DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

Pharm. D (Doctor of Pharmacy) is a 5-year degree program that includes a range of subjects that provide a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and patient care. The institute’s curriculum (approved by HEC/NCRC/PHARMACY/2025/7953 and Pharmacy Council) typically covers major core courses and interdisciplinary/allied courses in the following major departments:

1. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
2. Pharmacology
3. Pharmaceutics
4. Pharmacognosy
5. Pharmacy Practice

The GDIP may also offer research opportunities, internships and industry collaborations to provide students hands on experience and exposure to real-world pharmaceutical challenges.

60% marks in FSc Pre-Medical

The Pharm. D program is designed to prepare competent pharmacy professionals who can contribute effectively to patient care, healthcare system and the pharmaceutical industry.

The main objectives are:

1. To provide in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy.
2. To develop the ability to provide safe, effective, and rational drug therapy.
3. To promote pharmaceutical care, medication therapy management and patient counseling.
4. To train students in clinical decision-making, therapeutic monitoring and prevention of medication errors.
5. To enable collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
6. To inculcate professional ethics, legal responsibilities, and moral values in pharmacy practice.
7. To ensure adherence to national and international pharmacy laws and guidelines.
8. To develop research skills for drug discovery, development, evaluation, and clinical research.
9. To encourage evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
10. To prepare pharmacists to participate in public health programs such as disease prevention, health promotion, pharmacovigilance, and drug information services.
11. To provide exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs.
12. To develop effective communication skills for interaction with patients, healthcare professionals, and the community.
13. To prepare graduates for leadership roles in healthcare and pharmaceutical settings.
14. To produce pharmacists capable of working in diverse healthcare environments at national and international levels.
15. To address community health needs with cultural sensitivity.

Skill Development of Students in the Following Clinical Pharmacy Practice Areas

1. Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
2. Detection of Drug-Drug Interaction
3. Drug Utilization Review
4. Pharmacist workup for Drug therapy
5. Lab data interpretation
6. Pharmacokinetics study
7. Cholesterol Management
8. Renal Management
9. Hypertension Management
10. Heart Failure Management
11. Asthma Management
12. Diabetes management

Government/Public Sector Jobs:

1. As analysts, experts, heads and directors in Drug Testing Laboratories.
2. Federal and Provincial Drug inspectors
3. Clinical Pharmacist in Government Hospitals
4. Hospital Pharmacists in Government Hospitals
5. Pharmacy Education (Teaching) in Public Universities
6. Forensic Scientist
7. Pakistan Navy
8. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
9. Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP)
10. Pharm D can also apply for various SSC, PSC and civil services jobs which require any graduation as eligibility.

Private Sector Jobs:

1. Community (retail) pharmacists
2. Clinical and/or Hospital Pharmacists in Private Hospitals.
3. Teaching in Private Colleges and Universities
4. Pharmaceutical Industry (in Departments like Production, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs etc.)
5. Distribution setup
6. Sales and Marketing
7. Instructor at Institute Training Category B candidates
8. NGOs
9. Nutraceutical Industry
10. Cosmetic Industry
11. Training Centres

Opportunities for Pharmacist Abroad: After becoming registered pharmacist in USA, Canada, Australia, UK and Middle East etc., one can join Hospitals, Retail Pharmacies and Pharmaceutical Industries.