Comprehensive Course Breakdown
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCH101 | Chemistry I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PCH102 | Mathematics I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PCH103 | Biology I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PCH104 | Physics I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PCH105 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | PCH106 | Chemistry Lab I | 0-0-3-1 | PCH101 |
| 2 | PCH201 | Organic Chemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH101 |
| 2 | PCH202 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH101 |
| 2 | PCH203 | Biology II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH103 |
| 2 | PCH204 | Physical Chemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH101 |
| 2 | PCH205 | Mathematics II | 3-0-0-3 | PCH102 |
| 2 | PCH206 | Physics II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH104 |
| 2 | PCH207 | Chemistry Lab II | 0-0-3-1 | PCH106 |
| 3 | PCH301 | Pharmacognosy | 3-1-0-4 | PCH201, PCH203 |
| 3 | PCH302 | Pharmacology I | 3-1-0-4 | PCH201, PCH203 |
| 3 | PCH303 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry I | 3-1-0-4 | PCH201 |
| 3 | PCH304 | Biochemistry I | 3-1-0-4 | PCH203 |
| 3 | PCH305 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 3-1-0-4 | PCH201, PCH203 |
| 3 | PCH306 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab I | 0-0-3-1 | PCH303 |
| 4 | PCH401 | Pharmacology II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH302 |
| 4 | PCH402 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH303 |
| 4 | PCH403 | Biochemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH304 |
| 4 | PCH404 | Toxicology | 3-1-0-4 | PCH302 |
| 4 | PCH405 | Pharmaceutical Analysis II | 3-1-0-4 | PCH305 |
| 4 | PCH406 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab II | 0-0-3-1 | PCH306 |
| 5 | PCH501 | Pharmacokinetics | 3-1-0-4 | PCH401, PCH402 |
| 5 | PCH502 | Drug Design & Development | 3-1-0-4 | PCH402 |
| 5 | PCH503 | Biopharmaceutics | 3-1-0-4 | PCH401, PCH402 |
| 5 | PCH504 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-1-0-4 | PCH401 |
| 5 | PCH505 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3-1-0-4 | PCH401, PCH402 |
| 5 | PCH506 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | PCH404 |
| 6 | PCH601 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3-1-0-4 | PCH502 |
| 6 | PCH602 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 3-1-0-4 | PCH403 |
| 6 | PCH603 | Drug Delivery Systems | 3-1-0-4 | PCH503 |
| 6 | PCH604 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 3-1-0-4 | PCH501 |
| 6 | PCH605 | Pharmaceutical Economics | 3-1-0-4 | PCH501 |
| 6 | PCH606 | Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 7 | PCH701 | Advanced Drug Design | 3-1-0-4 | PCH601 |
| 7 | PCH702 | Clinical Trials | 3-1-0-4 | PCH505 |
| 7 | PCH703 | Pharmaceutical Ethics | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 7 | PCH704 | Industry Internship | 0-0-6-3 | All previous semesters |
| 8 | PCH801 | Capstone Project | 0-0-9-6 | All previous semesters |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
Medicinal Chemistry: This course delves into the chemical structure and biological activity of drugs, exploring how molecular design influences therapeutic efficacy. Students learn about drug-receptor interactions, SAR (Structure-Activity Relationship), and medicinal chemistry principles in drug discovery.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: An interdisciplinary field that combines biotechnology with pharmaceutical sciences. This course covers recombinant DNA technology, protein engineering, gene therapy, and the development of biopharmaceuticals such as monoclonal antibodies and vaccines.
Drug Delivery Systems: Focuses on novel methods for delivering drugs to specific targets within the body. Topics include controlled release formulations, transdermal patches, inhalation systems, and nanotechnology-based delivery platforms.
Clinical Trials: This course introduces students to the design, implementation, and analysis of clinical trials. It covers ethical considerations, regulatory requirements, data management, and statistical methods used in evaluating drug safety and efficacy.
Pharmaceutical Marketing: Explores the commercial aspects of pharmaceutical products, including branding, promotion strategies, market research, and pricing models tailored to healthcare markets.
Pharmaceutical Economics: Analyzes cost-effectiveness of drugs from both individual patient and societal perspectives. Students examine health economics, budget impact analysis, and decision-making tools used by regulatory bodies and payers.
Pharmaceutical Ethics: Discusses ethical dilemmas in pharmaceutical research and practice, including informed consent, conflicts of interest, and global access to medicines.
Regulatory Affairs: Provides insights into the legal and regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical products globally. Students learn about FDA, EMA, and other regulatory bodies' guidelines for drug approval processes.
Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Covers microbial pathogens relevant to pharmaceuticals, including antibiotic resistance mechanisms, sterilization techniques, and contamination control in manufacturing environments.
Advanced Drug Design: Utilizes computational methods such as molecular modeling, docking simulations, and pharmacophore identification to design novel therapeutic agents.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department's philosophy on project-based learning emphasizes experiential education that bridges theory and practice. Students are encouraged to engage in both individual and collaborative projects throughout their academic journey.
Mini-projects begin in the second year, where students work on small-scale experiments or literature reviews related to a specific area of interest. These projects help students develop critical thinking and research skills while building foundational knowledge.
The final-year capstone project allows students to explore an advanced topic under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Projects often involve collaboration with industry partners, leading to innovative solutions that address real-world challenges in pharmaceutical development.
Project selection is guided by student interests, faculty availability, and alignment with current trends in the field. The evaluation criteria include innovation, scientific rigor, presentation quality, and peer feedback.