As pharmacy is a versatile field of science, it endeavors to bring about innovative changes so as to enhance the production as well as utilization of pharmaceutical products in order to relieve the ailments of the patients. This department is lifesaving and beneficial according to monetary benefits as it has a never ending and broad market. Besides, it is not only a significant prospect of health care units but is also contributing factor in any nations financial sector. Catering the clinical prospects of this field, the department of Pharmacy offers 5-years of Pharm-D (Doctor of Pharmacy), two rears of MPhil Pharmaceutic and, MPhil Pharmacology program in accordance with the exigencies of the Pharmacy council of Pakistan.
Each and every pathway in pharmaceutical sector starting from pharmacy, pharmaceutics, & ranging to pharmacology holds a definite significant historical background. This is a field that deals with manufacture and circulation of medicinal product. With the passage of time the roles have undergone various transformations and in this era the pharmacists are also responsible for dealing with numerous other tasks in health care set ups for instance, clinical pharmaceutical settings in hospitals and community and aspects like pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug administrative organizations, research facilitation (discovery, manufacture, delivery of drugs) and last but not the least coaching of health care staff.
The administration established Pharmacy department in order to make it the focal point for the department of pharmaceutical sciences. The Pharmaceutical Sciences unit comprises of upgraded lecture halls, conference halls and meeting rooms with high-end audio-visual set up, state-of-the-arts research laboratories along with progressive supplies. The department paves way for students to be a part of various industrial units in pharmaceutical set ups through internship programs and research projects so as to implement their learning in practical filed.
Pharmaceutical sciences unit ensures the students are equipped with the proper training that allows them to work with precision in the field. In addition to this, the department makes them capable to acquire a requisite level of ethical as well as technical skills, distinguishing technical & non-technical credentials in a regulated & reproducible ambience, and to enhance the verdict power. Apart from this, we train the students to work efficiently in the time of crisis, to develop the proper judgement, appropriate leadership qualities, essential problem solving abilities, requisite administrative and handling skills so that they can ensure proper communication between all the components of the community i.e., health care department, community, disciplines, and patients. Besides, team work is the highlight of our institution.

Our institution presents the students with various flexible options permitting them to displace between numerous courses in the five years duration of study. In order to build a concrete groundwork of the subject, we will teach a vast core module for two initial years.
Later in the third year, the students will utilize the knowledge from the first two years to choose the courses of their choice for the rest of the degree. At this point of your academic career you will be able to have a clear cut view about the significance of pharmacy in solving medicinal problems, analyzing the scientific content, delve into case histories and the utilization of polymers in upgrading drug delivery.

1. Generally accepted Principles
Acquirement of factual and theoretical efficiency is the cornerstone for a graduate Doctor of Pharmacy. Learning on the graduate level is self-reliant process and essentially comprises on the knowledge acquired from studying research, performing practical tasks and from academic course work. The classes ensures that the core tasks are complemented by guidance from the teachers.
2. Coaching Sessions
All the coaching sessions and classes are conducted in the week days and no weekend classes are allowed on the weekends. Apart from this, team discussions, symposiums, demonstrations, quizzes, class activities, experimentation, outdoor hospital visits, research work and interdisciplinary meetings are also conducted.
3. Teaching Plan
The advised teaching plan is mentioned below:
1. Delivering lectures. Daily
2. Presentation. Twice a month
3. Quiz based activities Twice a month
4. Research work/ Practical’s Once a week

5. interdepartmental meeting: Once in a month
6. Guest lectures: From time to time
7. Library based assignments from time to time
Point to be noted:

• Each and every class will be coordinated by the staff.
• Every training session will be examined by the consultative body consultants & will be graded accordingly.
• Attendance percentage of the students should be at least 75% in the semesters.
• The quality assurance department will monitor the program components as per the scheme of the study.

Research activities dealing with segregation & production of biologically related materials for the sake of usage in selective and regulated drug distribution devices, binders, sedimentation reduction agents, capsule covering ingredient, and utilization of computational skills in drug manufacture is taught in this institute.
Pharmacy Unit is devoted to demonstrating the distinguishing characteristics c of The University of Chenab, Gujrat competence in inculcating the values of nationality, commitment to the profession and hard work.
Research is requisite in any well reputed institution. It ensures the communication between the student and the teaching faculty in order to give better results. For the sake coping with the increases challenges of the present era, inter-disciplinary working is necessary. Therefore, we are also focusing to build healthy working as well as learning environment.

All the graduate students will be examined on a daily basis through academic activities. This assessment will continue periodically as well.

1. General Principles
2. The examination is assessment is conclusive, fair, and dependable.
3. Developmental, continuous, and final examination is help for theory as well a practical work. Besides, assessment of research is a separate task.
4. Formative Assessment
   This examination is both continuous and end-of-term. The continuous one is for the theoretical course work as well as experimental skills. The latter in the end of each semester. The former is based on the theoretical and practical work concerned. End of term (semester exam) assessment is held at the end of each semester (up to the 10th semester).
   This will ensure proper feedback to the students as well as to the faculty members to solve any academic problems/issues for further improvement.
   3.Internal examination
   The accomplishment of students within and after the study period will be examined continuously and will be recorded as well. This record will be an evidence of students hard work and performance throughout the semester and marks will be awarded on the basis of this record.
5. Summative Assessment
   The division of the marks will be according to the subject and include theory and practical performance. Passing criteria is 50%. It will be compulsory for the student to pass both the practical as well as theory separately.
   
   

The minimum duration for completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree is five years (10 Semesters).

General entry requirements
• A level with Physics, Biology, Chemistry
• HSSC with following: Physics, Biology, Chemistry
• HSSC (Pre-Engineering) with Biology as an Additional Subject
• Equivalence Certificate for O / A-Level and other qualification holders from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC) Islamabad, Pakistan
• An admission test score administrated by the University.
At least 60% marks in last certificate is required in any case abovementioned.

Pathways ahead of pharmacy:

• Chemical Science
• Drug invention and production
• Laboratory Technicians and administration
• Unit for Public well being
• Management Consultancy
• Research management and teaching
• Medicine production & paramedic unit
• Teaching in the Secondary educational units

Helping you find the right career

Our institution aids you to find your pathway and select your dream job by counseling you in a well-mannered by the counselors. These counselors make you understand about the skill sets and this aids the opting of career and the recruitment way easier than before. Moreover, symposiums help you interact with various people in your field, and this makes decision making even easier and smoother.

Know more about this at Office of Student Affairs, The University of Chenab, Gujrat.

Tuition Fee
Major expenses are for the Tuition fees. We charge the expenses in the very beginning and commencement of each semester. Moreover, you can choose between instalments as well as full fee payment.

Additional course costs
Additionally you may have to pay a small sum for some necessities such as stationary, books and other such equipment.

Funding
We offer several fully and partially funded undergraduate scholarships to full-time undergraduate students. Visit Funding Policy.

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