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Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, Karachi
Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University is a quality education imparting research-based faculty. Its uniqueness is its highly experienced, dedicated faculty members and helping staff. The faculty owns campuses in Karachi and Islamabad offering degree programs in Pharm.D., M. Phil. and Ph. D which are recognized by respective councils. The aim of the faculty is to provide excellent education with a commitment to producing competent Pharmacists, skilled Professionals, and Researchers to cater to the need of patients and to become an integral part of the healthcare system around the globe under the leadership of the proactive dean and talented heads of departments.Warm Welcome!
Growth and development in achieving excellence in higher education are great challenges in today’s innovative world of technology. The global aspect of applied knowledge in career selection is another intervention to meet the goals of successful professional life. Keeping a keen eye on this changing need of the day, the Faculty of Pharmacy at Hamdard University is committed to taking a leap strategically in preparing the graduates to face the upcoming challenges. On the other side, the vision of Shaheed Hakim Said is the candle enlightening the path toward the pursuit of excellence. Now, technology has shrunk the world like a digital app just on a finger so the importance of collegial leadership is to reassure the developmental framework for digital learning. Apart from digital literacy and quality education, our goal is to prepare students as future leaders. Research is the key feature in higher education by which universities are recognized and achieve high-ranking reputations in the world. Another important goal is to create a liaison between industry and foreign institutions to practice and exchange knowledge of research. We are somehow, privileged in having affiliation with other Foreign Universities to expand the training and research program at the international level which needs strengthening in getting more chances for advancement and success. Because of our combined efforts of faculty and Hamdard University administration in fostering quality education, training and strategical planning for achieving its goal in five years keeping into consideration to achieve long-term goals in the next twenty-five years, the Faculty of Pharmacy is striving to embark on a prominent position in the community.Deans Publications
- Tryptamine Analogs as Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Agents: Synthesis and In Vivo Evaluation. Saira Asghar, Nousheen Mushtaq, Ammara Khan, Shamim Akhtar, Rabiya Munawar, Sumaira Ansari, Zafar Saeed Saify. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal, Springer US, Vol.56, No.7, October 2022, 918-924.
- Shaista Zafar*1, Shamim Akhtar2, Nousheen Mushtaq1, Syed Imran Ali3, Ahsaan Ahmed4 and Sabahat Naeem5. “Determination of ionization constant and drug-likeness prediction of synthetic isoniazid derivatives”. doi.org/10.36721/PJPS.2022.35.4.REG.1003-1108.1
- Rubina Siddiqui1*, Shamim Akhtar2, Shazia Haider1, Zafar Saied Saify3, Mahwish Akhtar4 and Sana Shamim4. “New series of hydrazinyl thiazole derivatives of piperidin-4-one: Synthesis, structural elucidation, analgesic activity and comparative structure activity relationship”. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., Vol.34, No.4, July 1416 2021, pp.1415-1420.
- Ahsaan Ahmed1,2*, Shamim Akhtar3, Nousheen Mushtaq1, Shazia Haider1, Rabya Munawar4, Hassaan Ahmed Siddique1,2, Arifa Akram5, Zafar Saeed Saify6, and Muhammad Arif3. “1,3-di-4-piperidylpropane derivatives as potential acetyl cholinesterase antagonists: Molecular docking, synthesis, and biological evaluation”. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., Vol.34, No.3, May 2021, pp.855-860: doi.org/10.36721/PJPS.2021.34.3.REG.855-860.1
Deans Profile
| Name | Shamim Akhtar PhD., Professor (Retired from Karachi University in Feb. 2018 |
| Position |
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| Qualification | Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi (2003) |
| Experience |
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| Specialization | Synthetic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis |
| Research Interest | Drug Development and Synthesis |
| Research Contribution |
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| Professional Training | A number of Professional trainings of national and international repute are obtained and organized |
| Conference, Seminar, and workshop | More than 100 attended and organized. |
| Students Involvement | Editor in Chief: 1. Faculty News Letter 2. Students’ News Bulletin 3. Students’ Magazine, “PharMAG” |
Prof. Dr. Shamim Akhtar did her B. Pharm in 1986, M. Pharm Pharmaceutical chemistry in 1990 and Ph.D. Pharmaceutical chemistry in 2003 from university of Karachi. She has an overall academic and professional experience of more than 33 years. She has joined Hamdard University in 2018. She has authored 45+ research publications in Journals of National and International repute. Prof. Dr. Shamim Akhtar
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.1. Academic Policies and Procedure
1.1 Academic Year and Semester- The academic year is divided into Spring and Fall semesters and an optional Summer semester
- 16 – 18 weeks (inclusive of 1 – 2 weeks for exams), minimum 16 weeks of teaching excluding
- In a summer semester, students can only register in deficiency/failure/repeat courses or in research work.
