Basic Sciences

Prof. Dr. Asgher Javed

It is my pleasure to greet you as a Dean of Nishtar Medical University, Multan, to this esteemed establishment. It gives me great pleasure to state that Nishtar Medical University has always upheld the highest standards for personality development and medical education for many years. Nishtar has established itself as a name of excellence and confidence in the medical industry via its unwavering dedication to the cause of high-quality education, tireless efforts, and sheer willpower. Our goal is to foster an inclusive, diverse community that is committed to using the best teaching and learning practices to reduce suffering and enhance everyone’s health and well-being.

I am quite happy to say that the physicians that Nishtar Medical University produces are consistently excellent in their specialties. The two main pillars that support Nishtar Medical University’s success are the instructors’ commitment to excellence and their professionalism, as well as the students’ high expectations. Our faculty comprises highly skilled educators whose dedication to their craft is truly remarkable. We are completely aware of the duty we have taken on. We promise to always uphold the trust that parents and students have placed in us. We prefer to follow the great adage that respecting the student is the key to education.

Faculty of Pathology Department

Prof. Dr. Asgher Javed	Head of Department
	Professor of Pathology
Dr. Khalid Javaid	Associate Professor
Dr. S.M. Abbas Naqvi	Associate Professor
Dr. Rana Khalid	Associate Professor
Dr. Munawar Hussain Qureshi	Associate Professor
Dr. Muhammad Samiullah	Assistant Professor on ADHOC Basis
Dr. Yasmeen Batool	Assistant Professor on ADHOC Basis
Dr. Umera Saleem	Assistant Professor on ADHOC Basis
Dr. Saad Masood	Assistant Professor on ADHOC Basis
Dr. Kiran Mumtaz	Assistant Professor on ADHOC Basis
Dr. Muhammad Aamir Ashiq	Assistant Professor on ADHOC Basis
DR. LUBNA FAZIL	APWMO
DR. MERAJ FATIMA	Senior Demonstrator
DR. MAJID RASHID	Senior Demonstrator
DR. ZUBAIR HASSAN	Senior Demonstrator
DR. SHEHBAZ ANWAR	Demonstrator
DR. MEHREEN AFZAL	Demonstrator
DR. NADIA	Demonstrator
DR. NOOR ZAHRA	Demonstrator
DR. SAJJAD RAZA DCP	Chief Consultant Pathologist

Units of Pathology Department

Faculty of Anatomy Department

Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Anjum	Head of Department
Dr. Ammara Rasheed	Assistant Professor
Dr. Ponum Mirani	Assistant Professor

Faculty of Bio Chemistry Department

Dr. Bakhtawar Farooq	Head Of Department
Dr. Shazia Masood	Senior Demonstrator
Dr. Shoaib Akhtar	Senior Demonstrator
Dr. Muhammad Ajmal	Senior Demonstrator

ACTIVITIES / SESSIONS CONDUCTED BY DEPARTMENT

SERVICE / FACILITIES OFFERED

The biochemistry department typically offers services related to molecular biology, enzymology,
protein analysis,
and metabolic studies. research support,
lab techniques,
academic resources for students and faculty.

Department of Community Medicine

CHAIRMAN MESSAGE:
I am fully convinced that you are the bright future of a prosperous Pakistan. If you want a thriving Pakistan, then it has to be a knowledge based Pakistan. You therefore enter the University to seek knowledge and leave to disseminate knowledge. In today’s world high expectations and demands are placed on the shoulders of youth. The 21^stcentury calls for new approaches to learning, innovative thinking, the acquisition of specific knowledge not just about the discipline that they belong to but also about the environment, health and citizenship, and the promotion of ethical values and attitudes. In our rapidly changing and interdependent world, the universities not only have to ensure that students acquire solid skills in basic subjects, but also that they become responsible local and global citizens, at ease with new technologies and able to make informed decisions about health, the environment and other local and global challenges. Going global is the recipe to international peace, harmony and prosperity. Furthermore, remember one thing; education and all its forms crown those who nurture her. A character building is an important aspect of education. It is our social capital. Strength of character includes faith, discipline, tolerance, patience, sharing, caring and compassion. Development of these qualities in our institutions will help us reduce trust deficit and indolence which prevails in our society today.

