Course Structure Overview
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PY-101 | Chemistry for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | PY-102 | Biology for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | PY-103 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | PY-104 | Mathematics for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | PY-105 | Physics for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 2 | PY-201 | Organic Chemistry for Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | PY-101 |
| 2 | PY-202 | Pharmacognosy | 3-0-0-3 | PY-102 |
| 2 | PY-203 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | PY-201 |
| 2 | PY-204 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-0-3 | PY-103 |
| 2 | PY-205 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3-0-0-3 | PY-102 |
| 3 | PY-301 | Pharmaceutics I | 3-0-0-3 | PY-203 |
| 3 | PY-302 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3-0-0-3 | PY-204 |
| 3 | PY-303 | Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3-0-0-3 | PY-201 |
| 3 | PY-304 | Pharmacokinetics | 3-0-0-3 | PY-204 |
| 3 | PY-305 | Drug Information Systems | 3-0-0-3 | PY-204 |
| 4 | PY-401 | Pharmaceutics II | 3-0-0-3 | PY-301 |
| 4 | PY-402 | Pharmacovigilance | 3-0-0-3 | PY-304 |
| 4 | PY-403 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | PY-301 |
| 4 | PY-404 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-0-0-3 | PY-301 |
| 4 | PY-405 | Advanced Drug Delivery Systems | 3-0-0-3 | PY-401 |
| 5 | PY-501 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | PY-203 |
| 5 | PY-502 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | PY-301 |
| 5 | PY-503 | Pharmacology III | 3-0-0-3 | PY-204 |
| 5 | PY-504 | Clinical Therapeutics | 3-0-0-3 | PY-302 |
| 5 | PY-505 | Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance | 3-0-0-3 | PY-303 |
| 6 | PY-601 | Research Methodology | 3-0-0-3 | PY-501 |
| 6 | PY-602 | Industrial Training | 0-0-6-3 | PY-501 |
| 6 | PY-603 | Capstone Project | 0-0-0-6 | PY-501 |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
The department offers several advanced elective courses that allow students to specialize in specific areas of interest. These courses are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills relevant to current industry trends.
Medicinal Chemistry
This course explores the design, synthesis, and development of new therapeutic agents. Students learn about molecular modeling, structure-activity relationships, and drug discovery processes. The course includes laboratory sessions on organic synthesis and computational chemistry techniques.
Pharmacovigilance
Pharmacovigilance involves monitoring adverse effects of drugs and ensuring their safe use. This course covers regulatory frameworks, signal detection methods, risk assessment strategies, and reporting systems. Students gain hands-on experience through case studies and simulations.
Pharmaceutical Marketing
This course focuses on marketing principles specific to the pharmaceutical industry. Topics include product positioning, market research, pricing strategies, and promotional activities. Students analyze real-world marketing campaigns and develop their own marketing plans for pharmaceutical products.
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory affairs involve ensuring compliance with government regulations governing drug development and distribution. This course covers regulatory agencies, submission processes, documentation requirements, and ethical considerations in pharmaceutical regulation. Students engage in mock regulatory submissions and policy analysis exercises.
Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
This course examines innovative approaches to drug administration, including targeted delivery mechanisms, controlled release systems, and nanotechnology applications. Students explore the design and development of new formulations and evaluate their performance through laboratory experiments.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
This course integrates biotechnology principles with pharmaceutical sciences for drug development. Topics include recombinant DNA technology, monoclonal antibodies, gene therapy, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Laboratory sessions provide practical experience in biotechnology techniques.
Clinical Therapeutics
Clinical therapeutics focuses on optimizing medication therapy outcomes through evidence-based practice. Students learn about therapeutic guidelines, drug interactions, dosage adjustments, and patient counseling techniques. Case studies and clinical simulations enhance learning.
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
This course covers quality control measures in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), validation procedures, and analytical testing methods. Students gain practical experience in quality assurance labs and learn about regulatory inspections.
Pharmacology III
This advanced course explores complex pharmacological mechanisms, including receptor theory, signal transduction pathways, and drug metabolism. Students analyze research papers and present findings on recent advances in pharmacology.
Research Methodology
This foundational course introduces students to scientific research methods, data analysis techniques, and academic writing skills. Students learn how to design experiments, collect and interpret data, and write research proposals and reports.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a means to develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities among students. Projects are designed to simulate real-world challenges faced by pharmaceutical professionals.
Mini-projects are conducted throughout the program, starting with simple laboratory experiments in early semesters and progressing to complex research initiatives in later years. Students work individually or in teams to select projects based on their interests and career goals. Faculty mentors guide students through the project lifecycle from idea generation to final presentation.
The final-year thesis/capstone project requires students to conduct independent research under faculty supervision. Projects are typically related to current industry trends or emerging challenges in pharmaceutical sciences. Students present their findings at departmental symposiums and may have opportunities for publication in academic journals.