics-IVA (Industrial Pharmacy) 3+1
Pharmaceutics-VA (Biopharmaceutics & Pharmcokinetics) 3+1
Pharmaceutics-VIA (Pharmaceutical Quality Management) 3+1
Total Hours 19

8th Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmacy Practice-IVB (Hospital Pharmacy) 3
SuPharmacy Practice-VB (Clinical Pharmacy-I) 3+1
Pharmaceutics-IVB (Industrial Pharmacy) 3+1
Pharmaceutics-VB (Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics) 3+1
Pharmaceutics-VIB (Pharmaceutical Quality Management)y 3+1
Total Hours 19

9th Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmaceutics-VIIA (Pharmaceutical Technology) 3+1
Pharmacy Practice- VIA (Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-II) 3+1
Pharmacy Practice-VIIA (Forensic Pharmacy) 3
Pharmacy Practice-VIIIA (Pharmaceutical Management & Marketing) 3
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IV A (Medical Chemistry) 3+1
Total Hours 18

10th Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmaceutics-VIIB 3+1
Pharmacy Practice-VIB (Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-II) 3+1
Pharmacy Practice-VIIB (Forensic Pharmacy) 3
Pharmacy Practice-VIIIB (Pharmaceutical Management & Marketing) 3
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IVB (Medicinal Chemistry) 3+1
Total Hours 18

Total Credit Hours: 198

Admission Criteria

Students holding F.Sc. (Pre-medical) with minimum 60% marks from Pakistan or an equivalent qualification from overseas university/school are eligible to apply. Entrance test is a prerequisite.

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Prof. Dr. Shabana Naz Shah

DEAN
B.PHARM., (K.U), M.PHIL., (K.U)., PH. D. (KU)

Dr. Noorulain Pirzada

LECTURER
PHARM.D., (JSMU), M.PHIL., (JUW)

Dr. Saba Razzak

LECTURER
PHARM.D., (PUMHS), MPHIL. (JUW)

Dr. Muzzammil Siraj

LECTURER
PHARM.D., (HU), MBA., (HU)

Prof. Dr. Zafar Alam Mahmood

PROFESSOR
B.PHARM., (K.U), M.PHARM., (K.U)., M.PHIL., (K.U)., PH. D. (KU)

Dr. Sadia Ahmed Zuberi

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PHARM.D., (BMU), M.PHIL., (BMU)., PH. D. (BMU)

Dr. Adam Ali

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
B.PHARM., (K.U), M.PHIL., (K.U)., PH. D. (KU)

Dr. Nauman Haider Siddqiui

LECTURER
PHARM.D., (K.U), M.PHIL., (USJ)

Dr. Nimra

JUNIOR LECTURER
PHARM.D., (K.U), M.PHIL., (FELLOW)

Department of Pharmacognosy

Prof. Dr. Aftab Saeed

PROFESSOR
M.PHIL., (K.U)., PH. D. (KU)

Dr. Mahmood Sheikh

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
B.PHARM., (K.U), PH. D. (KU)

Dr. Rubab Kiran

LECTURER
PHARM.D., (U.S.J)., M.PHIL., (U.S.J), PH.D., (FELLOW)

Dr. Rasikha Naseem

JUNIOR LECTURER
PHARM.D., (K.U)., M.PHIL., (FELLOW)

Department of Pharmacy Practice

Dr. Abeer Adeel

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
PHARM.D., (K.U), M.PHIL., (K.U)., PH. D. (KU)

Dr. Safia Naz

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
PHARM.D., (USJ), PH. D. (JU, CHINA)

Dr. Sana Bibi

LECTURER
PHARM.D., (FUUAST), MPHIL., (ZU)

Dr. Fawaz Jaffar

LECTURER
PHARM.D., (U.B), M.PHIL., (U.B)