The Doctor of Pharmacy program is a five-year professional degree that prepares students to become skilled and responsible pharmacists. This program focuses on the safe and effective use of medicines to improve health and patient care. Students learn about drug development, clinical use of medicines and healthcare systems. With practical training and strong academic knowledge, this degree opens doors to many exciting career options in the healthcare sector.
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Program Overview
Why Choose Doctor of Pharmacy?
Choosing Doctor of Pharmacy means stepping into a growing and respected profession. Pharmacists play an important role in hospitals, healthcare centers and research labs. This program is designed to give students the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to work in real healthcare settings.
It also offers opportunities to explore pharmacy research and public health, helping students understand how medicines impact communities. Students also build strong problem-solving skills and learn how to support doctors, patients and healthcare teams. Through pharmacy professional skills development, graduates gain hands-on experience that makes them ready for local and international opportunities.
Career Scope & Opportunities
Graduates of the Doctor of Pharmacy program have a wide range of career paths. They can work in hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, research labs, community pharmacies and government healthcare departments. Many graduates also continue their studies to become specialists in advanced areas of pharmacy. Common career options include:
- Hospital and clinical pharmacist
- Industrial and production pharmacist
- Regulatory affairs and quality control officer
- Research and development specialist
- Community and retail pharmacist
With the growing demand for healthcare services, pharmacists are needed in both the public and private sectors. This degree gives students a strong foundation to build successful careers in Pakistan and abroad.
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-300 | English-A (Functional English) | 2(2+0) |
| PHARM-310 | Pharmaceutics-IA (Physical Pharmacy) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-311 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IA (Organic) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-312 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIA (Biochemistry) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-313 | Physiology-A | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-314 | Anatomy & Histology | 4(3+1) |
| Credit Hours | 22(17+5) |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-301 | English-B (Communication & Writing Skills) | 4(4-0) |
| PHARM-315 | Pharmaceutics-IB(Physical Pharmacy) | 4(3-1) |
| PHARM-316 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IB (Organic) | 4(3-1) |
| PHARM-317 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIB (Biochemistry) | 4(3-1) |
| PHARM-318 | Physiology-B | 4(3-1) |
| Credit Hours | 20 (16+4) |
Semester III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IS-402 | Islamic Studies | 3(3+0) |
| PHARM-410 | Pharmaceutics-IIA (Dosage Forms Science) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-411 | Pharmaceutics-IIIA (Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-412 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IA | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-413 | Pharmacognosy-IA (Basic) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-414 | Pharmacy Practice-IA (Pharmaceutical Mathematics) | 3(3+0) |
| Credit Hours | 22(18+4) |
Semester IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PS-403 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2+0) |
| PHARM-415 | Pharmaceutics-IIB (Dosage Forms Science) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-416 | Pharmaceutics-IIIB (Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-417 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IB | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-418 | Pharmacognosy-IB (Basic) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-419 | Pharmacy Practice-IB (Bio-statistics) | 3(3+0) |
| Credit Hours | 21 (17+4) |
Semester V
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHARM-510 | Pharmacy Practice- IIA (Dispensing Pharmacy) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-511 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIIA (Pharmaceutical Analysis) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-512 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IIA | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-513 | Pharmacognosy- IIA (Advanced) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-514 | Pathology | 4(3+1) |
| Credit Hours | 20 (15+5) |
Semester VI
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHARM-515 | Pharmacy Practice- IIB (Community Social & Administrative Pharmacy) | 3(3+0) |
| PHARM-516 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIIB (Pharmaceutical Analysis) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-517 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IIB | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-518 | Pharmacognosy-IIB (Advanced) | 4(3+1) |
| PHARM-519 | Pharmacy Practice-III (Computer and its Applications in Pharmacy) | 4(3+1) |
| Credit Hours | 19(15+4) |
Semester VII
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHARM-610 | Pharmacy Practice-IVA (Hospital Pharmacy) | 3(3+0) |
| PHARM-611 | Pharmacy Practice- VA (Clinical Pharmacy-I) | 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) |
| Credit Hours | 19 (15+4) |
Semester VIII
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHARM-615 | Pharmacy Practice-IVB (Hospital Pharmacy) | 3(3+0) |
| PHARM-616 | Pharmacy Practice- VB (Clinical Pharmacy-I) | 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) |
| Credit Hours | 19(15+4) |
Semester IX
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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(15+3) |
Semester X
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Credit Hours | 18(15+3) | |
| Total Credit Hours | 198 |
What is the duration of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at GIU?
It’s a 5-year degree program with 10 semesters.
What is the eligibility for admission in Doctor of Pharmacy?
You need Intermediate (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with at least 60% marks.
Does GIU offer practical training in the Pharm.D program?
Yes, students get hands-on training in labs and hospitals.
What career options are available after completing Doctor of Pharmacy?
You can work in hospitals, industries, community pharmacies or research centers.
Why should I choose GIU for my Doctor of Pharmacy degree?
GIU offers quality education, expert teachers and modern lab facilities.