My experience as an undergraduate student in the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University has prepared me well for the role of a marketer in the pharmaceutical industry. Studying pharmacy at Brac University helped me to develop the thinking & leadership skills I use each day when deciding on a strategy for a pharmaceutical brand both at home & abroad. The resourceful faculty members of this department guided me a lot to set a positive mindset of winning every challenge and thus how the students of this department become market leaders from team players.
They have done certainly all the possible things on earth to make the subject a bit more interesting each day so that we could learn and develop a confident attitude within ourselves & build up a professional character. I am grateful for all those additional hours; the department has spent to polish me in accordance with this pharmaceutical industry.
I want to thank all the stakeholders of the department of pharmacy for the wonderful journey I had in Brac University to create the building blocks of my professional journey, which started in a top ranked MNC in Bangladesh. I convey my best wishes for this amazing department & the new students for their future endeavors.
I am Noshin Mubtasim, proud to be an alumnus of the Bachelor of Pharmacy program (2nd batch) in Brac University. I am currently pursuing my PhD at Texas Tech University; USA and my research area focuses on breast cancer metastasis. I have had my passion for wet lab research ever since school, later led me to choose “Pharmacy” as my undergraduate major in Brac University. I am sincerely grateful to the chairperson and all the faculty of the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University who put their efforts to develop a well-designed program of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.). The program had constantly shaped my intellectual progression and nurtured my fervor for research in biomedical sciences. Besides the comprehensive curriculum, it is the professors and instructors of this program who has made it superior to other programs. Their motivation, support, keen assistance, and constant guidance made me pursue my higher study. Over time, interaction with them became so sincere that we are still in contact in our regular life. I consider myself fortunate for my memorable four years on this program which not only gave me a new family but also on a personal level made me compassionate with a strong identity who now can dream of paving the future pathway with being a good human-being.
My education from Brac University has allowed me to begin a successful and fulfilling career at Sanofi Bangladesh Ltd. As a Pharmacy major, I was able to acquire multiple job offers and a full-time position as a Quality Control Executive, shortly after graduating. As an executive at Sanofi, I had been given the opportunity to flourish my potential to the maximum and obtain a full breadth of the various facets of the pharmacy industry. This focus on the fundamentals has led to my participation in helping the pharmaceutical sciences. It is an exciting for me to contribute to all the new technologies and endeavors coming to the market and it can be attributed to my academic journey at Brac University.
The institute also opened ample opportunities toward my higher studies. Currently I am pursuing my Ph.D. at Texas Tech University, Texas, USA in the department of Nutritional Sciences. And I want to accredit my success to Brac University for making me believe in me. To be honest, the department enriched me with the confidence for my future journey ahead.
Through the course works at Brac University Pharmacy Department, I was able to build a strong foundational understanding of pharmaceutical sciences and industry processes that I was able to apply over my job and higher studies. Faculties helped me to learn not only the technical skills, e.g., HPLC, SPSS and in-depth knowledge of statistical inference, but also critical thinking, teamwork and steering for results. Additionally, the courses helped stoke my curiosity and desire for continued learning. Being a member of BUPS (Brac University Pharma Society) has also helped me to develop as an independent and confident individual. Overall, I am proud to be a Brac University Pharmacy Department alumnus and its numerous faculties have shaped my career and the person I am today! I owe the department for my learning and I am confident that the students of Brac University Pharmacy Department will succeed in their future endeavors.
The opportunities that I received during my time as an undergraduate student in the Department of Pharmacy has shaped my thinking and understanding of applying leadership and communication skills in a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Especially, as a student during its nascent stages, the opportunities of teamwork and leadership roles has contributed in contributing in various pivotal roles such as Policy Coordinator of International Pharmaceutical Students Federation and Project Facilitator of the Immunization and Vaccine Development department of the World Health Organization Bangladesh Country Office during my professional career.
The well-structured Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) program with its link to data and evidence-based policies aiding pharmaceutical regulation and healthcare access has allowed my interest in the continued advocacy of healthcare access of chronic disease in the pathway of universal health coverage. Furthermore, the program also allowed a greater understanding of various biomedical principles aiding better grasping of epidemiological concepts and the causal web of exposures and outcomes.