- Under-graduate Programs: 15 – 18 Credit Hrs.
- Graduate Programs: 15 – 18 Credit Hrs.
- Post-graduate Programs: 9 – 12 Credit Hrs.
- A student can add/drop any course (due to any reason) before the course Add/Drop end date without any financial or academic penalty. Add/Drop of maximum 02 courses is allowed.
- A student is not required to pay course fee for dropping a course within the Course Add/Drop period. (If already paid then Accounts Department will credit it to the next semester).
- Students dropping a course after Add/Drop period and two weeks before the Final Exam (whether attended classes or not) get ‘W’ grade but have to pay full course fee.
- If a student does not drop a course (whether attended classes or not) and does not appear in the Final Exam suffers both financial and academic penalty (gets ‘F’ grade and pays full course fee).
- A student can apply for withdrawal from any course two weeks before the final examination.
- Full fee is payable for any withdrawn course. HU does not refund full or partial fee under any circumstances.
- The transcript shows “W” grade for any withdrawn course. The CGPA/SGPA calculation does not include letter grade “W”.
- A student cannot withdraw more than two courses in one semester and cannot withdraw the same course twice.
- After having satisfied that a student has genuine reason beyond any doubt that disabled him/her to appear in the final examination, HoD; with the consent of the course teacher, can award grade ‘I’ to a student in any subject. This provision exists to benefit a good student who has passed the Mid-Term exam and has satisfactory attendance.
- A student with ‘I’ grade in a subject, needs to appear in final exam of that subject in later semesters, however, sessional marks will remain the same as in the previous semester.
- A student is not required to pay the fee for re-registering in grade “I” course in a later semester.
- Only HEC recognized institute/university is acceptable for migration/transfer of credits.
- The Equivalence Committee recommends transfer of credits/migration cases after comparison of the courses completed at other institution and the similar courses offered at HU.
- Courses with at least ‘B’ grade are transferable as per HU Grading scale.
- Transferable Credits/Courses in degree programs:
- Maximum 50% of courses or earned Credit Hrs in under-graduate/graduate programs
- Maximum 2 courses in doctoral programs
- Failing to complete the degree requirements within the allowed maximum duration.
- Disciplinary grounds.
2. Grade Development
2.1 The University provides opportunity to the students for improvement of CGPA if it is below 2.00 for undergraduate students, below 2.50 for graduate students and below 3.00 for post-graduate students. 2.2 Whenever a student fails or gets ‘F’ grade, he/she has to repeat the course, whenever offered. A student can take a new course in lieu of the elective course in which he/she failed. Improvement of grades is allowed in all courses with not more than:- ‘C+’ (C plus) grade or C+ equivalent marks – Under-graduate students.
- ‘C+’ (C plus) grade or C+ equivalent marks – Graduate students.
