Curriculum Overview
The curriculum for the Pharmacy program at Niilm University Kaithal is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills. It spans eight semesters, each with specific core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHM101 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | PHM102 | Organic Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM103 | Biology for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM104 | Physics for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM105 | Mathematics I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHM106 | Chemistry Lab I | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 1 | PHM107 | Biology Lab I | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 2 | PHM201 | Organic Chemistry II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM102 |
| 2 | PHM202 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PHM203 | Biochemistry | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PHM204 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PHM205 | Mathematics II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM105 |
| 2 | PHM206 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 2 | PHM207 | Biochemistry Lab I | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 3 | PHM301 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM202 |
| 3 | PHM302 | Pharmaceutics I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | PHM303 | Pharmacognosy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | PHM304 | Pharmaceutical Analysis II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM204 |
| 3 | PHM305 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | PHM306 | Pharmaceutics Lab I | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 3 | PHM307 | Microbiology Lab I | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 4 | PHM401 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | PHM301 |
| 4 | PHM402 | Pharmaceutics II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM302 |
| 4 | PHM403 | Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | PHM404 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | PHM405 | Drug Design & Development | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | PHM406 | Pharmaceutics Lab II | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 4 | PHM407 | Drug Design Lab I | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 5 | PHM501 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM502 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM503 | Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM504 | Industrial Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM505 | Public Health Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | PHM506 | Biotechnology Lab I | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 5 | PHM507 | Regulatory Affairs Lab | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 6 | PHM601 | Advanced Clinical Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | PHM401 |
| 6 | PHM602 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM603 | Clinical Research Methods | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM604 | Pharmaceutical Economics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM605 | Health Informatics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | PHM606 | Pharmaceutical Marketing Lab | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 6 | PHM607 | Clinical Research Lab | 0-0-2-1 | - |
| 7 | PHM701 | Capstone Project I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | PHM702 | Advanced Topics in Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | PHM703 | Internship | 0-0-0-6 | - |
| 8 | PHM801 | Capstone Project II | 3-0-0-3 | PHM701 |
| 8 | PHM802 | Pharmaceutical Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8 | PHM803 | Final Thesis | 0-0-0-6 | - |
Advanced departmental elective courses include:
- Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine: This course explores how genetic variations influence drug response, enabling individualized treatment strategies.
- Drug Delivery Systems: Focuses on innovative approaches to deliver drugs efficiently to target sites within the body.
- Natural Product Chemistry: Investigates the chemical constituents of plants and their potential applications in drug development.
- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology: Explores the use of nanoscale materials for improving drug delivery and therapeutic outcomes.
- Medicinal Plant Science: Studies traditional herbal remedies and their scientific validation for modern medicine.
- Pharmacoeconomics: Analyzes the cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions in healthcare systems.
- Biopharmaceuticals: Covers the production, characterization, and applications of biotechnology-derived drugs.
- Clinical Trial Design: Teaches principles of designing and conducting clinical trials to evaluate drug safety and efficacy.
- Pharmacovigilance: Focuses on monitoring adverse effects and ensuring post-market surveillance of medicines.
- Regulatory Compliance in Pharma: Provides insights into international regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical products.
The department emphasizes project-based learning, encouraging students to engage actively with real-world problems. Mini-projects are assigned in the third and fourth semesters, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to practical challenges. The final-year thesis/capstone project requires students to undertake an independent research study under faculty guidance, integrating interdisciplinary knowledge and fostering innovation.