These skills have allowed an advantage in successfully graduating in the Europubhealthplus program, a double Masters of Public Health program based at the University of Sheffield and Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sante Publique (EHESP), France with a specialization in Advanced Biostatistics and Epidemiology with an Erasmus+ scholarship. At present, I am coordinating projects of the RESPIRE Initiatives of the University of Edinburgh at Child Health Research Foundation where I am applying biomedical principles on the pathophysiology of respiratory disease in the surveillance of chronic respiratory conditions in 3 South Asian countries with its integration of objective clinical measurements.
Additionally, the attributes of the curriculum also contribute to the development of foundational knowledge over the potential of pharmacists in various realms of the healthcare workforce. This acquired knowledge is also aiding in the continued global advocacy of the development of the investment case of healthcare students and early career professionals during my endeavors as a member of the research working group at the Global Health Workforce Network (GHWN) Youth Hub of the World Health Organization.
The extra hours spent in various competency-based learning and critical thinking have contributed significantly to the development of curiosity of continued learning of evidence-based advocacy. I will like to thank the stakeholders involved in the department of Pharmacy for providing the wonderful opportunity for concurrent academic and professional development. I will like to convey my best wishes to the amazing department for continuing such opportunities for its students in a sustainable way for their foundational development of skills and competencies.
Hard work pays off, dreams come true. The journey to be someone from nothing started all the way back in 2013, when I started as a freshman at the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University. It has been a privilege for me to able to be a part of this great department. I would like to mention some key points that molded my career futuristically. To begin with, quest of knowledge and the constant push from our Honorable Chairperson Prof. Dr. Eva Rahman Kabir ma’am along with other remarkable faculty members. Secondly, drive to achieve my passion of being recognized with academic works. Additionally, every courses I were in, teachers made us go beyond the limit to be able to get the best out of it. Not only academics but also extra-curricular activities were also served on our plates. From having fun to making us boldly representable in the Pharma industries no stones were unturned. The journey from being undergraduate to penetrate to the top most Pharma Giant as BEXIMCO Pharma, was not easy enough but to dream big and achieve were the key things that we were taught in our department. Lastly, I would like to take the opportunity to thank Almighty Allah, my family members and fellow mates for being there and support me for every single moment.
My academic journey in the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University is one of the most rewarding decisions I have made in my life, and was pivotal in developing my perception of what it means to be a pharmacist in today’s world. Being a student with a mathematics and natural sciences background, Pharmacy was the ideal synthesis for me to pursue my passion for biology and chemistry. I decided to enroll in the Department of Pharmacy with the hope of being in a program that aligned with my ambitions of a career in the global healthcare industry. The department exceeded my expectations, and I quickly found myself engaged with their intellectually stimulating and constantly evolving curriculum. My courses allowed me to connect with multidisciplinary fields of my pharmacy studies, as well as equipped me with the therapeutical and clinical knowledge I needed to devise solutions critical to the current healthcare landscape. Furthermore, the department provided me countless opportunities to apply my theoretical education to practical systems, especially through industrial visits, laboratory training, internships and scientific workshops. My inspiring faculty aided me in my growth both professionally and personally, and were always ready to satiate my academic curiosity beyond the classroom. They encouraged me to strive for academic excellence, and served as the perfect role models for me to emulate in my graduate studies. I was particularly fond of the activities organized by the department that allowed students to serve and interact with the community, as well as the competitions which pooled us together into teams to utilize contemporary scientific advancements for resolving modern day healthcare problems. I received excellent supervision and guidance during my thesis, as well as the opportunity to network with several healthcare professionals across my country. My supervisor strongly motivated me to pursue my academic targets, as well as increased my appreciation of the versatile and rewarding profession of pharmacy. I am also very grateful for the scholarships provided by the university to assist students with their financial needs, which catalyzed my decision to studying in the department. I qualified to be a student tutor, and later an undergraduate teaching assistant for my department where I also received invaluable experience in academic organization and planning.
Now, as a graduate student and cancer researcher at the University of Bergen, Norway – I can proudly say that studying at the Department of Pharmacy was crux in giving me a solid “sure footing” into entering the world of healthcare and pharmaceutical research.
