Curriculum Overview
The Pharmacy program at Drs Kiran And Pallavi Patel Global University Vadodara is structured over eight semesters, providing students with a comprehensive foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and practical skills essential for professional practice. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through laboratory sessions, case studies, and real-world projects.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCH101 | Chemistry for Pharmacy | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PBI101 | Biology for Pharmacy | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PPH101 | Pharmaceutical Sciences Fundamentals | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PCH102 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | PCH101 |
| 1 | PBI102 | Biology Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | PBI101 |
| 2 | PCH201 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3-1-0-4 | PCH101 |
| 2 | PCH202 | Pharmacognosy | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 2 | PBI201 | Microbiology | 3-1-0-4 | PBI101 |
| 2 | PPH201 | Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 2 | PCH203 | Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | PCH201 |
| 3 | PCH301 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-1-0-4 | PCH101, PCH201 |
| 3 | PCH302 | Pharmacology | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 3 | PBI301 | Biochemistry | 3-1-0-4 | PBI101, PCH101 |
| 3 | PPH301 | Pharmaceutical Technology I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 3 | PCH303 | Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | PCH301 |
| 4 | PCH401 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH301 |
| 4 | PPH401 | Pharmacokinetics | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 4 | PBI401 | Pathology | 3-1-0-4 | PBI301 |
| 4 | PPH402 | Pharmaceutical Technology II | 3-1-0-4 | PPH301 |
| 4 | PCH402 | Pharmacognosy Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | PCH202 |
| 5 | PCH501 | Drug Design and Development | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 5 | PPH501 | Clinical Pharmacy Services | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 5 | PCH502 | Pharmacology Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | PCH202 |
| 5 | PPH502 | Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 6 | PCH601 | Advanced Drug Delivery Systems | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 6 | PPH601 | Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 6 | PCH602 | Bioinformatics in Drug Discovery | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 6 | PPH602 | Public Health Pharmacy | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 7 | PCH701 | Research Methodology | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 7 | PPH701 | Mini Project I | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| 8 | PCH801 | Capstone Project | 0-0-9-3 | - |
The department emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of the curriculum. Students are required to complete two mandatory mini-projects and one final-year capstone project, which integrates all learned concepts into a cohesive research or development initiative.
Advanced Departmental Electives
Several advanced elective courses are offered to enrich students' understanding of specialized areas within pharmacy:
- Drug Design and Development: This course explores the principles and methodologies used in designing new therapeutic agents, including molecular modeling, lead optimization, and drug discovery strategies.
- Advanced Pharmacology: Students study advanced topics in pharmacological mechanisms, including receptor theory, signal transduction pathways, and modern pharmacological techniques.
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: This course covers biotechnological approaches to pharmaceutical product development, including recombinant DNA technology, monoclonal antibodies, and gene therapy applications.
- Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceuticals: Students learn about regulatory frameworks governing drug approval processes, documentation requirements, and compliance procedures at national and international levels.
- Pharmacovigilance and Safety Monitoring: This course addresses the identification, assessment, and prevention of adverse drug reactions, emphasizing safety surveillance systems and risk management strategies.
- Computational Pharmacy: Using computational tools and software, students explore drug discovery processes, molecular docking, and quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) modeling.
- Pharmaceutical Marketing and Business Management: This elective provides insights into market analysis, product development, pricing strategies, and sales management within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Public Health Pharmacy: Focuses on community health issues, epidemiology, and public health policy related to pharmaceutical interventions.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance: Covers quality control procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and quality assurance systems used in pharmaceutical production.
- Natural Product Isolation and Synthesis: Students learn techniques for isolating bioactive compounds from natural sources and synthesizing novel pharmaceuticals using modern synthetic methods.
The department's philosophy on project-based learning is centered around experiential education, where students engage in meaningful research or development projects that simulate real-world scenarios. Projects are assigned based on student interests, faculty expertise, and industry relevance. Each project undergoes rigorous evaluation criteria, including proposal development, progress reports, presentations, and final documentation.
Mini-projects begin in the seventh semester and involve small-scale investigations or case studies under faculty supervision. These projects allow students to apply theoretical concepts in practical contexts and develop critical thinking skills.
The final-year capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that requires students to conduct original research, analyze data, and present findings in a professional format. Faculty mentors guide students through each phase of the project, ensuring academic rigor and industry relevance.