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St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

M. Pharmacy - Pharmacy Practice

Explore our comprehensive specializations under this program designed to prepare you for a successful career.

Institution

St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Specializations

3 Available

Program Type

Full Time

Career Ready

Industry Focused

Outcomes

M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) — Programme Educational Objectives

PEO1: The Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacy Practice graduate will develop adequate Knowledge on basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, Research Skills and Understanding of safe and effective use of Medications.

PEO2: The Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacy Practice graduate will develop necessary skills to provide efficient Pharmaceutical care to the Patients, community and also serve as pioneer in Research.

PEO3: The Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacy Practice graduate will be able to adapt to newer technology and advancement by becoming lifelong learners and assume leadership roles in promoting public health of the society.

Curriculum

Course of Study

The M.Pharm program spans two years. The first year emphasizes advanced theoretical concepts, laboratory experiments and research methodologies. The second year focuses on research projects, thesis development and industry-focused training.

M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) — Semester I (Theory)

No.Theory Paper
1Clinical Pharmacy Practice
2Pharmacotherapeutics – I
3Community Pharmacy
4Hospital Pharmacy

M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) — Semester I (Practicals)

No.Practical
1Clinical Pharmacy Practice
2Pharmacotherapeutics – I

M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) — Semester II (Theory)

No.Theory Paper
1Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Biostatistics
2Pharmacotherapeutics – II
3Clinical Research
4Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics

M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) — Semester II (Practicals)

No.Practical
1Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Biostatistics
2Pharmacotherapeutics – II

M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) — Semester III & IV

SemesterActivities
IIIComprehensive Viva-voce; Seminar on Dissertation Topic; Project work.
IVFinal Seminar of Dissertation (Results); Dissertation work in Pharmacy Practice.
Outcomes

Course Outcomes — M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice)

MPP101TClinical Pharmacy Practice+
  1. Understand the elements of pharmaceutical care and provide comprehensive patient care services.
  2. Provide patient data analysis and practice skills.
  3. Interpret laboratory results to aid clinical diagnosis.
  4. Provide medicines and poison information services.
MPP102TPharmacotherapeutics – I+
  1. Describe and explain the rationale for drug therapy.
  2. Summarize therapeutic approaches for CVS and respiratory diseases.
  3. Discuss drug therapy and evidence-based medicine for gastrointestinal diseases.
  4. Identify patient-specific parameters for bone, joint and dermatological therapy.
MPP103THospital and Community Pharmacy+
  1. Understand the organizational structure of hospital pharmacy.
  2. Understand drug policy and drug committees.
  3. Know community pharmacy management.
  4. Examine prescriptions and execute health promotion programs.
MPP104TClinical Research+
  1. Know the new drug development process.
  2. Understand regulatory and ethical requirements.
  3. Appreciate and conduct clinical trial activities.
  4. Manage the trial coordination process.
MPP105PPharmacy Practice Practical – I+
  1. Understand treatment chart review and medication history interviews.
  2. Provide medication counselling and answer drug information queries.
  3. Interpret laboratory results for clinical diagnosis.
  4. Prepare hospital formulary and dispense IV admixtures.
MPP106PPharmacy Practice Practical – II+
  1. Present clinical cases adopting the pharmaceutical care plan model.
  2. Provide patient information leaflets.
  3. Design study protocols.
  4. Assemble informed consent forms.
MPP201TPrinciples of Quality Use of Medicines+
  1. Understand the principles of quality use of medicines.
  2. Know the benefits and risks of medicine use.
  3. Identify and resolve medication-related problems.
  4. Identify medication errors.
MPP202TPharmacotherapeutics – II+
  1. Describe and explain the rationale for drug therapy.
  2. Summarize therapeutic approaches for nervous system and psychiatric disorders.
  3. Discuss drug therapy and evidence-based medicine for infectious diseases.
  4. Identify patient-specific parameters for cancer therapy.
MPP203TClinical Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring+
  1. Design drug dosage regimens for individual patients.
  2. Interpret plasma drug concentrations against therapeutic outcomes.
  3. Recommend dosage adjustments in renal / hepatic impairment.
  4. Interpret the impact of genetic polymorphisms on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
MPP204TPharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacoeconomics+
  1. Understand epidemiological methods and their applications.
  2. Understand fundamental principles of pharmacoeconomics.
  3. Conduct key pharmacoeconomic analyses.
  4. Describe current pharmacoeconomic methods and issues.
MPP205PPharmacy Practice Practical – III+
  1. Assess adverse drug reactions.
  2. Detect and manage medication errors.
  3. Calculate bioavailability and bioequivalence.
  4. Interpret therapeutic drug monitoring reports.
MPP206PPharmacy Practice Practical – IV+
  1. Present clinical cases adopting the pharmaceutical care plan model.
  2. Develop pharmacokinetic skills using NONMEM / WinNonlin software.
  3. Calculate pharmacoeconomic outcomes for given data.
  4. Promote rational medicine use in special populations.