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The Department of Pharmacy, Brac University has one of the best learning environments in the country. The university puts in a lot of efforts to ensure that the programme has an optimized course structure with a steady learning curve, making it highly lucrative for young pharmaceutical career aspirants or even for the students looking to establish a career in the respected world of academics. In order to remain successful, the university provides state of the art laboratory facilities which complement the theoretical course structure providing an immaculate learning experience for young enthusiasts, and was one of the many factors, which inspired many students including myself, to pursue advanced research based professional careers.
Along with its excellent learning facilities and faculties there are a lot of opportunities to network with a lot of industry professionals as well as global stakeholders, most notably the WHO. The department organizes a lot of seminars, round table discussions, competitions and engagement programs where the students get to experience glimpses of the real world adding to their academic knowledge. I participated in the ChemBio Hackathon, 2017 where we designed a bacterium to reduce the water pollution in the Buriganga River. My multidisciplinary team successfully won and the competition attracted massive media praise. The department also organizes periodic poster presentation competitions which contributes significantly to improve communication and presentation skills. The day-long plant visits together with industry exposure sessions allow the students to have an extensive exposure of the corporate culture and work practices of the industry, enabling them to decide on their matter of interest for the long run at a very early stage of their career, paving their path. These regular and extra-curricular activities are also great opportunities for the students to network with the professionals from their student life. The arrangements made by the university help students build their profiles and acquire skills that are very useful throughout their lives. The department offers short courses and certifications for industry professionals and students, such as on CRISPR and computational biology along with the regular courses. These enable students to explore their research interests. Computational biology particularly fascinated me and my current work focuses on drug designing and repurposing using in silico methods. These short courses too are great opportunities to learn and network for the students.
The department also provides employment opportunities for the students. I have worked as a Student Tutor at the Department, where my role was to guide and help students, particularly those on probation. During that period, I discovered my love for teaching. In my capacity as a tutor, I successfully led many students to do better, encouraging changes in their mindset and motivating their commitment to studies, an achievement much appreciated by my supervisors, students and their guardians. Furthermore, my job as a Teaching Assistant has strengthened my people management skills and team-leading capacity. Overall, the department provides an individual with a holistic learning experience for young students and enables them to realize their potential at a very early stage.
My journey in the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University from 2013-2017 was full of surprises and excitements. During these years I discovered that the whole program of study is not only very intensive in terms of course curriculum but also develops a student as a quick learner, independent researcher, and an outstanding presenter. Besides the resourceful theoretical and lab courses, our department has given us plenty of opportunities to explore different career options and participate in extracurricular activities. Back in 2013 when I just started my undergraduate study, I had no idea about where and how I would like to see myself in future. I am grateful to the Chairperson Professor Dr. Eva Rahman Kabir and all my other brilliant faculty members who continuously helped me to become more knowledgeable, gain expertise in my career of interest and overall become a future leader in my field. There is no doubt that all credit goes to these extraordinary faculty members and our department facilities behind my academic achievements, professional accomplishments in the Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Limited and current research in biomarker discovery of diseases in University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA. My best wishes are always with this amazing department and my teachers who relentlessly work for the better and brighter future of the students.
I am Samia Tabassum, an alumna of the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University. I am from the 8th batch of the Department of Pharmacy. Getting admission in the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University, marks the beginning of a new phase of my life. When I became frustrated and lost because of not getting admission in a medical college, taking the decision of starting to study Pharmacy in Brac University showed me the new direction of life. I am really lucky to be able to get my higher education in such an excellent environment.
I started my undergraduate studies in 2014 and discovered new abilities and potential within me. The Department of Pharmacy showed me how the teachers and seniors can be extremely helpful in every aspect. I learned a lot of things that cannot be counted or described in words. Most importantly, I learned that hard work and honesty always pays off. Not only I became academically enlightened, but also got became more disciplined, organized and empathetic. Besides, the practice of speaking and communicating in English helped me a lot in starting my professional life.
We have such a great bunch of faculties in our department. Each and every one of them taught me some extremely valuable lessons and principles. I cannot forget the overwhelming cooperative behavior of the faculties of our department. They always motivated me to achieve my aim in life. I will always be grateful to my faculties for everything they have taught me.
