St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharm D
Explore our comprehensive specializations under this program designed to prepare you for a successful career.
Institution
St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Specializations
1 Available
Program Type
Full Time
Career Ready
Industry Focused
Outcomes
Doctor of Pharmacy — Programme Educational Objectives
PEO1: The Doctor of Pharmacy graduate will develop adequate Knowledge on basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, Research Skills and Understanding of safe and effective use of Medications.
PEO2: The Doctor of Pharmacy graduate will develop necessary skills to provide efficient Pharmaceutical care to the Patients, community and also serve as pioneer in Research.
PEO3: The Doctor of Pharmacy 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 (First Year – Internship)
First Year
| S.No. | Name of Subject | Theory (hrs) | Practical (hrs) | Tutorial (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1.2 | Pharmaceutics | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1.3 | Medicinal Biochemistry | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1.4 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1.5 | Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1.6 | Remedial Mathematics / Biology | 3 | 3* | 1 |
| Total hours | 16 | 18 | 6 = (40) |
* For Biology.
Second Year
| S.No. | Name of Subject | Theory (hrs) | Practical (hrs) | Tutorial (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Pathophysiology | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2.2 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2.3 | Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2.4 | Pharmacology-I | 3 | – | 1 |
| 2.5 | Community Pharmacy | 2 | – | 1 |
| 2.6 | Pharmacotherapeutics-I | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Total hours | 17 | 9 | 6 = 32 |
Third Year
| S.No. | Name of Subject | Theory (hrs) | Practical (hrs) | Tutorial (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Pharmacology-II | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 3.2 | Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 3.3 | Pharmacotherapeutics-II | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 3.4 | Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | 2 | – | – |
| 3.5 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 3.6 | Pharmaceutical Formulations | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Total hours | 16 | 15 | 5 = 36 |
Fourth Year
| S.No. | Name of Subject | Theory (hrs) | Practical (hrs) | Tutorial (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Pharmacotherapeutics-III | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4.2 | Hospital Pharmacy | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4.3 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4.4 | Biostatistics & Research Methodology | 2 | – | 1 |
| 4.5 | Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4.6 | Clinical Toxicology | 2 | – | 1 |
| Total hours | 15 | 12 | 6 = 33 |
Fifth Year
| S.No. | Name of Subject | Theory (hrs) | Practical (hrs) | Tutorial (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Clinical Research | 3 | – | 1 |
| 5.2 | Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics | 3 | – | 1 |
| 5.3 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring | 2 | – | 1 |
| 5.4 | Clerkship * | – | – | 1 |
| 5.5 | Project work (Six Months) | – | 20 | – |
| Total hours | 8 | 20 | 4 = 32 |
* Attending ward rounds on daily basis.
Sixth Year — Internship / Residency
| Posting | Details |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | Six months — independently provide clinical pharmacy services to the allotted wards. |
| Speciality postings | Two months each in three other speciality departments. |
Internship or residency training including postings in speciality units.
Outcomes
Course Outcomes — Pharm.D
1.1Human Anatomy and Physiology – Theory+
- Apply concepts of general terminology, cell structure and function, histology, gross anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems to novel technical and clinical scenarios.
- Research and critically evaluate sources of information to discern reliable scientific information.
- Communicate information through written, verbal or multimedia formats.
- Evaluate information on human health and medical research for its social, environmental and ethical implications.
- Use scientific laboratory equipment to gather and analyze data on human anatomy and physiology.
1.1PHuman Anatomy and Physiology – Practical+
- Identify the various tissues of the different systems of the human body.
- Study and identify different organs in different systems of the body.
- Perform haematological tests and record blood pressure, heart rate, pulse and respiratory volumes.
1.2Pharmaceutics – Theory+
- Gain basic knowledge of the pharmacy profession, pharmacopoeia and various types of dosage forms.
- Perform different pharmaceutical calculations.
- Understand monophasic, biphasic and solid dosage forms and their evaluation.
