B Pharmacy Subjects 2025: Syllabus, Year/Semester-wise Subjects, Books, Specializations

Human anatomy and physiology 

The students will learn about human anatomy which means the study of structures of the human body. And the students also study human physiology which means the study of how the human body parts work. The whole concept describes the chemistry and physics behind the basic body functions and how systematic body functions work together.  

Some other parts of the syllabus: 

• Introduction to the human body 
• The cellular level of organisation 
• Tissue level of organisation 
• Integumentary system 
• Skeletal system 
• Joints 
• Body fluids and blood 
• Lymphatic system 
• Peripheral nervous system 
• Special senses 
• Cardiovascular system. 

Pharmaceutical organic chemistry 

This subject deals with the monographs of inorganic drugs and pharmaceuticals. The students will learn about the source of impurities and methods to determine the impurities and also understand the medicinal and pharmaceutical importance of inorganic compounds.  

Some other parts of the syllabus: 

• Impurities in pharmaceutical substances 
• General methods of preparation 
• Acids, bases, and buffers 
• Intracellular electrolytes 
• Dental products 
• Gastrointestinal agents 
• Radiopharmaceuticals  

biochemistry 

The students will learn about the biochemical facts and principles to understand the metabolism of nutrient molecules in pathological and physiological conditions. Through this subject, students will understand the molecular levels of chemicals with living cells.  

Some other parts of the syllabus: 

• Biomolecules 
• Bioenergetics 
• Carbohydrate metabolism 
• Biological oxidation 
• Liquid metabolism  
• Amino acid metabolism 
• Nucleic acid metabolism and genetic information  
• Enzymes 

Pharmaceutical microbiology 

The students will learn about all the categories of microorganisms used for the production of alcohol, antibiotics, vaccines, vitamins, enzymes, etc. students also understand the methods of identification, preservation, and cultivation of various microorganisms.  

Some other parts of the syllabus: 

• Introduction of microbiology 
• Identification of bacteria using staining techniques 
• Principle, procedure, applications of chemical gaseous, radiation, and mechanical method of sterilisation 
• Evaluation of sterilisation methods 
• Study of morphology 
• Factors influencing disinfection 
• Sterility testing of products 
• Types of microbial spoilage  

Medicinal chemistry 

The students will learn about the structure, chemistry, and therapeutic value of drugs. This subject also gave full knowledge of the structure of drugs, metabolism of drugs, and importance of physicochemical properties.  

Some other parts of the syllabus are: 

• Introduction to medicinal chemistry 
• History and development of medicinal chemistry 
• Drug metabolism  
• Drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system 
• Cholinergic neurotransmitters 
• Drugs acting on the central nervous system 
• Sedatives and hypnotics 

Pharmacology 

Under this subject, the student will learn about the impact of drugs on living organisms. The subject also covers all the information about drugs such as physiological effects, biochemical effects, absorption, distribution, excretion, etc.  

Some other parts of the syllabus are: 

• General pharmacology  
• Principles and mechanisms of drug action 
• Receptor theories and their classification 
• Adverse drug reactions 
• Drug interactions 
• Drug discovery and clinical evaluation 
• Pharmacology of drugs acting on the peripheral nervous system 
• Drugs addiction, abuse, tolerance, and dependence  

Industrial pharmacy 

The students will understand the various pharmaceutical dosage forms and their manufacturing techniques. This subject gave information about the various considerations considered in the development of pharmaceutical dosage forms.  

Some other parts of the syllabus: 

• Preformulation   
• Physical properties  
• Chemical properties  
• Tablets  
• Tablet coating 
• Quality control tests  
• Liquid orals  
• Capsules  
• Pellets  
• Parenteral products  
• Ophthalmic preparations 
• Cosmetics 
• Pharmaceutical aerosols 

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Pharmaceutical engineering 

These subjects teach taught students fundamental knowledge on the art and science of various operations used in the pharmaceutical industry. The students also know about the material handling techniques, pharmaceutical manufacturing process, various tests of preventing environmental pollution, etc.  

Some other parts of the syllabus are: 

• Flow of fluids 
• Size reduction and separation 
• Heat transfer 
• Evaporation 
• Distillation 
• Drying and mixing 
• Filtration and centrifugation 

Computer application in pharmacy  

The students will understand those subjects which deal with the intro of the database, database management system, and the computer application in the clinical studies. The students also learn about the various types of computer applications in pharmacy and the application of databases in pharmacy.  

Environmental sciences 

The students will understand the scientific study of the environmental system and the status of induced changes in organisms. The subject includes all the factors affecting the environment such as physical, biological, cultural, and social.  