- ‘B-’ (B minus) grade or B- equivalent marks – Post-graduate students
3. Attendance
If a student fails to attend 75% lecture sessions of a course, he/she disqualifies to appear in the final examination of that course. Short attendance cases get ‘F’ grade.4. Plagiarism
Any plagiarism in academic work at any stage, even if reported after completion of degree and fake documents submitted by the student, even those submitted at the time of admission shall result in cancellation of degree.Main Campus
| Degree Program Offered | Eligibility Criteria | Duration |
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| Intermediate or equivalent in Pre-Medical with 60% | 5 Years | |
| – B.Pharm / Pharm.D and GAT General Score Minimum 60%. | 2 Year | |
| – B.Pharm / Pharm.D and GAT General Score Minimum 60%. | 2 Year | |
| – B.Pharm / Pharm.D and GAT General Score Minimum 60%. | 2 Year | |
| – B.Pharm / Pharm.D and GAT General Score Minimum 60%. | 2 Year | |
| – Masters Degree (M.Phil. / M.S. / M.Sc. / Equivalent Degree) in Relevant Discipline with Research Work. – Minimum CGPA in Masters Degree 3.0. – HU – GAT Subject Minimum Score 70%. – Beside HU criteria; candidate mus also fulfill latest HEC criteria for admission in Ph.D program. | 3 Year | |
| – Masters Degree (M.Phil. / M.S. / M.Sc. / Equivalent Degree) in Relevant Discipline with Research Work. – Minimum CGPA in Masters Degree 3.0. – HU – GAT Subject Minimum Score 70%. – Beside HU criteria; candidate mus also fulfill latest HEC criteria for admission in Ph.D program. | 3 Year | |
| – Masters Degree (M.Phil. / M.S. / M.Sc. / Equivalent Degree) in Relevant Discipline with Research Work. – Minimum CGPA in Masters Degree 3.0. – HU – GAT Subject Minimum Score 70%. – Beside HU criteria; candidate mus also fulfill latest HEC criteria for admission in Ph.D program. | 3 Year | |
| Fee Structure | Amount |
|---|---|
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only) | 14,000 |
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester) | 21,000 |
Tuition Fee (Per Semester) | 132,000 |
Total | 167,000 |
| Fee Structure | Amount |
|---|---|
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only) | 22,000 |
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester) | 25,000 |
Tuition Fee (Per Semester) | 78,000 |
Total | 125,000 |
| Fee Structure | Amount |
|---|---|
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only) | 52,000 |
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester) | 25,000 |
Tuition Fee (Per Semester) | 117,000 |
Total | 194,000 |
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Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Prof. Dr. Shamim Akhtar
Dr. Rabia Iqtadar
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arif
Prof. Dr. Quratul Ain Laghari
Dr. Muhammad Azam
Assistant Professor
Pharm.D, M.Phil, Ph.D (Molecular Medicine)
Dr. Saira Asghar
Senior Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil, Ph.D(Scholar)
Dr. Nousheen Ali
Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil, Ph.D(Scholar)
Dr. Yumna Syed
Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil (Scholar)
Dr. Hira Khan
Dr. Sumera Mushtaque
Junior Lecturer
B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Phil(Scholar)
Dr. Neha Tehreem Anwar
Teaching Assistant
Pharm.D, M.Phil(Scholar)
Department of Pharmaceutics
Prof. Dr. Kamran Zaheer
Prof. Dr. Syed Baqir Shyum Naqvi
Professor
Ph.D
Dr.Kashif Maroof
Associate Professor
Pharm.D, M.Phil, PhD (Monash University, Malaysia)
Mr. Sohail Anwar
Assistant Professor
B.Pharm, M.Phil, Ph.D (Scholar)
Ms. Tahmina Adnan
Dr. Sidra Siddiqui
Dr. Tariq Ahmed
Ms. Zufi Shad
Dr. Saria Tariq
Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil
Dr. Iqra Haider
Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil, Ph.D (Scholar)
Dr. Uroosa Maqbool
Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil
Dr. Mehwish Nisar
Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil, Ph.D (Scholar)
Dr. Taha Ahmed
Junior Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil (Scholar)
Dr. Hadia Naz
Department of Pharmacology
Dr. Farzana Sadaf
Prof. Dr. Ishrat Imran
Dr. Noor ul Ain Hyder
Dr. Sarah Jameel Khan
Dr. Tamkeen Urooj Paracha
Pharm.D, M.Phil, Ph.D (Scholar)
Ms. Hina Ilyas
Dr. Syeda Memoona Gilani
Pharm.D, M.Phil
Dr. Marium Mumtaz
Pharm.D, M.Phil (Scholar)
Dr. Musabbeh Yameen
Pharm.D, M.Phil(Scholar)
Dr. Wardeh Fatima
Junior Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil(Scholar)
Department of Pharmacognosy
Ms. Hina Sharif
Prof. Dr. Ghazala Hafeez Rizwani
Professor,
B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.Phil, Ph.D (Japan)
Prof. Dr. Syed Tahir Ali
Professor
B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Ph.D
Dr. Hira Maaz
Dr. Amina Asif Ghouri
Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil
Dr. Saira Khalid
Teaching Assistant
Pharm.D, M.Phil (Scholar)
Dr. Sidra Ahmed
Teaching Assistant
Pharm.D, M.Phil (Scholar)
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Mr. Muhammad Arshad Yaqoob
Incharge, Assistant Professor
B.Pharm, M.Phil, Ph.D (Scholar)
Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdul Khaliq
ProfessorB.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.B.A (USA), M.S, Ph.D
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Dr. Ayesha Zaib Un Nisa
Dr. Nimra Mujeeb
Pharm.D, M.Phil
Mr. Syed Ali Jasim Rizvi
B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Phil(Research Scholar)
Dr. Hira Afshan
Junior Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil
Dr. Irum Afzal
Junior Lecturer
Pharm.D, M.Phil(Research Scholar)
Dear Fellow Alumni, Esteemed Faculty Members, Friends, and Juniors,
Warm greetings to each one of you!