- Understand methods of herbal extraction and handling of surgical aids.
- Acquire knowledge on stability and interaction of drugs with excipients.
1.2PPharmaceutics – Practical+
- Understand the formulation of various monophasic dosage forms.
- Formulate biphasic liquid dosage forms like emulsions and suspensions.
- Gain skill in solid and semisolid dosage forms and handling incompatibilities.
1.3Medicinal Biochemistry – Theory+
- Understand the catalytic activity of enzymes and importance of isoenzymes in diagnosis of diseases.
- Know the metabolic process of biomolecules in health and illness.
- Understand the genetic organization of the mammalian genome, protein synthesis, replication, mutation and repair.
- Know the biochemical principles of organ function tests of kidney, liver and endocrine glands.
- Perform qualitative analysis and determination of biomolecules in body fluids.
1.3PMedicinal Biochemistry – Practical+
- Find and distinguish the biomolecule carbohydrates.
- Identify and detect lipids, proteins and amino acids.
- Analyze normal and abnormal constituents of urine and blood.
- Understand the catalytic activity of enzymes and their diagnostic and therapeutic importance.
1.4Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry – Theory+
- Gain sound knowledge of nomenclature and physical properties of organic compounds as a foundation for medicinal compounds.
- Correlate synthetic mechanisms with novel drug design and development.
- Understand quality control procedures and purity parameters of medicinal agents.
- Predict reactivity, orientation and stability of compounds.
- Apply laboratory synthesis and qualitative organic analysis to arrive at valid conclusions.
1.4PPharmaceutical Organic Chemistry – Practical+
- Explain the qualitative analysis and preparation of pharmaceutical organic compounds.
- Identify extra elements present in pharmaceutical organic compounds.
- Report the presence of functional groups in pharmaceutical compounds.
- Describe the preparation and characterization of derivatives of organic compounds.
1.5Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Theory+
- Understand the possible sources of impurities and their limits.
- Determine the percentage purity of inorganic pharmaceuticals by various assay methods.
- Understand preparation methods, purity testing and applications of inorganic pharmaceuticals.
- Understand pharmacopeial monographs and analytical techniques.
- Know preparation, storage and safety measures for radiopharmaceuticals.
1.5PPharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Practical+
- Understand the principles of limit tests.
- Understand the principles and procedures of analysis of drugs.
- Know the sources of impurities and methods to determine them.
- Appreciate the importance of inorganic pharmaceuticals in preventing and curing disease.
- Know the analysis and applications of inorganic pharmaceuticals.
1.6Remedial Mathematics – Theory+
- Apply mathematical concepts to perform computations for pharmaceutical sciences.
- Create, use and analyze mathematical representations and relationships.
- Communicate mathematical knowledge to help in clinical pharmacy.
- Perform abstract mathematical reasoning.
2.1Pathophysiology – Theory+
- Know the pathology of various conditions.
- Know the causes of cell injury and inflammation.
- Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of various diseases.
- Name the signs and symptoms of different diseases.
- Understand the complications of diseases.
2.2Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Theory+
- Understand the importance of microorganisms and cultivate, identify and preserve them.
- Apply sterilization and disinfection processes in hospitals and industry.
- Perform diagnostic tests for identification of diseases.
- Explain immunity mechanisms and advocate immunization programmes.
- Know modes of transmission, symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of microbial diseases.
2.2PPharmaceutical Microbiology – Practical+
- Study apparatus used in microbiology, preparation and sterilization of glassware and media, and staining techniques.
- Enumerate microorganisms, study motility, isolate pure cultures, perform culture sensitivity, sterility testing and MIC determination.
- Perform biochemical testing, microbiological assay of antibiotics and vitamins, and RWC, Widal and malaria parasite tests.
2.3TPharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals – Theory+
- Understand sources of drugs, role of herbs in drug development and classification with merits and demerits.
- Know cultivation, collection, processing, storage and evaluation protocols of crude drugs.
