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Bachelor of Pharmacy

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) course is a four-year undergraduate program that aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work as pharmacists in hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare settings.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the BMLT course are:

To provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of pharmacy
To equip students with the skills and competencies required to dispense medications, manage pharmacy operations, and provide patient care.
To develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
To prepare students for careers as pharmacists in various healthcare settings.

Course Structure

The BPharm course is typically divided into eight semesters, with each
semester lasting six months. The course structure includes:
Theory Classes: Students attend theory classes in subjects such as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacy practice, and pharmaceutical calculations.
Practical Classes: Students participate in practical classes in pharmacy laboratories, where they learn to dispense medications, prepare pharmaceutical formulations, and perform pharmaceutical calculations.
Clinical Posting: Students undergo clinical posting in hospitals and pharmacies, where they gain hands-on experience in pharmacy practice.

Course Curriculum

The BPharm course curriculum includes the following subjects:

First Semester

Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Introduction to pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
Pharmacology: Introduction to pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
Pharmacy Practice: Introduction to pharmacy practice, pharmacy management, and pharmacy law.
Pharmaceutical Calculations: Introduction to pharmaceutical calculations, dosage calculations, and pharmaceutical mathematics.
Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

Second Semester

Pharmaceutical Formulations: Introduction to pharmaceutical formulations, dosage forms, and pharmaceutical excipients.
Pharmaceutical Analysis: Introduction to pharmaceutical analysis, analytical techniques, and quality control.
Pharmacy Management: Introduction to pharmacy management, inventory management, and financial management.
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence: Introduction to pharmaceutical jurisprudence, pharmacy law, and ethics.

Third Semester

Clinical Pharmacy: Introduction to clinical pharmacy, patient assessment, and medication therapy management.
Pharmaceutical Toxicology: Introduction to pharmaceutical toxicology, toxicology principles, and poisoning management.
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics: Introduction to biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics, drug absorption, and drug distribution.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Introduction to pharmaceutical biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, and gene therapy.

Fourth Semester

Pharmacology and Toxicology: Advanced pharmacology and toxicology, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology principles.
Pharmaceutical Formulations and Analysis: Advanced pharmaceutical formulations and analysis, including dosage forms, pharmaceutical excipients, and analytical techniques.
Pharmacy Practice and Management: Advanced pharmacy practice and management, including pharmacy operations, inventory management, and financial management.

Fifth Semester

Clinical Posting: Students undergo clinical posting in hospitals and pharmacies, gaining hands-on experience in pharmacy practice.
Research Project: Students undertake a research project in a pharmacy-related area, applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

Sixth Semester

Elective Courses: Students choose elective courses in areas such as pharmaceutical marketing, pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, and pharmaceutical quality control.
Clinical Pharmacy: Advanced clinical pharmacy, including patient assessment, medication therapy management, and disease management.

Seventh Semester

Clinical Posting: Students undergo clinical posting in hospitals and pharmacies, gaining hands-on experience in pharmacy practice.
Research Project: Students undertake a research project in a pharmacy-related area, applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

Eighth Semester

Project Work: Students undertake a project work in a pharmacy-related area, applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems.
Viva Voce: Students undergo a viva voce examination, demonstrating their knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice.

Practical Training

Students undergo practical training in pharmacy laboratories and hospitals, gaining hands-on experience in:

Dispensing medications
Preparing pharmaceutical formulations
Performing pharmaceutical calculations
Managing pharmacy operations
Providing patient care

Clinical Posting

Students undergo clinical posting in hospitals and pharmacies, gaining hands-on experience in:

Patient assessment
Medication therapy management
Pharmacy practice
Clinical pharmacy

Career Opportunities

After completing the BPharm course, students can pursue careers as:

Pharmacists in hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare settings
Pharmaceutical industry professionals, including research and development, marketing, and regulatory affairs
Regulatory affairs professionals, including pharmaceutical regulatory agencies and industry