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 Program

PHARM D Course Outline

1st Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Physical Pharmacy - I 3+1
Organic Chemistry - I 3+1
Biochemistry - I 2+1
Physiology-I 3+1
Functional English * 3+0

Total Hours

2nd Semester

20 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Physical Pharmacy - II 3+1
Organic Chemistry - II 3+1
Biochemistry - II 2+1
Anatomy & Histology 2+1
Physiology-II 3+1
Islamic Studies* 2+0

Total Hours

3rd Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Drug Delivery Systems and Formulation Science - I 3+1
Pharmacology and Therapeutics-I 3+1
Pharmacognosy - (Basic I) 3+1
Pathology 2+1
Basic Pharmaceutical Microbiology** 2+1

Total Hours

4th Semester

19 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Drug Delivery Systems and Formulation Science - II 3+1
Applied Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology 3+1
Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Pharmacology and Therapeutics-II) 3+1
Pharmacognosy (Basic - II) 3+1
Pakistan Studies * 2+0
Fehm-e-Quran I* 1+0

Total Hours

5th Semester

20 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmacognosy (Applied) 3+1
Pharmaceutical Analysis-I 3+1
Pharmacology and Therapeutics-III 3+1
Hospital and Community Pharmacy 2+0
Quantitative Reasoning - I * 3+0
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan * 2+0
Fehm-e-Quran II* 1+0

Total Hours

6th Semester

20 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmacognosy (Advanced) 3+1
Dispensing, Social & Administrative Pharmacy 2+0
Pharmaceutical Analysis-II 3+1
Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IV 3+1
Applications of ICT (Especial focus on Pharmacy)* 2+1
Quantitative Reasoning-II* 3+0

Total Hours

7th Semester

20 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Industrial Pharmacy - I 3+1
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - I 3+1
Clinical Pharmacy-I 3+1
Pharmaceutical Quality Management System 3+0
Expository Writing * 3+0
Entrepreneurship * 2+0

Total Hours

8th Semester

19 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Industrial Pharmacy - II 3+1
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - II 3+1
Clinical Pharmacy-II 3+1
Civics & Community Engagement* (Fulfill requirement of Pharmacy Practice-III) 1+1
Pharmaceutical Quality Control 2+1
Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing** 2+0

Total Hours

9th Semester

18 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmaceutical Technology - I 3+1
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science-I 3+0
Medicinal Chemistry-I 3+1
Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-I 3+1
Clinical Pharmacology 2+1

Total Hours

10th Semester

20 Credit Hours

Course Title Credit Hours
Pharmaceutical Technology - II 3+1
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science-II 3+0
Medicinal Chemistry-II 3+1
Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-II 3+1
Bioethics (Arts & Humanities Category) ** 2+0
Capstone Project *** 3+0

Total Hours

Total Program

192

Credit Hours

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

• Intermediate (12 years of schooling) qualification in Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering/Computer Science/D.A.E. (Relevant Degree) with at least 50% marks.
• At least 5O% marks in SBBDU Entrance test.

Faculty of Pharmacy

Prof. Dr. Shabana Naz Shah

DEAN
B.PHARM (KU),
M.Phil Pharmaceutical Chemistry (KU)
PhD. (KU)

Prof. Dr. Khwaja Zafar Alam Mahmood

PROFESSOR
B.PHARM (KU), M.PHARM (KU),
M.Phil. (KU), PhD. (Nottingham University UK)

Prof. Dr. Aftab Saeed

PROFESSOR
BSc (Hons.) (KU)
MSc (KU),
M.Phil Pharmacy / Pharmacology (KU),
PhD. (KU)

Dr. Riaz Bhatti

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
B.Pharm (Sindh University ),
Pharm D (FUAST), M.Pharm

Dr. Amna Saeed

SENIOR LECTURER
Pharm D (FUAST),
M.Phil Pharmacology (Ziauddin University)

Dr. Ahemdullah

LECTURER
Pharm D (FUAST),
M. Phil in Pharmacology (Hamdard University)
PhD. In Pharmacology (Karachi University)

Dr. Bheesham Kingrani

LECTURER
Pharm D (Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad),
MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (Universiti Sains Malaysia, USM)

Dr. Saima Ahmed

LECTURER
B Pharm (Great Al-Fateh University Tripoli-Libya)
M.Phil Pharmacology (Karachi University)
PhD. (Hamdard University)

Dr. Junaid Ghani

LECTURER
MBBS (Dow University of Health Sciences)
Diploma Biabetology (CFMP)

Ms. Iman Sabir

TEACHING ASSISTANT
Pharm D (KU),
MBA (IBT)

Ms. Rifat Jabeen

LECTURER
BSc (Karachi University), MSc Mathematics (Karachi University),
MS Statistics & Scientific Computing (IoBM)

Mr. Jawwad Akbar

LECTURER
BS Computer Science (DIHE)
MS in Computer Science (DHA Suffa)

Ms. Atiya Qayum

LECTURER
B.A (APWA)
B.Ed. & M.Ed (Hamdard University)
Masters In English Literature

Mr. Muhammad Adil

LECTURER
B.A (Honors) K.U
M.A (Islamic Studies) K.U