Department of Pharmacy
Introduction
Pharmacy is a dynamic and integrative health profession grounded in the science of medications and the ethical responsibility of their safe and effective use. It bridges health and chemical sciences to optimize patient care and public health outcomes. In line with the global best practices set by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), our program is designed to equip future pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and professional values required for evolving healthcare landscapes.
Our Pharm-D program (5 years, 198 credit hours) is structured in compliance with the curricular outcomes prescribed by the Pakistan Pharmacy Council, Higher Education Commission (HEC), and consistent with the FIP Global Competency Framework. Students are trained in a competency-based, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes pharmaceutical care, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-informed decision-making, and lifelong learning.
We remain committed to meeting and exceeding quality benchmarks outlined by national and international accrediting bodies, ensuring our graduates are globally competent, locally responsive, and ethically grounded.
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The Department has experienced, professionally competent and qualified faculty members including Nine Ph.D. Faculty Member) and one M.Phil. One Faculty members is abroad on study leave for Ph.D. under HEC faculty development program. Currently three Faculty members are Ph.D. Scholars and pursuing their study in Pakistan. The Department have will equipped Laboratories namely, Basic Medical Sciences, Industrial, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Quality Control, Instrumentation, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Computer/IT Laboratories. The Department also have a separate Seminar Library (More than 3000 books in hard form as well as in soft form) & an animal house.The Department of Pharmacy is fully committed to implement the policies/guidelines of Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Higher Education Commission and SBBU for the promotion of quality education and production of quality graduates.
Aim
The aim of the Department is to develop competent and reflective pharmacy professionals who can contribute to improved health outcomes through practice, research, education, and service. Our program adopts a learning outcomes-based approach, aligned with ACPE standards, to ensure that graduates are proficient in pharmaceutical sciences, patient-centered care, communication, professionalism, and interprofessional teamwork.
We strive to instill a strong sense of accountability, social responsibility, and cultural competence so that graduates are empowered to serve humanity through innovations in pharmacy practice and policy, embodying the FIP vision that “everyone benefits from access to safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines and health technologies.”
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Scope
The scope of modern pharmacy practice reflects a shift toward patient-centered, evidence-based, and collaborative care models, as emphasized by FIP and ACPE. Our curriculum reflects this shift and prepares students for a variety of roles across the medicine lifecycle:
- Pharmaceutical care & clinical services
- Community and hospital pharmacy practice
- Industrial pharmacy and quality assurance
- Regulatory affairs and policy development
- Pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and drug information services
- Academic, translational, and implementation research
- Public health advocacy and disease state management
- Digital health, tele-pharmacy, and pharmaco-informatics
Mission
The Department of Pharmacy is dedicated to the development of globally aligned pharmacy professionals who will drive innovation in pharmaceutical sciences and improve community health. Our mission is to:
- Deliver outcome-based education with emphasis on patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.
- Conduct high-impact research aligned with national priorities and global pharmaceutical challenges.
- Engage in interprofessional and community-based collaborations, fostering social accountability and leadership.
- Promote entrepreneurship and industry-academia partnerships to build workforce capacity and stimulate innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.