I am working as an Officer in the Quality Control Department of Renata Limited. The valuable knowledge and life lessons that I have learned from the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University, are helping me to a great extent in my professional life. I feel fortunate to be a part of this department.
I am Sazia Afrin Pial from the 8th batch of the B. Pharm programme at the Department of Pharmacy, BRAC University. From the very beginning, the department and the amazing faculties have successfully engraved in us the sense of responsibility, curiosity, and the fire to go beyond our capacity. The seeds of where I am today have been planted there, and I am grateful for that. I completed my graduation in 2018 and worked for more than a year in the Quality Control Department of Sanofi Bangladesh Ltd. Later, I moved to Australia and gave my heart and soul to introduce myself as a Registered Pharmacist in the Australian field. To become a Registered Pharmacist in Australia, you have to go through several steps, including written examination, internship and so on. During these procedures, I got tremendous support from my department, especially from our beloved Chairperson, Professor Dr. Eva Rahman Kabir. I express my gratitude to the department for making me who I am today. I genuinely appreciate the effort they put into every student. I have enjoyed every minute of my undergraduate programme, and needless to say I have made some really good friends- bonds I would cherish for life.
Soon after I completed my higher secondary study, I was in a dilemma while choosing my grad school. However, having a desire to build my career in life science, I ended up with Department of Pharmacy, Brac University and this turned out to be the best decision that I have made for myself. From the very beginning of my undergrad life, I found that our department is working relentlessly for individual student whether it is in academia or personal development. We, the students have always been the first priority of our department. I found an essence of urge to learn in every sphere. Our faculties were there for saving us from every dilemma or problem even after the office hours. And the best part was, we could reach to our faculties whenever we needed their guidance. My department have developed me for entering into the professional world and I have learnt how I can maintain my professionalism with dignity. Besides our regular interactive classes, I would like to add about the seminars. The seminars organized by the department have given me a chance to interact with fellow pharmacists at all career levels and have lively discussions as well. Our department provided us a unique atmosphere to discuss findings and ideas at the forefront of life science through arranging competitions like pharma poster challenge, 3 minutes challenge and so on. I can define my four years journey as full of inspiration, joy, learning, laughter, interaction and what not.
Thank you so much Miss for nurturing our potential in such a creative manner over the last four years. This success is just a manifestation of your efforts. While pursuing Bachelor of Pharmacy at Brac University, my exposure to different opportunities through the department has allowed me to grow as a person and emerge as a better version of myself. I am really grateful to you and all of my honorable faculty members who have contributed consistently for our betterment.
My name is Nahid Nausheen. I am a former student of Department of pharmacy, Brac University and currently working as a teaching assistant in this department. This department has been provided me with ample opportunities throughout my both journeys as a student also as a teaching assistant. Department of pharmacy organizes various competitions such as poster presentations, three minute challenges etc each year which developed my communication, language and presentation skills. Notably, the club activities for example winter clothing distribution, awareness campaigns , cultural activities has broaden my outlook and helped in the process of communication with the unprivileged people of the society. This is how my mentality and personality was shaped by the department while my student life. On the other hand, my tasks as a teaching assistant has taught me professionalism particularly time management, team work, research skills. With the personal development of efficient and robust research techniques, I got to work with honorable chairperson in several researches. The findings have improved my knowledge about human health and treatment. Since, it has been less than a year as teaching assistant here in the department; I am still learning new skills every day. It is an honor for me to work closely in the department with knowledgeable faculty members and other teaching assistants.
Among all the positive steps taken by the Department of Pharmacy for its students, I really appreciate how the department has always tried to engage the students in co and extra curricular activities like Poster Presentation, Chembio Hackathon, i-Tell challenge and so on. Such challenging activities/competitions have helped me boost my self-confidence and enhance my public speaking skills.
Beside these, during our undergrad life, we were also given the opportunity to share innovative/potential scientific ideas and to learn how to accept positive criticism/feedback from our faculty members and esteemed guests. Through this platform, I discovered my inclination towards research work.
