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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.