Comprehensive Course Listing
The following table outlines the complete curriculum for the Pharmacy program across eight semesters:
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCH 101 | Chemistry of Medicinal Plants | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PCH 102 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PCH 103 | Organic Chemistry | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PCH 104 | Biochemistry | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PCH 105 | Pharmacognosy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PCH 106 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 2 | PCH 201 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 102 |
| 2 | PCH 202 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 106 |
| 2 | PCH 203 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PCH 204 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PCH 205 | Pharmacognosy I | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 105 |
| 2 | PCH 206 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | PCH 301 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 201 |
| 3 | PCH 302 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 202 |
| 3 | PCH 303 | Pharmaceutical Analysis II | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 203 |
| 3 | PCH 304 | Clinical Pharmacy I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | PCH 305 | Pharmacognosy II | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 205 |
| 3 | PCH 306 | Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | PCH 401 | Pharmacology III | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 301 |
| 4 | PCH 402 | Medicinal Chemistry III | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 302 |
| 4 | PCH 403 | Pharmaceutical Analysis III | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 303 |
| 4 | PCH 404 | Clinical Pharmacy II | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 304 |
| 4 | PCH 405 | Pharmacognosy III | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 305 |
| 4 | PCH 406 | Drug Delivery Systems | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PCH 501 | Pharmacology IV | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 401 |
| 5 | PCH 502 | Medicinal Chemistry IV | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 402 |
| 5 | PCH 503 | Pharmaceutical Analysis IV | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 403 |
| 5 | PCH 504 | Clinical Pharmacy III | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 404 |
| 5 | PCH 505 | Pharmacognosy IV | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 405 |
| 5 | PCH 506 | Pharmaceutical Technology I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PCH 601 | Pharmacology V | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 501 |
| 6 | PCH 602 | Medicinal Chemistry V | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 502 |
| 6 | PCH 603 | Pharmaceutical Analysis V | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 503 |
| 6 | PCH 604 | Clinical Pharmacy IV | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 504 |
| 6 | PCH 605 | Pharmacognosy V | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 505 |
| 6 | PCH 606 | Pharmaceutical Technology II | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 506 |
| 7 | PCH 701 | Pharmacology VI | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 601 |
| 7 | PCH 702 | Medicinal Chemistry VI | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 602 |
| 7 | PCH 703 | Pharmaceutical Analysis VI | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 603 |
| 7 | PCH 704 | Clinical Pharmacy V | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 604 |
| 7 | PCH 705 | Pharmacognosy VI | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 605 |
| 7 | PCH 706 | Pharmaceutical Technology III | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 606 |
| 8 | PCH 801 | Pharmacology VII | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 701 |
| 8 | PCH 802 | Medicinal Chemistry VII | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 702 |
| 8 | PCH 803 | Pharmaceutical Analysis VII | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 703 |
| 8 | PCH 804 | Clinical Pharmacy VI | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 704 |
| 8 | PCH 805 | Pharmacognosy VII | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 705 |
| 8 | PCH 806 | Pharmaceutical Technology IV | 3-0-0-3 | PCH 706 |
Detailed Departmental Elective Courses
The department offers a range of advanced elective courses that allow students to specialize in areas of interest and gain deeper insights into specific domains within pharmacy:
- Computational Drug Design: This course introduces students to computational methods used in drug discovery, including molecular modeling, docking studies, and virtual screening techniques.
- Pharmaceutical Formulation Development: Students learn about formulation principles, excipient selection, and development of various dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, injectables, and transdermal patches.
- Drug Regulatory Affairs: This course covers regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical products, including FDA guidelines, GMP compliance, and international standards.
- Pharmacogenomics & Personalized Medicine: Focuses on how genetic variations influence drug response and the development of personalized treatment regimens.
- Advanced Analytical Techniques: Provides an overview of modern analytical instruments and methods used in pharmaceutical analysis, including mass spectrometry and chromatography.
- Clinical Trials Management: Teaches students how to design, conduct, and manage clinical trials for drug development and evaluation.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance: Covers quality control systems, validation processes, and good manufacturing practices (GMP) in pharmaceutical production.
- Global Health Policy & Drug Access: Explores global health challenges, policy-making, and strategies for improving access to essential medicines worldwide.
- Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship: Encourages innovation by teaching students how to identify market opportunities, develop business plans, and launch startups in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Biotechnology in Pharmacy: Introduces biotechnological approaches to drug development, including recombinant DNA technology, monoclonal antibodies, and gene therapy.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a means to foster critical thinking, creativity, and practical application of theoretical concepts. Students are encouraged to engage in mini-projects throughout their academic journey and culminate with a final-year thesis or capstone project.
Mini-projects are typically conducted during the second and third years, where students work in small groups on research-oriented tasks under faculty guidance. These projects often involve literature reviews, experimental design, data analysis, and presentation skills development.
The final-year capstone project is a significant undertaking that allows students to explore an area of personal interest within pharmacy. Projects are selected based on student preferences, faculty availability, and resource constraints. Each student is assigned a primary advisor who provides continuous support throughout the research process.
Evaluation criteria for both mini-projects and capstone projects include project proposal quality, execution, data interpretation, report writing, oral presentations, and overall impact on the field of pharmacy. This approach ensures that students are well-prepared for future academic or professional endeavors.