B. Pharm

Program Description:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) is a four years, eight semesters degree program that begins with a foundation of coursework in mathematics and the basic sciences, chemistry, biology, and physics. This interdisciplinary program then progresses to advanced coursework in the pharmaceutical sciences, including aspects of drug design and synthesis, mechanisms of drug action, pharmacology and toxicology, dosage formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. This is not a professional degree program and completion of the BSPS degree does not qualify graduates to take the state board examination to become a registered pharmacist.

The  four years, eight semesters BSPS program trains students for diverse positions in industrial, academic, or other research environments within the areas of drug discovery, development, and commercialization. It also prepares students for professional or graduate studies in graduate education in pharmaceutical, medical, and basic sciences and post-baccalaureate professional education in medicine, law, and business.

Objectives:

• To produce Pharmacy graduates with strong fundamental concepts and high technical competence in pharmaceutical sciences and technology.

•  To provide students with a strong and well defined concept in the various fields of       pharmaceutical sciences viz., Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice according to the requirement of pharmaceutical industries, community and hospital pharmacy.

• To develop a sense of teamwork and awareness amongst students towards the importance of interdisciplinary approach for developing competence in solving complex problems in the area of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

• To encourage the students to participate in life-long learning process for a highly productive career and to relate the concepts of Pharmaceutical Sciences towards serving the cause of the society.  

• Developing students’ scientific and professional skills.

• Improving students’ personal and pharmacy professional skills.

•  Continuous updating and improving program’s curriculum.

•  Encourage scientific research.

•  Encourage and counsel students to further their postgraduate studies.

•  Improving and developing the academic and research skills of the faculty members of staff

•  Capability in smart and electronic health system