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D-Pharm or Pharm D: Which is Better?

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Students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy often get confused between the commonly used degree titles of D.Pharm and Pharm. D. Lahore-UBAS brings this article to clear the air. Give this write-up a detailed read, and see what both these degrees offer to the students. You will get help in deciding what you should pursue. Since the Fall 2025 admissions are underway, you can apply for PharmD at Lahore UBAS online. 

Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharm)

The students after matric (SSC) can apply for a diploma in pharmacy. This is also known as D Pharm. In Pakistan, this two-year technical diploma. The governing body for this D-Pharm undergraduate degree is the Pharmacy Practice Council of Pakistan. 

A Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) can be done after matric completion. This technical degree can help you land junior-level positions across the clinical pharmacy. 

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)

On the other hand, the other degree is Doctor of Pharmacy, also known as Pharm D. The eligibility for Pharm D is intermediate A-levels or equivalent  (12 years of education HSSC). UBAS demands 60 per cent of the marks in the preceding degrees.

On the other hand, if you have a diploma in Pharmacy and are willing to pursue a degree in Doctor of Pharmacy, you can enrol in this programme in Pakistan. 


The governing bodies for Pharm-D are the Pharmacy Practice Council of Pakistan and HEC. Pharm-D is a post-graduate degree also called a professional doctoral programme. The duration of this degree is six years collectively. 

Benefits to opt for D-Pharm and Pharm D

Career Prospects After D-Pharm

After the completion of a Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm), you can start your career. Your role would be that of an Assistant Pharmacist. You can work under the supervision of the pharmacist. The jobs you can do are those of inventory management, batch dispensing.  

The locations where you may find opportunities are small medical stores, medical store chains, and small pharmaceutical companies. As a diploma holder, the pay scale and salary range are significantly lower in comparison to the potential you can explore after Pharm-D. 

Scope of Pharm D 

Pharm D is a proper doctoral degree that takes up to six years for completion. Learning takes 5 years, and +1 year is for internship purposes. This entire duration helps students to gain knowledge, develop skills, and gain field experience. 

With the completion of the Pharm-D degree, you will become a professional pharmacist. Hence, you are allowed to use the professional title of Dr. with your name. Moreover, you can work on a diverse set of opportunities and positions across the healthcare settings. Some of them are mentioned below. 

  1. Hospitals
  2. Pharmaceutical Industry
  3. Clinical Research
  4. Academia
  5. Regulatory Affairs
  6. Run Your Own Pharmacy (after registration & license)

In all these settings, you can work in different capacities. You can do a pharmacist job, work for research, development, and quality assurance in pharmaceutical companies, you may work as an independent consultant, or work across managerial positions.  In Pakistan, you need to get yourself registered as a pharmacist in your province. 

The range of earnings, potential to grow is huge in comparison to the D-Pharm holder. In addition, you can also work abroad. 

  • USA
  • Canada
  • Ireland
  • Austraila
  • Gulf Countries

The only important factor is to become a licensed pharmacy professional in the country of your preference. You can earn higher, get a broader scope to grow, and also a reputation for being a pharmacist. 

According to the data resources of the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, the growth rate for pharmacists is around 5% over a decade. 

Apply for Pharm D at Lahore-UBAS

Lahore-UBAS is one of the leading universities in Lahore for Biological and Health Sciences. Fall intake for 2025 is still ongoing. You can apply for admission to Pharm-D in Lahore 2025. For the complete application guide, you can visit the website. 

Final Words

Apply for Pharm D at Lahore-UBAS if you want to become a professional pharmacist. You can even work as a registered pharmacist and even can open your own pharmacy. On the other hand, for an early career in pharmacy or vocational training, you can opt for D-Pharm. This is a diploma in pharmacy, D Pharm, and can be done in a couple of years after matric. 

 

Complete Guide to UBAS Admissions Application

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UBAS admissions open twice every year for Spring and Fall. Likewise, applications are accepted at Lahore-UBAS for Fall 2025; however, the admission process is fast and limited seats are available across the degree programmes offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. To secure your seat in your desired degree programme, you must follow a complete admission process to ensure smooth admissions. This article will help you understand how to fill out the admission form online on Lahore-UBAS. 

