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₹3,50,000
Placement
92.0%
Avg Package
₹4,00,000
Highest Package
₹8,00,000
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250
Seats
100
Students
250
The Pharmacy program at Integral University Lucknow is structured over eight semesters, each containing a carefully curated mix of core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in basic sciences before transitioning into specialized areas of pharmacy.
| Year | Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | PHY101 | Basic Physics for Pharmacy | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | 1 | CHE101 | Chemistry I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | 1 | BIO101 | Biology I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | 1 | MAT101 | Mathematics I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | 1 | ENG101 | English Communication | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | 1 | PY101 | Pharmacy Practice I | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | 2 | PHYS102 | Basic Physics for Pharmacy II | 3-1-0-4 | PHY101 |
| 1 | 2 | CHEM102 | Chemistry II | 3-1-0-4 | CHE101 |
| 1 | 2 | BIO102 | Biology II | 3-1-0-4 | BIO101 |
| 1 | 2 | MAT102 | Mathematics II | 3-1-0-4 | MAT101 |
| 1 | 2 | ENG102 | English Communication II | 2-0-0-2 | ENG101 |
| 1 | 2 | PY102 | Pharmacy Practice II | 2-0-0-2 | PY101 |
| 2 | 3 | CHEM201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4-1-0-5 | CHEM102 |
| 2 | 3 | BIO201 | Cell Biology and Genetics | 4-1-0-5 | BIO102 |
| 2 | 3 | MAT201 | Statistics and Probability | 3-1-0-4 | MAT102 |
| 2 | 3 | PY201 | Pharmacognosy I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 2 | 3 | PHY201 | Physical Chemistry | 3-1-0-4 | PHY102 |
| 2 | 3 | PY201 | Pharmacy Practice III | 2-0-0-2 | PY102 |
| 2 | 4 | CHEM202 | Organic Chemistry II | 4-1-0-5 | CHEM201 |
| 2 | 4 | BIO202 | Molecular Biology | 4-1-0-5 | BIO201 |
| 2 | 4 | MAT202 | Calculus and Differential Equations | 3-1-0-4 | MAT201 |
| 2 | 4 | PY202 | Pharmacognosy II | 3-1-0-4 | PY201 |
| 2 | 4 | PHY202 | Quantum Mechanics | 3-1-0-4 | PHY201 |
| 2 | 4 | PY202 | Pharmacy Practice IV | 2-0-0-2 | PY201 |
| 3 | 5 | CHEM301 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 4-1-0-5 | CHEM202 |
| 3 | 5 | BIO301 | Pathology and Microbiology | 4-1-0-5 | BIO202 |
| 3 | 5 | PY301 | Pharmacology I | 4-1-0-5 | - |
| 3 | 5 | PHY301 | Pharmaceutics I | 4-1-0-5 | - |
| 3 | 5 | PSY301 | Psychology for Pharmacy Practice | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 3 | 5 | PY301 | Pharmacy Practice V | 2-0-0-2 | PY202 |
| 3 | 6 | CHEM302 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 4-1-0-5 | CHEM301 |
| 3 | 6 | BIO302 | Immunology and Immunopathology | 4-1-0-5 | BIO301 |
| 3 | 6 | PY302 | Pharmacology II | 4-1-0-5 | PY301 |
| 3 | 6 | PHY302 | Pharmaceutics II | 4-1-0-5 | PHY301 |
| 3 | 6 | PSY302 | Social Sciences for Pharmacy Practice | 2-0-0-2 | PSY301 |
| 3 | 6 | PY302 | Pharmacy Practice VI | 2-0-0-2 | PY301 |
| 4 | 7 | CHEM401 | Advanced Medicinal Chemistry | 4-1-0-5 | CHEM302 |
| 4 | 7 | BIO401 | Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics | 4-1-0-5 | BIO302 |
| 4 | 7 | PY401 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4-1-0-5 | PY302 |
| 4 | 7 | PHY401 | Drug Delivery Systems | 4-1-0-5 | PHY302 |
| 4 | 7 | PSY401 | Public Health and Epidemiology | 2-0-0-2 | PSY302 |
| 4 | 7 | PY401 | Pharmacy Practice VII | 2-0-0-2 | PY302 |
| 4 | 8 | CHEM402 | Research Methods in Pharmacy | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 4 | 8 | BIO402 | Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance | 4-1-0-5 | BIO401 |
| 4 | 8 | PY402 | Regulatory Affairs | 4-1-0-5 | PY401 |
| 4 | 8 | PHY402 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 4-1-0-5 | PHY401 |
| 4 | 8 | PSY402 | Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy | 2-0-0-2 | PSY401 |
| 4 | 8 | PY402 | Pharmacy Practice VIII | 2-0-0-2 | PY401 |
Medicinal Chemistry I: This course delves into the structure-activity relationships of drugs, focusing on how chemical modifications affect biological activity. Students learn about drug design principles, molecular modeling, and computational approaches to lead optimization.
Pharmacology I: An introductory exploration of pharmacological concepts including receptor theory, drug classification, mechanism of action, and therapeutic uses of various drug classes. Emphasis is placed on understanding physiological systems and their response to chemical agents.
Pharmaceutics I: Covers the principles of dosage form design and development. Topics include formulation science, excipients, manufacturing processes, quality control, and stability testing of pharmaceutical products.
Clinical Pharmacology: A comprehensive study of drug effects in humans, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic index, and adverse reactions. Students gain insights into clinical trial design and interpretation of research data.
Drug Delivery Systems: Explores advanced techniques for delivering drugs to target sites within the body. This includes controlled release formulations, transdermal patches, inhalation therapies, and targeted drug delivery using nanoparticles.
Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance: Focuses on the identification, evaluation, and prevention of harmful effects caused by chemical substances. Students study adverse event reporting systems, regulatory frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies used in pharmaceutical safety.
Regulatory Affairs: Introduces students to the regulatory landscape governing drug development and marketing. Covers regulatory agencies like FDA, EMA, and CDSCO, along with guidelines for preclinical and clinical studies, manufacturing standards, and post-market surveillance.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Explores the intersection of biotechnology and pharmacy, focusing on recombinant DNA technology, monoclonal antibodies, gene therapy, and stem cell research. Students learn about biomanufacturing processes and quality assurance in biopharmaceutical production.
Public Health and Epidemiology: Applies epidemiological methods to understand disease patterns and health outcomes in populations. Topics include surveillance systems, outbreak investigation, vaccination programs, and health policy development.
Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy: Encourages students to think creatively about starting their own ventures or contributing to existing businesses. Covers business planning, funding sources, intellectual property protection, and innovation management within the pharmaceutical industry.
The Department of Pharmacy at Integral University Lucknow emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of its educational philosophy. This approach ensures that students develop practical skills while applying theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.
Mini-projects begin in the third year, where students are assigned to small groups and given specific problems related to drug discovery, formulation development, or patient care issues. These projects are supervised by faculty members with industry experience and evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, teamwork, and presentation skills.
The final-year thesis/capstone project is a major undertaking that allows students to choose their own research topic under the guidance of a dedicated faculty mentor. The project must involve original research or application development, and culminates in a comprehensive report and oral defense.
Students are encouraged to propose projects aligned with current industry needs or emerging scientific frontiers, ensuring relevance and impact. This process fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and prepares students for professional roles that require independent initiative and collaborative leadership.
