Diploma In Pharmacy Syllabus as per ER PCI 2020
First Year D.Pharmacy Subjects
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacognosy
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Social Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
This course is designed to impart basic knowledge on the chemical structure, storage conditions and medicinal uses of organic and inorganic chemical substances used as drugs and pharmaceuticals. Also, this course discusses the
impurities, quality control aspects of chemical substances used in pharmaceuticals.
This course will discuss the following aspects of the chemical
substances used as drugs and pharmaceuticals for various disease conditions
1. Chemical classification, chemical name, chemical structure
2. Pharmacological uses, doses, stability and storage conditions
3. Different types of formulations / dosage form available and their brand names
4. Impurity testing and basic quality control tests
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be
able to
1. Describe the chemical class, structure and chemical name of the commonly used drugs and pharmaceuticals of both organic and inorganic nature
2. Discuss the pharmacological uses, dosage regimen, stability issues and storage conditions of all such chemical substances commonly used as drugs
3. Describe the quantitative and qualitative analysis, impurity testing of the chemical substances given in the official monographs
4. Identify the dosage form & the brand names of the drugs and pharmaceuticals popular in the marketplace
1. Describe the chemical class, structure and chemical name of the commonly used drugs and pharmaceuticals of both organic and inorganic nature
2. Discuss the pharmacological uses, dosage regimen, stability issues and storage conditions of all such chemical substances commonly used as drugs
3. Describe the quantitative and qualitative analysis, impurity testing of the chemical substances given in the official monographs
4. Identify the dosage form & the brand names of the drugs and pharmaceuticals popular in the marketplace
Pharmacognosy
This course is designed to impart knowledge on the medicinal uses of various drugs of natural origin. Also, the course emphasizes the fundamental
concepts in the evaluation of crude drugs, alternative systems of medicine,
nutraceuticals, and herbal cosmetics
This course will discuss the following aspects of drug substances derived from natural resources.
1. Occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests of common phytoconstituents
2. Therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of various natural drug
3. Biological source, chemical constituents of selected crude drugs and their
4. Basic concepts in quality control of crude drugs and various systems of medicines
5. Applications of herbs in health foods and cosmetics
1. Occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests of common phytoconstituents
2. Therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of various natural drug
substances and phytoconstituents
3. Biological source, chemical constituents of selected crude drugs and their
therapeutic efficacy in common diseases and ailments
4. Basic concepts in quality control of crude drugs and various systems of medicines
5. Applications of herbs in health foods and cosmetics
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to
1. Identify the important/common crude drugs of natural origin
2. Describe the uses of herbs in nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals
3. Discuss the principles of an alternative system of medicines
4. Describe the importance of quality control of drugs of natural origin
1. Identify the important/common crude drugs of natural origin
2. Describe the uses of herbs in nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals
3. Discuss the principles of an alternative system of medicines
4. Describe the importance of quality control of drugs of natural origin
Human Anatomy and Physiology Diploma in Pharmacy
This course is designed to impart basic knowledge on the structure and functions of the human body. It helps in understanding both homeostasis
mechanisms and homeostatic imbalances of various systems of the human body.
This course will discuss the following:
1. Structure and functions of the various organ systems and organs of the human body
2. Homeostatic mechanisms and their imbalances in the human body
3. Various vital physiological parameters of the human body and their significances
1. Structure and functions of the various organ systems and organs of the human body
2. Homeostatic mechanisms and their imbalances in the human body
3. Various vital physiological parameters of the human body and their significances
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be
able to
1. Describe the various organ systems of the human body
2. Discuss the anatomical features of the important human organs and tissues
3. Explain the homeostatic mechanisms regulating the normal physiology in the human system
4. Discuss the significance of various vital physiological parameters of the human body
1. Describe the various organ systems of the human body
2. Discuss the anatomical features of the important human organs and tissues
3. Explain the homeostatic mechanisms regulating the normal physiology in the human system
4. Discuss the significance of various vital physiological parameters of the human body
Social Pharmacy Diploma in Pharmacy
This course is designed to impart basic knowledge on public health, epidemiology, preventive care, and other social health-related concepts. Also, to emphasize the roles of pharmacists in the public health programs.
This course will discuss about basic concepts of
1. Public health and national health programs
1. Public health and national health programs
2. Preventive healthcare
3. Food and nutrition-related health issues
4. Health education and health promotion
5. General roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in public health
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to
1. Discuss about roles of pharmacists in the various national health programs
2. Describe various sources of health hazards and disease preventive measures
3. Discuss the healthcare issues associated with food and nutritional substances
4. Describe the general roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in public health
Pharmaceutics Diploma in Pharmacy
This course is designed to impart basic knowledge and skills on the art and science of formulating and dispensing different pharmaceutical dosage forms.
This course will discuss the following aspects of pharmaceutical
dosage forms
1. Basic concepts, types and need
2. Advantages and disadvantages, methods of preparation / formulation
3. Packaging and labelling requirements
4. Basic quality control tests, concepts of quality assurance and good manufacturing practices
1. Basic concepts, types and need
2. Advantages and disadvantages, methods of preparation / formulation
3. Packaging and labelling requirements
4. Basic quality control tests, concepts of quality assurance and good manufacturing practices
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be
able to
1. Describe about the different dosage forms and their formulation aspects
2. Explain the advantages, disadvantages, and quality control tests of different dosage forms
3. Discuss the importance of quality assurance and good manufacturing practices
1. Describe about the different dosage forms and their formulation aspects
2. Explain the advantages, disadvantages, and quality control tests of different dosage forms
3. Discuss the importance of quality assurance and good manufacturing practices