Faculty of Pharmacy
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INTRODUCTION (FOP-IC)
Faculty of Pharmacy, Islamabad Campus (FoP-IC), Former name Hamdard Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (HIPS), is the pioneer institute at Islamabad, led cornerstone in the field of Pharmacy, started Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) in 2000, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) in 2004 and M.Phil., program in Pharmacy Practice in 2014. Since its inception, more than 1600 pharmacists have produced and they are serving in different national and international organizations around the globe including, pharmaceutical industry, sale, marketing, regulatory, community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, DRAP and academia etc. FoP-IC is committed to produce highly skilled pharmacists through excellence in educating, developing, and training in the healthcare system.
Warm Welcome!
Faculty of Pharmacy (FoP) Hamdard University Islamabad Campus is catering quality education and research to the students. To fulfil the market's requirements and overcome the challenges in the pharmaceutical fields, we provide excellent environment, training, opportunities, facilities and best knowledge to our students. Currently we are offering Pharm.D. and M.Phil. (Pharmacy Practice) programs, where the students are provided opportunities for their professional development and innovative techniques at par with the ever-growing and demanding pharmaceutical field. To the students wishing to join Faculty of Pharmacy, Islamabad Campus, may the Almighty Allah show you the right path to choose the right career (Ameen).
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Nasiri
Associate Dean, FoP-IC
Associate Dean Short Profile
Name | · Muhammad Iqbal Nasiri |
Current Position | · Associate Dean & Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University Islamabad Campus. Since, August 30, 2022 to – date |
Qualifications | · Post-doc. Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom (UK) (2021). · Ph.D. Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi (2017) · M.Phil. Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi (2011) · B.Pharm. Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi (2007) |
| · Awarded “Post-Doctoral Fellowships” by HEC in 2020, under Post-Doctoral Fellowships Programme (Phase III)- · HEC Approved Ph.D. Research Supervisor since · Advisor for Interview at Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) · Awarded “Best Teacher of the Year” in 2017 and 2019 by Faculty of Pharmacy, Islamabad Campus. · Awarded Third Position Merit Certificate in B. Pharmacy, by University of Karachi in 2007. · “EPD Silver Award” Presented by Abbott Laboratories Pakistan Limited in 2013 on account of successful completion of Liquid/ Dispensing Stockpile and Floor upgrade Project. · Associated as member of “Internal Quality Assurance Audit Team” at Abbott Laboratories Pakistan from 2010 to 2012. · Certified Compliance and cGMP Auditor awarded by Abbott Laboratories Pakistan. |
Experiences | · Teaching and Research: ---- More than 10 years · Professional/Industrial: ----- More than 5 Years · Administrative: -------------- 1 year |
Specialization & Research Interest | · Pharmaceutics · Formulation developments, Microneedles Technology, Nanosuspension, Nanoemulsion, Nanocrystals, Pelletization techniques, Bioavailability and Bioequivalence study, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, drug resistance and sensitivity study etc. |
Research Contribution | · M.Phil. Students Supervised/ Produced: ------------ 10 · M.Phil. Students Under Supervision: ---------------- 07 · Publications in national/international journals: ----- 34 · Reviewer of national and international journals ---- 05 · Cumulative Impact Factors: --------------------------- 45.77 |
Professional Training | · Obtained a number of professional trainings of national and international levels |
Conference, Seminar, and workshop | · More than 30 attended, presented and organized. |
Students Involvement | · Convener of “Student Society of FoP-IC” |
Examination
In each semester, students may be required to appear in quizzes, mid terms, final examination, give presentation, participate in group discussion, and submit projects/assignments/lab reports. These (to be determined by the teacher concerned) will have different weightage contributing towards the overall assessment in percent marks. This weightage can be determined, based on the following guidelines:
Nature of Examination | Theory | Labs. |
Quizzes | 10% | 10% |
Mid Semester Examinations | 30% | – |
Assignments/Presentations | 10% | 10% |
Practical/Project | – | 80% |
Final Examination | 50% | – |
A makeup test will be conducted in the afternoon of the final examination for students.
- Who have missed midterm examination.
- Who has obtained less than 50% marks during semester.
- There will be no Supplementary/ Special Examination in a Semester System; if a student fails in a course, he/s is required to repeat it.
Grading Policy
Terminal Examination
The examination held at the end of semester after the completion of a course shall be known as Terminal Examination. It will carry 100 marks. This examination is a passing head i.e., a student must for each course obtain a minimum of 50 marks in this examination.
Grading System
Grades given to a student in each course shall be of two types:
- Numerical Grade (NG)
Assessment of performance on the basis of marks out of 100 fixed for a course of 3 or 4 credit hours unit is NG.
- Alphabetical Grade (AG)
Equivalence of numerical grades in terms of alphabets shall be termed as alphabetical grades. (Each letter carries a value in terms of numerical points)
Grading
Marks | Grade | Grade Points |
90 & above | A+ | 4.00 |
86-89 | A | 4.00 |
80-85 | A- | 3.85 |
76-79 | B+ | 3.65 |
73-75 | B | 3.35 |
70-72 | B- | 3.15 |
66-69 | C+ | 2.95 |
63-65 | C | 2.75 |
60-62 | C- | 2.45 |
56-59 | D+ | 2.25 |
53-55 | D | 1.8 |
50-52 | D- | 1.0 |
Below 50 | F | 0.0 |
Incomplete Grade
For incomplete courses no point shall be given.