Reflecting on my journey, I find myself deeply indebted to Hamdard University—a beacon of knowledge and growth that has profoundly shaped my life’s trajectory. It’s more than just an alma mater; it’s the foundation upon which I have built my professional and personal ethos. Fueled by the passion ignited by my mentors, I have journeyed to the pinnacle of the pharmaceutical industry within just two decades.
The environment at Hamdard University was a catalyst for my growth, encouraging me to tap into my talents and potential. I owe a debt of gratitude to our faculty, who not only provided me with the tools to excel but also instilled in me a newfound confidence. They transformed my perspective on learning, for which I will forever be thankful.
In an era marked by rapid global changes and stringent healthcare policies, the pharmacy profession’s relevance will only grow. The future holds abundant opportunities for pharmacists, and the door to success will open widest for those who continuously hone their skills and knowledge.
To all my colleagues and juniors reading this: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt.
Your potential knows no bounds. Aim high and strive for excellence in everything you do.
Wishing you unparalleled success and fulfillment in all your endeavors!
Long Live Hamdard!
Warm Regards,
Saif-ur-Rehman (A-Series, Batch – 2002)
B-Pharm, MBA – Marketing
Vice President Commercial
Novugen Pharma Malaysia
Persistent persuasion has the power to turn aspirations into achievements. My journey from Hamdard University to a fulfilling career in molecular immunopharmacology taught me the value of perseverance. Each challenge I faced was an opportunity to learn, grow, and push forward with determination. Never underestimate the impact of persistence; it’s the driving force that transforms setbacks into successes. To the students of Hamdard, keep pushing, stay focused, and believe in the power of your persistence. It truly pays off.”
Kind regards.
Dr. Ali Attiq (F-Series, Batch – 2007)
Ph.D, M.Phil, Pharm.D, R.Ph
Senior Lecturer of Pharmacology
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Universiti Sains Malaysia
AoA, future trailblazers!
As someone who once stood where you are today, I want to share a few key insights from my professional journey.
Leverage your network -Connect with fellow alumni for advice, opportunities, or mentorship. Alumni connections can be invaluable in landing internships, placements, or even full-time roles
Be Proactive in Learning – Our industry is constantly embracing new technology in Clinical Management, Regulations, Marketing & R&D. Keep updating your learning curve accordingly.
Seek Mentorship: Don’t hesitate to reach out to alumni in companies you’re interested in for advice on how to approach the job search and company culture.
Thanks.
Muhammad Yasir Hashmi (A-Series, Batch – 2002)
B-Pharm, MBA – Marketing
Director International Business
Scilife Pharma (Pvt.) Limited
It has been an incredible journey since I graduated from Hamdard University. The education I received laid a strong foundation for my career, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving pharmaceutical field. The university’s supportive environment and dedicated faculty played a key role in shaping my professional path. I’m proud to be an alumnus of Hamdard University.
Kind regards.
Dr. Muhammad Sajid (B-Series, Batch – 2003)
Pharm-D, MBA – Marketing
Director Business Development & Regulatory Affairs
The Searle Company Ltd.
“I owe my success to the exceptional education and mentorship I received at Hamdard University of Karachi. The pharmacy program prepared me to excel in clinical practice, research and leadership. I feel privileged for the lifelong network and career opportunities. My time at Hamdard University transformed me into a compassionate healthcare professional. Leaders, Professors, peers, and alumni facilitated my growth, fostering resilience and dedication.” The one line still is echoing in my ears which I heard from one of my best teachers on day first. “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”
Thanks.
Dr. Muhammad Tahir Yousuf (D-Series, Batch – 2005)
Pharm-D, MBA – Supply chain (Iqra University)
Assistant Manager
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Pakistan