Dean's Message
Welcome to Salim Habib University (SHU), Faculty of Pharmacy! SHU’s greatest assets are the students specially the future Pharmacists.
Pharmaceutical Sciences provide an opportunity for diverse and rewarding careers with special attention to patient care, scientific research and drug discovery. SHU intends to deliver the best to its students. Now a day, profession of Pharmacy has expanded its role to patient counselling, drug monitoring, consultation with the physician and take the responsibilities of patient welfare.
A multifaceted approach is taken to provide students with holistic education so that they develop into professionals fully cognizant of the Pharmaceutical, clinical and social aspects of their profession. Pharmacy education requires close integration of clinical aspects of Pharmacy with scientific knowledge and practice hence strong academic collaborations are developed with a number of hospitals and community pharmacies to incorporate clinical visits and provide internships to the students.
Since industries are the backbone in Pharmacy profession, industrial labs have been developed on campus. Moreover, students will be exposed to internships and training in different areas of Pharmaceutical industries.
To ensure quality healthcare in Pakistan and abroad, doctors need the support of academically sound pharmacy professionals to develop life-saving drugs. The Pharm-D program in the University aims to equip students with knowledge skills and tools that will give them an edge in the professional market.
I will expect you to participate in all healthy and academic activities.
Dr. Noor Kamil
Professor & Dean Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy
Introduction
The Faculty of Pharmacy programs are offered in air-conditioned classrooms and laboratories which are equipped with modern teaching aids. Following departmental programs represents the faculty of Pharmacy at Salim Habib University:
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences
- Department of Pharmaceutics
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Department of Pharmacognosy
- Department of Pharmacy Practice
Vision
To make the Pharmacy program at Salim Habib University as the top ranked program recognized both at national and international levels; providing innovative pharmacy education aimed to transform students into focused practitioners, leaders, and researchers by conducting specialized projects with hands-on-experience and equating entrepreneurship skills.
Mission
To provide quality pharmacy education on a par with international standards, integrating critical thinking, problem-solving, experiential learning, and leadership skills to develop students into professionals in the field of drug designing, quality management and pharmaceutical-care based on evidence.
Why to choose SHU ??
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at Salim Habib University Karachi offers compelling reasons to consider:
- Comprehensive Education: SHU's Pharm. D. program aims to produce skilled pharmacists, equipping students to become practitioners, Researchers and Entrepreneures in the field of Pharmacy.
- Curriculum: Our curriculum meets international standards, and students get hands-on learning and experiential rotation in community, hospital, and other settings.
- Modern Facilities and Resources: The university has the latest infrastructure with well-equipped classrooms and labs, fostering an optimal learning environment conducive to academic excellence and professional growth.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Students benefit from a holistic educational experience, blending rigorous academic curriculum with practical training and extracurricular activities.
- Career Opportunities: Graduates are well-prepared to pursue diverse career paths in pharmacy, leveraging SHU's reputable program, and industry connections.
- Community and Support: SHU emphasizes community engagement and support, ensuring students thrive academically and personally throughout their educational journey along with the bursaries and scholarships.
Pharmacy Practice Advisory Board Members
| Names | Designations |
| Mr. Adnan Hirani | CEO Hirani Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Limited, Chairman South Zone PPMA |
| Mr. Anis A. Shah | Board Director Hoechst Pakistan Ltd. and Pharma Professional |
| Mr. Haroon Qasim | Managing Director PharmEvo (Pvt.) Limited |
| Mr. Jalal Uddin Zafar | Director Nabi Qasim and Surge Pharma group, Chairman Technical Committee PPMA |
| Mr. Kaiser Waheed | CEO Medisure Pharma International |
| Mr. Shahid Ghoury | Managing Director Scilife Pharma (Pvt.) Limited |
| Mr. Zahid Saeed | CEO Indus Pharma (Pakistan), Ex-Chairman Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) |
| Dr. Iftikhar Jafri | Consultant GMP Compliance, Ex-Technical Head Pfizer Pakistan Limited, Ex-Country Head US Pharmacopeia |
| Dr. Abid Sheikh | Head-Resource Generation SMBB Institute of Trauma Karachi |
| Mr. Liaquat Jawaid | Chairman Morgan Group |
Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) program in Pharmacology
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at Faculty of Pharmacy, Salim Habib University. The M. Phil. Program is comprised of a body of coursework, fortified by a research project and thesis. Students participating in laboratory-based research will have opportunities to receive training in relevant laboratory techniques.
M. Phil. program trains students to integrate knowledge and formulate judgments to ensure a highly specialized education and its application in problem solving. This will develop the candidate for the employment requiring decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations and nurture independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
In addition, highly skilled faculty members are the part of the team. These faculty members have vast experience of working at well-known national and international institutions.
Goals
- To acquire new expertise in pharmacology and toxicology through exclusive projects
- To apply the basic research tools into clinical scenarios for exploring evidence-based solutions.
