B.Pharmacy

What is B.Pharmacy?

Pharmacy as an academic discipline provides exemplary education in a stimulating environment where delivery of pharmaceutical knowledge is integrated with multidisciplinary, multifaceted curriculum and cutting-edge research in the discovery, development, utilization and evaluation of therapeutic agents.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) curriculum in India aims towards preparing competent pharmacists equipped with knowledge in areas of manufacturing, production, formulation, marketing and research. The duration of the B Pharm. program is four years – divided into 8 semesters.

Future Scope:

Higher Education – B.Pharm. graduates can pursue M.Pharm., Pharm.D (PB), MBA etc., in India and abroad.

Professional carrier-

  • Jobs in Pharmaceutical Industry/ Clinical research organizations/ Biotech companies – B Pharm graduate would get a chance to work in the departments like Production, Formulation, Quality Control and Assurance, R&D etc.
  • Marketing jobs – B Pharm graduate with an instinctive ability to communicate effectively, marketing is a very good option. Sales are an integral part of pharmaceutical companies and will have plenty of opportunities.
  • Pharmacist in hospitals – The pharmacists have significant role in the healthcare system and have opportunities in both private and government hospitals.
  • As an entrepreneur, graduates are qualified to start Retail/Wholesale Pharmacy business.
  • Academics – B.Pharm. graduates are qualified to teach D.Pharm. Down the years would need a master’s degree, PhD etc. to strengthen their career.

Why B.Pharm at Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy?

The quality education and industry oriented approach makes Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy as the most preferred B. Pharm. college in Andhra Pradesh.

  • We produce competent pharmacist equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical skills
  • More than two decades of educating experience in B.Pharm. course
  • The autonomous status of the institution facilitated refining of the curriculum to meet the current industry needs with the joint exercise of industry and academia experts
  • Innovative teaching practices by highly qualified and experienced faculty
  • Regular practice school projects to inculcate research aptitude
  • Overall personality development – communication, computational skills etc
  • Real Time Industrial Training and frequent industrial visits
  • Strong institute-industry collaborations for training and placement activities
  • Campus Recruitment Training to prepare students for placements

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • Graduates will be leaders in Academics, Industry and Research pursuit with core competencies to create Healthy Society.
  • Continuous updation with emerging trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Hospital, Clinical & Community Services.
  • To become entrepreneurs to provide employment opportunities in the Society.
  • Graduates will uplift moral and professional ethical values in the society.

Program Outcomes(POs)

1.      PO 1 : Pharmacy Knowledge: Possess knowledge and comprehension of the core and basic knowledge associated with the profession of pharmacy, including biomedical sciences; pharmaceutical sciences; behavioral, social, and administrative pharmacy sciences; and manufacturing practices.

2.      PO 2 : Planning Abilities: Demonstrate effective planning abilities including time management, resource management, delegation skills and organizational skills. Develop and implement plans and organize work to meet deadlines.

3.      PO 3: : Problem analysis: Utilize the principles of scientific enquiry, thinking analytically, clearly and critically, while solving problems and making decisions during daily practice. Find, analyze, evaluate and apply information systematically and shall make defensible decisions.

4.      PO 4: : Modern tool usage: Learn, select, and apply appropriate methods and procedures, resources, and modern pharmacy-related computing tools with an understanding of the limitations.

5.      PO 5 : Leadership skills: Understand and consider the human reaction to change, motivation issues, leadership and team-building when planning changes required for fulfillment of practice, professional and societal responsibilities. Assume participatory roles as responsible citizens or leadership roles when appropriate to facilitate improvement in health and wellbeing.

6.      PO 6 : Professional Identity: Understand, analyze and communicate the value of their professional roles in society (e.g. health care professionals, promoters of health, educators, managers, employers, employee

7.      PO 7 : Pharmaceutical Ethics: Honor personal values and apply ethical principles in professional and social contexts. Demonstrate behavior that recognizes cultural and personal variability in values, communication and lifestyles. Use ethical frameworks; apply ethical principles while making decisions and take responsibility for the outcomes associated with the decisions.

8.      PO 8: Communication: Communicate effectively with the pharmacy community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports, make effective presentations and documentation, and give and receive clear instructions.

9.      PO 9 : The Pharmacist and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety and legal issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional pharmacy practice. .

10.  PO 10 : :Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional pharmacy solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

11.  PO 11 : :Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.