Doctor of Pharmacy

Advancing Knowledge.
Empowering Care

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program offers a comprehensive blend of scientific learning and clinical experience, preparing students to excel in the advanced global healthcare environment. Our curriculum emphasizes professional integrity, patient-centered care, and practical expertise, ensuring graduates are equipped to deliver safe and effective pharmaceutical services.

Credit Hours

198

Duration

5 years

Semester

05

Attendance

Full Time

Career Prospects

Empowering pharmacists to create measurable improvements in patient and community health.

Clinical & Community Practice

- Clinical Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Community Pharmacist
- Medication Safety or Compounding Specialist

Pharmaceutical Industry

- Research & Development (R&D) Scientist
- Quality Assurance (QA) Officer
- Production / Manufacturing Specialist
- Medical Affairs or Product Manager

Research & Clinical Trials

- Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
- Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety Officer
- Clinical Trials or Data Management Specialist

Regulatory & Government Sector

- Drug Inspector
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Roles within DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan)
- RoAcademia & Educationles within Drug Testing Laboratories (DTL)

Acedmia & Education

- Lecturer or Faculty Member
- Academic Researcher / Research Pharmacist

Business, Consulting & Global Platforms

- Pharmaceutical Consultant or Business Development Manager
- Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
- Roles in NGOs, WHO, or other international health organizations
- Opportunities in Health Informatics, Telepharmacy, and Pharmacoeconomics

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for this program requires an Intermediate (12th grade) or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have a minimum of 60% marks in their previous academic record.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidates holding an A-Level, IB, or American High School Diploma (HSD) must obtain an IBCC Equivalence Certificate in a Pre-medical background, with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • As per HEC rules, Candidates who have completed 12 years of education and obtained degrees other than Matriculation (SSC) or Intermediate (HSSC) will be required to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Lahore.

CAREER PROSPECT

Government Sectors

Pharmaceutical Industry

Nutraceutical Industry

Community Pharmacist

Research And Development

Cosmeceutical Industry

Private Sectors

Hospital Pharmacist

Drug Inspector

Drug Regulatory Authority (DRAP)

Forensic Laboratory

International

Hospital Pharmacist

Drug Inspector

Drug Regulatory Authority (DRAP)

Forensic Laboratory

“My journey in the Doctor of Pharmacy program at ACPS has been incredible. The faculty really push you to think critically and understand the science behind every decision. I feel myself growing both academically and professionally every day.”

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