Grade Point Ratio (GPR)
Point obtained in each course shall be multiplied by the number of Credit Hours specified for that course, and then a grade point ration (GPR) shall be calculated. For example, the result of a last year student in a semester may be as follows:
Cumulative Grade Point
This is obtained by adding all the Grade Points of the courses during 5 years study period and dividing the totally by the total number of credit hours.
Computation of Semester Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
Semester Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPA) will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA = Sum of (Credit Hours X GPA)/Total Credit Hours
CGPA Required for Degree Completion (Pharm.D / M.Phil)
For graduation, the minimum qualifying CGPAs for Pharm. D. and M. Phil. Students are 2.45.
Paper Viewing
Proper Paper Viewing has to be made mandatory before final submission of result to the controller of examination and its approval by the Faculty Board of Studies.
This would help in avoiding student’s grievances, biasness and calculation errors etc in the papers.
Requirement for the Award of Pharm.D Degree
For Pharm.D Students
- A student must have passed all prescribed courses.
- A student must have obtained a minimum CGPR 2.45.
For M.Phil Students
- A student must have a regular admission in the M. Phil program of the Institute, and should earn a minimum of 30 credit hours from the institute from where he/ she will be entitled for the degree. (24 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of research) .6 credit hours of research is mandatory for M. Phil level.
- A student must have obtained a minimum CGPR 2.5.
Islamabad Campus
| Degree Program Offered | Eligibility Criteria | Duration |
|---|---|---|
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Intermediate or equivalent in Pre-Medical with 60% |
5 Years |
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- B.Pharm / Pharm.D and GAT General Score Minimum 50%. (HU - GAT General Test Date: January 08, 2023)
- Last Date of Form Submission: December 23, 2022 |
2 Year |
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| Fee Structure | Amount |
|---|---|
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only) | 11,000 |
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester) | 20,000 |
Tuition Fee (Per Semester) | 110,000 |
Total | 141,000 |
| Fee Structure | Amount |
|---|---|
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only) | 20,000 |
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester) | 21,000 |
Tuition Fee (Per Semester) | 82,500 |
Total | 123,500 |
Faculty publication report Jan2018 (Click Here)
Faculty publication report Jan2020 (Click Here)
FOP List of Publications 2021 (Click Here)
Our Vision
To foster consistent excellence by innovating healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sciences, pioneering in the interdisciplinary fields, and encouraging perseverance in practices to nurture the diverse needs of the societies and nations.
Our Mission:
The mission is to reinforce dynamic educational and professional experience to a high-achieving, diverse student body, thus empowering them to become leaders in patient-centered care, industrial and managerial setups. The aim is to nurture visionary leaders rooted in a culture of excellence and innovation in education, research practices and community engagement for the country and across the globe.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS
Our Vision:
The prime objectives of pharmaceutics department are:
1. To impart scientific education to the individuals for safe, rational and cost effective use of Pharmaceuticals to achieve better health outcomes.
2. To develop skills of individual to manage the affairs of Pharmaceutical Industries, Clinical, Community and hospital Pharmacies.
3. To encourage Pharmaceutical research with respect to formulation development, quality control and standardization of drug.
Our Mission:
Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdrad University Karachi is committed in pursuit of excellence to promote good quality education and research in pharmaceutical sciences and Drug development. Our aim is to provide more rigorous training to pharmacy students for the development of multidisciplinary approach to patient care and wellbeing of society and pharmaceutical industry.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
Our Vision:
To produce competent pharmaceutical chemists by providing excellence in education, innovative researches and provide community services to cater and sustain for a rigorous and evidence-based discipline and seek to integrate research with teaching at every possible opportunity.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to develop a sound discipline that foster the improvisation in teaching and research to meet the criteria and trends of leading pharmaceuticals and healthcare institutions.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY
Our Vision:
The vision of Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, is to promote the culture of research with the awareness of natural medicinal heritage, locally and globally with the insight and knowledge to discover the natural resources as potential pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals.
Our Mission:
The mission of Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, is to build a platform for developing modern medicinal forms by employing components from natural sources through quality education, research and training.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
Our Vision:
The Vision of the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy is to be the state of the art research-intensive academic center in the discipline of Pharmacology in Pakistan, and beyond. Our prospect is to deliver high quality education with a commitment to produce competent pharmacologists to provide utmost care to the patients and serve the humanity.
Our Mission:
Department mission is to communicate essential principles of pharmacology. To initiate pharmacological research along with evidence based scientific knowledge to achieve excellence in both innovation and academic activities and to prepare our students according to global need.
Permanent Faculty
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Nasiri
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir Aqeel
Dr. Muhammad Shafique
Dr. Muhammad Majid
Dr. Maasoom Akhtar
Ms. Shahida Shaheen
Dr. Yousuf Kamal
Dr. Azra Batool
Dr. Orva Abdullah
Dr. Kaleem Ullah
Ms. Sidra Hafeez
Dr. Maimoona Qindeel
Dr. Matti Ullah
Dr. Muhammad Azeem
Mr. Farman Ullah Khan
Mr. Danish Hassan Dani
Ms. Ayesha Zafar
Ms. Samia Gul Niazi
Ms. Tahira Yousaf
Ms. Emmama Jamil
Ms. Keziah Shaheen
Ms. Hafsa Azhar
Ms. Aqsa Sajid Abbasi
Ms. Ayesha Anum
Mr. Muhammad Umair Saleem