Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)

Program Description

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) program at the School of Pharmacy, Multan University of Science and Technology, is a professional degree program designed to prepare students for careers as pharmacists in various healthcare settings. The program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical training to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for contemporary pharmacy practice.

Program Duration: 5 Years (10 semester)

Program Objectives

Pharmaceutical Sciences

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacotherapy.

Optimizing Medication Therapy

To develop clinical skills necessary for optimizing medication therapy, including patient assessment, drug selection, dosing, monitoring, and patient education.

Pharmacy Practice

To instill professionalism, ethical values, and communication skills necessary for effective collaboration with patients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.

Diverse Career

To prepare graduates for licensure and entry into diverse career paths in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical industry, research, academia, and healthcare administration.

Program Objectives

The Pharm D curriculum covers a broad spectrum of subjects related to pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, and healthcare delivery, including:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics
Pharmaceutics and Dosage Forms
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacy Practice Management
Clinical Pharmacy and Patient Care
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Medication Safety and Quality Assurance
Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues
Research Methodology and Evidence-Based Practice

The curriculum integrates didactic lectures, laboratory sessions, experiential learning, and clinical rotations to provide students with a well-rounded education and practical experience in pharmacy practice.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Pharm D program have a wide range of career opportunities in pharmacy practice, healthcare, pharmaceutical industry, research, academia, and regulatory agencies, including:

Community Pharmacy
Hospital Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacy
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
Managed Care Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Industry (drug development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, regulatory affairs)
Research and Development
Academia and Education
Healthcare Administration and Policy
Government Agencies (FDA, CDC, NIH, etc.)