Pharmacy Curriculum Overview

The Pharmacy program at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Rampur is meticulously structured to ensure a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical sciences from foundational principles to advanced applications. The curriculum spans eight semesters, integrating core scientific subjects with specialized courses tailored to meet industry demands.

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Structure (L-T-P-C)	Prerequisites
1st Semester	PCH101	Organic Chemistry I	3-1-2-6	-
1st Semester	PCH102	Inorganic Chemistry	3-1-2-6	-
1st Semester	PBI101	Biology I	3-1-2-6	-
1st Semester	PMAT101	Mathematics I	3-1-2-6	-
1st Semester	PCH103	Chemistry Laboratory	0-0-4-2	-
1st Semester	PHYS101	Physics I	3-1-2-6	-
2nd Semester	PCH201	Organic Chemistry II	3-1-2-6	PCH101
2nd Semester	PMAT201	Mathematics II	3-1-2-6	PMAT101
2nd Semester	PBI201	Biology II	3-1-2-6	PBI101
2nd Semester	PCHE201	Physical Chemistry	3-1-2-6	PCH102
2nd Semester	PCH202	Chemistry Laboratory II	0-0-4-2	PCH103
3rd Semester	PPH101	Pharmacology I	3-1-2-6	-
3rd Semester	PPH201	Medicinal Chemistry I	3-1-2-6	PCH201
3rd Semester	PMED101	Human Anatomy & Physiology	3-1-2-6	-
3rd Semester	PPH301	Pharmaceutical Analysis I	3-1-2-6	PCH202
3rd Semester	PPH401	Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry	3-1-2-6	-
3rd Semester	PPH501	Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab	0-0-4-2	-
4th Semester	PPH601	Pharmacology II	3-1-2-6	PPH101
4th Semester	PPH701	Medicinal Chemistry II	3-1-2-6	PPH201
4th Semester	PPH801	Pharmaceutical Analysis II	3-1-2-6	PPH301
4th Semester	PPH901	Pharmacokinetics	3-1-2-6	-
4th Semester	PPH1001	Toxicology	3-1-2-6	-
4th Semester	PPH1101	Pharmaceutical Technology I	3-1-2-6	-
5th Semester	PPH1201	Clinical Pharmacy	3-1-2-6	PPH601, PPH701
5th Semester	PPH1301	Pharmaceutical Microbiology	3-1-2-6	-
5th Semester	PPH1401	Drug Design & Development	3-1-2-6	PPH701
5th Semester	PPH1501	Pharmaceutical Biotechnology	3-1-2-6	-
5th Semester	PPH1601	Regulatory Affairs	3-1-2-6	-
5th Semester	PPH1701	Pharmaceutical Technology II	3-1-2-6	PPH1101
6th Semester	PPH1801	Advanced Clinical Pharmacy	3-1-2-6	PPH1201
6th Semester	PPH1901	Pharmacogenomics	3-1-2-6	-
6th Semester	PPH2001	Pharmaceutical Marketing	3-1-2-6	-
6th Semester	PPH2101	Public Health Pharmacy	3-1-2-6	-
6th Semester	PPH2201	Research Methodology	3-1-2-6	-
6th Semester	PPH2301	Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance	3-1-2-6	-
7th Semester	PPH2401	Capstone Project I	0-0-8-8	All previous semesters
8th Semester	PPH2501	Capstone Project II	0-0-8-8	PPH2401

Advanced Departmental Elective Courses

The program offers several advanced departmental electives that allow students to specialize in areas of interest and gain deeper insights into specific aspects of pharmacy practice.

• Drug Design & Development: This course explores the principles and practices of designing novel therapeutic agents. Students learn about molecular modeling, lead optimization strategies, and early-stage drug development processes. The course includes case studies of successful drugs and emerging trends in pharmaceutical innovation.
• Pharmacogenomics: This elective delves into how genetic variations influence drug response and effectiveness. Students study genotyping techniques, pharmacogenetic databases, and ethical considerations in genomic medicine. The course emphasizes personalized treatment approaches based on individual genetic profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Students examine the intersection of biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences, covering recombinant protein production, gene therapy, vaccine development, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Practical sessions involve laboratory work with modern biotech equipment and techniques.
• Regulatory Affairs & Drug Policy: This course prepares students for careers in regulatory affairs by teaching them about drug approval processes, regulatory frameworks, and policy analysis. Topics include FDA regulations, international harmonization efforts, and strategic planning for drug development.
• Pharmaceutical Marketing & Commercialization: Designed to equip students with skills needed for marketing roles in the pharmaceutical industry, this course covers market research, brand strategy, commercial operations, and product lifecycle management. Case studies from global pharmaceutical companies are used to illustrate real-world applications.
• Public Health Pharmacy: This elective focuses on community-level health interventions and public health policy. Students study epidemiology, health economics, disease prevention strategies, and the role of pharmacists in promoting public health outcomes.
• Clinical Pharmacotherapy: This course provides an in-depth look at therapeutic interventions in clinical settings. Students learn about drug selection, dosing regimens, adverse effects management, and optimizing medication therapy for individual patients.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis Techniques: This advanced elective covers cutting-edge analytical methods used in pharmaceutical quality control. Topics include chromatography techniques, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and data interpretation for regulatory submissions.
• Natural Product Isolation & Characterization: Students explore the isolation and structural characterization of bioactive compounds from natural sources. The course includes laboratory sessions on extraction methods, purification techniques, and structure elucidation using modern spectroscopic tools.
• Drug Delivery Systems: This elective focuses on designing and developing novel drug delivery systems. Topics include controlled release formulations, targeted delivery mechanisms, nanocarriers, and transdermal and pulmonary delivery technologies.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a means of fostering innovation, creativity, and practical application of knowledge. This approach is integrated throughout the curriculum, particularly in the final two semesters when students undertake capstone projects.

The structure of these projects involves multiple phases:

1. Project Selection: Students choose projects based on their interests or collaborate with faculty members working on ongoing research initiatives. Projects are selected to align with current industry needs and emerging trends in pharmaceutical sciences.
2. Research Phase: Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students conduct literature reviews, design experiments, collect data, and analyze results.
3. Development & Implementation: Students develop prototypes or implement solutions within their chosen area of study. This phase often involves collaboration with industry partners or research institutions.
4. Presentation & Evaluation: Projects are presented to a panel of faculty members and industry experts, followed by evaluations based on innovation, feasibility, impact, and adherence to academic standards.

The evaluation criteria for these projects include:

• Originality and relevance of the problem addressed
• Quality of research methodology and execution
• Effectiveness of communication and presentation skills
• Technical proficiency and innovation demonstrated
• Impact on professional practice or scientific knowledge

The capstone project, which spans the final two semesters, serves as a culmination of all learning experiences. It provides students with an opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills and contribute meaningfully to their field of study.