sri lakshmi college of Pharmacy

Programs Offered

• D.Pharm- Diploma in Pharmacy (2 Years)
• B.Pharm - Bachelor of Pharmacy (4 Years)

DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY (D. Pharm)

Diploma in Pharmacy is a two years program with the basic objective of educating and training the students to serve as community pharmacists/hospital pharmacists. This is the minimum qualification to get registered as Pharmacist in India.

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (B. Pharm.)

Bachelor of Pharmacy is a four years program that prepares students for career in pharmaceutical industry and research. The candidates having Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm.) qualification may join in the second year of B. Pharm. as a lateral entry. The students are exposed and trained in synthetic and natural chemistry and drugs, formulation development, quality control of drugs and formulations, screening of substances for pharmacological activities, and to a little extent in the pharmaceutical care process. The students also undergo focused training in the 'Practice School' being held at the college and 'Industrial Training' at an identified pharmaceutical industry for a specified period of time.

WORKING DAYS

The required number of working days for each course consists of not less than the days as listed below

ATTENDANCE AND PROGRESS

A candidate is required to put in at least 80% attendance in theory and practical subjects Separately. The candidate shall complete the prescribed course satisfactorily to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations.

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES FOR GRADUATES OF B. PHARM

• Development of industrial pharmacy knowledge and skills
• Design and evaluation of dosage forms
• Development of knowledge on various in-process tests for the dosage forms
• Development of knowledge on Technology transfer process
• Development of knowledge on packaging materials based on dosage form design
• Market understanding
• Dosage form manufacture process end point determination & decision making
• Technical knowhow on cosmetic preparation
• Natural products and pathways of discovery of new drugs
• Communication skills
• Computer literacy - MS Office
• Team work, assertiveness, integrity, sense of urgency, presentation skills

EXPECTED GENERAL OUTCOMES

1. Development of industrial pharmacy knowledge and skills :

   The student shall understand and possess required knowledge to demonstrate the ability and utilize scientific knowledge in Industrial Pharmacy career

2. Design and evaluation of a dosage forms :

   The student shall be able to understand the dosage form designs like Oral Solid and Liquid Dosage Forms, Sterile Dosage Forms, External Applications, Semisolid Preparations and shall demonstrate the preparations during the practical sessions extensively.

3. Development of knowledge on various in-process tests for the dosage forms :

   The student shall be able to understand the importance of the in process tests for the dosage forms like Tablets, Powders, Capsules, Liquid Orals, Semisolid External Preparations, etc. Students shall learn and demonstrate the preparation during the practice sessions (Practical's)

4. Development of knowledge on technology transfer process :

   Technology Transfer Knowledge base is being taught to the student during the curriculum and student shall demonstrate the same during their assignments as part of the career at Industry.

5. Development of knowledge on packaging materials based on dosage form design :

   Knowledge on various Packaging materials and its importance shall be imparted to the students during the curriculum and student shall learn and demonstrate the requirement of stability for the dosage form through the packaging design.

6. Market understanding :

   Detailed understanding of the market shall be imparted to the student about Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, Biopharmaceuticals and radioactive substances during the curriculum and student shall learn and demonstrate the same during the internal and final evaluations

7. Dosage form manufacture process end point determination & decision making :

   Detailed technological advancement in the manufacturing process, end point determination shall be imparted during the curriculum and student shall learn and exhibit this knowledge during the practical sessions.

8. Technical know-how on cosmetic preparation :

   Cosmetics technology know-how shall be imparted to the students and they shall demonstrate the application aspects during the practical assignment by making certain cosmetic dosage form like emulsions, creams and powders

9. Natural products and pathway of discovery of new drugs :

   Knowledge on the natural products and Photochemistry shall be imparted to the students during the curriculum and students shall learn the technique and exhibit the same during the practical learning and student shall be evaluated during the internal and final examination.

10. Communication skills :

    Communication Skills shall be imparted to the students during the curriculum and students shall demonstrate the ability communicate well through group discussion and during Viva-voce.

11. Computer literacy :

    Good computer literacy shall be given during the curriculum and student shall demonstrate the learning during the internal and final examination on computer literacy.

12. Team work, assertiveness, integrity, sense of urgency, presentation skills :

    These aspects shall be explored by group project work, assignments, quizzes, etc. Further, soft Skill training shall be imparted to the students and they shall be assessed during the campus placement and other platforms like debate competitions, group event, and Pharmacy week celebrations in the institutions.