Welcome to Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) at Riphah International University Sahiwal Campus, a leading institution that has been at the forefront of pharmaceutical education since its establishment in 2004. RIPS takes immense pride in its accreditation by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan in 2009, a testament to our commitment to delivering high-quality education in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Over the years, RIPS has successfully graduated twenty-one (21) batches of Pharm. D students, who have gone on to achieve remarkable placements both nationally and internationally, showcasing the excellence of our program.
Notably, RIPS holds a prestigious place on the World Health Organization’s list of accredited institutes, underscoring our dedication to meeting global standards of pharmaceutical education. As pioneers in the private sector, we were the first to introduce the innovative 5-year “Doctor of Pharmacy” program, setting a benchmark for pharmaceutical education in the region. In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, the importance of Pharmaceutical Sciences cannot be overstated. As we continue to shape the future of pharmaceutical education, Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences stands as a beacon of excellence, ensuring that our students contribute significantly to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, both nationally and globally.
This is an undergraduate 5 years degree program for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of health and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
To produce highly skilled Pharmacy professionals, with the knowledge of drug discovery and development at par & to postulate the standard health care services to the State and the Nation
Prof. Dr. Arif-ullah Khan did an M.Phil & Ph.D. in the subject of Pharmacology. He has wide experience in teaching and research in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He has published 150 research articles with a cumulative impact factor of around 375 and 4000 citations. He is an approved Ph.D. supervisor and is currently supervising M.Phil/Ph.D. students in the area of Pharmacological research. Dr. Khan has achieved several National and International prestigious awards for his valuable scientific contributions.
He is recognized by the Pakistan Council of Science and Technology as a productive scientist, as in a few years regularly achieved, the research productivity award. Recently, he was awarded the Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Prize in Applied Science Technology by the Third World Academy of Sciences, Italy in collaboration with the Pakistan Academy of Science.
Dr. Sidra Hasnain, Pharm-D, PhD in Molecular Biology, is an Associate Professor and Head of Department with 10 years of teaching experience and 25 research publications. She is a certified trainer and instructor of Health Care Entrepreneurship, as well as a certified module leader of Design Thinking. Her achievements include winning the Entrepreneur Expo in 2017 and 2018 with cash rewards of PKR 350,000 and 250,000, serving as a trainer with Health Security Partners UK and Washington DC, and receiving the Chairman’s Excellence Award for Best Program Leader from the Governor of Punjab with a PKR 150,000 prize. She also won the “Lead the Leaders” program, being awarded a Suzuki Alto 2021, reflecting her excellence in leadership, innovation, and academia.
Dr. Sadia Rehman is serving as an Assistant Professor at the Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Riphah International University, Sahiwal Campus. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutics and is actively involved in both teaching and research activities. Dr. Sadia has published over 20 research articles in high-impact, peer-reviewed international journals. At Riphah, she is dedicated to advancing the academic and professional growth of students through innovative pedagogical approaches, research mentorship, and the promotion of evidence-based pharmaceutical education in accordance with the university’s commitment to excellence, ethics, and innovation.
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