Accreditation is the act of granting credit or recognition, especially to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards. Academic programs undertaken at The Next Institute of Science and Technology are accredited with relevant bodies like the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) and the Pakistan Nursing & Midwifery Council (PNMC).
The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan is a professional body responsible for registering pharmacists and promoting pharmacy education in the country. Established under The Pharmacy Act, 1967, PCP regulates pharmacists, pharmacy support personnel, and pharmacy premises in Pakistan. Its mandate is to protect, promote, and maintain the health, safety, and wellbeing of patients and the public who use Pakistan's pharmaceutical services.
The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC) is an independent regulatory authority established under the Pakistan Nursing Council Act of (1952, 1973) and subsequently amended in 2023. It grants licenses and registration to healthcare professionals, including Nurses, Midwives, Lady Health Visitors (LHVs), and Nursing Auxiliaries, enabling them to practice legally within Pakistan. Since its founding in 1948, PNMC has played a crucial role in ensuring the competence and ethical standards of nursing and midwifery professionals across the country.