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M.Sc. – Nutrition and Dietetics

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Duration

2 Years

Credits

Intake

Full Time

Yes

Part Time

Yes

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B.Pharm program offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at APU as per regulations of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the statutory body governing pharmacy education in India.

Bachelor of Pharmacy is a Four year degree program designed to impart profound pharmaceutical knowledge through quality research and training programs to cater the community health needs thereby facilitating the development of socially responsible pharmacists and entrepreneurs. The course of study for B. Pharm shall extend over a period of eight semesters (four academic years) and six semesters (three academic years) for lateral entry students.

Programme Educational Objectives

Graduate will demonstrate knowledge and research skills to identify and solve complex pharmaceutical issues across a broad range of application areas.
Graduates will integrate knowledge and skills with clinical research to provide healthcare solutions for the benefit of society.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and entrepreneur skills by working and communicating effectively in an interdisciplinary environment, either independently or in a team.
Graduates will be cognizant and responsive to the health care needs of the community and possess a commitment to continuously improve knowledge and abilities.
Graduates will be skillful in current techniques and technologies, skillful in problem solving, and will possess professional, ethical and compassionate behavior and standards.

We look for applicants who are curious, determined and creative. We take into account special talents or successes that might not appear on a transcript. If this sounds like you, choose APU.

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Upon the completion of the course student will be able to:

Demonstrate the knowledge and research skills acquired in the major specialization of pharmacy i.e pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics including cosmetology, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, biotechnology etc.
Plan logically synthesis, formulation, analysis, phytochemical screening and pharmacological testing of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Identify and solve complex pharmaceutical related problems across a broad range of application areas of pharmaceutical industries.
Lead actively various interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary health care teams.
Understand and appreciate the role of pharmacist in in the development of healthy society
Undertake Public Health care projects and camps for educating society about safe use of pharmaceuticals and related nutritional and environmental counseling.
Recognize environmental and societal factors that require intervention of pharmacists to provide optimal solutions.
Understand code of ethics of pharmacy in professional and social contexts that govern decision making and respect for the dignity of the patient.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with effective exchange of professional information.
Create, select and apply current tools and techniques of pharmacy field tools necessary for solving pharmaceutical problems.
Recognize the need to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change in the field of pharmacy through continuing education and research.

Career Avenues

Pharmaceutical industry of India is evolving as leading industries worldwide. It is technologically strong and totally self-reliant. Known for high spending on Research & Development, India has also become a major destination for generic drug manufacturing. A career in the pharmaceutical industry has a bright future. Pharmacy graduates can also pursue their professional career in almost all types of healthcare organizations i.e. hospitals, nursing homes, government departments, universities, research institutes etc. Some of the jobs in the pharma sector is:

Drug Inspector
Analytical Chemist
Food and Drug Inspector
Hospital Drug Coordinator
Drug Therapist
Quality Control Officer
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Executive
Medical Sales Representative
Quality Assurance Executive
Pharmacologist
Product/Process Development Scientist
Research Scientist
Technical Writer
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Clinical Research Associate

Eligibility Criteria

For National Students

Sr. Secondary (10+2) in PCM/PCB with minimum 50% marks

For International Students
The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the prerequisite subjects for admission into the desired program

Syllabus

First Year

Code	Semester – I	Code	Semester – II
Code	Semester – I	Code	Semester – II
BP101T	Human Anatomy and Physiology I– Theory	BP201T	Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory
BP102T	Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Theory	BP202T	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I – Theory
BP103T	Pharmaceutics I – Theory	BP203T	Biochemistry – Theory
BP104T	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Theory	BP204T	Pathophysiology – Theory
BP105T	Communication skills – Theory *	BP205T	Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Theory *
BP106RBTBP106RMT	Remedial Biology/Remedial Mathematics – Theory*	BP206T	Environmental sciences – Theory *
BP107P	Human Anatomy and Physiology –Practical	BP207P	Human Anatomy and Physiology II –Practical
BP108P	Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Practical	BP208P	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I– Practical
BP109P	Pharmaceutics I – Practical	BP209P	Biochemistry – Practical
BP110P	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Practical	BP210P	Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Practical*
BP111P	Communication skills – Practical*
BP112RBP	Remedial Biology – Practical*