- Understand cell constituents and macro, micro and powder microscopy of crude drugs.
- Know natural pesticides, plant fibres and their preparation and application.
- Understand primary and secondary metabolite drugs — chemistry, extraction and analysis.
2.3PPharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals – Practical+
- Understand cell wall constituents and study morphology, histology and powder microscopy of crude drugs.
- Estimate the quality and purity of lipids.
- Analyze primary metabolites by qualitative chemical tests.
2.4Pharmacology-I – Theory+
- Explain basics of pharmacology — drugs, agonists and antagonists, pharmacokinetics and dynamics, receptors, routes of administration and factors affecting drug action.
- Understand the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of ANS and pharmacology of drugs acting on it.
- Understand pharmacological management of cardiovascular disorders and pharmacology of autocoids.
- Understand CNS diseases and pharmacology of drugs acting on the central nervous system.
- Explain the physiological role of hormones and pharmacology of hormonal agonists and antagonists.
2.5Community Pharmacy – Theory+
- Provide patient-centred care using best evidence and pharmacotherapy care plans.
- Demonstrate business and professional practice management skills in community pharmacies.
- Educate patients through counselling and provide health screening services.
- Identify symptoms of minor ailments and provide appropriate medication.
- Participate in prevention programs of communicable diseases.
- Exhibit professional ethics in promoting safe medication use.
2.6Pharmacotherapeutics-I – Theory+
- Understand etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation and management of cardiovascular diseases.
- Understand etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation and management of respiratory diseases.
- Understand etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation and management of endocrine disorders.
- Understand etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation and management of ophthalmological disorders.
- Demonstrate rational drug therapy and prescribing guidelines for different age groups.
3.1TPharmacology-II – Theory+
- Understand pharmacological aspects of drugs acting on blood, renal system and gastrointestinal tract.
- Understand chemotherapeutic agents used in cancer, inflammation, helminthiasis, protozoal, malarial, tubercular, leprosy, viral and bacterial infections.
- Understand the immune system, animal toxicology principles and laboratory screening methods.
- Gain knowledge of cell biology, signalling, DNA replication and cell cycle.
- Recognize gene structure, genome, gene expression and recombinant DNA technology.
3.1PPharmacology-II – Practical+
- Study physiological salt solutions, routes of drug administration, anaesthetics, animal handling and instruments of experimental pharmacology.
- Perform isolated tissue experiments, concentration–response curves and bioassay methods.
- Study preclinical screening of various drugs.
3.2Pharmaceutical Analysis – Theory+
- Understand analytical instruments and techniques for qualitative and quantitative estimation of drugs and biologicals.
- Choose appropriate chromatographic techniques for separation and identification.
- Understand and select electrometric and thermal methods for drug analysis.
- Relate spectroscopic methods for structural identification and quantitative estimation.
- Know GLP, GMP, quality control and validation concepts.
3.3Pharmacotherapeutics-II – Theory+
- Understand antibiotic usage in infectious conditions and preventive measures.
- Understand pathophysiology and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Comprehend guidelines for management of renal conditions.
- Relate concepts needed to work with chemotherapeutic agents in cancers.
- Comprehend non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment in dermatology.
3.4Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence – Theory+
- Understand the role of committees in framing pharmaceutical legislation, code of ethics and prescription drugs.
- Know schedules, forms for sale and import, and constitution of DTAB, DCC and CDL.
- Know PCI, state pharmacy councils and manufacturing licensing.
- Know price control, NPPA, IAEC and advertisement regulations.
- Know NDPS provisions, patents and design registration steps.
3.5TMedicinal Chemistry – Theory+
- Know the development, chemistry, SAR, mechanism of action, brand names and synthesis of anti-infective agents and antibiotics.
- Know the chemistry, SAR, mechanism of action and synthesis of anti-cancer agents.
- Know the chemistry, SAR, mechanism of action and synthesis of drugs acting on CVS.