In addition to these, the department's continuous effort to produce future ready pharmacists through arranging seminars and short courses conducted by the professionals and taking students to visit pharmaceutical industries are definitely praiseworthy.
Finally, I would say that I am extremely proud to complete my undergrad life in this department.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs”, and I had found that stairs from no one to who I am today, from my very own the department of Pharmacy, Brac university. I am Nadia Anjum and I had started my journey all the way back in 2015 and I believe my academic journey in the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University is one of the most gratifying decisions I have ever made in my life. The department surpassed my desires, and I promptly found myself engaged with their scholarly people fortifying and always advancing educational programs. The department has given me incalculable openings to apply my hypothetical instructions and knowledge to commonsense frameworks, particularly through making me engaged in seminars, presentation skills programs, research facility preparing, internships and logical workshops. Moreover, it has been an honour and privilege to have constant support particularly drive from our Honorable Chairperson Prof. Dr. Eva Rahman Kabir ma’am. I still can remember my father’s surgery days in Bangalore, India where I not only had extension of leaves but also had full emotional and mental support from the Chairperson Prof. Dr. Eva Rahman Kabir ma’am.
Last but not the least, I consider myself blessed for my paramount four years on this program for making me compassionate with a compact personality who presently can dream of clearing the longer-term pathway with being a great human being.
Enrolling at BRAC Pharmacy was one of the most significant decisions I have ever made. My four years at the department not only provided me the substantial knowledge about medicine but also made me avail well-equipped laboratory as well as the guidance of prominent minds in taking further steps towards my career. If Master of Science in biotechnology is the “why” I’m working with UNFPA, then Pharmacy was my stepping stone towards it with a well-designed course curriculum. Like other students, I also went through ups and downs but always found supportive and friendly teachers beside me which made my journey with the department smooth. I would like to express my sincere gratitude towards all the faculty members, especially our honorable Chairperson Professor Dr. Eva Rahman Kabir, for her enormous support and guidance in preparing us fundamentally to advance our career.
When I started in the Bachelor program of pharmacy at Brac University, I was not 100% positive what I was getting into. I knew that I wanted to get a degree and I needed more education and experience before entering the "real world." Four years later, I walked away with good friends, an expansive knowledge set of how a college runs, how students develop, and how to put a personal stamp on a university. I never would have imagined all that I would gain from this university and from the faculties of this university. My education from Brac university has given me the confidence to master anything I want to accomplish in life. Also, I had the opportunity to work in the department of Pharmacy as a teaching assistant which has made me more organized and confident. I feel so lucky to stumbled into something that would shape my future forever!
My grandfather was one of the most renowned doctors in Old Dhaka who used to practice in the 1950s. He passed all his whole life giving free service to the poor before passing away suffering from cancer. Hearing about his stories, I was inspired to serve the people of my community by joining in the healthcare-related field. My focus to study in healthcare-related subjects got substantiated when I lost my father as well at an early age due to cancer. Since then, I was highly passionate to develop cancer therapeutics which can help thousands of people around the globe. As a result, when I was searching for an undergraduate institution, I was looking for a place which not only provides quality education but also renders me with the opportunity to take part in some cutting edge research opportunity. As an alumnus of the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University I can assure that the department has ensured active learning of the admitted students through group works, presentations, case studies, in-class debate, research projects which were supervised by world-class faculty members.
Moreover, the Department of Pharmacy of Brac University has also ensured that the students should grow holistically and that they are competent enough to solve all the real-life problems that might lie before them. The department has encouraged the students to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as Pharma Poster Challenge, Chembio Hackathon, Brac University Pharma Society, etc and also organized webinars and short courses under the ‘Toolbox for Success’ series allowing opprotunities for the students to become professionally competent. I have participated in most of the competitions and won many awards and certificates from those, but the biggest award which I received from all these events is the change in my attitude that “If you work hard, anything is achievable.” This perseverance has helped me in many ways to grow as a better version of myself such as in developing my communication skills,completing B.Pharm with high distinction, getting VC certificate in RS, passing GRE and IELTS with good scores, getting employed in Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Head office as the first person from the department. As a student, I had numerous opportunities to visit many pharmaceutical industries as part of industrial visits as well as I had the opportunity to do my internship in the very renowned Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Limited. This has guided me to apply my theoretical knowledge in the practical field and helped me understand better my responsibilities as a student. This understanding has given me a competitive edge over others to perform well and fulfill the responsibilities proactively in my current occupation. Also, during my tenure as General Secretary of the departmental club (BUPS), I got the opportunity to participate in many activities as a volunteer such as in Winter Dimple, Cleaning Buriganga, Flood Relief Donation, etc and was able to share my experiences in one of the most popular public platforms in Bangladesh known as “People’s Radio”. These opportunities have improved my presentation skills for which I would always be grateful.
