University of Chakwal

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University of Chakwal
یونیورسٹی آف چکوال
Type Public
Established17th January, 2020
Location
Chakwal
,
Punjab
,
Pakistan

32°56′N72°51′E / 32.93°N 72.85°E / 32.93; 72.85
CampusUrban, 40 acres (16 ha)
Affiliations Higher Education Commission
Website uoc.edu.pk

The University of Chakwal (UOC) is a public university located in Chakwal, Punjab Pakistan. It was established in January, 2020 through the University of Chakwal ACT 2019 (Punjab Act No. I of 2020). [1] An exalted chapter was added in the history [2] of Pakistan as well as the Chakwal district, when the incumbent Minister for Higher Education Department, Govt. of the Punjab, Raja Yassir Humayun [3] [ circular reference ], presented the bill of establishment of "University of Chakwal" in the Punjab Assembly which was approved unanimously [4] by combining Government Post Graduate College (Chakwal) and Old Kachehri Balkasar Sub-campuses of University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila.

Contents

The University of Chakwal [5] has six faculties; Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Computer Sciences & IT consisting of 21 departments. The existing batch 2015 of Electronics and Mechatronics Engineering studying under the University of Chakwal have been accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council under level II (Washington Accord). [6] [Item #19].

The Faculty of Pharmacy will offer bachelor's of Pharmacy, The Faculty of Human Nutrition and Dietetics will offer bachelor's of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Chakwal will offer Bachelor's of Engineering in Electronics, Mechatronics and Petroleum & Gas, while Faculties of Arts, Basic Sciences and Computer Sciences and Information Technology offer degree programs in various disciplines.

The university was originally planned to be called North Punjab University [7] [8] with an estimated budget of Rs. 1000 Million. [9]

The name of University of Chakwal was previously allocated to a private institute that was established in 2015. The university was planned to offered 4-years bachelor's degree in basic sciences, social sciences, management sciences and computer sciences. It was a project by the Horizon College Chakwal. It was the Chakwal's first private university located at the main Bhaun Road in Chakwal having four faculties; Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Management Sciences and Faculty of Computer Sciences which consisted of 18 departments.

In May 2017, Higher Education Commission cancelled the No Objective Certificate (NOC) granted to Private University of Chakwal. [10] [11]

On 17 January 2020, University of Chakwal Act 2019 [12] came into force establishing Public sector University of Chakwal. [13]

University of chakwal consist of 20 Departments, 100+ Faculty, and 5000+ Students.

Faculties

Sr. #FacultyDepartments
1Faculty of PharmacyDepartment of Pharmacy
2Faculty of Human Nutrition and DieteticsDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
3Faculty of EngineeringDepartment of Electronics
Department of Mechatronics
Department of Petroleum & Gas
4Faculty of ArtsDepartment of English
Department of Economics
Department of Islamic Studies
Department of Urdu
Department of History
Department of Political Science
Department of International Relations
5Faculty of Basic SciencesDepartment of Botany
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry
Department of Statistics
Department of Zoology
Department of Geology
Department of Anthropology
6Faculty of Computer SciencesDepartment of Computer Sciences
Department of Information Technology

Faculty of Pharmacy

The Faculty of Pharmacy at our institution is dedicated to advancing education, research, and practice in the field of pharmacy. Currently, the faculty offers a 5-year degree program, Doctor of Pharmacy (PHARM-D).

Vision

To be global professionals in pharmacy education, research, and practice with the ultimate goal of providing excellent, innovative patient care and drug development.

Mission

To develop outstanding professionals in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences using contemporary medication management and innovative research in order to transform human health locally and globally.

Objectives

Faculty Members

NamePosition
Dr. Asif MahmoodHead of Department/Chairperson, Assistant Professor, HEC Approved Supervisor
Dr. Muhammad ImranAssistant Professor
Dr. Waleed ShakeelLecturer
Dr. Urfa NasirLecturer

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  1. ↑ "THE UNIVERSITY OF CHAKWAL ACT" (PDF). punjablaws.punjab.gov.pk. 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "University of Chakwal". uoc.edu.pk.
  3. ↑ Raja Yassir Humayun
  4. ↑ Abbas, BR Web Desk | Hassan (31 December 2019). "Punjab PA unanimously passes University of Chakwal Bill 2019". Brecorder.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  6. ↑ "Accredited Engg. Programmes in Pakistan(First Schedule)". www.pec.org.pk.
  7. ↑ "Chairman PHEC Prof. Dr. Fazal Ahmad Khalid co-chairs a meeting on the establishment of North Punjab University, Chakwal – PHEC".
  8. ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2 January 2020). "Govt allocates Rs350m for Chakwal varsity". DAWN.COM.
  9. ↑ "Higher Education proposal" (PDF). pnd.punjab.gov.pk. 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
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