Bachelor of Pharmacy

Program Description: Bachelor of Pharmacy

Faculty: Faculty of Life Science

Duration: 5 Years (10 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 200

CGPA Range: Highest 4.00 – Lowest 2.00

Program Type: Outcome-Based Undergraduate Professional Science Program

Overview

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) program at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) offers a professional, science-based education dedicated to the study of drugs, from their discovery, development, mechanism of action, formulation, and safe use. The program is designed to train highly competent pharmaceutical professionals who can contribute to healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry. The program is structured over four academic years (eight semesters) and requires 160 credit hours, integrating principles of pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, and industrial management.

A significant portion of the curriculum is laboratory and clinically oriented, ensuring students develop essential practical skills in drug synthesis, dosage form design, quality control (QC), instrumental analysis, and patient counseling. The program emphasizes ethics, regulatory compliance, and patient care, preparing graduates for diverse roles in the pharmaceutical sector.

Program Objectives

The primary objectives of the B. Pharm. program are to:

• Provide comprehensive knowledge of drug action, therapeutic uses, formulation, and manufacturing principles.

• Develop practical skills in pharmaceutical analysis, quality assurance, drug delivery system design, and dispensing practices.

• Promote critical thinking regarding rational drug use, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and ethical responsibilities in patient care.

• Introduce interdisciplinary applications in pharmaceutical biotechnology, clinical trials, and healthcare management.

• Prepare graduates for licensed careers in pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, community pharmacies, and advanced academic research.

Program Structure and Curriculum

The Pharmacy curriculum includes a vast array of core and supporting courses, distributed among theoretical, practical, and professional modules.

Core Areas Include:

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Medicinal Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry)

• Pharmaceutics (Dosage Form Design, Industrial Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics)

• Pharmacology (Mechanism of Drug Action, Therapeutics, Toxicology)

• Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicine

• Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology

• Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

• Quality Assurance (QA) and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs

• Hospital and Community Pharmacy

Supporting Courses Include:

• Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology

• Mathematics and Biostatistics

• Computer Skills and Pharmaceutical Data Analysis

• Communication Skills and Pharmacy Law

• Basic Physics

In the final year, students typically undertake a mandatory Industrial Internship or Research Project/Thesis, providing real-world professional exposure and application of scientific knowledge.

Assessment and Evaluation

Student assessment combines continuous and final evaluations to ensure comprehensive learning and performance tracking, consistent with university standards.

Theoretical Courses:

• 30% Continuous Assessment (10% Attendance, 20% Quiz/Class Test/Assignment/Presentation)

• 70% Final Examination

Laboratory/Practical Courses:

• 50% Continuous Assessment (15% Attendance, 15% Lab Report/Logbook, 20% Quiz/Assignment)

• 50% Final Examination (40% Practical Test/Viva, 10% Viva-Voce)

A minimum CGPA of 2.00 (out of 4.00) is required for graduation.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the B. Pharm. program follows the GST (General, Science & Technology) cluster system or university-approved criteria. Candidates must have a Science background at both SSC and HSC (or equivalent) levels, with strong performance in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, and fulfill the minimum eligibility set by the university for the relevant academic session.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B. Pharm. program are qualified to work as registered pharmacists and are highly sought after across the healthcare and pharmaceutical ecosystem:

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Production, Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Research & Development (R&D), and Regulatory Affairs.

• Hospital Pharmacy: Clinical Pharmacist, Drug Information Specialist, ensuring safe and effective medication use in healthcare settings.

• Community Pharmacy: Retail Pharmacist, providing direct patient care, dispensing, and counseling.

• Government/Regulatory Bodies: Drug Inspector, Licensing Officer in Ministries of Health and Drug Administration.

• Academia and Research: Pursuing M. