DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

DPH

COURSE FACT
STUDY LEVEL STUDY NOTE PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Undergraduate

Full-Time

10 Semesters (5 years)

195

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate Pre-Medical with minimum 60% marks or equivalent

INTRODUCTION

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) at TUF is a five-year professional degree that prepares you to become a vital part of the healthcare team. This program teaches you everything about medicines, how they are made, how they work in the body, and how they save lives. You will learn to manage drug safety, counsel patients, and work in high-tech laboratories to ensure people get the best treatment possible.

WHY CHOOSE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY?

Choosing this program at TUF ensures you get a perfect balance of medical theory and hands-on hospital training.

  • Five-year comprehensive degree following international pharmacy standards.
  • Direct clinical training in hospitals to learn real-world patient care.
  • Access to advanced research labs for drug testing and development.
  • Strong links with the pharmaceutical industry for future job placements.
  • Focus on ethical practice and drug safety to protect public health.

OBJECTIVES

  • Evaluating how different drugs react within the human body.
  • Mastering the art of preparing and dispensing life-saving medications.
  • Guiding patients on how to use their prescriptions correctly and safely.
  • Developing new drug delivery systems to reduce side effects and costs.

CAREER SCOPE AND OPPORTUNITIES

Pharmacy is a growing field in healthcare that offers many career opportunities for qualified and registered pharmacists, who are essential for the safe and proper delivery of healthcare services.

  • Hospital Pharmacist in Government and Army hospitals.
  • Quality Control Manager in the Pharmaceutical industry.
  • Clinical Pharmacist for patient bedside monitoring.
  • Drug Inspector or Regulatory Officer in Federal agencies.
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing and Sales Executive.
  • Community Pharmacist and Drug Information Expert.
  • Research Scientist in Drug Testing Laboratories.

PRACTICAL TRAINING, INTERNSHIPS & RESEARCH EXPOSURE

Students gain hands-on experience through:

  • Operating modern machinery in the manufacturing and production units.
  • Conducting clinical rotations in hospitals to monitor patient doses.
  • Evaluating the quality of raw materials used in making medicines.
  • Facilitating patient guidance sessions for proper drug usage.
  • Implementing safety protocols in the handling of toxic chemicals.

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-310 Pharmaceutics-IA (Physical Pharmacy) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-312 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIA (Biochemistry) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-313 Physiology-A 4(3-1) - -
ENG-107 Functional English 3(3-0) - -
ISL-101 Islamic Studies 2(2-0) - -
ETH-100 Ethics 2(2-0) - -
GEN-105 Creative Arts 2(2-0) - -
ISL-103 Teachings of Holy Quran - I NC - -
  Credit Hours : 19 - -

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-315 Pharmaceutics-IB (Physical Pharmacy) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-317 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIB (Biochemistry) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-318 Physiology B 4(3-1) - -
ENG-108 Expository writing 3(3-0) - -
GEN-104 Ideology and constitution of Pakistan 2(2-0) - -
CS-102 Applications of Information & Communication Technology 3(2-1) - -
ISL-104 Teachings of Holy Quran - II NC - -
  Credit Hours : 20 - -

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-410 Pharmaceutics-IIA (Dosage Form Science) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-412 Pharmacology and Therapeutics- IA 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-414 Pharmacy Practice-IA (Pharmaceutical Mathematics) 3(3-0) - -
PHARM-311 Pharmaceutical Chemistry –IA (Organic) 4(3-1) - -
PSY-201 Psychology 2(2-0) - -
GEN-202 Environmental Studies 3(2-1) - -
GEN-206 Entrepreneurship 2(2-0) - -
ISL-201 Teachings of Holy Quran - III NC - -
  Credit Hours : 22 - -

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-415 Pharmaceutics-IIB (Dosage Forms Science) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-417 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IB 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-314 Anatomy & Histology 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-316 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IB (Organic) 4(3-1) - -
STAT-302 Biostatistics 3(3-0) - -
GEN-203 Community Service Learning 2(2-0) - -
ISL-202 Teachings of Holy Quran - IV NC - -
  Credit Hours : 21 - -

 

Semester 5

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-511 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIIA (Pharmaceutical Analysis) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-512 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IIA 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-514 Pathology 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-411 Pharmaceutics-IIIA (Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-413 Pharmacognosy- IA (Basic) 4(3-1) - -
  Credit Hours : 20 - -

 

Semester 6

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-510 Pharmacy Practice- IIA (Dispensing Pharmacy) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-517 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IIB 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-518 Pharmacognosy-IIB (Advanced) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-416 Pharmaceutics-IIIB (Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-516 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIIB (Pharmaceutical Analysis) 4(3-1)
  Credit Hours : 20 - -

 

Summer

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
GEN-410 Internship 3(0-3) - -

 

Semester 7

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-611 Pharmacy Practice- VA (Clinical Pharmacy) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-612 Pharmaceutics-IVA (Industrial Pharmacy) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-613 Pharmaceutics-VA (Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-614 Pharmaceutics-VIA (Pharmaceutical Quality Management) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-515 Pharmacy Practice- IIB (Community Social & Administrative Pharmacy) 3(3-0) - -
PHARM-610 Pharmacy Practice-IVA (Hospital Pharmacy) 3(3-0) - -
  Credit Hours : 22 - -

 

Semester 8

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-616 Pharmacy Practice- VB (Clinical Pharmacy) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-617 Pharmaceutics-IVB (Industrial Pharmacy) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-618 Pharmaceutics-VB (Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-619 Pharmaceutics-VIB (Pharmaceutical Quality Management) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-615 Pharmacy Practice-IVB (Hospital Pharmacy) 3(3-0) - -
  Credit Hours : 19 - -

 

Semester 9

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-710 Pharmaceutics-VIIA (Pharmaceutical Technology) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-711 Pharmacy Practice-VIA (Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-II) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-712 Pharmacy Practice-VIIA (Forensic Pharmacy) 3(3-0) - -
PHARM-713 Pharmacy Practice-VIIIA (Pharmaceutical Management & Marketing) 3(3-0) - -
PHARM-714 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IVA (Medicinal Chemistry) 4(3-1) - -
  Credit Hours : 18 - -

 

Semester 10

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Course Type Prerequisite Course Code
PHARM-715 Pharmaceutics- VIIB (Pharmaceutical Technology) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-716 Pharmacy Practice-VIB (Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-II) 4(3-1) - -
PHARM-717 Pharmacy Practice-VIIB (Forensic Pharmacy) 3(3-0) - -
PHARM-718 Pharmacy Practice-VIIIB (Pharmaceutical Management & Marketing) 3(3-0) - -
PHARM-719 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IVB (Medicinal Chemistry) 4(3-1) - -
GEN-402 Research Project 3(0-3) - -
  Credit Hours : 21 - -
  Total Credit Hours: 205 - -

What is the duration of the Pharm. D program?
The Pharm. D program typically lasts five years.
Can I pursue M.Phil. after completing Pharm. D at TUF?
Yes, successful completion of the Pharm. D program makes you eligible to apply for the M.Phil. program.
Are there any internship or practical components in these programs?
Yes, both programs include practical laboratory sessions and opportunities for internships in affiliated research and healthcare institutions.
What kind of research facilities are available at TUF?
TUF offers well-equipped laboratories, modern research instruments, and access to scientific databases to support advanced physiological research.
Is there any scholarship available for these programs?
Scholarships and financial aid options may be available based on merit and need. Applicants should check the university’s official website for updates.

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