Comprehensive Course Structure
The Pharmacy program at Major S D Singh University Farrukhabad is structured across eight semesters, integrating foundational sciences with specialized pharmaceutical knowledge and practical training.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | PY101 | Organic Chemistry I | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| I | PY102 | Biology for Pharmacy | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| I | PY103 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| I | PY104 | Mathematics for Pharmacy | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| I | PY105 | Physical Chemistry | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| I | PY106 | Basic Laboratory Skills | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| II | PY201 | Organic Chemistry II | 3-1-2-6 | PY101 |
| II | PY202 | Pharmacognosy | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| II | PY203 | Biochemistry | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| II | PY204 | Pharmacology I | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| II | PY205 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-1-2-6 | PY101 |
| II | PY206 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| III | PY301 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-1-2-6 | PY205 |
| III | PY302 | Pharmacology II | 3-1-2-6 | PY204 |
| III | PY303 | Pharmaceutical Technology I | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| III | PY304 | Drug Delivery Systems | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| III | PY305 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| III | PY306 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| IV | PY401 | Pharmaceutical Technology II | 3-1-2-6 | PY303 |
| IV | PY402 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3-1-2-6 | PY204 |
| IV | PY403 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| IV | PY404 | Pharmacokinetics | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| IV | PY405 | Drug Design & Development | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| IV | PY406 | Research Methodology | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| V | PY501 | Special Topics in Medicinal Chemistry | 3-1-2-6 | PY205 |
| V | PY502 | Pharmacogenomics | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| V | PY503 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| V | PY504 | Bioinformatics in Drug Discovery | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| V | PY505 | Quality Assurance & Control | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| V | PY506 | Pharmaceutical Economics | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| VI | PY601 | Advanced Drug Delivery Systems | 3-1-2-6 | PY304 |
| VI | PY602 | Clinical Research & Trials | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| VI | PY603 | Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| VI | PY604 | Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| VI | PY605 | Global Pharmaceutical Market Analysis | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| VI | PY606 | Capstone Project I | 0-0-8-4 | - |
| VII | PY701 | Capstone Project II | 0-0-8-4 | PY606 |
| VII | PY702 | Advanced Clinical Pharmacy | 3-1-2-6 | PY305 |
| VII | PY703 | Pharmaceutical Policy & Ethics | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| VII | PY704 | Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| VII | PY705 | Internship Program | 0-0-8-4 | - |
| VIII | PY801 | Final Capstone Project | 0-0-12-6 | PY701 |
| VIII | PY802 | Professional Development Workshop | 3-1-2-6 | - |
| VIII | PY803 | Industry Internship | 0-0-12-6 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
Several advanced elective courses are offered to enhance specialization and research capabilities:
- Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine: This course explores how genetic variations influence individual responses to medications, enabling personalized treatment strategies.
- Bioinformatics in Drug Discovery: Utilizing computational tools and databases to identify potential drug targets and optimize lead compounds.
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Covers biotechnological approaches in pharmaceutical development, including recombinant protein production and gene therapy techniques.
- Advanced Drug Delivery Systems: Focuses on novel delivery mechanisms such as nanoparticles, liposomes, and controlled-release formulations for targeted therapy.
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs: Provides insights into international regulatory frameworks governing drug approval, compliance, and post-market surveillance.
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: Delves into mathematical modeling of drug behavior in the body and its relationship with therapeutic outcomes.
- Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance: Emphasizes the monitoring and evaluation of adverse effects associated with drugs post-marketing.
- Clinical Research & Trials: Guides students through the design, implementation, and analysis of clinical trials in pharmaceutical development.
- Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship: Encourages innovation and business skills necessary for launching startups in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Global Pharmaceutical Market Analysis: Analyzes trends, opportunities, and challenges in global pharmaceutical markets.
Each course is designed with clearly defined learning objectives that align with industry standards and academic excellence. The curriculum integrates both theoretical knowledge and practical applications through lab sessions, case studies, and real-world examples.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a transformative educational approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Students are encouraged to apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems in pharmaceutical sciences.
The mandatory mini-projects span two semesters, beginning in the third year and concluding in the fifth year. These projects are aligned with faculty research interests and industry needs. The final-year capstone project allows students to conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Project selection is facilitated through a structured process involving interest surveys, faculty availability, and alignment with current research trends. Evaluation criteria include innovation, methodology, presentation quality, peer review, and final report submission.