Academics
Courses offered
B.Pharm
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharma)
The B.Pharm course is outlined to meet the current trends in the profession of Pharmacy. A B.Pharm graduate is competent to perform roles of a Hospital Pharmacist, Drug Inspector, Industrial Pharmacist (involved in manufacture, production, and quality control of medicines), and Medical Marketing and many more. It is a Four year fulltime undergraduate program divided into eight semesters. The curriculum consists of theory & practical subjects, practice school, and project work in the last semester followed by compulsory Industrial training. Various courses/subjects train the students in the area of human health & diseases, action of drugs, synthesis & manufacturing of drugs, medicinal plants & herbal drugs, drug analysis, legal requirements, ethics, etc. thus creating core competence in handling multiple responsibilities of the pharmaceutical sector.
B. Pharm Programme Structure
Semester 1
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Th & Pr)
- Pharmaceutical Analysis I (Th & Pr)
- Pharmaceutics I (Th & Pr)
- Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry (Th & Pr)
- Communication Skills (Th & Pr)
- Remedial Mathematics/Remedial Biology – Theory
- Remedial Biology Practical
Semester 2
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Th & Pr)
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I (Th & Pr)
- Biochemistry (Th & Pr)
- Pathophysiology – Theory
- Computer Applications in Pharmacy (Th & Pr)
- Environmental Sciences – Theory
Semester 3
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II (Th & Pr)
- Physical Pharmaceutics I (Th & Pr)
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Th & Pr)
- Pharmaceutical Engineering (Th & Pr)
Semester 4
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III – Th
- Medicinal Chemistry I (Th & Pr)
- Physical Pharmaceutics II (Th & Pr)
- Pharmacology I (Th & Pr)
- Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I (Th & Pr)
Semester 5
- Medicinal Chemistry II (Th)
- Industrial Pharmacy I (Th & Pr)
- Pharmacology II (Th & Pr)
- Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II (Th & Pr)
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (Th)
Semester 6
- Medicinal Chemistry III (Th & Pr)
- Pharmacology III (Th & Pr)
- Herbal Drug Technology (Th & Pr)
- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics (Th)
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Th)
- Quality Assurance (Th)
Semester 7
- Instrumental Methods of Analysis (Th & Pr)
- Industrial Pharmacy II (Th)
- Pharmacy Practice (Th)
- Novel Drug Delivery System (Th)
- Practice School
Semester 8
- Biostatistics and Research Methodology
- Social and Preventive Pharmacy
- Pharma Marketing Management
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science
- Pharmacovigilance
- Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals
- Computer-Aided Drug Design
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Cosmetic Science
- Experimental Pharmacology
- Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
- Dietary Supplements and
- Project Work
Aims and Objectives
- Get a top-notch education in pharmacy that includes knowledge, skills, and attitude
- Instil creativity and research; foster critical thinking and a scientific temperament
- Improve communication with other medical professionals
- Gain expertise in the formulation, analysis, testing, and validation of medications and pharmaceuticals.
- Sound knowledge of clinical studies for patient counselling, aiming at the physical and social well-being of patients.
Skills
A graduate is expected to showcase the essential skills for the practice of pharmacy, including:
- Proficiency in synthetic and analytical chemistry.
- Competence in formulation and development.
- Capability to grasp and legal and ethical considerations related to drugs.
- Understand complete drug mechanism.
Attitudes
Attitudes expected to be cultivated by graduates throughout their four-year B.Pharm course include:
- Readiness to apply pharmacy knowledge for the benefit of the community.
- Upholding to professional ethics during professional duties.
- Voluntary involvement in continuing education programs organised by PCI and AICTE for knowledge and skill enhancement.
- Willingness to contribute to and engage in the execution of National Health Programs.
Program Outcomes
Outcome
Description
Pharmacy Knowledge
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of core pharmacy knowledge, covering biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, behavioural, social, administrative pharmacy sciences, and manufacturing practices.
Planning Abilities
Display effective planning skills, including time and resource management, delegation, and organisation, to implement plans and meet deadlines.
Problem Analysis
Apply scientific inquiry principles for analytical and critical thinking, making defensible decisions by systematically finding, analysing, evaluating, and applying information.
Modern Tool Usage
Learn, select, and apply appropriate methods, procedures, resources, and contemporary pharmacy-related computing tools, considering their limitations.
Leadership Skills
Grasp human reactions to change, motivation, leadership, and team-building, assuming participatory roles for societal well-being and professional responsibilities.
Professional Identity
Understand, analyse, and communicate the value of professional roles in society, acknowledging diverse responsibilities such as healthcare, health promotion, education, management, and employment.
Pharmaceutical Ethics
Uphold personal values, apply ethical principles, and exhibit culturally sensitive behaviour in professional and social contexts, using ethical frameworks for decision-making.
Pharmacist and Society
Apply informed reasoning to assess societal, health, safety, and legal issues, acknowledging responsibilities in professional pharmacy practice.
Environment and Sustainability
Recognise the societal and environmental impact of pharmacy solutions, demonstrating knowledge of and advocating for sustainable development.
Life-long Learning
Acknowledge the need for continuous, independent learning in response to technological changes, utilising self-assessment and feedback for ongoing learning and development.
