M.PHIL PROGRAM SPECIFICATION SESSION-018 Dow College of Pharmacy was established in 007, to train pharmacist, who are a vital part of a complete health care system and can practice in a number of health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, etc. Introduction of Institute The Pharm.D is a five year based program. The training also includes hands-on experience in hospitals and pharmaceutical settings. First Batch of 13 students (morning) passed out in 013, the Second Batch of 114 students (morning) passed out in 014, the Third Batch consisting of 94 students (morning) passed out in 015, the Fourth Batch of 84 students (Morning) passed out in 016 and the Fifth Batch of 75 students (morning) passed out in 017. Presently, 493 students of our five batches are studying in Pharm D programme. The evening programme was started in 015. Presently, 111 students are studying in three Batches in Pharm.D Evening Program. In addition to Pharm.D. Program, The M.Phil Program of College has been recognized by Pharmacy Council of Pakistan and HEC. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) programs in Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Post Graduate programme (M.Phil.) was initiated in the year 013, in all disciplines of Pharmacy. Presently, 15 students in three Batches are studying in M.Phil. Pharmacology and M.Phil Pharmaceutics Programs. As per act of Dow University of Health Sciences, the name of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences was given to this faculty. Introduction of Program The university offers full-time postgraduate program in the key areas of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences that refer to five major disciplines: 1. Pharmacology,. Pharmaceutics, 3. Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 4. Pharmacognosy and 5. Pharmacy Practice. To cover these areas, the college has developed the curriculum format to allow a greater range of options within the program to meet the requirements of candidates (primarily pharmacists) who have passion for teaching and research in pharmacy. Candidates from allied health sciences can also pursue their career under this program as per eligibility criterion of the program. The program provides a sound understanding of drug and disease, drug and diagnostics, drug and instrumental approaches at the cellular, molecular and genetic level applying contemporary techniques of modern biomedicine. It provides opportunities to acquire the skills of synthesis, analysis and development of the idea required in the field of pharmaceutical research and ultimately translating it into a form of thesis using potential decision making abilities. Hence, the students are provided with a professional and an amicable environment to be trained as the subject specialists, true researchers and resource persons that are well equipped with the methodologies of modern trends of various disciplines of pharmaceutical sciences. The program involves various components such as
(A) extensive course work for at least three semesters (34 credit hours), (B) synopsis writing and defense according to the rules and regulations drawn by the research department of the university, (C) and original research demanding extensive bench work or clinical work (depending upon the protocol and design selected), (D) and finally writing and defending thesis (06 credit hours). The program offers Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degrees in the five major disciplines in Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, covering the scope of research as follows: 1. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacology is the study concerned with all aspects of actions of drugs and other chemicals on the living system. It explores the action of drugs, its adverse effects, drug interaction, contra-indications and pharmacokinetics. It provides pre-clinical and clinical education in areas of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology for researchers. Pharmacological research areas included but not limited to Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, Molecular and Biochemical Pharmacology, Neurosciences and Inflammatory Pharmacology. It will also encompass researches at in vitro, in vivo, cellular, computer aided-drug designing, screening, molecular and genetic level etc. Course Title (As approved by PCP) Right now Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP), the accreditation body has given its NOC for one discipline as under: Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Pharmacology Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dow College of Pharmacy Dow University of Health Sciences Course Duration Type of Study Study System Total Credit Hours M.Phil. = 40 M.Phil. Min Year ---- Max 4 Year Basic and Applied Research Based Studies in Pharmacology. Semester System M.Phil. Program: Credit Hours Distribution Semester Wise Study Hours Distribution Teaching Hours Distribution Modules Detail with Credit Hours Assessment of Student Teaching Institution Degree Awarding Institution Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Pharmacology: Semester 1 = 14 Cr. Hrs Semester = 15 Cr. Hrs. Semester 3 = 5 Cr. Hrs. Semester 4 =6 Cr. Hrs (Thesis) 16 weeks classes teaching, weeks Preparatory Leaves weeks Exams conduction Time Table ( to be handed over to students on commencement of classes) See Annexure- I ( See below) Internal Evaluation ( Assignments, presentations, Quiz/Test) =30 Marks Terminal Exam= 70 Marks Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences,OJHA Campus, Karachi. Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
Eligibility /Admission Criteria Fee Structure M.Phil. Program: Pharm.D/ Allied Sciences equivalents with cgpa=.45 Entry Test. GAT General Minimum 50% cumulative score record. As per Dow Policy: Admission Fee Rs. 5,000/= Tuition Fee per Semester (Course work) Rs. 80,000/- Research Fee (till submission of Thesis) per semester Rs. 40,000/- RF.ID Card Rs. 1,000/- Security Deposit (Refundable) Rs. 10,000/- Thesis Defense Fee Rs. 60,000/- Enrollment and Exam fees will be charged as per DUHS Policy.
