Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D)

Overview

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) is a 5-year professional degree program that equips students with knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical practice, and patient care. The curriculum covers pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacognosy, and pharmacy practice, alongside hospital and community training. Emphasis is placed on drug formulation, therapeutic uses, and safe medication management. Graduates are prepared for careers as clinical pharmacists, hospital and community practitioners, researchers, regulatory officers, or entrepreneurs in the pharmaceutical industry, and may pursue advanced specializations in pharmacy and healthcare.

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) — PNMC Pakistan

Overview, Eligibility, Duration, Syllabus & Career Opportunities (PNMC Accredited)

Duration

5 Years / 10 Semesters

Credits

As per PNMC guidelines

Capstone

Final Year Thesis & Clinical/Lab Training

Accreditation

Pakistan Nursing & Midwifery Council (PNMC)

Overview

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) program accredited by PNMC is a professional 5-year curriculum that trains students in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, and patient care. It emphasizes hands-on clinical rotations, laboratory training, and research projects to develop competent pharmacists who meet national healthcare standards and contribute to hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, and academia.

Eligibility

  • F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with minimum 60% marks
  • Admission test and/or interview per PNMC-approved university guidelines

Duration

5 Years / 10 Semesters (Including theory, labs, clinical rotations, and research project)

Syllabus Highlights

  • Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy
  • Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Drug Design
  • Hospital & Community Pharmacy Training
  • Final Year Research Project / Thesis

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists, clinical pharmacists, pharmaceutical industry specialists, regulatory officers, researchers, or faculty members. Being PNMC-accredited ensures they meet the national standards for licensure and practice in Pakistan.