Course Structure Across 8 Semesters
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHM101 | Chemistry for Pharmacy I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM102 | Biology for Pharmacy I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM103 | Mathematics for Pharmacy I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM104 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | PHM105 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 1 | PHM106 | Biology Lab I | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 2 | PHM201 | Chemistry for Pharmacy II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM101 |
| 2 | PHM202 | Biology for Pharmacy II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM102 |
| 2 | PHM203 | Physics for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PHM204 | Pharmacognosy I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PHM205 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 0-0-3-1 | PHM105 |
| 2 | PHM206 | Biology Lab II | 0-0-3-1 | PHM106 |
| 3 | PHM301 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | PHM201 |
| 3 | PHM302 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | PHM303 | Pharmaceutics I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | PHM304 | Biopharmaceutics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | PHM305 | Medicinal Chemistry Lab I | 0-0-3-1 | PHM301 |
| 3 | PHM306 | Pharmacology Lab I | 0-0-3-1 | PHM302 |
| 4 | PHM401 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM301 |
| 4 | PHM402 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM302 |
| 4 | PHM403 | Pharmaceutics II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM303 |
| 4 | PHM404 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | PHM405 | Medicinal Chemistry Lab II | 0-0-3-1 | PHM305 |
| 4 | PHM406 | Pharmacology Lab II | 0-0-3-1 | PHM306 |
| 5 | PHM501 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM502 | Drug Design and Development | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM503 | Pharmacovigilance | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM504 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM505 | Biotechnology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 5 | PHM506 | Drug Design Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 6 | PHM601 | Advanced Formulation Science | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM602 | Pharmacokinetics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM603 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM604 | Special Topics in Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM605 | Formulation Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 6 | PHM606 | Internship | 0-0-0-6 | - |
| 7 | PHM701 | Mini Project I | 0-0-0-4 | - |
| 7 | PHM702 | Mini Project II | 0-0-0-4 | - |
| 7 | PHM703 | Mini Project III | 0-0-0-4 | - |
| 8 | PHM801 | Final Year Thesis/Capstone Project | 0-0-0-12 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: This course explores the intersection of biotechnology and pharmaceutical science, focusing on recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy, monoclonal antibodies, and biologics development. Students learn to design and evaluate biopharmaceuticals for therapeutic applications.
Drug Design and Development: This elective delves into computational methods, molecular modeling, and structure-activity relationship studies. Students gain practical experience in virtual screening, drug optimization, and early-stage clinical trial design.
Clinical Pharmacy: Designed to prepare students for roles in hospital pharmacy settings, this course covers medication therapy management, patient counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and nurses.
Regulatory Affairs: This course introduces students to regulatory frameworks governing drug approval processes in various countries. Topics include FDA, EMA, and WHO guidelines, risk assessment, and compliance strategies.
Pharmacovigilance: Students study adverse drug reaction reporting systems, signal detection, and safety monitoring practices. The course emphasizes real-world applications in post-market surveillance and regulatory submissions.
Pharmacokinetics: This advanced subject examines how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated in the body. Students learn to model pharmacokinetic data and apply it to dosing regimens and therapeutic outcomes.
Advanced Formulation Science: Focuses on novel drug delivery systems such as nanoparticles, microspheres, and transdermal patches. Students explore formulation challenges and strategies for improving bioavailability and targeting.
Pharmaceutical Marketing: This course provides insights into market analysis, product positioning, brand development, and strategic planning in the pharmaceutical industry. Students analyze case studies of successful launches and learn to develop marketing campaigns.
Special Topics in Pharmacy: An interdisciplinary course covering emerging trends such as personalized medicine, artificial intelligence in drug discovery, and global health challenges. The content changes annually based on current research and industry needs.
Computational Drug Design: Utilizing software tools like AutoDock, Chimera, and MOE, students learn to predict molecular interactions, optimize lead compounds, and evaluate binding affinities for drug development.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
At Hrit University Ghaziabad, project-based learning is central to the Pharmacy curriculum. The program emphasizes experiential education through mandatory mini-projects in semesters 7 and 8, alongside a final-year capstone project.
Mini-projects are designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. Each student selects a research topic under faculty supervision, working on problems related to drug discovery, formulation development, or regulatory affairs. Projects are assessed using rubrics that evaluate technical competence, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
The final-year thesis/capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor requiring students to conduct original research or develop an innovative solution in their chosen specialization. Students collaborate with industry partners or academic researchers, presenting findings at internal symposiums and potentially publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Faculty mentors are selected based on expertise and availability, ensuring personalized guidance throughout the project lifecycle. The university provides access to specialized databases, software licenses, and laboratory resources to support student research efforts.