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Introduction

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) program at Minhaj University Lahore is a five-year professional degree designed to prepare competent, ethical, and skilled pharmacists capable of serving the healthcare system at national and international levels. The program is structured in accordance with the curriculum and standards prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) and relevant guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

The curriculum integrates pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, pharmaceutical technology, and professional practice. Emphasis is placed on patient-oriented care, rational drug use, research aptitude, and professional ethics. Graduates are trained to function effectively in hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions, contributing meaningfully to public health and healthcare delivery.

Eligibility Criteria

  • At least 60% marks in F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) / A Levels (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) or equivalent.
  • The candidate has passed University Admission Test with minimum of 50% marks. 

Objectives

  1. Develop comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical, biomedical, and clinical sciences.
  2. Train students in patient-centered pharmaceutical care and rational drug therapy.
  3. Foster professional ethics, communication skills, and teamwork within healthcare systems.
  4. Equip graduates with skills in drug formulation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
  5. Promote lifelong learning, research orientation, and evidence-based practice in pharmacy.

Career Path

  1. Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Services
  2. Community and Retail Pharmacy Practice
  3. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Quality Control
  4. Regulatory Affairs and Drug Inspectors
  5. Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
  6. Academic Teaching and Research
  7. Public Health and Healthcare Administration
  8. Medical Affairs/ Prescription Evaluation and Pharmacy Services as per DRAP Act 2012.

Fee Structure Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy
Duration 5 Years
Total Semester 10
Total Package 1,962,300
At Admission Time 28,500
Additional Charges at the time of Admission 2,700
Examination Fee 3,500
Total Amount (At Admission) 31,200
Installment 96865 * 20
Additional Charges at the time of Admission
Web Portal fee per year for Learning Management Syste 0
Library Security Fee (Refundable) 2,000
Student Card 200
Library & Magazine Fund 500
Total Additional Charges 2,700
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Scheme of Study

Semester 1

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 ENGL100 FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH 3
2 PHMD147 Physiology-I (Theory) 3
3 PHMD148 Physiology-I (Practical) 1
4 PHMD133 Physical Pharmacy – I (Theory) 3
5 PHMD134 Physical Pharmacy – I (Practical) 1
6 PHMD135 Organic Chemistry – I (Theory) 3
7 PHMD136 Organic Chemistry – I (Practical) 1
8 PHMD137 Biochemistry – I (Theory) 2
9 PHMD138 Biochemistry – I (Practical) 1

Semester 2

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 ISLM100 ISLAMIC STUDIES 2
2 PHMD139 Physical Pharmacy – II (Theory) 1
3 PHMD140 Physical Pharmacy – II (Practical) 1
4 PHMD141 Organic Chemistry – II (Theory) 3
5 PHMD142 Organic Chemistry – II (Practical) 1
6 PHMD143 Biochemistry – II (Theory) 3
7 PHMD144 Biochemistry – II (Practical) 1
8 PHMD145 Anatomy & Histology (Theory) 3
9 PHMD146 Anatomy & Histology (Practical) 1
10 PHMD149 Physiology-II (Theory) 3
11 PHMD150 Physiology-II (Practical) 1

Semester 3

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 PHMD229 Drug Delivery Systems and Formulation Science – I (Theory) 3
2 PHMD230 Drug Delivery Systems and Formulation Science – I (Practical) 1
3 PHMD231 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-I (Theory) 3
4 PHMD232 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-I (Practical) 1
5 PHMD233 Pharmacognosy - (Basic I) (Theory) 3
6 PHMD234 Pharmacognosy - (Basic I) (Practical) 1
7 PHMD235 Pathology (Theory) 2
8 PHMD236 Pathology (Practical) 1
9 PHMD237 Basic Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Theory) 2
10 PHMD238 Basic Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Practical) 1

Semester 4

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 PKST101 Pakistan Studies 2
2 PHMD239 Drug Delivery Systems and Formulation Science – II (Theory) 3
3 PHMD240 Drug Delivery Systems and Formulation Science – II (Practical) 1
4 PHMD241 Applied Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology (Theory) 3
5 PHMD242 Applied Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology (Practical) 1
6 PHMD243 Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Pharmacology and Therapeutics-II) (Theory) 3
7 PHMD244 Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Pharmacology and Therapeutics-II) (Practical) 1
8 PHMD245 Pharmacognosy (Basic - II) (Theory) 3
9 PHMD246 Pharmacognosy (Basic - II) (Practical) 1