Lastly, I have no hesitation in saying that I have passed the best time of my student life in the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University and I still get overwhelmingly proud when I reminisce my days as an undergraduate student. If it was possible, I would have gone back to those days of mine as a Brac University student. I would always consider studying at the Department of Pharmacy as a blessing and would always try to uphold the reputation of the department as an Alumnus by performing well just like the other alumni of the department.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy program was extremely rewarding-both in academic and personal terms. The curriculum was finely balanced between introductory research and theoretical lectures and further enhanced with hands-on training in the state-of-the-art department laboratory. The program was supported by leading and highly respected experts in the field. This in turn made the course demanding; however, I have felt well supported at all times. Four years of this structured pharmacy study has been instrumental in my own professional development. I truly believe this educational experience is second to none and would highly recommend it to anyone considering a future in pharmacy.
Brac University has always been known for its quality of education but you only experience its level of commitment towards education once you are a part of it. As a bachelor student at the Department of Pharmacy, I believe I have thrived and learnt every day from the extensive study curriculum. Studying Pharmacy is anything but easy but our faculty members and alumni have been nothing but gracious with their time and resources during my education and made it possible to both learn and imply the knowledge during my time. Many have offered career guidance, with several becoming valued mentors. Special mention for my thesis supervisor and mentor, Prof. Dr. Eva Rahman Kabir who has always been extremely inspiring and supportive about achieving my goals in the field of research.
The education at our department allows various opportunities starting from scholarships, internship placements in top pharmaceuticals, teaching assistantship opportunities and a number of workshops, seminars, and competitions throughout the program that allow more exposure to both industrial and research perspective in this field in addition to being part of the amazing research that are currently taking place in our department. I have been lucky enough to experience all of it and these organizations have afforded me professionally rewarding experiences that I will draw upon throughout my career. I am currently completing my master’s in Medical Life Sciences with a focus in Oncology at the University of Kiel, Germany, while also working part-time as a student research assistant in an Ancient DNA Research Group and additionally getting trained in another lab for developing immunotherapies against various cancer types for my master’s thesis.
Without a doubt, I hope to pay this forward in the future by contributing back to the department and I would be honored to help create similar possibilities for future BracU pharmacy leaders.
"Believe in yourself" - the most substantial thing you can do for yourself to become successful in your life. In this journey, you'll need a lot of support from your family, friends, and definitely, your institution.
Good reputation and proven track record regarding excellence in providing quality education by Brac University motivated me to get admitted to Brac University. I started my journey with the Department of Pharmacy, Brac University in 2016 with lots of expectations. After four years I can proudly say that my experiences at Brac University have gone beyond my expectations. The learning facilities, curriculum design, highly qualified and experienced faculty members, cutting-edge lab facilities and opportunities to get involved in co-curricular activities in the university have contributed to my personal growth.
Department of Pharmacy, Brac University is one of the most active and vibrant departments in the university. Every year, the department arranges different types of competitive events such as Pharma Poster Challenge, 3 Minutes Challenge, Pharma quiz & debate which helped me to acquire soft skills that are required to succeed in professional life. Additionally, they also arrange a large number of seminars where people attend from different sectors such as academia, pharmaceutical industries, etc. which helped me in finding my field of interest and develop meaningful networks throughout the country. Most importantly, faculty members are also extremely supportive and the relationship with faculty members turns into a bond after graduation. Starting from giving reference for higher studies to landing a decent job, the esteemed faculty members helped me like my guardian and a friend. Moreover, our strong Alumni Association is there to assist us in finding and getting an appropriate job.
