Course Structure Overview
The Pharmacy program at The Assam Kaziranga University Jorhat is structured over eight semesters, with a balanced mix of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions. This holistic approach ensures students gain both breadth and depth in their understanding of pharmaceutical sciences.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | PHAR101 | Organic Chemistry I | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| I | PHAR102 | Biology for Pharmacy | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| I | PHAR103 | Mathematics I | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| I | PHAR104 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 2-0-1-3 | - |
| I | PHAR105 | Physical Chemistry | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| I | PHAR106 | Lab: Organic Chemistry I | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| II | PHAR201 | Organic Chemistry II | 3-0-2-5 | PHAR101 |
| II | PHAR202 | Pharmacognosy | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| II | PHAR203 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry I | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| II | PHAR204 | Biochemistry | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| II | PHAR205 | Lab: Organic Chemistry II | 0-0-4-2 | PHAR101 |
| II | PHAR206 | Lab: Biochemistry | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| III | PHAR301 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| III | PHAR302 | Pharmaceutics I | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| III | PHAR303 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry II | 3-0-2-5 | PHAR203 |
| III | PHAR304 | Physiology | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| III | PHAR305 | Lab: Pharmaceutics I | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| IV | PHAR401 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-2-5 | PHAR301 |
| IV | PHAR402 | Pharmaceutics II | 3-0-2-5 | PHAR302 |
| IV | PHAR403 | Toxicology | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| IV | PHAR404 | Pharmacokinetics | 3-0-2-5 | PHAR301 |
| IV | PHAR405 | Lab: Pharmacology II | 0-0-4-2 | PHAR301 |
| V | PHAR501 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3-0-2-5 | PHAR301 |
| V | PHAR502 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| V | PHAR503 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3-0-2-5 | PHAR203 |
| V | PHAR504 | Regulatory Affairs | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| V | PHAR505 | Lab: Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| VI | PHAR601 | Pharmaceutical Analysis II | 3-0-2-5 | PHAR502 |
| VI | PHAR602 | Biopharmaceutics | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| VI | PHAR603 | Drug Delivery Systems | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| VI | PHAR604 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| VI | PHAR605 | Lab: Drug Delivery Systems | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| VII | PHAR701 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3-0-2-5 | PHAR401 |
| VII | PHAR702 | Pharmaceutical Formulation | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| VII | PHAR703 | Research Methodology | 3-0-2-5 | - |
| VII | PHAR704 | Project Work I | 0-0-8-4 | - |
| VIII | PHAR801 | Capstone Project | 0-0-12-6 | - |
| VIII | PHAR802 | Internship | 0-0-12-6 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
These advanced courses provide specialized knowledge in key areas of pharmaceutical sciences, enabling students to pursue deeper understanding and expertise:
- Computational Drug Design: This course introduces students to molecular modeling techniques used in drug discovery. Topics include molecular dynamics simulations, docking studies, and virtual screening methods.
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Students learn about recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy, protein engineering, and biopharmaceutical production processes.
- Medicinal Plant Research: Focuses on ethnobotany, phytochemical analysis, and pharmacological validation of traditional herbal remedies.
- Pharmacovigilance & Risk Management: Covers adverse event reporting systems, safety monitoring, and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical industries.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance: Teaches quality control methods, GMP principles, and laboratory accreditation standards.
- Drug Delivery Systems: Explores advanced formulations including nanoparticles, transdermal patches, and targeted therapies for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
- Healthcare Informatics: Integrates information technology with healthcare practices, focusing on electronic health records, telemedicine, and data analytics.
- Pharmaceutical Marketing Strategies: Analyzes market trends, product positioning, and promotional techniques in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Regulatory Affairs & Compliance: Provides insights into global regulatory frameworks, submission processes, and compliance strategies.
- Advanced Toxicology: Delves into environmental toxicology, genotoxicity testing, and risk assessment methodologies.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of academic excellence. Students engage in mini-projects during the third year, where they select topics aligned with their interests and receive mentorship from faculty members. These projects involve literature review, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and presentation.
The final-year thesis/capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that requires students to integrate knowledge gained throughout their studies. They collaborate closely with faculty mentors and industry partners to address real-world challenges in pharmaceutical sciences. Projects are evaluated based on originality, scientific rigor, technical proficiency, and communication skills.