Second Year

Code	Semester – III	Code	Semester – IV
BP301T	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – Theory	BP401T	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III– Theory
BP302T	Physical Pharmaceutics I – Theory	BP402T	Medicinal Chemistry I – Theory
BP303T	Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Theory	BP403T	Physical Pharmaceutics II – Theory
BP304T	Pharmaceutical Engineering – Theory	BP404T	Pharmacology I – Theory
BP305P	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – Practical	BP405T	Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I– Theory
BP306P	Physical Pharmaceutics I – Practical	BP406P	Medicinal Chemistry I – Practical
BP307P	Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Practical	BP407P	Physical Pharmaceutics II – Practical
BP 308P	Pharmaceutical Engineering –Practical	BP408P	Pharmacology I – Practical
		BP409P	Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I – Practical

Third Year

Code	Semester – V	Code	Semester – VI
BP501T	Medicinal Chemistry II – Theory	BP601T	Medicinal Chemistry III – Theory
BP502T	Industrial PharmacyI– Theory	BP602T	Pharmacology III – Theory
BP503T	Pharmacology II – Theory	BP603T	Herbal Drug Technology – Theory
BP504T	Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II– Theory	BP604T	Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics –Theory
BP505T	Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence – Theory	BP605T	Pharmaceutical Biotechnology – Theory
BP506P	Industrial PharmacyI – Practical	BP606T	Quality Assurance –Theory
BP507P	Pharmacology II – Practical	BP607P	Medicinal chemistry III – Practical
BP508P	Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II –Practical	BP608P	Pharmacology III – Practical
		BP609P	Herbal Drug Technology – Practical

Fourth Year

Code	Semester – VII	Code	Semester – VIII
		BP801T	Biostatistics and Research Methodology
		BP802T	Social and Preventive Pharmacy
		BP803ET	Pharma Marketing Management
		BP804ET	Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science
		BP805ET	Pharmacovigilance
		BP806ET	Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals
		BP807ET	Computer Aided Drug Design
		BP808ET	Cell and Molecular Biology
		BP809ET	Cosmetic Science
		BP810ET	Experimental Pharmacology
		BP811ET	Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
		BP812ET	Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals
		BP813PW	Project Work

Scholarship

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Apex Professional University nurtures and encourages the curious, determined, and creative minds and strongly believes that money should not be a constraint for such students. So, the University extends Scholarship and Financial Aid Scheme for the students taking admission at APU.

Academic Scholarship
APU extends scholarships and financial assistance to meritorious and talented students based on the basis of qualification previous to eligibility qualification. Continuation of the APU Academic Scholarships are designed to encourage and reward consistently meritorious performance through the duration of the program. The Academic Scholarships will be awarded based on CGPA at the end of each year.

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Early Decision Scholarship
The amount of Scholarship also depends on the Phase in which the candidate takes Admission in the University. Admissions in APU is done in four Phases. All the Scholarships awarded will be for a specific year only and for subsequent years, it may continue / discontinue based on performance of the student in qualifying year and Scholarship policy applicable from time to time.

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External Scholarship
In order to fund your studies, you will need to undertake careful research – the options available to you will differ, depending on your domicile. There are several government scholarships and stipends on offer from UGC, Central and State Governments extending to the APU Students.

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Admission Process

Applicants will have to go through the following process:

Submission of completed application form with all relevant enclosures and application fee
Review of applications and short-listing of candidates
Admission decision taken by the Admission Committee

The decision to short-list applicants for a personal interview and make a formal offer of admission thereafter will be taken by the Admission Committee. The committee’s decision in this regard is final and binding.

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