Therefore, I urge running students to get the best out of their remaining time at the university by building friendships with amazing students out there, getting involved in different activities, and creating a strong bond with the faculty members. For prospective students, I would recommend Brac University without any hesitation- four years down the line, you will definitely find this place no less than your 'Home'.
After finishing my higher secondary school, I decided to pursue a career in healthcare sector with the belief that everyone will get equal amenities regarding their health and safety. Therefore, to accomplish this goal, I joined Brac University, Department of Pharmacy which mainly aided as an initial building ground for my professional development. The most fascinating thing about Department of Pharmacy is its strong connections provide students with abundant opportunities to complement classroom learning with real-world experience in nationally recognized Pharmaceutical industries and numerous other public health organizations and institutions. Besides, I admire how the department has consistently managed to involve all the students into different co-curricular and extra-curricular activities such as poster presentations, 3 minutes presentation challenge, different informative webinars and seminars and also with the interesting online learning series "Toolbox for Success" where students can gain knowledge remotely on various topics from the renowned professionals around the world. I feel honored to get all these opportunities throughout my undergrad program to sharpen my interpersonal skills as well as to enrich my potentials. Moreover, the quality of the lectures, the classroom environment, the first class resources and the cultural diversity of my peers has indeed contributed to an invaluable learning experience for me. Additionally, during my undergrad thesis, I have received excellent supervision and have got the chance to collaborate my work with other academic institution. Now, I am working in the Quality Operations department at Sanofi Bangladesh Limited and I know I am going to achieve more in near future and uphold the reputation of the department. Finally, I would like express my deepest gratitude to all the respective faculties who are working restlessly for the betterment of the students and I am delighted to be a part this department.
My academic journey began in the Department of Pharmacy, BRAC University, back in 2017. There was a saying in scientific communities that “The greatest scientists are also the greatest dreamers; to turn those dreams into success needs willpower.” When I started my studies, it was my dream to become a researcher who understands how human physiology works, how diseases progress, and how to create medicine to treat illness. I had the willpower to achieve my dream, but all I needed was guidance and mentorship, which I received from the Dean, Professor Dr Eva Rahman Kabir and the esteemed faculty members of the School of Pharmacy. Their exceptional expertise has been instrumental in guiding me toward achieving my goal.
The curriculum was designed in a way which helped me to be confident, creative, and a better student and motivated me towards research work. This department has provided me with extensive opportunities to delve into the pharmaceutical realm, igniting my passion for translating theoretical knowledge into practical applications. Through industrial visits, internships, and seminars conducted by expert professionals, I have gained valuable insights. The department not only focuses on academic education but also actively engages in extracurricular activities, constantly exploring new avenues for intellectual growth. I vividly recall participating in poster presentations, 3-minute challenges, and Toolbox for Success, experiences that enhanced my competence and fostered improved communication skills. My involvement with the BRAC University Pharma Society was particularly rewarding, thanks to the unwavering support of Professor Kabir and the dedicated faculty members. Even during the challenges posed by the pandemic, I had the privilege of contributing to society. Additionally, serving as a Teaching Assistant closely aligned with the department was a professionally enriching experience that undoubtedly left a lasting impact on my career. I had the honor of being involved in the pivotal transition from the Department of Pharmacy to the School of Pharmacy—a pioneering initiative in our country and BRAC University history led by Professor Kabir. I firmly believe that with her at the helm, the School of Pharmacy at BRAC University will emerge as a leader in education and research across Southeast Asia in the future, representing both BRAC University and Bangladesh on a global scale.
Currently, I am pursuing an MSc in Molecular Medicine at the University of East Anglia, UK, while also working on a research project focusing on the development of enteric neurons from iPSCs and studying their functional interactions with different organoids and gut stem cells for my master’s thesis. In the future, I aim to give back by contributing to the school and creating comparable opportunities for upcoming researchers and leaders in the field of pharmacy at BRAC University.
For those considering a career in Pharmacy, I understand that the prospect may seem challenging, involving cutting-edge research to deliver optimal patient treatments and a rigorous curriculum. Nevertheless, I can assure you that the School of Pharmacy's supportive atmosphere and educational environment will empower you to realize your full potential.