Let us therefore, work together to build knowledge based prosperous Pakistan

Mission:

Department’s mission is to equip and prepare young minds for challenges of global food safety and Nutrition.
To provide quality education at undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop cutting edge techniques to meet the national and global challenges of food security, and human nutrition.
Provision of healthy, friendly, safe and congenial educational environment for students is the main edge of the NMU Multan

Learning Outcomes

The graduates will be able to:

Assess the impact of a public policy position on nutrition and dietetics.
Critically discuss current issues in human nutrition and analytically appraise the validity and applicability of new investigative research.
Explain the inherent conceptual and methodological problems and the evidence describing the role of nutrition in human health and disease.
Demonstrate an understanding of the methods for acquiring and interpreting information about diet and nutritional status, in specified groups or individuals.
Discuss the impact of health care policy and different health care delivery systems on food and nutrition services.
Develop their career as professional nutritionist/dietician to provide awareness and services to the society.

Structure of HND Shared Degree Program

The HND shared Degree Program is of 4-year duration degree, spread over 8 regular semesters.
Nature of Degree
The courses relevant to Food Science will be taught by faculty from MNS-UAM and the courses related to medical sciences will be taught by the faculty from NMUM with mutual understanding. The general courses will be taught by the faculty from relevant Department either from MNS-UAM or from NMU. Depending upon the number of courses in each semester, the students will spend 2-3 days at MNSUAM and remaining 2-3 days at NMU and time table will be adjusted accordingly. All students will spend internship period at designated hospitals of NMU or at any private hospital. The final internship presentations of all students will be evaluated by a committee consisting of faculty from both organizations.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum eligibility criteria for admission will be at least 60% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Medical. Candidates from A-level will also be eligible for admission however they must have knowledge of biology.

Admission

It will be a shared degree program with Nishtar Medical University, Multan (NMU) and MNS- University of Agriculture, Multan (MNS-UAM). Admission will be open for male and females. The merit for admission will be determined through FSc and Matriculation marks as well as interview. The weightage of academic record will be 90% and 10% marks will be for interview. The weightage of academic record will be further divided into a ratio of 70% and 30% for FSc and Matric, respectively. The interviews will be conducted by a committee approved by the Vice Chancellor. For candidates from A-Level, 25% quota will be reserved which can be converted into open merit in case of non-availability of candidates from A-Level.

Course Structure

Course No.	Title of Course	Credit
Course No.	Title of Course	Hours
1st Semester
ENG -301	Composition and Communication Skills	3(3-0) CC
CS-301	Computer Science and Information Technology	2(0-2) FC
HND-301	Micronutrients in Human Nutrition	3(3-0) FC
HND-303	Assessment of Nutritional Status	3(2-1) MC
HND-305	Macronutrients in Human Nutrition	3(3-0) FC
HND-307	Metabolism of Nutrients	2(2-0) MC
PHYSIO-301	Human Physiology-I	3(2-1) FC
		19(15-4)
2nd Semester
SSH-302	Pakistan Studies	2(2-0) CC
STAT-302	Introductory Statistics	2(2-0) CC
SOC-302	Fundamentals of Sociology/Behavior	3(3-0) GC
BIOCHEM-302	Clinical Biochemistry	3(1-2) GC
PHYSIO-302	Human Physiology-II	3(2-1) FC
HND-302	Public Health Nutrition	3(2-1) MC
HND-304	Nutritional Deficiency Disorders	3(3-0) MC
UAM-301	Social and Religious Tolerance	2(2-0) Audit
		19(15-4)
3rd Semester
IS-401/SSH-402	Islamic Studies/Ethics (for Foreigners / Non-Muslims)	3(3-0) CC
BIOTECH-401	Basics of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology	2(2-0) GC
FST-419	Food laws and regulations	3(3-0) MC
ANAT-401	Human Anatomy	3(2-1) FC
PHARM-401	Pharmacology-I	3(3-0) MC
HND-401	Nutrition and Psychology/Behavior	3(3-0) MC
HND-403	Preventive Nutrition	3(3-0) MC
UAM-302	Citizenship Education and Community Engagement	3(2-1) Audit
		20(18-2)

