Department of Pharmacy
The first and only institute in Mianwali offering the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Introduction
About the program
The Department of Pharmacy offers a 5-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program, recognized as one of the top professional degrees after F.Sc (Pre-Medical). Mianwali lacks sufficient professional medical institutes, and to bridge this gap Obaid Noor Hospital — Mianwali's leading private hospital — has launched this program to deliver quality education in a modern and well-equipped learning environment. Our internationally qualified faculty is dedicated to preparing students to meet both national and global healthcare challenges.
Pharmacy is a vital and life-saving profession that plays an essential role in public health by combating diseases and promoting wellness. With a Pharm.D degree, graduates can explore career paths including hospital and clinical pharmacy, drug inspection, research, teaching, and regulatory affairs.
- Degree
- Pharm.D
- Duration
- 5 years · 10 semesters
Leadership
Message from Dr. Abdul Hameed
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome future Pharmacy students to Obaid Noor Institute of Medical Sciences (ONIMS), the first and only institute in Mianwali offering the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program. This is a significant milestone for our region, opening doors for students to pursue a professional education in one of the most vital sectors of healthcare. The role of pharmacists has expanded far beyond dispensing medicines — they now contribute to clinical decision-making, pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare policy, education, and groundbreaking research.
Situated in the scenic and peaceful suburb of Mianwali, ONIMS provides a focused academic environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities. Our institute is equipped with modern laboratories, a high-tech computer lab, and a well-stocked library. Students benefit from the guidance of a highly qualified faculty, including professionals with international experience, ensuring a strong blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
I warmly welcome the first batch of Pharm.D students to ONIMS and look forward to the future you will shape — one where your expertise and commitment uplift the health and well-being of our communities.
Dr. Abdul HameedAssociate Professor · Chairman, Dept. of Pharmacy
Scope
Scope of Pharm.D
Where the Pharm.D degree from ONIMS can take you.
- Community Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Nuclear Pharmacy
- Veterinary Pharmacy
- Regulatory Affairs
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Academia
- Pharmacoeconomics
Faculty
Faculty members
Names and qualifications as printed in the official prospectus. Faculty portraits to be supplied by ONIMS.
Dr. Abdul Hameed
Chairman
PhD Pharmaceutics
Dr. M. Kamran Khan
PhD Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Dr. Ayesha Aleem
M.Phil Pharmacy Practice (PhD Scholar)
Dr. Asia Bibi
M.Phil Pharmaceutics
Dr. M. Sohaib
M.Phil Pharmaceutics (PhD Scholar)
Dr. Zain Akram Rao
M.Phil Pharmacology
Dr. Hamid Khan
M.Phil Pharmaceutics
Dr. M. Raffiullah
Pharm.D
Dr. Aymen Aamir
Pharm.D
Shared facultyteaching across departments
Hafiz M. Mudassir
MS Cyber Security (Scholar)
Ms. Zunaira Zafar
M.Phil English (Applied Linguistics)
Ms. Tasleem Akhtar
M.Phil Education
Mr. Sarim Khan
PhD Scholar, English (Linguistics)
Mr. Musharraf Hussain
M.Phil Education
Scheme of studies
What you'll study
The Pharm.D curriculum runs across five professional years, building from the basic sciences to clinical practice, and closing with a capstone research project.
5 years · 10 semesters (5 professional years)
192 total credit hours
1st Professional
1st Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Physical Pharmacy - I | 3+1 |
| Organic Chemistry - I | 3+1 |
| Biochemistry - I | 2+1 |
| Physiology - I | 3+1 |
| Functional English * | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
2nd Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Physical Pharmacy - II | 3+1 |
| Organic Chemistry - II | 3+1 |
| Biochemistry - II | 2+1 |
| Anatomy & Histology | 2+1 |
| Physiology - II | 3+1 |
| Islamic Studies * | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 |
2nd Professional
1st Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Drug Delivery Systems and Formulation Science - I | 3+1 |
| Pharmacology and Therapeutics - I | 3+1 |
| Pharmacognosy (Basic I) | 3+1 |
| Pathology | 2+1 |
| Basic Pharmaceutical Microbiology ** | 2+1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
2nd Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Drug Delivery Systems and Formulation Science - II | 3+1 |
| Applied Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology | 3+1 |
| Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Pharmacology and Therapeutics - II) | 3+1 |
| Pharmacognosy (Basic - II) | 3+1 |
| Pakistan Studies * | 2 |
| Fehm-e-Quran I * | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 |
3rd Professional
1st Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Pharmacognosy (Applied) | 3+1 |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis - I | 3+1 |
| Pharmacology and Therapeutics - III | 3+1 |
| Hospital and Community Pharmacy | 2 |
| Quantitative Reasoning - I * | 3 |
| Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan * | 2 |
| Fehm-e-Quran II * | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 |
2nd Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Pharmacognosy (Advanced) | 3+1 |
| Dispensing, Social & Administrative Pharmacy | 2 |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis - II | 3+1 |
