Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, STMU, Islamabad

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Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University is determined to provide the best possible education and knowledge in different areas of health sciences. D) is offered by the Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (a constituent unit of the Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University), and is a five years professional degree program after F.Sc / A level. The curriculum is integrated and contextual in nature and designed precisely in line with the recommendations of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE, USA), Objective Based Education (OBE), Competency Based Education (CBE), Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP), Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the latest trends being followed in the various developed countries of the world. During the past 5 decades the profession of Pharmacy has attained great importance and significance, both nationally and internationally for ensuring the safe, effective and rational use of drugs, owing to the unprecedented demand of qualified pharmacist in various sectors like hospital pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, retail pharmacy and regulatory agencies. Pharmacists play a vital role in improving patient care through the medication and information they provide. In a survey recently conducted it is the second largest health profession in the United States. The facility developed in the SCPS-STMU includes laboratories for all domains of pharmaceutical sciences, lecture halls which are all equipped with latest audio visual aids, dedicated library, IT resource center, animal house, and botanical garden etc. The new facility has been inspected and granted accreditation/recognition by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP). Three batches of Pharm.D have graduated and are serving the community and industrial needs of the patients and country respectively.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Arslan Saeed’s post-graduation from Shifa Colleg...
02/02/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Arslan Saeed’s post-graduation from Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS), Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad. Arslan Saeed is a student of Intake Batch 2024 enrolled in the M.Phil. Clinical Pharmacy Practice (CPP) Program in Pakistan. He completed his M.Phil. research project under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mustafeez Babar, and co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Shazia Jamshed, which was focused on the topic "Evaluating the Impact of Multimodal Clinical Simulation Training on Antimicrobial Stewardship Competency among Pharmacy Trainees ".

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Dr. Shahiq-uz- Zaman (Professor, Riphah International University) & Dr. Fatima Balquis (Lecturer, SCPS, STMU) for serving as External & Internal Examiners in evaluating the student thesis work.

Please join us in congratulating Arslan Saeed and wishing him a prosperous future filled with success and growth!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Nazima Asghar’s post-graduation from Shifa Colle...
31/01/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Nazima Asghar’s post-graduation from Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS), Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad. Nazima Asghar is a student of Intake Batch 2024 enrolled in the M.Phil. Clinical Pharmacy Practice (CPP) Program in Pakistan. She completed her M.Phil. research project under the supervision of Dr. Sidra Noor, which was focused on the topic" Prevalence and Characteristics of Adverse Drug Reaction Reports at Hospital Setting of Twin Cities of Pakistan".

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Jehan Zeb Khan (Associate Professor, CECOS University) & Dr. Shazia Jamshed (Professor, SCPS, STMU) for serving as External & Internal Examiners in evaluating the student thesis work.

We are also very grateful to Dr. Yasmeen Akhtar (Chief Pharmacist/Drug's Controller, Holy Family Hospital), Dr. Tanzil Zafar (Manager, Ali Medical Center), and Dr. Laiba Ishfaq (Clinical Pharmacist, AMC) for taking out time and attending the thesis defense of our M.Phil. scholar.

Please join us in congratulating Nazima Asghar and wishing her a prosperous future filled with success and growth!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Marriam Shahezadi’s post-graduation from Shifa C...
31/01/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Marriam Shahezadi’s post-graduation from Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS), Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad. Marriam Shahezadi is a student of Intake Batch 2024 enrolled in the M.Phil. Clinical Pharmacy Practice (CPP) Program in Pakistan. She completed her M.Phil. research project under the supervision of Dr. Zirwa Asim, and co-supervision of Dr. Fatima Balquis which was focused on the topic" Assessment of Antibiotic Resistance, Appropriateness, and Outcomes in Respiratory Tract Infections among Pediatrics in a Tertiary Care Hospital.".

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Asim-ur-Rehman (Professor, Quaid-e-Azam University) & Dr. Shazia Jamshed (Professor, SCPS, STMU) for serving as External & Internal Examiners in evaluating the student thesis work.

We are also grateful to Dr. Muhammad Gulzaib (Assistant Manager, SIH), an intra-organizational member, for taking out time and attending the thesis defense of our M.Phil. scholar.

Please join us in congratulating Marriam Shahezadi and wishing her a prosperous future filled with success and growth!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Eesha-Tu-Razia’s post-graduation from Shifa Coll...
30/01/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Eesha-Tu-Razia’s post-graduation from Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS), Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad. Eesha-Tu-Razia is a student of Intake Batch 2024 enrolled in the M.Phil. Clinical Pharmacy Practice (CPP) Program in Pakistan. She completed her M.Phil. research project under the supervision of Dr. Fatima Balquis, and co-supervision of Dr. Sidra Noor and Dr. Sundus Maria (Assistant Manager, SIH) which was focused on the topic" Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus: Prevalence, Clinical characteristics, and Patient Outcome in a Tertiary Care Hospital".

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kifayat Ullah (Professor, Quaid-e-Azam University) & Dr. Shazia Jamshed (Professor, SCPS, STMU) for serving as External & Internal Examiners in evaluating the student thesis work.

