Registration End Date : 9 July 2024
The B. Pharm is a 4-year undergraduate program designed to train professional pharmacists, covering key areas like pharmaceutics, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacognosy, and pharmacy practice. The program combines theoretical learning with hands-on lab sessions, focusing on drug discovery, development, formulation, and safe medication use. Internships and hospital rotations are essential for clinical experience. Graduates can work in community pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research labs, or regulatory bodies as pharmacists, clinical specialists, medical representatives, and quality control managers. B. Pharm programs are approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), adhering to strict regulatory standards to ensure quality education. The B. Pharm program prepares students to become skilled pharmacists, contributing to healthcare and ensuring the safe use of medicines.
| Semester | Batch Name | Category | Intake | Total Sem Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Semester | 2024-2028 | General | 90 | 65000 |
Eligibility: 10+2 Medical and Non-Medical
Duration: 4 years
Age Limit: Min 17 yrs
Affiliated to: IKG-PTU, Kapurthala
Pharmacy offers a wide range of career opportunities across multiple sectors. Key areas include: Clinical Pharmacy: Involves working closely with patients to optimize medication use and enhance health outcomes, primarily in hospitals or clinics. Community Pharmacy: Focuses on dispensing medications, offering health advice, and managing minor ailments. Community pharmacists typically work in retail settings. Industrial Pharmacy: Encompasses drug development, production, and quality control. Pharmacists in this sector work in pharmaceutical companies and research laboratories. Regulatory Affairs: Ensures compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and manages the approval process for new drugs. This field requires expertise in laws and regulations governing medications. Academia: Involves teaching and conducting research in universities and educational institutions, with opportunities to contribute to advancements in the field through scholarly work. Pharmacy Practice Research: Focuses on improving the delivery of pharmacy services and assessing their impact on patient outcomes. Consultant Pharmacy: Provides specialized advice on medication management to healthcare institutions, nursing homes, and other facilities. Public Health: Involves health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of public health initiatives. Pharmacy is a dynamic and evolving field, offering diverse career paths in healthcare, industry, research, and education.
The initial semester introduces students to the foundational aspects of pharmaceutical sciences. Courses include Basic Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, and Pharmaceutical Technology. Additionally, communication skills are emphasised to enhance students’ ability to convey information effectively and professionally.
Building on the basics, the second semester delves deeper into Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, and Pharmacognosy. Students also engage in Biochemistry and Computer Applications in Pharmacy to comprehensively understand pharmacy’s scientific and technical aspects.
In the third semester, the curriculum advances to more specialised topics, including Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Pharmacokinetics, and Herbal Pharmacy. Practical laboratory sessions are integral, providing hands-on experience essential for pharmaceutical practice.
In the fourth semester, students study Pharmacology II, which includes advanced topics in drug interactions, side effects, and therapeutic uses. Medicinal Chemistry II continues with more complex drug design and development topics. Pharmaceutics IV addresses advanced drug delivery systems and industrial pharmacy practices. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology introduces biotechnological applications in drug development, and Pharmacy Practice focuses on practical aspects of pharmaceutical care and patient counselling.
The fifth semester includes Pharmaceutical Management, which covers the principles of managing pharmacy operations and businesses. Pharmacovigilance focuses on detecting, assessing, and preventing adverse drug reactions. Industrial Pharmacy explores the manufacturing and quality control aspects of pharmaceuticals. Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics provide an understanding of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Students also choose electives in areas such as Advanced Drug Delivery Systems or Pharmaceutical Marketing.
The final semester includes Pharmacy Law and Ethics, which covers legal and ethical issues in pharmacy practice. Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy provides practical training in hospital settings and patient care. Drug Design and Development focuses on developing new pharmaceuticals from concept to market. The Research Project involves conducting independent research on a pharmacy-related topic, culminating in a dissertation. Students also complete a Summer Internship to gain hands-on experience in various pharmacy settings.
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