Postgraduate studies have always been playing a pivotal role in the field of Pharmacy particularly in addressing the local needs of the community and the pharmaceutical industry. Postgraduate study in Pharmaceutical Chemistry leads to the discovery of new drug molecules and drug development. The research scope of Pharmaceutical Chemistry lies in the field of drug discovery and designing in already existing molecules, stability studies of formulations, exploring new methods in drug development and their validation including quality control parameters. The road map to achieve this goal is supported by excellent teaching by highly qualified and trained faculty, fully equipped with purpose-built laboratories which will provide skilled and competent graduates of Pharmaceutical Chemistry to meet the challenges and needs of Pakistan.
M.Phil. Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
Each candidate of the M.Phil. program is required to complete 30 Cr. Hrs. as per the following detail:
| So # | Area | Cr. Hrs. |
| a) | Core Courses | 06 |
| b) | Specialization Courses | 18 |
| c) | Research Thesis/Project/Additional Courses | 06 |
| (i) | At least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system in Pharm-D/B-Pharm or equivalent |
| (ii) | All candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 50% score or the GRE/HAT General/equivalent test with a passing score of 50%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee |
| Weightage of Previous Academic | Weightage of Admission Test | Weightage of the Interview | Total |
| 30% | 60% | 10% | 100% |
| Sr No | Program Name | Per Credit Hour Fee | 1st Sem Total Fee | 1st Installment Including Admission fee |
1st Installment with 50% PGC Scholarship |
1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship |
1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship |
1st Installment with Gilgit – Baltis tan 30% Scholarship |
Total Credit Hours | Total Fee (incl Admissionfee) |
| 1 | M.Phil Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) | 19,030 | 253,360 | 139,180 | N/A | N/A | 82,090 | 53,545 | 104,926 | 30 | 595,900 |
First Semester
| Sr. No. | Course No | Title of Course | Credit Hours |
| 1 | PHPC6313 | Analytical Chemistry | 3+0 |
| 2 | PHPC6323 | Drug Design and Development | 3+0 |
| 3 | PHPC6333 | Chemistry of Natural Product and Phytochemistry | 3+0 |
| 4 | PHPT6013 | Biostatistics | 3+0 |
| Total | - | - | 12 |
Second Semester
| Sr. No. | Course No | Title of Course | Credit Hours |
| 1 | PHPC6343 | Combinatorial & Stereochemistry Chemistry | 3+0 |
| 2 | PHPC6353 | Chromatographic Techniques | 3+0 |
| 3 | PHPC6363 | Advanced Medicinal Chemistry | 3+0 |
| 4 | PHPT6023 | Research Methodology, Seminar and Project writing | 3+0 |
| Total | - | - | 12 |
Third & Fourth Semester
| Sr. No. | Course No | Title of Course | Credit Hours |
| 1 | PHMS7126 | Research and thesis | 0+6 |
Extra Semester (If required)
| Sr. No. | Course No | Title of Course | Credit Hours |
| 1 | PHMS7121 | Thesis Continuation | - |
| Total Cr. Hrs. of the Degree Program | - | - | 12+12+6=30 |
Multiple opportunities are available for the graduates in the Public and Private Sectors:
- Academia research in the research institutes.
- Product development scientists in a variety of industries, including food, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical science.
- Research & Development in Pharmaceutical industries.
- Pharmaceutical chemist in Drugs Testing Laboratories (DTLs)
- Forensic Scientists.
There are many other opportunities in the field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. All of these opportunities are providing their services for the betterment of society and the country.
A student admitted to this program will have to complete the following degree requirements:
- 24 Cr. Hrs. course work with 6 Cr. Hrs. Thesis
- Minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00