Course Structure Overview
The pharmacy program at Mata Gujri University Kishangunj is structured over eight semesters, ensuring a progressive and comprehensive learning experience. The curriculum includes core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory practicals designed to build both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Semester-wise Course Structure
| Year/Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester I | PHM101 | Chemistry for Pharmacy I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| PHM102 | Biology for Pharmacy I | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM103 | Mathematics I | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM104 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM105 | Organic Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM106 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM107 | Lab Practical I | 0-0-3-1 | - | |
| PHM108 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| PHM109 | English for Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| PHM110 | Basic Computer Applications | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| Semester II | PHM201 | Chemistry for Pharmacy II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM101 |
| PHM202 | Biology for Pharmacy II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM102 | |
| PHM203 | Mathematics II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM103 | |
| PHM204 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM104 | |
| PHM205 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | PHM101 | |
| PHM206 | Pharmaceutical Analysis II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM106 | |
| PHM207 | Lab Practical II | 0-0-3-1 | PHM107 | |
| PHM208 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM209 | Pharmacognosy I | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| Semester III | PHM301 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | PHM205 |
| PHM302 | Pharmacology III | 3-0-0-3 | PHM204 | |
| PHM303 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM208 | |
| PHM304 | Pharmacognosy II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM209 | |
| PHM305 | Pharmaceutical Analysis III | 3-0-0-3 | PHM206 | |
| PHM306 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM307 | Lab Practical III | 0-0-3-1 | PHM207 | |
| PHM308 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry III | 3-0-0-3 | PHM303 | |
| PHM309 | Pharmacokinetics | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM310 | Drug Design Principles | 2-0-0-2 | PHM301 | |
| Semester IV | PHM401 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM301 |
| PHM402 | Pharmacology IV | 3-0-0-3 | PHM302 | |
| PHM403 | Pharmaceutical Formulation I | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM404 | Pharmacognosy III | 3-0-0-3 | PHM304 | |
| PHM405 | Pharmaceutical Analysis IV | 3-0-0-3 | PHM305 | |
| PHM406 | Biotechnology in Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM407 | Lab Practical IV | 0-0-3-1 | PHM307 | |
| PHM408 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry IV | 3-0-0-3 | PHM308 | |
| PHM409 | Drug Delivery Systems | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| PHM410 | Pharmaceutical Economics | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| Semester V | PHM501 | Clinical Pharmacy I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| PHM502 | Pharmacovigilance | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM503 | Pharmaceutical Formulation II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM403 | |
| PHM504 | Pharmacognosy IV | 3-0-0-3 | PHM404 | |
| PHM505 | Pharmaceutical Analysis V | 3-0-0-3 | PHM405 | |
| PHM506 | Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM507 | Lab Practical V | 0-0-3-1 | PHM407 | |
| PHM508 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry V | 3-0-0-3 | PHM408 | |
| PHM509 | Drug Safety and Toxicology | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| PHM510 | Regulatory Affairs in Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| Semester VI | PHM601 | Clinical Pharmacy II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM501 |
| PHM602 | Pharmacogenomics | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM603 | Pharmaceutical Formulation III | 3-0-0-3 | PHM503 | |
| PHM604 | Pharmacognosy V | 3-0-0-3 | PHM504 | |
| PHM605 | Pharmaceutical Analysis VI | 3-0-0-3 | PHM505 | |
| PHM606 | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM607 | Lab Practical VI | 0-0-3-1 | PHM507 | |
| PHM608 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry VI | 3-0-0-3 | PHM508 | |
| PHM609 | Personalized Medicine | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| PHM610 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| Semester VII | PHM701 | Advanced Drug Discovery | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| PHM702 | Bioinformatics in Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM703 | Pharmaceutical Formulation IV | 3-0-0-3 | PHM603 | |
| PHM704 | Pharmacognosy VI | 3-0-0-3 | PHM604 | |
| PHM705 | Pharmaceutical Analysis VII | 3-0-0-3 | PHM605 | |
| PHM706 | Pharmaceutical Research Methodology | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM707 | Lab Practical VII | 0-0-3-1 | PHM607 | |
| PHM708 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry VII | 3-0-0-3 | PHM608 | |
| PHM709 | Global Health Challenges | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| PHM710 | Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | - | |
| Semester VIII | PHM801 | Capstone Project I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| PHM802 | Advanced Clinical Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | PHM601 | |
| PHM803 | Pharmaceutical Formulation V | 3-0-0-3 | PHM703 | |
| PHM804 | Pharmacognosy VII | 3-0-0-3 | PHM704 | |
| PHM805 | Pharmaceutical Analysis VIII | 3-0-0-3 | PHM705 | |
| PHM806 | Pharmaceutical Policy and Ethics | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| PHM807 | Lab Practical VIII | 0-0-3-1 | PHM707 | |
| PHM808 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry VIII | 3-0-0-3 | PHM708 | |
| PHM809 | Capstone Project II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM801 | |
| PHM810 | Internship | 0-0-6-3 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
The department offers a range of advanced elective courses designed to provide in-depth knowledge and specialized skills. These courses are taught by experienced faculty members who are leaders in their respective fields.