4th Semester
FST-402	Essentials of Food Science and Technology	3(2-1) FC
PATH-402	General Human Pathology	3(2-1) FC
PHARM-402	Pharmacology-II	3(2-1) MC
HND-402	Nutrition Through the Life Cycle	3(3-0) MC
HND-404	Nutritional Immunology	3(3-0) MC
HND-406	Nutrition Epidemiology	3(3-0) MC
HND-408	Nutrition Policies and Programs	3(3-0) MC
		21(18-3)
5th Semester
FST-501	Principles of Human Nutrition	3(3-0) FC
FST-503	Food Microbiology	3(2-1) GC
FST-511	Food Analysis and Sensory Evaluation	3(2-1) GC
HND-501	Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals	3(3-0) MC
HND-503	Nutritional Education and Awareness	3(2-1) FC
HND-505	Nutrition Through Social Protection	2(2-0) MC
HND-507	Dietetics-I	3(2-1) MC
		20(16-4)
6th Semester
HND-502	Dietetics-II	3(2-1) MC
HND-504	Drug-Nutrient Interactions	2(2-0) MC
HND-506	Food Supplements	2(2-0) MC
HND-508	Research Methods in Nutrition	3(1-2) MC
HND-510	Meal Planning and Management	3(2-1) MC
		13
Elective
HND-512	Water safety in Developing World	3(2-1) EC
HND-514	Food Toxins and Allergens	3(3-0) EC
HND-516	Sports Nutrition	3(2-1) EC
FST-502	Food Chemistry	3(3-0) EC
		6
		19

7th Semester
FST-619	Food Safety and Quality Management	2(2-0) GC
HND-601	Dietetics-III	3(2-1) MC
HND-603	Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care	3(2-1) MC
HND-605	Global Food Issues	3(3-0)	MC
		11(7-4)
Elective
HND-607	Nutrition in Emergencies	3(3-0)	EC
HND-609	Genetically Modified Foods and Food Diversification	3(3-0)	EC
HND-611	Infant and Young Child Feeding	3(2-1)	EC
		6
		17
8th Semester
HND-602	Internship/Project	6(0-6) MC
		6(0-6)

Total Credit Hours = 141

Where: FC = Foundation Course, MC = Major Course, EC = Elective Course, GC = General Course, CC = Compulsory Course

The courses related to medical sciences will be taken by the faculty from Nishtar Medical University and Remaining will be taken by the faculty from MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan with mutual understanding.

Faculty of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Department

Dr. Nasrin Siddique	Chairperson
Dr. Nadia Tufail	Assistant Professor
Dr. Areeba Usman	Assistant Professor
Muhammad Shoaib Iqbal	Senior Demonstrator
Dr. Khurram Malik	Demonstrator

Program offered by the Department

BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HND)

Faculty of Forensic Medicine Department

Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad

Head of Department

SERVICES/FACILITIES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT

Department also provides Technical Assistance to District Standing Medical Board Multan & Provincial Standing Medical Board Punjab as well as expert services to the courts. Department also coordinates with Medicine Department regarding cases of poisons.

PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT

DMJ	Recognized by PM&DC and is in progress
FCPS	MOU signed with Multan Medical and Dental College Multan

Faculty of Physiology Department

Dr. Hamid Hassan	Head of Department
Dr. Muhammad Imran	Assistant Professor
Dr. Muhammad Imran	Assistant Professor
Dr. Maryam Shafaq	Assistant Professor

Services offered by Department

Faculty of Pharmacology Department

Dr. Abdul Jabbar	Head of Department
Dr. Khursheed Anwar	Associate Professor
Dr. Saba Batool	Assistant Professor
Dr. Saliha Gillani	APWMO
Dr. Jahangir Malik	PMO
Dr. Rubeena Murtaza	PWMO
Dr. Muhammad Tariq Chaudhary	APMO
Dr. Zafar Ahmed Langha	Senior Demonstrator
Dr. Abdul Wali	Senior Demonstrator
Dr. Rabia Jamil	Demonstrator
Dr. Sadaf Sarfraz	Demonstrator

Objectives of Department

The main objectives of this department are:
The main objectives of this department are
To provide sound understanding of Basic Pharmacology.
To prepare our undergraduate and postgraduate students to correlate with advancements of subject.
To enable students to integrate the knowledge acquired in course work prior to clinical exposure and case based studies.
To apply the basic knowledge of drugs for further advancement in therapeutic strategies.
To provide research environment to improve the research skills.