- Know the chemistry, SAR, mechanism of action and synthesis of hormones and metabolic disorder drugs.
- Understand drug design concepts, techniques and gene-targeted drugs.
3.5PMedicinal Chemistry – Practical+
- Perform the synthesis of medicinally important compounds.
- Assay medicinally important compounds.
- Determine the monograph analysis of medicinally important compounds.
3.6Pharmaceutical Formulations – Theory+
- Attain detailed knowledge of dosage forms and their application in clinical therapy.
- Describe tablet and capsule dosage forms, coating and design considerations.
- Design sterile liquid dosage forms.
- Develop semisolid dosage forms with patient compliance.
- Describe approaches for novel drug delivery systems.
3.6PPharmaceutical Formulations – Practical+
- Understand principles involved in formulation of various dosage forms.
- Prepare various pharmaceutical formulations.
- Perform evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
- Appreciate bioavailability and bioequivalence concepts in clinical situations.
4.1Pharmacotherapeutics-III – Theory+
- Prepare patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic plans for gastrointestinal diseases.
- Prepare patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic plans for hematological diseases.
- Prepare patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic plans for pain and nervous system diseases.
- Prepare patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic plans for psychiatric disorders.
- Answer drug queries based on evidence-based medicine.
4.2Hospital Pharmacy – Theory+
- Know about hospitals and their management.
- Understand the role of various hospital committees.
- Know inventory control and pharmacy services.
- Gain knowledge of pharmaceutical preparations.
- Understand professional relations and development programmes.
4.2PHospital & Clinical Pharmacy – Practical+
- Prepare solid dosage forms, powders and parenterals; handle drug information queries and interactions.
- Perform ABC analysis of drugs.
- Monitor drug therapy through medication chart and clinical review.
- Obtain medication history, counsel patients and resolve drug-related problems.
- Detect, assess and monitor adverse drug reactions.
- Interpret laboratory results and retrieve and formulate drug information.
4.4Biostatistics & Research Methodology – Theory+
- Know statistical methods to solve different types of problems.
- Operate statistical software packages.
- Appreciate the importance of computers in hospital and community pharmacy.
- Apply statistical techniques in solving pharmaceutical problems.
4.5Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – Theory+
- Understand basic concepts, significance and factors affecting absorption, distribution and elimination.
- Use plasma concentration–time data to calculate pharmacokinetic parameters.
- Discuss one-compartment and multi-compartment models.
- Describe multiple-dosage regimens.
- Explain non-linear pharmacokinetics and bioavailability / bioequivalence.
4.6TClinical Toxicology – Theory+
- Describe principles in management of poisoning and toxicokinetics.
- Differentiate clinical symptoms and management of acute and chronic poisoning.
- Manage chronic poisoning by heavy metals.
- Recognize envenomation and food and plant poisoning.
- Evaluate and prevent substance abuse cases and manage emergencies.
5.1Clinical Research – Theory+
- Evaluate the new drug development process.
- Understand regulatory and ethical requirements.
- Analyse clinical trials as per regulatory and ethical requirements.
- Facilitate clinical trials and promote quality drug trial research.
- Understand safety monitoring and reporting in clinical trials.
5.2TPharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics – Theory+
- Identify applications of pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics and outcome measures.
- Describe risk concepts, measurement methods and epidemiological designs.
- Explain data sources and special applications of pharmacoepidemiology.
- Understand principles and concepts of pharmacoeconomics in healthcare decisions.
- Compare pharmacoeconomic evaluation methods and software used.
5.3Clinical Pharmacokinetics & TDM – Theory+
- Apply pharmacokinetic principles in dosing drugs to specific populations.
- Recognise clinical areas where TDM improves patient care.
- Analyse dosage regimens for various clinical situations.
- Estimate population pharmacokinetic parameters by various methods.
- Comprehend pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics for drug safety and optimal dosing.