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Vision |
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To be preeminent in pharmacy education, research in pharmaceutical sciences, and patient care that optimizes health and wellness of individuals and communities. |
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Mission |
Our mission is to advance the health of the society through innovative pharmacy education, transformatic research, community engagement and improved patient care.
We will accomplish this by:
• Providing comprehensive student- centered pharmacy education and clinical practice.
• Continuous monitoring of quality of teaching and learning as per HEC guidelines.
• Fostering an environment of academic engagement, collaboration, mutual respect and ethical behavior.
• Conducting research that advances scientific knowledge and support patient care.
• Encouraging faculty and staff development.
•Developing strategies for community engagement and linkages with healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
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PROGRAM: DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (Pharm. D)
DURATION: 10 Semesters of 18 Weeks = 5 Years (198 Credit Hours)
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Program Objectives |
Our Pharm. D. program conforms to the curriculum prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP). The aims and objectives of the curriculum as specified by the PCP are “to prepare graduates who will have the capacity, up to date knowledge, strong ethical values, behavior, communication, writing and social skills that will enable them to pursue careers in:
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• Pharmaceutical care in health systems and community environment where appropriate medication usage and patient’s safety is paramount.
• Pharmaceutical industry and its quality systems.
• Academia, research and development.
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Learning Outcomes |
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Graduates of our Pharm. D. Program will be able to: |
• Translate basic sciences knowledge into pharmaceutical and clinical applications.
• Implement principles of pharmaceutical care in disease management.
• Provide comprehensive medication management to optimize medication use and health outcomes, reduce adverse drug events and improve patient safety.
• Demonstrate critical thinking to solve patient care problems.
• Display effective communication, both oral and written.
• Use of computers in maintenance of medical records, inventory control, medication monitoring, drug information and poison control.
• Establish efficient drug distribution system in the hospital, and compilation of Hospital Formulary.
• Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
• Show expertise in drug designing, dosage form formulation, large scale manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and quality control aspect of pharmaceutical marketing, supply chain management and regulatory control.
•Support and promote clinical and pharmacy research.
•Display ethical behavior and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
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Admission Criteria |
•Minimum 60% marks (as per Pharmacy Council of Pakistan rules and regulations) HSC Pre-Medical (or O/A level – Foreign High School Equivalence)
•Equivalence as determined by the Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC) is required.
•Qualify Aptitude test and interview
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Why Choose Sohail University For Your Degree |
•With nine batches of Pharm. D. having graduated so far JCP has a rich track record of conducting Pharm. D. Program.
•JCP is attached with Jinnah Medical College Hospital (JMCH) a 350 beds hospital, and Medicare Cardiac and General Hospital a 130-bed state of the art hospital used for imparting clinical training.
•Korangi Campus is a multidisciplinary center of education. Besides Pharm. D. Program, other Health Sciences Programs such as MBBS, BDS, Nursing and Physical Therapy are conducted there which would give you an opportunity to interact with the students of these programs and provide a better understanding of your role in the overall Health Care System.
•Many of our graduates are holding responsible positions in local as well as multinational pharmaceutical companies in areas of pharmaceutical production, quality control and marketing whereas others are associated with academic institutions and hospitals.
•JCP graduates have been accepted for postgraduate studies in foreign universities. Some of them have earned accolades for their outstanding research work.
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Fee Structure |
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Description |
(Pakistani Rupees)
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• Admission Fee (one time only)
• Tuition Fees 1st Semester
• Security Deposit (one time only)
• Enrollment Fee (one time only)
• Examination Fee
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30,000
120,000
30,000
3,000
At the time of Examination
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Career Prospects |
Job opportunities for a pharmacist are manifold depending on individual interest and expertise. Some of these are listed below:
• Community Pharmacist
• Hospital Pharmacist
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry
• Government Health Services
• Teaching and Research
• Pharmacy Informatics
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Study Plan |
| 10 Semesters of 18 Weeks = 5 Years (198 Credit Hours) |
GENERAL COURSES
• English
• Islamic Studies
• Pakistan Studies
BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
• Physiology
• Anatomy & Histology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology & Therapeutics
PHARMACEUTICS
• Physical Pharmacy
• Dosage Form Science
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology
• Industrial Pharmacy
• Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmaceutical Quality Management
• Pharmaceutical Technology
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PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Medicinal Chemistry
PHARMACOGNOSY
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmacognosy – Advanced
PHARMACY PRACTICE
• Pharmaceutical Mathematics & Biostatistics
• Dispensing, Community, Social & Administrative Pharmacy
• Computer and its Applications in Pharmacy
• Hospital Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Forensic Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Management & Marketing |
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