Pharmacy Curriculum at Navrachana University Vadodara
The pharmacy curriculum at Navrachana University Vadodara is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications. The program spans four years, divided into eight semesters, each carefully structured to build upon previous learnings and prepare students for professional practice or further studies.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHRM101 | Organic Chemistry I | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 1 | PHRM102 | Biochemistry | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 1 | PHRM103 | Microbiology | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 1 | PHRM104 | Pharmacognosy | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 1 | PHRM105 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| 1 | PHRM106 | Chemistry Lab | 0-0-3-1 | None |
| 2 | PHRM201 | Organic Chemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM101 |
| 2 | PHRM202 | Pharmacology I | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 2 | PHRM203 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM101 |
| 2 | PHRM204 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 2 | PHRM205 | Pharmacy Practice I | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| 2 | PHRM206 | Biochemistry Lab | 0-0-3-1 | PHRM102 |
| 3 | PHRM301 | Pharmacology II | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM202 |
| 3 | PHRM302 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM203 |
| 3 | PHRM303 | Pharmaceutical Analysis II | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM204 |
| 3 | PHRM304 | Pharmaceutical Technology I | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 3 | PHRM305 | Clinical Pharmacy I | 2-0-0-2 | PHRM202 |
| 3 | PHRM306 | Pharmacology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | PHRM202 |
| 4 | PHRM401 | Pharmaceutical Technology II | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM304 |
| 4 | PHRM402 | Clinical Pharmacy II | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM305 |
| 4 | PHRM403 | Pharmacovigilance | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM202 |
| 4 | PHRM404 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 4 | PHRM405 | Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 4 | PHRM406 | Pharmacy Practice II | 2-0-0-2 | PHRM305 |
| 5 | PHRM501 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM301 |
| 5 | PHRM502 | Drug Delivery Systems | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM304 |
| 5 | PHRM503 | Pharmacogenomics | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM202 |
| 5 | PHRM504 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM102 |
| 5 | PHRM505 | Pharmaceutical Informatics | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 5 | PHRM506 | Biopharmaceutics Lab | 0-0-3-1 | PHRM304 |
| 6 | PHRM601 | Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 6 | PHRM602 | Research Methodology | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 6 | PHRM603 | Project Work I | 0-0-6-3 | None |
| 6 | PHRM604 | Internship | 0-0-12-6 | None |
| 7 | PHRM701 | Pharmaceutical Ethics & Legal Aspects | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 7 | PHRM702 | Advanced Drug Delivery Systems | 3-1-0-4 | PHRM502 |
| 7 | PHRM703 | Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 7 | PHRM704 | Project Work II | 0-0-6-3 | PHRM603 |
| 8 | PHRM801 | Final Year Thesis | 0-0-12-6 | PHRM704 |
| 8 | PHRM802 | Capstone Project | 0-0-12-6 | None |
Detailed Departmental Elective Courses
The program includes advanced departmental electives that allow students to explore specialized areas of interest:
- Advanced Organic Synthesis: This course delves into complex synthetic pathways for pharmaceutical compounds, emphasizing stereochemistry, retrosynthetic analysis, and modern synthetic strategies. Students will learn to design and execute multi-step syntheses of biologically active molecules.
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics: Designed to understand how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the human body. This course integrates mathematical modeling with clinical applications to optimize drug dosing regimens.
- Biopharmaceutics: Focuses on the physical and chemical properties of pharmaceutical products that affect their performance in the body. Topics include dissolution testing, stability studies, and controlled release formulations.
- Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology: Covers design and development of packaging systems for pharmaceutical products, ensuring product safety, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Healthcare Economics: Explores the economic aspects of healthcare delivery, including cost-benefit analysis, budget impact modeling, and value-based pricing strategies in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Control: Teaches principles and practices of quality assurance in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including GMP compliance, testing methods, and documentation systems.
- Drug Safety & Risk Management: Focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle. Students learn about adverse event reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Pharmaceutical Formulation Development: Emphasizes the science behind developing stable and effective drug formulations, including solid dosage forms, liquid preparations, and novel delivery systems.
- Regulatory Compliance & Drug Approval: Provides insights into global regulatory frameworks for drug development, including FDA, EMA, and WHO guidelines. Students learn about application processes and post-market surveillance.
- Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine: Explores how genetic variations influence drug response and therapeutic outcomes. Students study pharmacogenetic testing methods and applications in clinical practice.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Navrachana University Vadodara's approach to project-based learning is rooted in experiential education, encouraging students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. The program emphasizes collaborative research, innovation, and professional development through structured projects.
Mini-projects are introduced in the third year, allowing students to explore specialized areas under faculty mentorship. These projects typically last six weeks and involve literature review, experimental design, data collection, and analysis. Evaluation criteria include project proposal, progress reports, final presentation, and peer review.
The final-year thesis or capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that requires students to conduct independent research or develop an innovative solution to a significant problem in the field. Students select topics aligned with their interests and career goals, working closely with faculty advisors throughout the process. The project must demonstrate originality, scientific rigor, and practical relevance.
Students can choose projects from various domains such as drug discovery, formulation development, clinical studies, regulatory affairs, or pharmaceutical entrepreneurship. Faculty mentors guide students through every stage, providing technical expertise, feedback, and support for publication opportunities.