Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) – UVAS – Lahore

Course Name:    Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Overview:       

Continuous changes and advances occurring in the health care system, novel medicines’ discoveries and nature of drug therapy have also led to the development of new paradigms in pharmacy education and practice over the past decades. With specialization in the medical disciplines, the horizon of the role of pharmacy profession has also expanded to include more varied health care related functions.

The formal University education combined with the practical training within the local industries and other related institutions / organizations provide a base for the academic and professional development of the students. In an environment characterized by professionalism, cooperation, civility, diversity, mentoring, nurturing and accountability, the academic curriculum for studies and the strongly committed faculty within the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, aim to train the students indoctrinated with the ability of leadership skills, competency, integrity, social responsibility, population based care management, and commitment to maintaining professional competence and development throughout their careers.

Number of Semesters:    10

Requirements

• F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent examination from recognized institution / Board.
  
• Candidate securing at least 60% marks excluding 20 marks for Hafiz-e-Quran.
  
• 20 marks for Hafiz-e-Quran will be awarded subject to clearance of test.
  Candidates must bring their original documents on test date (18-09-2014)
  
• Applicant must not be over 23 years of age on last date of receipt of application.
  

Course Duration:     5 Years

How to apply:

• Admissions for Undergraduate degree programs usually opened once in a year during Fall Semester i.e. August / September.
  
• Applications for admission to various Undergraduate degree programs are invited through an advertisement in the National Press. Admission is made purely on merit basis from amongst the applicants. The following degree programs are offered by the University:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( D.V.M)
    
  • Doctor of Pharmacy ( Pharm.D )(Morning/Evening)
    
  • B.S. (Hons.) Applied Microbiology (Morning)
    
  • B.S (Hons.) Biochemistry (Morning/Evening)
    
  • B.S. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Morning/Evening)
    
  • B.S. (Hons.)  Environmental Sciences (Morning)
    
  • B.S. (Hons.) Nutrition & Dietetics (Morning/Evening)
    
  • B.S. (Hons.) Biological Sciences (Morning)
    
• The candidates domiciled in any district of Pakistan, who have passed FSc (Pre-Medical /Pre-Engineering) examination from any of the Educational Boards or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto from a recognized institution securing at least 60% (660/1100) (excluding Hafiz-e-Quran, if any) are eligible to apply for admission. Candidates possessing F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) can also apply for B.S. (Hons.) Environmental Sciences. Candidates Passing D.A.E. (food Technology) can also apply for B.S. (Hons.) Dairy Technology. If an applicant is Hafiz-e-Quran, 20 marks will be added to his total marks obtained in F.Sc. examination to determine his admission merit, however, the counting of 20 marks towards merit will depends upon the test that will be conducted by the University
  
• A candidate seeking admission must not be over 23 years of age on the date of admission.
  
• The application forms are available in the prospectus which can be obtained from the Office of the Convener Admission Committee UVAS, Lahore. Office of the Principal, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 8 Km, Chaniot Road, Jhang, office of the Principal Officer, Ravi Campus or Principal, Para-Veterinary School, Layyah on payment of the prescribed price.
  
• In case the admission form is downloaded from university website (www.uvas.edu.pk), it should be accompanied with a Bank Draft / Pay Order of Rs. 1000/- in favor of the Treasurer, UVAS-Lahore for only ONE Category. If the application is to be made for more than ONE Category, the applicant has to pay additional Rs. 300/- for each category along with actual application fee. If the application is made against sports quota, then the applicant has to pay additional Rs. 300/- along with actual application fee.

  The Downloaded application with all formalities can be sent on the following address:

  Convener Admission Committee
  University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
  Out Fall Road, Lahore -54000
  Tel: 042-99212989, 99212871
  99211374 Ext: 228/227 Fax: 042-99211461
  

• The candidates are advised to fill the Application Form carefully after reading the instructions and especially the column for preferences of different disciplines. The selection of the candidates shall be made purely on merit basis. List of admitted students will be displayed on the website www.uvas.edu.pk, and on Notice Boards of the office of Convener of the Admission Committee and for those who have opted for Jhang campus, in the office of the Principal, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, on the date mentioned in the admission advertisement in the National Press. Candidates shall not be informed about their selection and they will have to check their status of admission form the lists of selected candidates displayed. If any candidate fails to deposit the University dues within the stipulated period after the display of admission lists, his/her admission shall stand cancelled automatically without any prior notice and the admission on that seat will be offered to next waiting candidate on merit basis. His name will also be displayed on the website and Notice Boards.
  

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