5th Year of Pharm D (Written)
- DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM-D)
- 1 (Registered)
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Doctor of Pharmacy – Fifth Professional Year (5th Year)
The fifth and final professional year of the Pharm.D program focuses on advanced concepts in clinical practice, drug design, pharmaceutical technology, legal aspects, and management, shaping students into well-rounded pharmacy professionals ready for diverse roles in healthcare and industry.
Theory Subjects:
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IV (Medicinal Chemistry) – Explores the design, synthesis, and mechanism of action of therapeutic agents, linking chemical structure to pharmacological activity.
Pharmacy Practice-V (Advanced Clinical Pharmacy-II) – Builds on clinical pharmacy principles, focusing on evidence-based therapy, patient care planning, and clinical decision-making.
Pharmaceutics-VII (Pharmaceutical Technology) – Covers modern pharmaceutical manufacturing techniques, drug delivery systems, and formulation development.
Pharmacy Practice-VI (Forensic Pharmacy) – Provides understanding of pharmaceutical laws, regulations, and ethical issues related to drug control and healthcare practice.
Pharmacy Practice-VII (Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing) – Focuses on business and management principles in pharmacy, including marketing strategies, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship.
Practical Subjects:
Hands-on training in medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacy, and pharmaceutical technology strengthens application skills, research competence, and professional readiness.
Total Marks: 800
- This capstone year prepares graduates for leadership roles in clinical settings, pharmaceutical industries, regulatory agencies, and healthcare management.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 37 Lessons
- 365 Days
- PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IV (MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY)3
- PHARMACY PRACTICE-VI (CLINICAL PHARMACY-II)10
- 2.1RATIONAL USE OF DRUGS (PP-VI)
- 2.2INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL DRUGS (PP-VI)
- 2.3DRUG UTILZATION EVALUATION & DRUG UTILIZATIONREVIEW (DUE/DUR) (PP-VI)
- 2.4CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS (PP-VI)
- 2.5PHARMACEUTICAL CARE, ITS SCOPE, MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATION OF CARE PLAN (PP-VI)
- 2.6CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY (PP-VI)
- 2.7CLINICAL THERAPEUTICS (PP-VI)
- 2.8SAFE INTRAVENOUS THERAPY & HAZARDS OF IV THERAPY (PP-VI)
- 2.9NON-COMPLIANCE (PP-VI)
- 2.10DISEASE MANAGEMENT (PP-VI)
- PHARMACEUTICS-VII (PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY)8
- 3.1PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION AND DOSAGE FORM DESIGN (P-VII)
- 3.2ADVANCED GRANULATION TECHNOLOGY (DESIGN & PRACTICE) (P-VII)
- 3.3NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM (DDS) (P-VII)
- 3.4NOVEL GIT DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM (DDS) (P-VII)
- 3.5DRUG CARRIER SYSTEM (P-VII)
- 3.6TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM (P-VII)
- 3.7PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (P-VII)
- 3.8POLYMERS USED IN DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS (P-VII)
- PHARMACY PRACTICE-VII (FORENSIC PHARMACY)9
- 4.1GENERAL INTRODUCTION (PP-VII)
- 4.2ROLE OF FORENSIC PHARMACIST (PP-VII)
- 4.3PHARMACEUTICAL ETHICS (PP-VII)
- 4.4STUDY OF DRUG LAWS (PP-VII)
- 4.5THE PHARMACY ACT 1967 (PP-VII)
- 4.6CONTROL OF NARCOTICS SUBSTANCES ACT 1997 (PP-VII)
- 4.7THE POISONS ACT 1919 (PP-VII)
- 4.8THE FACTORIES ACT 934 (PP-VII)
- 4.9SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS ORDINANCE 1969 WITH RULES (PP-VII)
- PHARMACEUTICS-VIII (PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGEMENT & MARKETING)7
Instructor
I’m Pharmacist Tayyeb, the Founder, Director, and CEO of Ibn-e-Sultan Pharmacy, and I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and experience from the pharmacy field to empower the next generation of healthcare professionals.