The Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy)in Pakistan

Profession of Pharmacy in Pakistan

The Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy)

The Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree is a professional degree

that prepares the graduate for pharmacy practice, in Pakistan.

Traditionally in Pakistan, the bachelor's degree in pharmacy was the first-professional degree for pharmacy practice. However, in 2003, the Pakistan Pharmacy Council mandated that a doctorate in pharmacy would be the new first-professional degree. The Pharm.D in Pakistan is a professional basic degree consisting of 5 years.

Universities where PharmD is Taught

Most universities in Pakistan are offering the Pharm.D program such as Karachi University; Dow College of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, Baqai University, Federal Urdu University, The University of Punjab, The University Of Lahore, Gomal University, The Islamia university of Bahawalpur, etc. The qualified institutes are recognized by the Pakistan Pharmacy Council. Provincial Pharmacy councils of Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan issue Pharmacist Licenses.

Eligibility:

At least 60% marks in Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical Group) or equivalence marks in A level or Equivalent examination

list of Universities and Colleges for Pharm.D programmes

Further Information:

Pakistan Pharmists Association

Faculty of Pharmacy

Old Campus, Punjab University, Lahore

Pharma Careens

8-Idress Chamber, Talpur Road,

I.I Chandrigar Road, Karachi

Pakistan Pharmacy Council,

41-Pakistan Secretariat,

Shahra-i-Iraq, Karachi