- To strengthen the experimental and clinical pharmacology of common ailments prevalent in the community.
Prospects
The M. Phil. Pharmacology program is designed to produce competent, confident and productive pharmacologists who can continue their passion for research and learning onto PhD training or have a successful career in academia and industry straightaway.
The program aims to educate graduate students with broad-based integrated concepts of basic health sciences coupled with pharmacological advancements in the field of research-based education, to integrate the desired attributes of knowledge, skills and attitude as outcomes.
The program will enable them to acquire better future prospects and employments options in pharmaceutical industries, research laboratories, as well as become part of graduate academic institutions, all of which have huge career prospects. This will also develop their entrepreneurial skills, which coupled with their drug development skills will enable them to launch their own drug product and get it patented. The evidence-based studies will enable them to assess the need of intervention in healthcare and community settings, whereby, pharmacists and researchers could eventually play a significant role, as well as, identify their entrepreneurial forte.
Program Objectives
- Provide an understanding of modern and integrated concepts in basic and applied pharmacology by recognizing and applying subject-specific theories, paradigms, and concepts.
- Develop skills to apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems.
- Recognize the moral and ethical issues of investigations and appreciate the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
- Develop the ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding, while addressing such questions as content, context, aims, objectives, quality of information, and its interpretation and application.
- Develop the ability to employ a variety of methods of study in investigating, recording, analyzing and reporting research findings.
- To enable students to understand modern concepts of health and disease, opportunities and dilemmas and apply knowledge to impact changes that can positively impact clinical research.
Eligiblity Criteria
- BPharm/PharmD, MBBS or equivalent qualification from HEC & PCP recognized institutions with a minimum of 2.5 cGPA/60% marks.
- Test/ interview as per university admission policy.
- Any other conditions as prescribed by the HEC and PCP for the degree program
Duration
The program shall be completed in 2 to 4 years.
Coursework
The course work of 24 credit hours in the first year is required to be completed with a minimum of 3.0 CGPA on a scale of 4.0.Scheme of Study (Semester Wise)
1st Year |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |||
| PHM 701 | Advanced Pharmacology I (Major I) | 3 | |||
| PHM 703 | Biostatistics in Healthcare (CORE I) | 3 | |||
| PHM 705 | Pharmacological Research and Bioethics (Major II) | 3 | |||
| PHM ___ | Elective I or III | 3 | |||
| JC-1 | Journal Club | NC | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | ||||
Semester - ⅠⅠ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |||
| PHM 702 | Advance Pharmacology II (Major II) | 3 | |||
| PHM 704 | Pharmacoepidemiology (CORE II) | 3 | |||
| PHM 706 | Molecular Medicine and Medical Genetics (CORE III) | 3 | |||
| PHM ___ | Elective II or IV | 3 | |||
| JC-1 | Journal Club | NC | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | ||||
Core Courses
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHM 703 | Biostatistics in Healthcare (CORE I) | 3 |
| 2 | PHM 704 | Pharmacoepidemiology (CORE II) | 3 |
| 3 | PHM 706 | Molecular Medicine and Medical Genetics (CORE III) | 3 |
Major Courses
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHM 701 | Advanced Pharmacology I (Major I) | 3 |
| 2 | PHM 702 | Advance Pharmacology II (Major III) | 3 |
| 3 | PHM 705 | Pharmacological Research and Bioethics (Major II) | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHM 707 | Endocrine & Gastrointestinal Pharmacology (Elective I) | 3 |
| 2 | PHM 708 | Clinical Toxicology (Elective II) | 3 |
| 3 | PHM 709 | Chemotherapy (Elective III) | 3 |
| 4 | PHM 710 | Clinical Pharmacology (Elective IV) | 3 |
Classrooms and Laboratories
Dr. Ghazala Ishrat
Associate Professor & Chairperson
Dr. Mudassar Azhar
Associate Professor and Chairperson (Basic Medical Sciences)
Dr. Jamshed Arslan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Farhana Tasleem
Assistant Professor
Ms. Kiran Amir Ali
Lecturer Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Ms. Saba Razzak.
Lecturer
Ms. Aqsa Khurram
Lecturer
Ms. Hina Furqan
Lecturer
Ms. Tabbassum Jafri
Lecturer
Ms.Memona Fatima
Lecturer
Ms. Shadab Kashif
Lecturer
Ms. Sumbal Saeed
Lecturer
Mr. Ali Asgher Shuja
Lecturer
Mr. Muhammad Ali
Lecturer
Ms. Farah Ahmed
Lecturer
Ms. Uroosa Kanwal
Lecturer
Ms. Asma Rafiq
Lecturer
Ms. Nida Umar
Medical Officer cum Lecturer
Ms. Rabia Noor
Preceptor cum Lecturer
Ms. Kanwal Hussain
Lecturer
Ms. Sidra Maqbool
Lecturer
Mehtab Ali
Teaching Assistant
Ms. Nimra
Teaching Assistant
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