Please join us in congratulating Eesha-Tu-Razia and wishing her a prosperous future filled with success and growth!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Yeshfah Shah’s post-graduation from Shifa Colleg...
24/01/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Yeshfah Shah’s post-graduation from Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS), Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad. Yeshfah Shah is a student of Intake Batch 2024 enrolled in the M.Phil. Clinical Pharmacy Practice (CPP) Program in Pakistan. She completed her M.Phil. research project under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mustafeez Mujtaba Babar, and co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Shazia Jamshed, which was focused on the topic" Development and Validation of an AI-powered mHealth app for antimicrobial dosing and professional development".

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Farah Azhar (Assistant Professor, Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences) & Dr. Aisha Altaf (Senior Lecturer, SCPS, STMU) for serving as External & Internal Examiners in evaluating the student thesis work.

Please join us in congratulating Yeshfah Shah and wishing her a prosperous future filled with success and growth!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Asma Rehmat Din’s post-graduation from Shifa Col...
23/01/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful completion of Asma Rehmat Din’s post-graduation from Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS), Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad. Asma Rehmat Din is a student of Intake Batch 2023 enrolled in the M.Phil. Clinical Pharmacy Practice (CPP) Program in Pakistan. She completed her M.Phil. research project under the supervision of Dr. Sidra Noor (Assistant Professor, SCPS, STMU), and co-supervision of Dr. Waseem Ullah (Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice, UBAS), which was focused on the topic "Evaluating the Impact of Integrated Specialty Care by Physician, Pharmacist, and Nutritionist on Health Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Pre-Post Comparative Study".

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Matti Ullah (Associate Professor, Hamdard University) & Dr. Fatima Balquis (Lecturer, SCPS, STMU) for serving as External & Internal Examiners in evaluating the student thesis work.

Please join us in congratulating Asma Rehmat Din and wishing her a prosperous future filled with success and growth!

The Orientation Session for newly admitted M.Phil students was held on 20th January, marking the start of an exciting ac...
22/01/2026

The Orientation Session for newly admitted M.Phil students was held on 20th January, marking the start of an exciting academic journey. Insightful briefings by the Dean FPAHS, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, and supervisors highlighted the strengths of SCPS, its vibrant research culture, and diverse postgraduate programs.

The Advisor Student Affairs and Coordinator Postgraduate Programs then briefed the students on semester guidelines, program planning, and academic progression.

The interactive sessions familiarized students with program structures, research opportunities, and supervisory support, leaving them motivated and well-prepared to begin their research careers.

Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences proudly hosted the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (P*P) for the renewal of its pr...
13/01/2026

Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences proudly hosted the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (P*P) for the renewal of its program accreditation, which concluded with exceptional appreciation from the inspection team. The Council commended SCPS for its academic rigor, effective governance, infrastructure, and robust quality assurance systems, and acknowledged the College as a potential resource and reference institution for national capacity-building initiatives.

Notably, the Council’s direct interaction with students further validated the academic excellence, clarity of learning outcomes, and overall performance of the program, reflecting the strength and coherence of the curriculum in practice. This recognition aligns with SCPS’s achievement of the Times Higher Education Award 2025 for Best Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to innovative and outcome-driven education.

These accomplishments are the result of collective dedication and visionary leadership of the Dean FPAHS (Prof. Tausif A. Rajput) and all the faculty, with steadfast support from the university and Shifa international hospital management, and the unwavering efforts of staff, and clinical faculty; SCPS continues to set benchmarks and shape a transformative future for pharmacy education in Pakistan.

01/01/2026
Orientation schedule for Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) Class of 2030.
29/12/2025

Orientation schedule for Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) Class of 2030.

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Jaffer Khan Jamali Road, H-8/4 Islamabad
Islamabad
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Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
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Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS) is an academic unit of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences and a constituent college of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) which is an HEC recognized, federally chartered University. Since its inception in 2014, SCPS, has been imparting state-of-the-art education and training facilities in pharmaceutical sciences. It also bears the unique distinction of being the only national pharmacy institute affiliated with a Joint Commission International, USA accredited hospital; the Shifa International Hospitals Ltd., Islamabad. Located in the heart of the national capital, SCPS is well-positioned to become an innovative center focused on medicine and health that will bring education, diagnostics, treatment, research, and commercial applications together.

The Curriculum at SCPS has been designed incorporating the requirements of Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (P*P) and the latest development taking place in the field of pharmacy globally. Our academic program is accredited by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (P*P), Academic Council of STMU and the Higher Education Commission (HEC). We will make every effort to create an excellent teaching learning environment and see that the students will be able to unfold their potential, closely interact with the faculty and visiting scientist from the pharmaceutical industry time to time and participate actively in various extracurricular activities.

Pharmacy plays a crucial role in the health care, and drug delivery system of a country. Pakistan needs highly competent pharmacy professionals to meet the challenges of 21st century. Keeping in view this perspective, we are determined to prepare pharmacy graduates who can play an effective role in the rational use of drugs, adverse drugs action monitoring, safe and effective drug delivery system, proper storage of drugs, pharmaceutical management and research & development.

Pharmacists play a vital role in the health of their communities in a variety of settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospital pharmacies, community pharmacies, production facilities, research & development, regulatory agencies and within the pharmaceutical industry.