Course Structure Overview
The Pharmacy program at Aryavart University Sehore is structured over 8 semesters, with each semester comprising core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory practicals. The curriculum follows a progressive learning model that integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, preparing students for diverse career paths in the pharmaceutical industry.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | PY101 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 3-0-0-2 | - |
| I | CH101 | Organic Chemistry | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| I | CH102 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BI101 | Biology for Pharmacy | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| I | PH101 | Physics for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-2 | - |
| I | MA101 | Mathematics I | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| I | PC101 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry I | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| I | CH103 | Chemistry Lab I | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| I | BI102 | Biology Lab | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| II | CH201 | Physical Chemistry | 4-0-0-3 | CH101 |
| II | PC201 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry II | 4-0-0-3 | PC101 |
| II | PH201 | Pharmacology I | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| II | BI201 | Cell Biology | 4-0-0-3 | BI101 |
| II | MA201 | Mathematics II | 4-0-0-3 | MA101 |
| II | CH202 | Chemistry Lab II | 0-0-6-2 | CH103 |
| III | PC301 | Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| III | PH301 | Pharmacology II | 4-0-0-3 | PH201 |
| III | PC302 | Pharmaceutics I | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| III | BI301 | Molecular Biology | 4-0-0-3 | BI201 |
| III | PC303 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| III | CH301 | Instrumental Analysis Lab | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| IV | PC401 | Pharmaceutics II | 4-0-0-3 | PC302 |
| IV | PH401 | Toxicology | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| IV | PC402 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 4-0-0-3 | PC303 |
| IV | BI401 | Immunology | 4-0-0-3 | BI301 |
| IV | PC403 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| IV | CH401 | Chemistry Lab III | 0-0-6-2 | CH202 |
| V | PC501 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| V | PH501 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4-0-0-3 | PH301 |
| V | PC502 | Drug Delivery Systems | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| V | BI501 | Microbiology | 4-0-0-3 | BI201 |
| V | PC503 | Pharmaceutical Analysis II | 4-0-0-3 | PC403 |
| V | CH501 | Chemistry Lab IV | 0-0-6-2 | CH401 |
| VI | PC601 | Pharmacogenomics | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | PH601 | Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | PC602 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | BI601 | Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | PC603 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 4-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | CH601 | Chemistry Lab V | 0-0-6-2 | CH501 |
| VII | PC701 | Mini Project I | 0-0-12-4 | - |
| VII | PC702 | Internship I | 0-0-12-4 | - |
| VIII | PC801 | Final Year Project/Thesis | 0-0-24-8 | - |
| VIII | PC802 | Internship II | 0-0-12-4 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
Departmental electives offer students the opportunity to explore specialized areas within pharmacy science. These courses are designed to enhance understanding and provide practical skills relevant to specific career paths:
- Pharmacogenomics: This course explores how genetic variations affect individual responses to medications, focusing on personalized medicine approaches. Students learn about genomic databases, pharmacogenetic testing methods, and interpretation of results for clinical decision-making.
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Students study recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy, and protein engineering techniques used in drug development. Practical sessions include cloning, expression systems, purification methods, and quality control protocols.
- Drug Delivery Systems: Focuses on designing and evaluating novel drug delivery mechanisms such as nanoparticles, microspheres, transdermal patches, and controlled-release formulations. Emphasis is placed on formulation development, stability studies, and regulatory considerations.
- Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation: Covers the legal and ethical aspects of pharmaceutical regulation, including drug approval processes, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and international harmonization efforts like ICH guidelines.
- Pharmaceutical Marketing: Examines market dynamics, branding strategies, promotional campaigns, and sales techniques specific to the pharmaceutical industry. Students engage in case studies involving real-world marketing challenges.
- Biostatistics and Bioinformatics: Teaches statistical methods and computational tools essential for analyzing large-scale biological data sets. Applications include drug discovery pipelines, clinical trial design, and genomic analysis.
- Advanced Organic Chemistry: Explores complex organic reactions, stereochemistry, and synthetic strategies relevant to pharmaceutical compound development. Students gain proficiency in retrosynthetic analysis and molecular modeling software.
- Pharmacology of Natural Products: Investigates bioactive compounds derived from plants and marine organisms. Topics include isolation techniques, structure elucidation, pharmacological activity testing, and potential therapeutic applications.
- Pharmaceutical Analysis II: Builds upon foundational analytical methods with advanced topics such as chromatographic separations, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and spectroscopic analysis of complex mixtures.
- Clinical Pharmacology: Focuses on the application of pharmacological principles in clinical settings. Students learn about drug interactions, adverse effects, dose optimization, and patient monitoring strategies.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly advocates for project-based learning as a means to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. Mini-projects are undertaken in the seventh semester, allowing students to apply concepts learned throughout their studies while working collaboratively with peers and faculty members.
Mini-projects typically involve developing a small-scale research initiative or solving a practical problem related to pharmaceutical science. Students are encouraged to choose projects aligned with their interests or career goals, guided by faculty mentors who provide expertise and oversight.
The final-year thesis/capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that integrates all aspects of the student's learning experience. It involves selecting an original research topic, conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and presenting findings in both written and oral formats.
Project selection begins during the seventh semester with faculty presentations outlining available research areas and opportunities. Students submit proposals for approval by a committee consisting of department heads, senior faculty members, and industry representatives. Evaluation criteria include innovation, feasibility, relevance to current challenges in pharmacy practice, and potential impact on future developments.