- Advanced Drug Delivery Systems: This course explores innovative approaches in drug delivery, including nanotechnology-based systems, controlled release formulations, and targeted therapies. Students learn to design and evaluate novel delivery methods using modern instrumentation and computational modeling techniques.
- Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine: Focused on the genetic basis of drug response, this course covers genomic analysis, gene expression profiling, and personalized treatment strategies. It integrates bioinformatics tools and clinical applications to understand individual variability in drug metabolism and efficacy.
- Bioinformatics in Pharmaceutical Research: This elective introduces students to computational methods used in drug discovery, including molecular docking, structure-based drug design, and database mining. Practical sessions involve using software tools for analyzing biological data and predicting drug-target interactions.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP): Students learn about regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control processes, and compliance requirements. The course includes practical aspects of GMP implementation in modern pharmaceutical facilities.
- Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceutical Industry: This course provides insights into the regulatory landscape, including drug approval processes, submission strategies, and international regulatory harmonization efforts. Students gain hands-on experience in preparing regulatory documents and understanding compliance requirements.
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Applications: Covering biotechnological methods in pharmaceutical production, this course explores recombinant protein expression, gene therapy, and stem cell applications. Practical sessions include laboratory techniques for bioprocessing and quality control of biopharmaceuticals.
- Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management: Focused on safety monitoring and risk assessment in pharmaceutical products, this course covers adverse event reporting systems, signal detection, and risk management strategies. Students learn to conduct safety evaluations and develop risk mitigation plans.
- Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship: This elective prepares students for innovation and business development in the pharmaceutical sector. It covers intellectual property protection, startup funding, market analysis, and commercialization strategies for pharmaceutical innovations.
- Traditional Medicine Integration: This course examines the scientific evaluation of traditional remedies, their standardization, and integration into modern medicine. Students explore herbal formulation development, pharmacological validation, and regulatory aspects of traditional medicines.
- Global Health Challenges in Pharmacy: Addressing contemporary health issues like antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious diseases, and global health disparities, this course provides a comprehensive view of the impact of health challenges on pharmaceutical research and practice.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department's approach to project-based learning is centered on real-world problem-solving and practical application of theoretical knowledge. This methodology ensures that students not only understand concepts but also develop critical thinking and innovation skills necessary for professional success.
Mini Projects Structure
Mini projects are integrated throughout the program, beginning in the second year and continuing through the final semester. These projects are designed to be manageable yet challenging, allowing students to apply fundamental concepts in practical scenarios. Each mini project typically spans 4-6 weeks and requires students to work individually or in small teams.
Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project
The capstone project is a significant component of the final year, representing the culmination of the student's academic journey. Students select topics related to their area of interest, guided by faculty mentors who provide expertise and supervision. The project involves extensive literature review, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings.
Students are encouraged to propose innovative projects that address real-world challenges in pharmacy practice or research. The selection process involves a proposal submission, followed by mentor assignment based on faculty expertise and student interests. Projects can be laboratory-based, computational, or involve collaboration with industry partners.
Evaluation Criteria
Projects are evaluated based on several criteria including research methodology, originality of approach, quality of execution, presentation skills, and overall impact. Regular progress reviews ensure that students stay on track and receive timely feedback for continuous improvement. The evaluation process emphasizes both individual contribution and collaborative effort.