As one of the leading universities in Pakistan, Ziauddin University has recognised the significance of the clinical pharmacist in advanced healthcare systems. Our 5-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programme includes courses in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacy Practice. Our graduates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform specialised tasks and provide clinical support to healthcare professionals. Upon graduation, our students are eligible to pursue careers in various fields, including drug development, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical research, and pharmaceutical marketing.
Our curriculum is approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) and is based on the semester examination system.
By enrolling in our Pharm. D programme, students have access to an exceptional educational experience that prepares them for a rewarding career as a pharmacist.
The Pharm. D programme at Ziauddin College of Pharmacy is to produce pharmacists who have the abilities and skills that are necessary to achieve outcomes related to:
- Providing Pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Developing and managing medication distribution and control systems.
- Monitoring drug response in patients and adjusting dosage regimens to produce the safest, most beneficial results in therapy.
- Managing the pharmacy.
- Promoting public health.
- Providing drug information and education.
- Providing technical aid to pharmaceutical industry and solving problems pertinent to the manufacturing of medicines.
- Reviewing products evaluated for formulary consideration.
- Evaluating policies, procedures, protocols and clinical pathways to ensure the safe use of medications.
- Analysing quality assurance activities to ensure that improvements are implemented to produce positive patient outcomes.
