Pharmacy Curriculum at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University
The Pharmacy program is structured over eight semesters, with a progressive curriculum designed to build foundational knowledge and specialized expertise. The structure includes core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory work.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | PY-101 | Chemistry for Pharmacy I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | PY-102 | Biology for Pharmacy I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | PY-103 | Mathematics for Pharmacy I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | PY-104 | Physics for Pharmacy I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| I | PY-105 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 2-0-1-3 | - |
| I | PY-106 | Lab Practice I (Chemistry) | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| I | PY-107 | Lab Practice I (Biology) | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| II | PY-201 | Chemistry for Pharmacy II | 3-0-2-4 | PY-101 |
| II | PY-202 | Biology for Pharmacy II | 3-0-2-4 | PY-102 |
| II | PY-203 | Organic Chemistry | 3-0-2-4 | PY-101 |
| II | PY-204 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3-0-2-4 | PY-101 |
| II | PY-205 | Pharmacognosy I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| II | PY-206 | Lab Practice II (Chemistry) | 0-0-4-2 | PY-106 |
| III | PY-301 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-0-2-4 | PY-203, PY-204 |
| III | PY-302 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| III | PY-303 | Pharmaceutics I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| III | PY-304 | Pharmacognosy II | 3-0-2-4 | PY-205 |
| III | PY-305 | Lab Practice III (Pharmacology) | 0-0-4-2 | PY-202 |
| IV | PY-401 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-0-2-4 | PY-301 |
| IV | PY-402 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-2-4 | PY-302 |
| IV | PY-403 | Pharmaceutics II | 3-0-2-4 | PY-303 |
| IV | PY-404 | Clinical Pharmacy I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| IV | PY-405 | Lab Practice IV (Pharmaceutics) | 0-0-4-2 | PY-303 |
| V | PY-501 | Pharmacokinetics | 3-0-2-4 | PY-402 |
| V | PY-502 | Clinical Pharmacy II | 3-0-2-4 | PY-404 |
| V | PY-503 | Drug Delivery Systems | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| V | PY-504 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| V | PY-505 | Lab Practice V (Drug Delivery) | 0-0-4-2 | PY-503 |
| VI | PY-601 | Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| VI | PY-602 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| VI | PY-603 | Research Methodology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| VI | PY-604 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| VI | PY-605 | Lab Practice VI (Analysis) | 0-0-4-2 | PY-601 |
| VII | PY-701 | Internship I | 0-0-8-4 | - |
| VIII | PY-801 | Final Year Project / Thesis | 0-0-12-8 | - |
Advanced departmental elective courses include:
- Advanced Drug Design and Development: This course explores the latest trends in drug discovery, focusing on computational modeling, molecular docking, and lead optimization techniques. Students learn to use software tools like ChemDraw, AutoDock, and MOE for virtual screening of potential drug candidates.
- Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine: Students delve into how genetic variations influence individual responses to drugs, enabling tailored treatments based on patient genotypes. Topics include pharmacogenetic testing, clinical implementation strategies, and ethical considerations in personalized medicine.
- Computational Pharmacology: This course integrates bioinformatics and pharmacology, teaching students to analyze large datasets using Python and R programming languages. It covers pathway analysis, drug-target interaction prediction, and machine learning applications in drug discovery.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance: The course emphasizes regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), validation protocols, and risk assessment methodologies. Students gain hands-on experience in quality control labs.
- Drug Safety and Toxicology: This advanced elective examines adverse drug reactions, safety monitoring systems, and toxicological evaluation methods. Students learn to interpret clinical trial data and assess risks associated with new pharmaceutical products.
- Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery Systems: Focused on nanotechnology applications in medicine, this course covers nanoparticle formulation, targeting strategies, and controlled release mechanisms. Students design and test novel delivery systems for therapeutic agents.
- Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology: The course introduces recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and gene therapies. Students study bioprocessing techniques, regulatory frameworks, and commercialization strategies in the biopharma industry.
- Pharmaceutical Marketing and Commercial Strategy: This elective explores marketing principles specific to pharmaceutical products, including market research, pricing strategies, and promotional campaigns. It also addresses ethical considerations and stakeholder engagement in drug promotion.
- Clinical Research and Trial Design: Students learn to design and conduct clinical trials from Phase I to III, focusing on protocol development, statistical analysis, and regulatory submissions. Case studies from recent trials provide practical insights into trial management.
- Pharmaceutical Policy and Ethics: The course covers ethical dilemmas in pharmaceutical practice, regulatory policies, intellectual property rights, and global health challenges. Students engage in debates on controversial issues such as drug pricing and access to medicines.
The program emphasizes project-based learning through a structured approach that includes mini-projects in early semesters and a final-year capstone project. Mini-projects are typically completed in groups of 3-5 students, supervised by faculty mentors. These projects allow students to explore specific areas of interest while applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems.
For the final year thesis or capstone project, students select topics aligned with their specialization or personal interests. They work closely with a faculty advisor throughout the process, conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, and presenting findings. Projects often lead to publications in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at national conferences.