Three-Phase Process

University admissions are an important time for interested students. Usually, the admission process comprises application submission, leading to entrance tests. However, for a smooth admission process, it is essential to complete the admission application diligently. To simplify the admission process and to make you understand how to complete your applications at Lahore-UBAS, we have divided this process into three different phases. 

  • Phase 1
  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3

Phase 1: Pre-Admission Guidelines

The very first step to UBAS admissions is to look for the faculties and the degrees open for admissions in the educational level of your choice. To know all this, log on to Lahore-UBAS, the official website. You can do this by opening the Google Search Engine.  You will see the following pop-up on the website. 

UBAS landing page for UBAS admissions

As soon as you land on the website, click on the ‘Red Button’ saying ‘Enrol Now’ to get to the landing page. There you will see the image below. 

Scroll down the page to see the number of courses offered and other benefits. Scroll down a little more to find the complete details of the offered programmes at Lahore-UBAS. In Fall 2025, a total of 15 programmes are offered and BS and MS/M. Phil programmes are available for the students. 

programmes offered at Lahore-UBAS in Fall 2025

Before you proceed with the admission form, it is essential to go through the course details, eligibility criteria, and scholarship options for the available programmes you have an interest in. You will have an option to choose your preferences in the application.  Let’s follow up with one of the offered open programmes, as an example, at Lahore-UBAS, to help you understand. 

Take ‘Pharm-D’ into consideration and get through the whole page to understand what Pharm-D will help you attain academically, and later what scope it offers.  On the same page, you will get other information you will need, like course details, admission criteria, fee structure, and faculty, and a direct link to the admission application. 

You can find all this information for all the programmes you have an interest in. Also, read the admission policy for a better understanding of the admission process at Lahore- UBAS.  The prospectus is also available for interested students. The scholarship policy is also a document you must go through. 

Phase 2: UBAS Admissions Application

When you decide on the programmes you want to apply for admission in, open the admission form through Enrol Now  (on the admission page) or Apply Online (on the course page). In this way, you can proceed with your admission application online. However, if you are interested in moving the physical application for UBAS admissions, you will have to visit the campus to proceed. 

Once you click on Apply Online, it will take you to the online admission page at Lahore-UBAS. From there, initiate your application for UBAS admissions, and in the following, you will see a sample application for Pharm-D for a step-by-step process. 

STEP 1: Register through the Sign Up Form

Register yourself by filling in your details for account creation. Later, this account would be used for the application process. The fields required are First Name, Last Name, E-Mail, CNIC, and Mobile Number. Furthermore, there is a drop-down menu to answer if you are an international student. There is also a numerical calculation for you to proceed further. E.g.: 7+3=?

It is essential to know that you fill in the correct information on this registration portal, including spellings, CNIC number, and mobile number. Credentials like name and address should be according to the CNIC. Once you are registered, you will get your login credentials via SMS on your mobile and the email you have shared with us in signing up.  You can proceed further with it! 

STEP 2: Sign in Now to Fill

Check the email account you have used for registration at Lahore-UBAS. Follow the guidelines to proceed with the online application for UBAS Admissions. You will be assigned a User Name and Password to log in to your account. Once logged in, click on the ‘Application Tab’ to proceed. There, you will have to fill out the application form. It is highly recommended to be very accurate with your information. 

Personal Information 

 

With personal information, the option of ‘programme transfer’ and migration from other universities is also available to the interested students. In a nutshell, you will have 9 steps to complete in this application to follow. Click on ‘Update’to proceed further step. 

Contact Details 

Later, fill in the accurate and operational, complete contact information, address and click ‘Update’. 

Guardian Information

Fill in the complete information about your guardian. A guardian can be any person who is legally responsible for a student. Next to Kin is the second parent or guardian; he/she can be a person who can be contacted in an emergency. Fee Payer details are also needed to complete the admission form for UBAS Admissions. Once complete, click on the update button and move to the academic information. 

Academic Information

Add your academic record in this section. In this, you will choose from the degree levels available in the drop-down menu with options. Add your academic details from Matric (Secondary School Certificate)  to the latest academic degree, based on which you are applying to UBAS admissions for the next. Degree images are also needed to proceed. 

