Course Structure Overview
The Pharmacy program at Dbs Global University Dehradun is structured over 8 semesters, with a blend of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions. Each semester carries a credit structure that ensures balanced academic load and practical exposure.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | PHM101 | Chemistry Fundamentals | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | PHM102 | Biology for Pharmacy | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | PHM103 | Mathematics for Pharmacy | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | PHM104 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 2-0-1-3 | - |
| I | PHM105 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab | 0-0-6-3 | PHM101, PHM102 |
| II | PHM201 | Organic Chemistry | 3-0-2-4 | PHM101 |
| II | PHM202 | Pharmacognosy | 3-0-2-4 | PHM102 |
| II | PHM203 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 3-0-2-4 | PHM102 |
| II | PHM204 | Drug Chemistry I | 3-0-2-4 | PHM201 |
| II | PHM205 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology Lab | 0-0-6-3 | PHM203 |
| III | PHM301 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-2-4 | PHM204 |
| III | PHM302 | Pharmaceutics I | 3-0-2-4 | PHM201, PHM204 |
| III | PHM303 | Pharmacognosy Lab | 0-0-6-3 | PHM202 |
| III | PHM304 | Drug Chemistry II | 3-0-2-4 | PHM201, PHM204 |
| IV | PHM401 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-2-4 | PHM301 |
| IV | PHM402 | Pharmaceutics II | 3-0-2-4 | PHM302 |
| IV | PHM403 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 3-0-2-4 | PHM201, PHM204 |
| IV | PHM404 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab II | 0-0-6-3 | PHM304 |
| V | PHM501 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-0-2-4 | PHM201, PHM304 |
| V | PHM502 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3-0-2-4 | PHM301, PHM302 |
| V | PHM503 | Pharmaceutical Analysis II | 3-0-2-4 | PHM403 |
| V | PHM504 | Drug Delivery Systems | 3-0-2-4 | PHM302, PHM402 |
| VI | PHM601 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-0-2-4 | PHM501 |
| VI | PHM602 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-0-2-4 | PHM501, PHM502 |
| VI | PHM603 | Pharmacovigilance | 3-0-2-4 | PHM301, PHM501 |
| VI | PHM604 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-0-2-4 | PHM203, PHM303 |
| VII | PHM701 | Advanced Drug Design | 3-0-2-4 | PHM501, PHM601 |
| VII | PHM702 | Pharmaceutical Economics | 3-0-2-4 | PHM503 |
| VII | PHM703 | Research Methodology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| VIII | PHM801 | Capstone Project | 0-0-12-6 | All previous semesters |
| VIII | PHM802 | Internship | 0-0-12-6 | All previous semesters |
Advanced Departmental Electives
The following advanced departmental elective courses are offered to provide students with specialized knowledge and research opportunities:
- Medicinal Chemistry II: This course focuses on the design and synthesis of novel therapeutic agents. Students explore structure-activity relationships, molecular modeling, and drug optimization techniques.
- Pharmacovigilance: This course covers adverse drug reaction monitoring, safety signal detection, and regulatory compliance in post-marketing surveillance.
- Clinical Pharmacy: Designed to train students in patient-centered care, this course covers medication reconciliation, clinical decision-making, and therapeutic monitoring.
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: This course delves into recombinant DNA technology, protein engineering, and biopharmaceutical production methods.
- Regulatory Affairs: Students learn about drug approval processes, regulatory frameworks, and compliance strategies in global pharmaceutical markets.
- Drug Delivery Systems: Focuses on controlled release formulations, nanotechnology applications, and targeted drug delivery mechanisms.
- Pharmaceutical Economics: This course examines cost-effectiveness analysis, health economics, and market access strategies for new drugs.
- Advanced Drug Design: Students engage in computational modeling, virtual screening, and molecular docking to predict drug-target interactions.
- Pharmaceutics II: Covers advanced formulation techniques, stability studies, and regulatory aspects of dosage form development.
- Pharmacology II: Explores the mechanisms of action of complex drugs, signal transduction pathways, and pharmacogenomics.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly advocates for project-based learning to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among students. Projects are designed to simulate real-world scenarios and encourage interdisciplinary approaches.
Mini-projects begin in the third year and involve small groups of students working under faculty supervision on specific problems related to drug discovery, formulation, or clinical applications. These projects are evaluated based on presentation quality, research depth, and technical accuracy.
The final-year capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that requires students to integrate their knowledge across multiple domains. Students select topics aligned with current industry needs and work closely with faculty mentors throughout the process. The evaluation includes a written thesis, oral defense, and peer review components.