What are the subjects taught in B.Pharm?
The B.Pharm course is a degree course in Pharmacy. It is a four- years full-time course that includes theory classes and laboratory practicals. Several subjects are included in the four years degree course. The marking system is based on continuous evaluation and theory and practical assessment internal and University-based examinations. The marks are converted into credits. The year-wise subjects are as follows:
F.Y B.Pharm. (Semester I)
| Name of the subject | Type of course |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology-I | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis -I | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmaceutics-I | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry | Theory and Practical |
| Communication skills | Theory and Practical |
Remedial subjects:
- Mathematics (Theory)- For students who did not study Mathematics in the HSC examination.
- Biology (Theory and Practical)- For students who did not study Biology in the HSC examination.
Also note that the examinations for the remedial subjects and Communication skills theory and Practical will be conducted by the subject experts in the college and not by the University.
F.Y B.Pharm. (Semester II)
| Name of the subject | Type of course |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology-II | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-I | Theory and Practical |
| Biochemistry | Theory and Practical |
| Pathophysiology | Theory |
| Computer Applications in Pharmacy | Theory and Practical |
| Environmental Sciences | Theory |
| Name of the subject | Type of course |
| Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-II | Theory and Practical |
| Physical Pharmaceutics- I | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmaceutical Microbiology | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering | Theory and Practical |
S.Y B.Pharm (Semester IV)
| Name of the subject | Type of course |
| Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-III | Theory |
| Physical Pharmaceutics- II | Theory and Practical |
| Medicinal Chemistry-I | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmacology-I | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry-I | Theory and Practical |
| Name of the subject | Type of course |
| Medicinal Chemistry-II | Theory |
| Industrial Pharmacy-I | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmacology-II | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry-II | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | Theory |
T.Y B.Pharm (Semester VI)
| Name of the subject | Type of course |
| Medicinal Chemistry-III | Theory and Practical |
| Pharmacology- III | Theory and Practical |
| Herbal Drug Technology | Theory and Practical |
| Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics | Theory |
| Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | Theory |
| Quality Assurance | Theory |
Industrial Training:After the end of Semester VI, students have to take an industrial training for 150 hours(four weeks) in any department of industry or hospital and provide a report of the training.
Final YearB.Pharm (Semester VII)
| Name of the subject | Type of course |
| Instrumental Methods of Analysis | Theory and Practical |
| Industrial Pharmacy-II | Theory |
| Pharmacy Practice | Theory |
| Novel Drug Delivery System | Theory |
| Practice School (Exam will be conducted by the respective subject expert of the college) | Please read below |
Practice School: In the seventh Semester, students have to take a 150 hours of Practice school. The committee at PCI will decide the domains for the practice school from time to time. Students have to submit a report of the same after completion of 150 hours. The subject experts in the college will evaluate the skills acquired by the student in this school.
Final Year B.Pharm (Semester VIII)
| Name of the subject | Type of course |
| Biostatistics and Research Methodology | Theory |
| Social and Preventive Pharmacy | Theory |
| Project work |
Elective subjects: You may choose any two from the following:
| Name of the subject | Type of course |
| Pharmaceutical Marketing | Theory |
| Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences | Theory |
| Pharmacovigilance | Theory |
| Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals | Theory |
| Computer-aided Drug Design | Theory |
| Cell and Molecular Biology | Theory |
| Cosmetic Science | Theory |
| Experimental Pharmacology | Theory |
| Advanced Instrumentation Techniques | Theory |
| Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals | Theory |
Project work: Students of the eighth (VIII) Semester have to undertake project work in a group of not more than five students per group. The subject of the project work should be based on one of the elective subjects opted by the student. On completion of the project work, students have to individually provide copies of project work in the bound and soft format. An external examiner will be appointed to evaluate the project work during the University practical examination.