Curriculum Overview
The curriculum for Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University's B.Tech Pharmacy program is meticulously designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of pharmaceutical sciences. The program spans eight semesters, offering progressive exposure to advanced topics and hands-on experiences.
Course Structure
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | PH101 | Chemistry for Pharmacy I | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| I | PH102 | Biology and Cell Biology | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| I | PH103 | Physics for Pharmacy | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| I | PH104 | Mathematics I | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| I | PH105 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2-0-1-3 | None |
| I | PH106 | Basic Organic Chemistry Lab | 0-0-4-2 | None |
| I | PH107 | Biology Lab | 0-0-4-2 | None |
| II | PH201 | Organic Chemistry II | 3-0-2-5 | PH101 |
| II | PH202 | Biochemistry I | 3-0-2-5 | PH102 |
| II | PH203 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| II | PH204 | Pharmaceutics I | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| II | PH205 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-0-2-5 | PH101 |
| II | PH206 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 0-0-4-2 | PH106 |
| III | PH301 | Biochemistry II | 3-0-2-5 | PH202 |
| III | PH302 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-2-5 | PH203 |
| III | PH303 | Pharmaceutics II | 3-0-2-5 | PH204 |
| III | PH304 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-0-2-5 | PH205 |
| III | PH305 | Pharmacognosy | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| III | PH306 | Biochemistry Lab II | 0-0-4-2 | PH107 |
| IV | PH401 | Pharmacokinetics | 3-0-2-5 | PH302 |
| IV | PH402 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-0-2-5 | PH301 |
| IV | PH403 | Drug Delivery Systems | 3-0-2-5 | PH303 |
| IV | PH404 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3-0-2-5 | PH304 |
| IV | PH405 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| IV | PH406 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab | 0-0-4-2 | PH302 |
| V | PH501 | Pharmacogenomics | 3-0-2-5 | PH401 |
| V | PH502 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3-0-2-5 | PH402 |
| V | PH503 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| V | PH504 | Quality Assurance & Control | 3-0-2-5 | PH403 |
| V | PH505 | Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy | 2-0-1-3 | None |
| V | PH506 | Pharmacogenomics Lab | 0-0-4-2 | PH401 |
| VI | PH601 | Advanced Drug Design | 3-0-2-5 | PH504 |
| VI | PH602 | Clinical Trial Management | 3-0-2-5 | PH502 |
| VI | PH603 | Pharmaceutical Analytics | 3-0-2-5 | PH501 |
| VI | PH604 | Personalized Medicine | 3-0-2-5 | PH501 |
| VI | PH605 | Pharmaceutical Economics | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| VI | PH606 | Advanced Quality Assurance Lab | 0-0-4-2 | PH504 |
| VII | PH701 | Capstone Project I | 0-0-6-4 | PH601 |
| VII | PH702 | Research Methodology | 3-0-2-5 | None |
| VIII | PH801 | Capstone Project II | 0-0-6-4 | PH701 |
| VIII | PH802 | Industrial Internship | 0-0-0-6 | None |
Detailed Elective Courses
The advanced elective courses in the Pharmacy program are designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical applications in specialized areas. These courses include:
Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine
This course explores how genetic variations influence drug response, enabling students to understand personalized treatment protocols and ethical considerations in precision medicine.
Advanced Drug Design and Development
Students learn about computational modeling, molecular docking, and structure-based drug design using modern software tools.
Clinical Trial Management
This course covers the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials according to international standards such as ICH-GCP and FDA regulations.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Gene Therapy
Students examine recombinant DNA technology, protein engineering, and gene therapy techniques used in modern biopharmaceuticals.
Drug Delivery Systems and Nanotechnology
This course focuses on controlled-release formulations, targeted drug delivery, and nanoscale applications in pharmaceutical science.
Regulatory Affairs and Quality Control
Students gain insight into international regulatory frameworks, GMP compliance, and quality assurance processes.
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Commercialization
This course covers market analysis, product development strategies, and healthcare economics.
Pharmacokinetics and Toxicology
Students study drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity testing methods.
Biopharmaceuticals and Protein Engineering
Focuses on the production and characterization of biologics such as monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and recombinant proteins.
Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Prepares students to launch their own ventures in the pharmaceutical sector by exploring business planning, intellectual property rights, and venture capital funding.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of its educational philosophy. Students are introduced to mini-projects from their second year, which serve as building blocks for more complex capstone projects in their final year.
The structure of these projects involves identifying a real-world problem, designing a solution, implementing it in a laboratory or simulation environment, and presenting findings to faculty and industry experts. Evaluation criteria include innovation, feasibility, scientific rigor, teamwork, and communication skills.
Students select projects based on their interests and career goals, often collaborating with faculty mentors who guide them through each stage of the project lifecycle. The final-year thesis/capstone project is a significant component that allows students to demonstrate mastery in their chosen specialization area.