In the next pane to the degree level, add the marks and choose the testing body from the list, add degree images which are readable and click ‘Save and Next’ if all degrees are uploaded. If you want to add the next degree, click ‘Add Education’.  

For example, when you apply for Pharm-D (as the example followed from above), you will choose Secondary School Certificate> Matric> Science> Passing Year > Result Status> Marks Details,  then move on to Higher Secondary School Certificate > Intermediate > FSc/ A Levels, > Passing Year  > Result Status > Marks Details, and attach degrees or mark sheets. 

Programme Preferences

This is one of the most important steps for a candidate applying for UBAS admissions. In this, you will choose your preferred programmes, based on the eligibility criteria from the offered list. You can choose two programmes in this preference and can align them as first and second preference.  Once done, click ‘Úpdate’ and let’s move to the next. 

Upload Documents

Next on the journey to fill the admission form for Lahore UBAS Admissions, you need to upload your CNIC from the front and back sides separately. The best way to upload a quality image is to place it on a smooth surface and scan it through a document reader. Your mobile camera would be an easy tool to perform this task. 

STEP 3: Application Submission & Invoice Generation Leading to Entry Test

At this step, all the information you have filled in the UBAS admission form is available for you to revisit and see in detail. You can re-check it in detail and make any changes if needed. Then there is a form submission and the generation of an Invoice. Once you submit your application and generate an invoice, you will be issued a challan for some amount. Pay it in any nearest branch of BOP or online through available options, and you will get an admit card for the entry test. 

Step 4:Attempt the Entry Test and Secure Your Seat in UBAS Admissions

Sit in the entry test, arrive on time, and abide by the rules and regulations of the entry test. 

Phase 3: After the Entry Test, Follow Up on the Further procedure

After you have attempted the entry test, keep an eye on the communication with UBAS Lahore, and follow the result declaration. Best of luck with your future aspirations at Lahore-UBAS Admissions.  Stay tuned to our blog and social media handles for more information! 

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Now that you know the entire application process at Lahore-UBAS, enrol yourself today via the online form.

Allied Health Sciences or MBBS: What to Choose?

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MBBS is the most sought-after and followed career choice by most Pakistani aspirants with FSC pre-medical in the intermediate. Post FSC in pre-medical, there is a prerequisite for passing the entry test to initiate the journey of MBBS. However, there is also a separate possibility of careers one can pursue in addition to MBBS in medicine. This article at Lahore-UBAS explores more about whether to go for MBBS or Allied Health Sciences.   

What is MBBS?  

According to the available estimates, every year, around 30000 students, passing FSC with pre-medical with 60% marks, apply for MBBS. Despite this large number of applicants, there are only 15800 seats in the public sector of the country.   

In addition to these public sector seats, private education in medicine is also available, though it is very costly. Therefore, to match this cut-throat competition, there is a widely accepted entry test for medicine. Also known as the MDCAT.   

Therefore, FSC (Intermediate) pre-medical students need to achieve certain marks in their FSC exams and obtain a qualifying score in the MDCAT to be eligible for admission to medical colleges in Pakistan. Hence, students work tirelessly to crack high scores in MDCAT to land in their desired, top medical college of Pakistan.   

If you are a part of this crazy trend, have you ever explored other possibilities in the field of medicine in Pakistan and abroad? I hear a yes, it’s great. If no, don’t worry, Lahore-UBAS will let you know the details about allied health sciences and biological sciences.   

Aldo, do you know what MBBS stands for? Medicinae Baccalaureus, Bachelor of Surgery. (MBBS). Commonly known as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.   

Have You Ever Explored Allied Health Sciences?  

The line of medicine is widespread, with ample and widely open career opportunities in health sciences and biological sciences. The health and biological sciences are essential to learn and pursue for the following reasons.   

  1. To understand the human body and disease  
  2. For the development of medical interventions and treatments  
  3. To promote public health and matters of well-being  
  4. It enables shaping the health care systems and drafting policy  

Scope of Allied Health Sciences in Modern Times  

Medicine has a lot of scope. Whether you do MBBS, pursue any degree in health sciences, or study biological sciences. Only a couple of things will define your learning and earning potential.  