1&2  

Organic chemistry I & II 

Organic chemistry 

Students learn to identify the structure, properties, reaction, composition, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds. The organic compounds mostly contain carbon dioxide and hydrogen and also include many other elements such as nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, phosphorus, and silicon.  

1&2 

Mathematics and Statistics I & II 

Mathematics and statistics  

The students will learn about the concept of basic algebra under this subject. The students will find the completing equations to determine how much of one ingredient you need to add to another. The pharmacy students need a solid grounding in chemistry and physics to understand the concept of microbiology, sociology, and microeconomics.  

2 

Physical chemistry and physical pharmacy  

Physical chemistry and physical pharmacy  

This subject explains the concept of the application of physics and chemistry to the study of pharmacy. We can say that it is the study of the effect dosage forms on the environment by addressing issues at the molecular level.  

3 

Biochemistry  

Biochemistry  

This subject aims to provide the basic knowledge of the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels. The biological aspect is used to learn about the biological processes that take place in cells and organisms.  

4 

Microbiology  

Microbiology  

The students will learn about microbiology which means the study of living organisms that cannot be seen from the naked eyes. Some microorganisms are bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa, etc.  

5 

Cosmetology  

Cosmetology  

This subject helps to learn about cosmetology which means the study of professional and personal image, ethical conduct, sanitation, hairstyling, and nail care which means a one-credit course. It is the prerequisite to chemicals, salon management, and hair colouring.  

6 

Pharmacognosy  

Pharmacognosy  

The students will learn about pharmacognosy by this subject which means the study of medicines or crude drugs produced from natural resources like plants, microbes, animals, etc.  

7 

Pharmaceutical management  

Pharmaceutical management  

Pharmaceutical management gave information about health and chemical science to the students. It also explains information about the safe and secure use of chemical drugs.  

8 

Medicinal chemistry laboratory  

Medicinal chemistry laboratory  

Under this subject, the students will understand medicinal chemistry which is defined as an interdependent mature science that is a combination of applied and basic sciences.  

Pharmaceutical technology  

• Human anatomy 
• Physiology 
• Inorganic chemistry  
• Organic chemistry 
• Analytical chemistry 
• Medicinal chemistry  
• Advanced drug delivery systems 
• Drug delivery system labs 
• Research methodology  

Students interested in pharmaceutical technology can choose this subject as a specialisation under bachelor of pharmacy. It is the technology of application of knowledge and technology in pharmacy, pharmacology, and the pharmaceutical industry.  

Quality assurance  

• Advanced analytical techniques 
• Research methodology  
• Biostatics 
• Pharmaceutical process validation 
• Quality and its concepts  
• Method development and validation  

The students will learn about quality assurance which means the sum of all activities and responsibilities required to ensure the quality of medicine for the patient and ensure that it is safe, effective, and acceptable.  

Pharmaceutical marketing management  

• General concepts and scope of marketing 
• Pharmaceutical market 
• Product decision 
• Promotion 
• Pharmaceutical marketing channels  
• Pricing 
• Emerging concepts in marketing 

The basic concept of pharmaceutical marketing is to combine pharmaceutical science with management and marketing studies. The students are prepared for careers in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, management, and related fields.  

Pharmaceutical chemistry  

• Advance organic chemistry  
• Chemical and instrumental methods of drug analysis  
• Advanced chromatographic techniques 
• Bioorganic chemistry 
• PhytochemistryPhyto chemistry 
• Medicinal chemistry  
• Enzyme technology  

The students learn to understand the design and synthesis of biologically active modules. This subject aims to provide new chemical molecules which enable the discovery of new pharmaceuticals optimised in drug structures.   

Human anatomy and physiology 

Essentials of human anatomy & physiology reviews  

Elaine marieb  

The authors give more focus on the structure of the human body and how the body structures work.  

Pharmaceutical organic chemistry 

Textbook of pharmaceutical organic chemistry  

ALI M 

It deals with the structure, properties, and reactions of the pharmaconalysis. 

biochemistry 

Principles of biochemistry  

David l. nelson  

The author explains the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels.  

Pharmaceutical microbiology 

A textbook of pharmaceutical microbiology  

Prahlad Singh Mehra  

The author explains the concept of pharmaceutical microbiology in five sections.  

Medicinal chemistry 

Medicinal chemistry   

Ashutosh Kar  

The book explains the concept of discipline at the interaction of chemistry such as synthetic organic chemistry and pharmacology.  

Pharmacology 

Essentials of medical pharmacology  

K .D. Tripathi  

The author describes pharmacology as the branch of science that deals with the study of drugs and their actions on the living systems.  

Industrial pharmacy 

Lachman liebermans the theory and practice of industrial pharmacy  

KHAR R.K. 

This book explains the concept of manufacturing, development, marketing, and distribution of drug products.  

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