Semester 5

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 QRMT100 Quantitative Reasoning – I 3
2 ICOP100 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 2
3 PHMD331 Pharmacognosy (Applied) (Theory) 3
4 PHMD332 Pharmacognosy (Applied) (Practical) 1
5 PHMD333 Pharmaceutical Analysis-I (Theory) 3
6 PHMD334 Pharmaceutical Analysis-I (Practical) 1
7 PHMD335 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-III (Theory) 3
8 PHMD336 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-III (Practical) 1
9 PHMD337 Hospital and Community Pharmacy (Theory) 2

Semester 6

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 QRMT110 Quantitative Reasoning – II 3
2 PHMD338 Pharmacognosy (Advanced) (Theory) 3
3 PHMD339 Pharmacognosy (Advanced) (Practical) 1
4 PHMD340 Dispensing, Social & Administrative Pharmacy (Theory) 2
5 PHMD341 Pharmaceutical Analysis-II (Theory) 3
6 PHMD342 Pharmaceutical Analysis-II (Practical) 1
7 PHMD343 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IV (Theory) 3
8 PHMD344 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IV (Practical) 1
9 PHMD345 Applications of ICT (Especial focus on Pharmacy)* Theory) 2
10 PHMD346 Applications of ICT (Especial focus on Pharmacy)* (Practical) 1

Semester 7

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 EXPR100 Expository Writing 3
2 ENTR100 Entrepreneurship 2
3 PHMD430 Industrial Pharmacy – I (Theory) 3
4 PHMD431 Industrial Pharmacy – I (Practical) 1
5 PHMD432 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – I (Theory) 3
6 PHMD433 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – I (Practical) 1
7 PHMD434 Clinical Pharmacy-I (Theory) 3
8 PHMD435 Clinical Pharmacy-I (Practical) 1
9 PHMD436 Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (Theory) 3

Semester 8

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 PHMD437 Industrial Pharmacy – II (Theory) 3
2 PHMD438 Industrial Pharmacy – II (Practical) 1
3 PHMD439 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – II (Theory) 3
4 PHMD440 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – II (Practical) 1
5 PHMD441 Clinical Pharmacy-II (Theory) 3
6 PHMD442 Clinical Pharmacy-II (Practical) 1
7 PHMD443 Civics & Community Engagement* (Fulfill requirement of Pharmacy Practice-III) (Theory) 1
8 PHMD444 Civics & Community Engagement*(Fulfill requirement of Pharmacy Practice-III) (Practical) 1
9 PHMD445 Pharmaceutical Quality Control (Theory) 2
10 PHMD446 Pharmaceutical Quality Control (Practical) 1
11 PHMD447 Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing** 2

Semester 9

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 PHMD528 Pharmaceutical Technology – I (Theory) 3
2 PHMD529 Pharmaceutical Technology – I (Practical) 1
3 PHMD530 Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science-I 3
4 PHMD531 Medicinal Chemistry-I (Theory) 3
5 PHMD532 Medicinal Chemistry-I (Practical) 1
6 PHMD533 Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-I (Theory) 3
7 PHMD534 Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-I (Practical) 1
8 PHMD535 Clinical Pharmacology (Theory) 2
9 PHMD536 Clinical Pharmacology (Practical) 1

Semester 10

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 PHMD537 Pharmaceutical Technology – II (Theory) 3
2 PHMD538 Pharmaceutical Technology – II (Practical) 1
3 PHMD539 Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science-II (Theory) 3
4 PHMD540 Medicinal Chemistry-II (Theory) 3
5 PHMD541 Medicinal Chemistry-II (Practical) 1
6 PHMD542 Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-II (Theory) 3
7 PHMD543 Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-II (Practical) 1
8 PHMD544 Bioethics (Arts & Humanities Category) ** (Theory) 2
9 CAPJ400 CAPSTONE PROJECT 3
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