About the Programme
Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) at Sharda University Agra provides an in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience to the students in psychomotor skills in the specialized fields of the profession of pharmacy. The programme deals with various aspects of pharmacy. It is concerned with the division of chemical and health science which ensures effective and safe use of pharmaceutical drugs. It trains the candidates by imparting the knowledge of practical aspects of topics like instrumental techniques, industrial operations, research methodologies and other emerging areas.
It is a two year programme which aims to provide pharmacy education of excellent quality and focuses on producing future pharmacists who will promote the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring patient and public safety at all times.
M.Pharm curriculum is an outcome-focused curriculum designed to prepare students for their future professional practice. Teaching is integrated covering basic and applied science, clinical and professional practice, all in the context of patient care. Core themes of biological sciences, chemistry and drug delivery, and professional practice are taught within integrated modules based around body systems including: brain and psychiatry heart and circulatory system and the endocrine system. Using the body systems we break down barriers between the themes supporting you to learn more effectively. This will be supported by an increasing focus on practice-related learning, as evidenced by placements in reputed companies and institutions.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s)
PEO 1: To provide strong professional competence in Pharmaceutical Sciences with innovative approaches in R & D.
PEO 2: To undertake the responsibilities in health care system with understanding of needs of Industry / Government organizations.
PEO 3: To absorb special knowledge of pharmaceutics about entrepreneurship and insight about sustainable development with ethical responsibility.
PEO 4: To apply the theoretical and practical knowledge, this will help them in various professional field through lifelong learning activities.
PEO 5: To assist in the growth of a workforce that is technically proficient, capable of critical thought, supports regulatory prospective of drug approvals. Develop a bright, intellectual person to fulfil the nation's social and economic demands.
Program Outcomes (PO’s)
PO 1: Pharmacy Knowledge & Skills
Possess an understanding of the fundamental concepts and knowledge related to the pharmacy profession and demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve complex problems of Pharmaceutical Industry, Community & Hospital Pharmacy.
PO 2: Planning Abilities
Exhibit proficient planning skills, such as the ability to manage time, resources, delegate tasks, and maintain organization. Create plans, carry them out, and arrange your work so that deadlines are met.
PO 3: Research Orientation
Apply and demonstrate their professional skills and comprehensive knowledge to carry out research in the core and applied areas of pharmaceutical sciences.
PO 4: Problem Analysis
Apply the concepts of scientific inquiry, using analytical, clear, and critical thinking to problem-solving and decision-making in day-to-day practice.
PO 5: Critical Thinking
Utilize the principles of scientific enquiry, thinking analytically, and critically, for solving pharmaceutical problems and drawing decisions.
PO-6: Modern Tool Usage
Apply appropriate methods, procedures, resources, and modern pharmacy-related computing tools.
PO-7: Leadership Skills
Demonstrate leadership skills with high level of integrity and ethics to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO-8: Communication
Communicate effectively with the professional community and with society at large for effective and impressive representation.
PO-9: Professional Ethics and Identity
Possess personal & universal values and apply ethical principles in professional and social contexts. Recognize, evaluate, and convey the significance of their professional positions in society.
PO-10: The Pharmacist and the World
Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety and legal issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional pharmacy practice and need for sustainable development.
PO 11: Life-long learning
Recognize the need for the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. Self-access and use feedback effectively from others to identify learning needs to compete globally.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO’s)
PSO 1: To know the basis of pre-formulation aspects of drugs and excipients in order to design efficacious, safe and stable dosage forms of conventional as well as novel drug delivery systems.
PSO 2: To handle independently latest sophisticated instruments and to develop an ability to design, conduct, and interpret various studies/reports being used by pharmaceutical industries during formulation design, and production etc.
PSO 3: To execute the short-term research projects under guidance that lead to develop commercial product services.