Curriculum Overview for Pharmacy Program
The curriculum of the Pharmacy program at Mats University Raipur is meticulously designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical sciences while emphasizing practical application and industry relevance. The program spans four years, divided into eight semesters, with a structured progression from foundational science courses to advanced specializations.
Course Structure by Semester
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHM101 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM102 | Organic Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM103 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM104 | Biology for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM105 | Mathematics I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM106 | English for Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | PHM107 | Lab Practical I | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 2 | PHM201 | Organic Chemistry II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM102 |
| 2 | PHM202 | Pharmacognosy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PHM203 | Biochemistry | 3-0-0-3 | PHM104 |
| 2 | PHM204 | Mathematics II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM105 |
| 2 | PHM205 | Physics for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PHM206 | Lab Practical II | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 3 | PHM301 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-0-3 | PHM201, PHM203 |
| 3 | PHM302 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | PHM102, PHM201 |
| 3 | PHM303 | Pharmaceutics I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | PHM304 | Pharmacognosy & Natural Product Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | PHM202 |
| 3 | PHM305 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | PHM104 |
| 3 | PHM306 | Lab Practical III | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 4 | PHM401 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM301 |
| 4 | PHM402 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM302 |
| 4 | PHM403 | Pharmaceutics II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM303 |
| 4 | PHM404 | Toxicology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | PHM405 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | PHM201, PHM302 |
| 4 | PHM406 | Lab Practical IV | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 5 | PHM501 | Clinical Pharmacy Practice | 3-0-0-3 | PHM401, PHM402 |
| 5 | PHM502 | Drug Development & Regulatory Affairs | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM503 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | PHM203, PHM405 |
| 5 | PHM504 | Pharmacovigilance | 3-0-0-3 | PHM401 |
| 5 | PHM505 | Industrial Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM506 | Lab Practical V | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 6 | PHM601 | Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3-0-0-3 | PHM401, PHM404 |
| 6 | PHM602 | Advanced Medicinal Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | PHM402 |
| 6 | PHM603 | Pharmaceutics & Formulation Science | 3-0-0-3 | PHM403 |
| 6 | PHM604 | Personalized Medicine | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM605 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM606 | Lab Practical VI | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 7 | PHM701 | Mini Project I | 0-0-6-3 | PHM501, PHM502 |
| 7 | PHM702 | Mini Project II | 0-0-6-3 | PHM601, PHM602 |
| 7 | PHM703 | Internship in Industry | 0-0-0-12 | - |
| 8 | PHM801 | Final Year Thesis/Capstone Project | 0-0-12-6 | PHM701, PHM702 |
| 8 | PHM802 | Professional Development Workshop | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 8 | PHM803 | Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | - |
Detailed Course Descriptions
The department's philosophy on project-based learning is centered around active engagement, real-world problem-solving, and innovation. Students are expected to engage in structured projects throughout their academic journey, culminating in a final capstone project that demonstrates their mastery of the field.
Mini-projects begin in the seventh semester, where students work in teams under faculty supervision to address practical challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry. These projects involve literature reviews, hypothesis formulation, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and presentation. Evaluation criteria include technical competence, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills.
The final-year thesis or capstone project is an extended research endeavor that allows students to explore a specific area of interest within pharmacy in depth. Students select their topic based on faculty mentorship and available resources. They work closely with a designated advisor throughout the process, presenting interim reports and final outcomes at departmental symposiums.
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
- Pharmacogenomics: This course explores how genetic variations affect drug response and metabolism, providing insights into personalized medicine. Students learn about genotyping techniques, bioinformatics tools, and ethical considerations in pharmacogenomic studies.
- Drug Delivery Systems: Focused on the development and optimization of novel drug delivery platforms, this course covers controlled release mechanisms, nanotechnology applications, and targeted therapy strategies.
- Pharmaceutical Analysis: This elective introduces students to advanced analytical methods used in pharmaceutical quality control, including spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
- Regulatory Science: Designed for students interested in drug regulatory affairs, this course delves into international regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and documentation procedures.
- Biostatistics for Pharmacy: A foundational course that teaches statistical methods applied to pharmaceutical research and clinical trials, including hypothesis testing, regression models, and data interpretation.
- Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship: This course prepares students to launch startups in the pharmaceutical sector, covering business planning, intellectual property protection, venture funding, and market analysis.
- Health Economics & Outcomes Research: An interdisciplinary subject that analyzes the economic impact of healthcare interventions, including cost-effectiveness analysis and health technology assessment methods.
- Global Health Challenges in Pharmacy: Examines current global health issues such as antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness, and access to essential medicines, with a focus on policy implications.
- Computational Drug Design: Integrates computational modeling techniques with medicinal chemistry principles to predict drug-target interactions and optimize lead compounds.
- Natural Product Screening: Focuses on identifying and evaluating bioactive compounds from plants, marine organisms, and microorganisms for potential pharmaceutical applications.
- Advanced Pharmacology: An in-depth exploration of complex pharmacological concepts including signal transduction pathways, neurotransmitter systems, and receptor pharmacology.
- Clinical Research Methodology: Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of clinical trial design, implementation, and analysis, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Pharmaceutical Policy & Ethics: Addresses ethical dilemmas in drug development, intellectual property rights, and public health policy, promoting responsible decision-making in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Drug Safety & Risk Management: Teaches students how to assess and manage risks associated with drug development, including adverse event reporting, risk-benefit analysis, and post-market surveillance.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance: Emphasizes quality control practices and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing, covering Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles and auditing procedures.