Programs Offered

Under Graduation
MBBS
BDS
BSC NURSING
BS ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
HUMAN NUTRITION & DIETETICS.
Post Graduation
MS nursing
DIP anesthesia & DGO.

Research publications

1‘’Effect of Mimosa Himalayana extract in xanthine oxidase activity invitro’’ as a 5th author publish in PJMHS in March 2020
2. ‘’Impact of vitamin D3, on hba1c in individuals with pre-diabetes’’ as a 5th author publish in PAFMJ in august 2020
3. ‘’Evaluation of chondroprotective effects of intra articular piroxicam in post-traumatic osteoarthritis model of rat’’ as a 1st author publish in PAFMJ in April 2021
4. ‘’Evaluation of chondroprotective efficacy of triamcinolone in osteoarthritis induced rat model’’ as a 1st author publish in JUMDC in june 2021
5. ‘’Efficacy of Telmisartan in pristine induced arthritis rat model‘’ as a 2nd author publish in Proceedings July-sept 2021
6. ‘’ Radiographic evaluation and comparison of chondroprotective effects of hyaluronic acid and triamcinolone in a rat model of osteoarthritis’’ as a 1st author published in JIIMC September 2021
7. ‘’ Intra-articular piroxicam and triamcinolone in a rat model of osteoarthritis; evaluation and comparison of chondroprotective efficacy’’ as 1 st author published in JAMC in December 2021
8. ‘’Evaluation of chondroprotective effects of hyaluronic acid in a rat model of osteoarthritis’’ as a 1st author published on PAFMJ in December 2021
9. ‘’ Comparative chondroprotective effects of intra-articular hyaluronic acid and triamcinolone in murine model of osteoarthritis’’ as 1st author published in JAMC in Januarry 2022
10. ‘’Response of blood sugar fasting to vitamin D3 in individuals with pre diabetes’’ as 4th author published in RMJ in January 2022
11.Evaluation of anti-arthritic effect of Torilis leptophylla and its comparison with indomethacin; Saba Batool. Journal of Fatima Jinnah Medical University 2020
12. Comparative study of anti- inflammatory effects of Uncaria tomentosa and Torilis leptophylla Saba Batool, The Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical college 2020 1 18 37-43
13. Effect of Mimosa himalyana extract on xanthine oxidase activity in Pakistan Journal of medical and health Sciences 2020
14. Motorized two- wheeler accidents; a leading cause of death and disabilities: Autopsy based study in tertiary care hospital Saba Batool Annals of Punjab Medical College (APMC) 2021
15. To study the effects Tribulus Terristris on Urinary pH, Uric acid and Calcium as a herbal diuretic agent published in medical forum 2015
16. Histological study of Commiphora mukul, Withania somenifera and Thyroxine in a murine model of Hypothyroidism in proceedings SZMC 2020
17. Effects of Pucturevine (TT) on Leydig cells of prepubertal Albino rats in proceedings SZMC 2020
18. Effects of Tribulus Terristeris; To study on urine output and electrolytes in rabbits published in ANNALS in 2012
19. Comparison of Feldopine and Propranolol in the treatment of hypertension published in ANNALS in 2012
20. To compare the effects of Tributus Terristris with furosemide on urine volume and electrolytes published in medical forum 2015

Services and facilities offered by the Department

Community Pharmacy Training by conduction of exams under privilege of Punjab medical faculty Lahore.
We have served as a coordinator for 3rd year MBBS curricular & extracurricular activities.
We play the vital role in any emergency situations by provision of our staff members & other essential services.

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