Doctor of pharmacy
Program Overview
The profession of pharmacy is significant and its role in uplifting the health system is acknowledged all over the world. Pharmacists are gaining demand in the field day by day as now the profession of pharmacy is considered a “Life Saving Profession”. In Pakistan, this profession also gaining recognition as the emergence of new diseases, advanced technology, new and updated delivery systems, and personalized medicine has created more need for the pharmacist.
It is a very challenging as well as exciting and rewarding profession. Students or future pharmacists joining “Mukabbir College of Pharmacy” are to accept the challenges that the professional field has brought to and will continue to achieve their density. It will be an exciting journey for the passions, beliefs, and enthusiasm of those who will embark on a satisfying and challenging career.
Key Features
- 1. Clinically-Focused Curriculum
- 2. Modern Pharmaceutical Labs
- 3. Hospital Training & Rotations
- 4. Qualified & Experienced Faculty
- 5. Emphasis on Patient-Centered Care
- 6. Research & Drug Development Exposure
- 7. Regulatory & Industry Readiness
Career Prospect
The approved Pharm.D. curriculum has been designed to prepare
qualified Pharmacists who will have the complete knowledge of
medicines, strong behavior and inspirational ethical values along with
writing and communication skills that will enable them to pursue careers
in:
• Health Department, Government of the Punjab: as Drug Inspector,
Deputy Drug Controller, Drug Controller, Hospital Pharmacists,
Clinical Pharmacists, Drug Analyst
• Pharmaceutical and Herbal Industries: as managers in production,
procurement, distribution, quality control and quality assurance
departments.
• Marketing and sales of drugs and Pharmaceutical Products.
• World Health Organization (WHO) and renowned NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Community and Retail Pharmacy
• Forensic Science Agencies
• Drug Regularity Authority of Pakistan
Program’s Aims & Objectives
Prepare the future pharmacist who advances in professional education and becomes an advocate of societal health and wellness.
The discovery of new knowledge through high-impact research and providing outstanding research training in areas of the core to the students.
Create, evaluate, and disseminate, innovative and transformative pharmacy practice models that lead to high-quality, cost-effective patient-centered care.
Foster a culture that supports long-life learning for faculty and staff and expand access for the community seeking advanced knowledge and skills.
Program’s Outcome
Doctor of Pharmacy programs prepare students to become skilled pharmacists capable of providing expert pharmaceutical care. With this program, students gain scientific knowledge as well as practical clinical skills that enable them to serve in a crucial role in the healthcare field.
It’s typically a five-year degree program, students are introduced to a variety of subjects such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy, and healthcare ethics. The curriculum includes classroom learning, laboratory work, and extensive hands-on clinical experiences.
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Distribution of Courses:
Followings are the distribution of total credit hours:
Major Areas
Credit Hrs.
%
Field Experience
3
2%
Capstone Project
3
2%
General Education Courses
34
17%
Domain Core
141
72%
Allied Courses
14
7%