Standard Programs upon which the Program is Designed

The Pharm.D program at Abbottabad University Of Science & Technology,Havelian is structured in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP), which aims to ensure international compatibility and promote student mobility and employability on a global scale. The Department of Pharmacy is obligated to periodically review these standards, considering any new guidelines issued by HEC and PCP. In 2013, the National Curriculum Revision Committee of HEC convened to develop a unified template for standardized 4-year/8-semester BS degree programs, including thePharm.D program (5 Years, 10 Semesters).
As per the unified template, our Pharm.D program spans five years or 10 semesters and requires the completion of 198 credit hours. The curriculum is meticulously crafted to encompass a comprehensive blend of discipline-specific courses and compulsory/general courses to provide students with a well-rounded education.
Specifically, 77% of the curriculum is dedicated to discipline-specific coursework, focusing on pharmacy-elated subjects such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry,pharmaceutics, pharmacotherapy, clinical pharmacy, and herbal medicine. The remaining 23% of courses comprise compulsory and general courses aimed at fostering a broader base of knowledge in areas such as English, professional and communication skills, statistics and mathematical methods, and Computers and their applications in Pharmacy, among others.
Abbottabad University Of Science & Technology Havelian, Pakistan, a public sector institution, is dedicated to providing high-quality education that meets international standards. The university emphasizes total institutional satisfaction and implements leading-edge educational quality practices. The Quality Enhancement Cell focuses on strengthening quality assurance and enhancement processes to ensure academic
excellence, innovative research, and exemplary administration. Collaboration with stakeholders is crucial for implementing quality enhancement strategies tailored to future needs and achieving national and international recognition.
Our commitment to adhering to the standards outlined by the HEC and PCP ensures that our Pharm.D graduates possess the necessary competencies and skills to excel in pharmacy practice both nationally and internationally. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of education and professional development to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.