Annex- I FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES M.PHIL. COURSE SCHEMES 1. Pharmacology: COURSE SCHEME Semester Semester-1. Semester- Title of Course Course Code Biostatistics (Core-I) PCL 701 3 Research methodology (Core-II) PCL 703 3 Principles of Epidemiology (Core-III) PCL 705 3 Pharmacological Research Techniques (Major-I) Molecular Biology and Contemporary Medicine (Major-II) Medical Genetics and Gene Therapy (Major-III) Autonomic Nervous System & Gastrointestinal System (Major-IV) Anti Microbials and Cancer Chemotherapy (Major-V) Toxicology and Autocoids, NSAIDs (Major-VI) Cardiovascular and Respiratory Pharmacology (Major-VII) Proteomics and Bioinformatics (Major- VIII) PCL 707 PCL 709 PCL 70 PCL 704 No. of Credit Hrs. 3 14 Credit hrs. 3 PCL 706 3 PCL 708 3 PCL 710 PCL 71 15 Credit hrs.
Semester Semester-3. Semester-4. Title of Course Haemtopoietic System and antihyperlipidemics (Major-IX) Course Code PCL 711 No. of Credit Hrs. Neuropharmacology and Endocrinology PCL 713 (Major-X) 3 5 Credit hrs. Research work and Submission of thesis (Core-V) PCL 714 6 6 Credit hrs. Total Credit hours: Semester-1 Semester- Semester-3 Semester-4 Total No. of Credit Hrs. 14 15 5 6 40
Ph.D and M.Phil FACULTY AT DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY, FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES-DUHS, FOR DISCIPLINE OF PHARMACOLOGY S.# Name Designation Qualification 1 Prof. Sumbul Shamim Prof. Dr. Noor Jahan 3 Dr. Saima Mahmood 4 Dr. Shumaila Aman 5 Dr. Hina Abrar 6 Dr. Faheema Siddiqui Dr. Bushra Riaz 7 8 Dr. Auwais Ahmed khan Professor of Pharmacology DEAN & PRINCIPAL, Professor Chairperson, Pharm.D., Ph.D. Pharm.D., M.Phil. Ph.D. Pharm.D., M.Phil.
ADJUNCT PHD FACULTY AT DUHS TO TEACH COURSES OF M.PHIL IN DISCIPLINE OF PHARMACOLOGY S.# Name Designation Qualification 1 Dr. Moona Khan Dr. Mahwish Akhtar 3 Dr. Sana Shamim 4 Dr. Mohsin Wahid 5 Dr. Nouman Mughal 6 Dr. Mehtab Alam Dr. Kashif Shafiq 7 Dr. Saeed Khan 8 Dr. Yahya Noori 9 Dr. Nadia Naeem 10 Chairperson, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Dept. of Biochemistry School of Public Health MBBS, M.Phil, Ph.D MSc., Ph.D (Cell and Molecular Biology) MSc., M.Phil, Ph.D MBBS, MPH (Public Health), Ph.D (Public Health) MSc., M.Phil, Ph.D MBBS, M.Phil, Ph.D MSc., M.Phil, Ph.D (Molecular Medicine)