  1. Knowledge and level of subject understanding  
  2. Practical and hands-on grip over the required skillset  

Therefore, it is always the first step to explore the options beforehand. If you have an intermediate in FSC (pre-medical), you may choose MBBS, a bachelor’s in any of the health sciences, or a bachelor’s in any of the biological sciences. Let’s look at what the health sciences offer to study after FSC pre-medical.   

Field of Allied Health Sciences   

Health Sciences is a multi-disciplinary field having an complete focus on the advancement of human health and well-being. The practices are applicable at the individual and group levels. Some of the regulated and prominent four-year degree programmes are listed below.   

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)  
  • BS Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)  
  • A B.S. in Radiology/ Imaging Technology  
  • Four-Year BS Nursing or BS Speech Therapy  

These degree programmes offer you an opportunity for a completion of a degree in a shorter time duration in comparison to the MBBS degree. Which demands 6 years of your life. In addition, you can only join the MBBS if you match the merit in the highly competitive MDCAT entry test.   

In contrast, the health sciences are a four-year bachelor’s programme, which requires students to pass the FSC premedical. Unlike MBBS, there is no prerequisite for MDCAT.   

Biological Sciences After FSC (pre-medical) 

Another field open for the FSC pre-med students is the biological sciences. Apart from MBBS, you can also choose to study living organisms. The degrees in biological sciences are listed in the following.  

  • BS in Bioinformatics 
  • A BS Degree in Biotechnology 
  • 4-Year BS Zoology 
  • BS Botany  

Allied Health Sciences or MBBS: Factors to Consider  

Till this point, you would be able to have a basic understanding of both the MBBS and allied health sciences streams after FSC in pre-medical. Next, we are going to explore the major deciding factors for the same streams to help you understand what to choose.   

Pre-Requisites for Entry Test  

Studying for an MBBS requires standing on the merit of the medicine entry test. This entrance test is known as the MDCAT. It is highly competitive, and there are many academies helping students to ace their MDCAT.   

On the other hand, the pursuit of a degree in biological and applied health sciences does not require a candidate to crack the MDCAT.   

Time Duration  

For an MDCAT, a candidate needs 6 years in total to invest. 5 years would be needed for a degree, and one year would be required for a house job. Whereas any degree in biological and allied health sciences can be completed in four years.   

Recognition & Scope  

The MBBS is a popular degree in Pakistan, and it has more public recognition. Moreover, an MBBS pass-out earns the title of a doctor. Whereas, with any degree, the title of a doctor does not come around. Though you would still be a medical professional. With time, the awareness and scope of the allied and biological sciences are also on the rise, particularly abroad.   

Cost  

MBBS is a very costly and demanding degree programme in Pakistan. Especially, in the private sector, the cost multiplies. Therefore, many students compete for the seats available in the public sector, which are fewer than half of the competitors.   

In contrast, the degrees in allied health sciences and biological sciences the fees, costs, are less in comparison.   

Job Scope  

The students with MBBS will be able to work in clinical practices and certain specialisations. However, with a degree in allied health sciences and biological sciences, the students can join diagnostics, therapy, and support roles.  

Potential to Earn  

The MBBS doctor may enjoy a huge potential to earn throughout their career. According to reliable data resources, PKR 456k per year in the initial career period. With the increase in experience. The earning trajectory also improves with an MBBS.   

Study at The Top Allied Health Sciences University in Lahore  

Now that you know the possibility of a successful career in medicine, from allied health sciences or MBBS. You may be wondering, where can you study for a degree in Lahore? The good news is that, like many other universities, the allied health sciences are available at the Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences. (Lahore-UBAS).   

We, at Lahore-UBAS, not only offer the health sciences, but also a wide range of biological science degrees are on the table. You will not only get the academic support, but you will also get an opportunity to get hands-on experience through an on-site hospital attached to the university campus.   

The university is duly approved, accredited, and accepted by the regulatory bodies of Pakistan. Moreover, the students would also get a rich campus life, appreciation for our efforts through scholarships and financial assistance. With all this, our university also shares the valuable industrial ties which help our graduates in career settlement, progress, and to have time-to-time insights through information shared in regular blogs.   

