AL-SHIFA INSTITUTE HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Pharmacy

Advancing pharmaceutical education, clinical excellence, scientific research, and patient-centered healthcare through knowledge, innovation, and professional integrity.

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Pharm-D Professional Degree
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PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Science that serves humanity.

Building the next generation of competent, ethical and research-oriented pharmacists.

Professional Excellence
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Advancing healthcare through Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Discover the Department of Pharmacy at Al-Shifa Institute through our department introduction. Explore our academic environment, laboratory training, pharmaceutical education and opportunities for future healthcare professionals.

Pharmaceutical Education Strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences
Laboratory Training Practical skills through hands-on learning
Healthcare Excellence Preparing professionals for patient care
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DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION
Department of Pharmacy
Al-Shifa Institute
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Where pharmaceutical science meets care.

The Department of Pharmacy at Al-Shifa Institute is committed to producing highly competent pharmacists who contribute to healthcare through medication expertise, pharmaceutical care, research, and professional practice.

Students receive comprehensive education in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, microbiology, therapeutics, hospital pharmacy, and community pharmacy.

Our academic approach combines strong theoretical foundations with practical laboratory work, clinical learning, research methodology, and professional development. Students are encouraged to think critically, communicate effectively, and make evidence-based decisions.

The department aims to develop ethical, research-oriented, and patient-focused pharmacists capable of contributing meaningfully to hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, community pharmacies, academia, research organizations, regulatory institutions, and public health.

Patient-centered pharmaceutical education
Strong laboratory and practical training
Clinical and professional exposure
Research and innovation focused learning
WHY PHARMACY?

Prepare for a career that makes a difference.

Pharmacy is more than medicines. It combines scientific knowledge, clinical judgment, communication, ethics, research, and patient care.

Healthcare & Patient Care
Pharmaceutical Research
Industry & Manufacturing
Professional Growth
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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Academic pathways designed to develop strong scientific, clinical, and professional capabilities.

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PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Doctor of Pharmacy

Pharm-D

A comprehensive professional program designed to prepare students for modern pharmaceutical practice, clinical care, research, industry, and healthcare leadership.

Clinical Pharmacy Pharmaceutics Pharmacology Research
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PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA

Pharmacy Technician

Diploma Program

Practical professional training focused on pharmacy operations, medication handling, dispensing practices, pharmaceutical basics, and healthcare support.

Dispensing Pharmacy Practice Medicine Handling
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AREAS OF STUDY

Discover the pharmaceutical sciences.

Our academic environment exposes students to diverse areas of pharmaceutical science and professional practice.

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Pharmaceutics

Drug formulation, dosage forms and pharmaceutical technology.

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Clinical Pharmacy

Patient care, therapeutics and safe medication use.

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Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Drug chemistry, analysis and pharmaceutical compounds.

04

Pharmacology

Drug action, mechanisms, therapeutic effects and safety.

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Pharmacognosy

Natural products, medicinal plants and bioactive compounds.

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Research

Scientific inquiry, research methodology and innovation.

LEADERSHIP MESSAGE

HoD's Message

Pharmacy is a profession that combines science, care, and responsibility. At the Department of Pharmacy, we are dedicated to training professionals who ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.

Our modern curriculum, well-equipped laboratories, practical learning environment, and professional orientation prepare students to meet the evolving needs of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry. We encourage curiosity, ethical practice, research, teamwork, and lifelong learning.

Principal DR. Shabbir Ahmed Head of Department — Pharmacy
Dr. Muhammad Awais — Head of Department Pharmacy
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT PHARMACY
OUR ACADEMIC COMMUNITY

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Dr. Shabbir Ahmed
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Head of Department

Dr. Shabbir Ahmed
Dr. Haroon Rashid
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Assistant Professor / Principal

Dr. Haroon Rashid
Dr. Jehan Zeb Khan
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Assistant Professor / Vice Principal

Dr. Jehan Zeb Khan
Dr. Naeem Rasool
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Associate Professor

Dr. Naeem Rasool
Dr. Rehan Mustafa
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Associate Professor

Dr. Rehan Mustafa
Muhammad Awais Shahzad
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Lecturer

Muhammad Awais Shahzad
Hafiz Anwar ul Haq Sharif
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Lecturer

Hafiz Anwar ul Haq Sharif
Dr. Mohsin Shafique
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Lecturer

Dr. Mohsin Shafique
Nida Javaid
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Lecturer

Nida Javaid
Aqsa Ilyas
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Lecturer

Aqsa Ilyas
Mehwish Muratab
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Lecturer

Mehwish Muratab
Beenish Tahir
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Demonstrator

Beenish Tahir
Dr. Fatima Walidad
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Lab Demonstrator

Dr. Fatima Walidad
Sajawal Ali
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Lab Attendant

Sajawal Ali
CAREER POSSIBILITIES

Your pharmacy degree opens possibilities.

Build a career across healthcare, pharmaceutical industry, research, academia, public health and professional practice.

Hospital Pharmacy

Clinical and pharmaceutical care within healthcare settings.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Production, quality assurance, regulatory affairs and more.

Research

Scientific research, drug development and academic innovation.

Community Pharmacy

Patient counseling, dispensing and medication management.

Academia

Teaching, postgraduate education and professional development.

Public Health

Healthcare programs, policy, safety and population health.

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