| Pharmacology and Therapeutics - IV | 3+1 |
| Applications of ICT (Special focus on Pharmacy) * | 2+1 |
| Quantitative Reasoning - II * | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 |
4th Professional
1st Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Industrial Pharmacy - I | 3+1 |
| Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - I | 3+1 |
| Clinical Pharmacy - I | 3+1 |
| Pharmaceutical Quality Management System | 3 |
| Expository Writing * | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship * | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 |
2nd Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Industrial Pharmacy - II | 3+1 |
| Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - II | 3+1 |
| Clinical Pharmacy - II | 3+1 |
| Civics & Community Engagement * (Fulfils Pharmacy Practice - III requirement) | 1+1 |
| Pharmaceutical Quality Control | 2+1 |
| Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing ** | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 |
5th Professional
1st Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technology - I | 3+1 |
| Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science - I | 3 |
| Medicinal Chemistry - I | 3+1 |
| Advanced Clinical Pharmacy - I | 3+1 |
| Clinical Pharmacology | 2+1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
2nd Semester
| Subject | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technology - II | 3+1 |
| Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science - II | 3 |
| Medicinal Chemistry - II | 3+1 |
| Advanced Clinical Pharmacy - II | 3+1 |
| Bioethics ** | 2 |
| Capstone Project *** | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 |
- 1st Professional Year
- 38 Cr. Hr.
- 2nd Professional Year
- 37 Cr. Hr.
- 3rd Professional Year
- 40 Cr. Hr.
- 4th Professional Year
- 39 Cr. Hr.
- 5th (Final) Professional Year
- 38 Cr. Hr.
- * General Education / University requirement course.
- ** Non-major elective.
- *** Capstone project, undertaken in the final semester.
Eligibility criteria
Who can apply
Admission is subject to meeting the criteria below and clearing a pre-admission interview.
Academic requirement
Minimum 60% marks in F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent certificate.
Maximum age
28 years
A pre-admission interview will be conducted by ONIMS.
Laboratories
Pharmacy laboratories
Labs are equipped with modern tools for hands-on medical and scientific practical learning.
Student life
Curricular & extracurricular activities
Seminars, workshops, sports galas and departmental events organised with the Student Affairs Office.
Fee structure
What it costs
All amounts are in Pakistani Rupees (PKR). Fees may be revised annually by up to 8% in accordance with the institute's policy.
Fee Structure
Session 2026–2027 · Batch 2026–2031
Application Fee
- 1st Semester
- 1,500
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- —
Security Fee
Refundable after degree completion
- 1st Semester
- 15,000
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- —
PCP Reg. Fee
Paid once at the time of admission, with the 1st semester fee
- 1st Semester
- 2,000
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- —
Admission Fee
Paid once at the time of admission, with the 1st semester fee
- 1st Semester
- 25,000
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- —
Tuition Fee
- 1st Semester
- 122,220
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 122,220
Library Fund
- 1st Semester
- 3,500
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 3,500
Internal Examination
- 1st Semester
- 5,000
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 5,000
Co-Curricular Activities
- 1st Semester
- 3,500
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 3,500
Processing Fee
- 1st Semester
- 3,500
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 3,500
Medical Diagnostic Charges
- 1st Semester
- 3,500
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 3,500
Research Project Fee
Charged as per actual in the final semester
- 1st Semester
- As per actual
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- As per actual
Total Program Fee
- 1st Semester
- 184,720
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 141,220
General fee notes (apply to all programs)
- Tuition fee and other charges may be revised annually by up to 8% in accordance with the institute's policy.
- University dues, including registration, examination, university share, or any other applicable charges, will be charged as per actual rates.
- Merit-based scholarships are valid for one year only, and continuation is subject to the Scholarship Committee's approval under the guidelines of the scholarship policy.
- Research project fee will be charged as per actual in the final semester.
Merit-Based Scholarship
Awarded on the tuition fee, based on F.Sc marks. The figures below are the total program fee payable after the scholarship is applied.
10%Merit Based Scholarship
For 70% to 75% F.Sc marks
- 1st Sem. Total
- 172,498
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 128,998
15%Merit Based Scholarship
For 76% to 80% F.Sc marks
- 1st Sem. Total
- 166,387
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 122,887
20%Merit Based Scholarship
For 81% to 85% F.Sc marks
- 1st Sem. Total
- 160,276
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 116,776
30%Merit Based Scholarship
For 86%+ F.Sc marks
- 1st Sem. Total
- 148,054
- 2nd Sem. onwards
- 104,554
More scholarships are available
Beyond merit scholarships, ONIMS offers need-based, kinship, contingency, orphan, Hafiz-e-Quran, special-persons and quota-based scholarships, plus fee installment plans.