Pharmacy Technician (B-Category)
A Pharmacy Technician supports licensed pharmacists in providing safe, accurate, and efficient medication distribution. They handle the administrative, clerical, and preparatory tasks within a pharmacy, allowing the pharmacist to focus on clinical review and patient counseling.
A Pharmacy Technician supports licensed pharmacists in providing safe, accurate, and efficient medication distribution. They handle the administrative, clerical, and preparatory tasks within a pharmacy, allowing the pharmacist to focus on clinical review and patient counseling.
Program Highlight
About Programs
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program (frequently referred to as the Category-B program) is a professional 2-year technical qualification. It is designed to train individuals to assist registered pharmacists in hospital, retail, industrial, and community pharmacy operations.
In many regions, this qualification holds significant value as it legally allows successful graduates to apply for a medical store license to manage or open their own retail drug outlet.
Pharmacy Technician (2 years)
Session: 2025 - 2026
Typical Program Structure
2 Years diploma program
- Duration: 24 Months (Full-Time)
Curriculum Overview
Curriculum Breakdown Summary
Our curriculum is structured to provide a well-rounded, progressive learning journey that supports both academic excellence and practical skill development. It is organized into four key components: Core Courses, Major Requirements, Electives, and Experiential Learning.
📅 Year 1: Part-I Curriculum Blueprint
The first year builds the core biological and pharmaceutical foundation. The evaluation is split into two major theory papers and four practical lab exams.
Theory Examinations (120 Marks Each)
Each written paper consists of a 50% Objective (MCQs) and 50% Subjective (Short Essay Questions) split.
Paper-I: Basic Medical Sciences (120 Marks total)
Anatomy: Human body structures, bones, joints, and organs. (30 Marks weightage)
Physiology: Functions of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems. (30 Marks weightage)
Biochemistry: Chemical nature of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and vitamins. (30 Marks weightage)
Microbiology: Classification of bacteria/viruses, sterilization techniques, and immunology. (30 Marks weightage)
Paper-II: Pharmaceutical Foundations (120 Marks total)
Pharmacognosy: Study of crude drugs derived from natural plant and herbal sources. (60 Marks weightage)
Pharmaceutics-I (General & Dispensing): Principles of dosage forms, calculations, and prescription handling. (60 Marks weightage)
Practical Examinations (100 Marks Each)
Practical Paper-III: Anatomy & Physiology Lab
Practical Paper-IV: Biochemistry & Microbiology Lab
Practical Paper-V: Pharmacognosy Lab
Practical Paper-VI: Pharmaceutics-I (Dispensing) Lab
📅 Year 2: Part-II Curriculum Blueprint
The second year transitions into applied operational logistics, manufacturing setups, pharmacology, and drug legislation.
Theory Examinations (120 Marks Each)
Paper-I: Advanced Pharmacy Operations (120 Marks total)
Pharmaceutics-II (Industrial & Quality Control): Large-scale tablet/syrup manufacturing machinery and testing drug purity. (60 Marks weightage)
Pharmaceutics-III (Hospital & Community Pharmacy): Retail inventory setups, cold-chain storage management, and hospital ward distribution systems. (60 Marks weightage)
Paper-II: Clinical, Legal & Computational Applications (120 Marks total)
Pharmacology: How drugs act on the human body, therapeutic actions, and side effects. (30 Marks weightage)
Social Behavior, Law & Ethics: Drug Acts, rules for selling narcotics, and professional ethics. (30 Marks weightage)
Computer Sciences: Essential computer operating skills needed to manage modern Pharmacy Management Software (PMS). (30 Marks weightage)
Practical Examinations (100 Marks Each)
Practical Paper-III: Pharmaceutics-II (Industrial & Quality Control) Lab
Practical Paper-IV: Pharmacology Lab
Practical Paper-V: Computer Sciences Practical
📝 Assessment Breakdowns & Passing Criteria
Strict Passing Rule: To qualify for registration, a candidate must secure a minimum of 50% marks in theory and 50% marks in practicals independently for every subject.
Detailed Breakdown of a 100-Mark Practical Exam:
When external examiners evaluate students in the lab, the marks are typically structured as follows:
Written Practical Exam / Performance: 35 Marks
Viva Voce (Oral Examination): 50 Marks
Practical Practical Notebook / Record: 15 Marks
Fee Structure
Admissions Requirements
1. Academic Qualifications
- Matric with (Physics, Chemistry)
- Minimum Marks : 33%
- Maximum Age : No age limit
Documents Required
- Matric Result Card / Certificate
- Student Valid CNIC / B-Form
- Student Photo With Blue/ White BackGround
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee (one-time) | Rs. 20,000 |
| Tuition Fee (over-all) | Rs. 180,000 |
| Examination Fee every Year (As per Punjab Pharmacy Council) | Rs. 7,000 |
| Labs Charges (Every-Year) | Rs. 0 |
| Library Charges (Every-Year) | Rs. 0 |
| Computer Charges ( Every-Year) | Rs. 0 |
| Total | Rs. 207,000 |