Conclusion  

Follow the Lahore-UBAS for industrial insights, career developments and scopes in the fields of medicine. From health sciences to biological and MBBS, Lahore-UBAS brings all for the FSC and advanced students, who are interested in learning new things.   

 

 

What Health Sciences Careers Can You Pursue in Pakistan?

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Health Sciences offers some of the most rewarding careers in the field of medicine. While MBBS is a traditional path to becoming a doctor. Health sciences open diverse opportunities in the field of medicine across the four dimensions — from clinical diagnosis to public health. This article is a tailored guide for the students of FSC to see the health sciences careers available. The matric pupils can also benefit from it, as they are going to make similar choices in a couple of years from now to see the health science careers in Pakistan.  

Clinical and Medical Careers 

One of the most pursued careers in medicine is becoming a doctor. From FSC pre-medical to MDCAT and towards the MBBS, there are seven years. The students spend five years in MBBS, followed by specialisation through FSPS/ MRCP.  

Pakistan has a high demand for doctors in the fields of cardiology, neurology, and paediatrics. The salary may range from PKR193,760/- per month.  

Dentistry Careers

Next on the list is dentistry. In Pakistan, dentists are highly demanded medical professionals. BS of Dental Surgery is a four-year degree programme which leads to careers in academia, public health, and private clinics.  

Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) regulates the dental education and practices in Pakistan. According to this regulatory body, the duration of BSDS is around 4-5 years. A professional dentist can earn up to PKR 51500/- per month.  

Diagnosis & Laboratory Fields 

Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology, or Image Technology are prominent fields of health sciences careers, you can pursue in Pakistan. If you are an intermediate student who has no interest in traditional medicine careers, you can go for this line with confidence.  

In Pakistan, many universities are offering courses in MLT. Lahore-UBAS is one of the top universities in Pakistan, offering BS in Medical Lab Technology, BS Radiology. Such degree programmes hold a massive scope in Pakistan and abroad. For details, you can read more on our blog.  

What Health Sciences Careers Can You Pursue in Pakistan?

Public Health and Administration 

Public Health is another option you can opt for a rewarding health sciences career in Pakistan. A BS in Public Health is offered at the undergraduate level. It can lead you to initiate a career after that, and you can pursue a master’s in public health and administration. The career scope is wide and exponential across the administrative positions. 

In addition to the national health administration, the graduates of BS public health can also explore job opportunities in international organisations like the WHO.  

Physical Therapy  

The health sciences career you can pursue in addition to the traditional modules is the line of physical therapy. This programme is commonly known as the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Further, you can also pursue the MS in Physical Therapy. The scope of the career is not limited to Pakistan. But abroad, the requirement and demand for DPT professionals are on the rise.  

If you are interested to learn more about Physical Therapy, the blog is available with the latest insights.  

Human Nutrition & Dietetics 

Human Nutrition and Diet is a compulsory element of well-maintained health. It is also one of the top careers in health sciences, which anyone can pursue in Pakistan and other countries. However, degree, courses, and skill development are the necessary elements to look for in a great career development.  

BS in Human Nutrition make one eligible for entry-level jobs; in addition, the master’s level is also available for those interested. The opportunities are duly available for private practices.  

Human Nutrition can also make you eligible to work through online sources, by providing consultancy to a diverse range of clients.  

Pharmacy  

Health Sciences careers are incomplete without the pharmaceutical sciences. Therefore, if you are interested in health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences could be the most relevant industry to be in. The undergraduate and M.Phil. programmes are carefully curated at Lahore-UBAS for you. The students can also look further for inland and outlandish job opportunities.  

The research, academia, and business lines are the perfect lines after pharmacy education.  

In addition to the health sciences, the biological sciences is also a great idea to pursue a promising career in modern times across medicine. The industries in these times are expanding vertically and horizontally. In this way, opportunities are available across the board.  

Conclusion 

The students with FSC (premedical) can choose their preferred career from a diverse range of specialisations. The health sciences careers are second to none of the traditional medicine roles. In addition, any graduate with an FSC in premedical can opt for any of the above-mentioned health sciences careers and biological sciences. Lahore-UBAS is a prominent and one of the top institutions in Pakistan for biological and applied health sciences.  

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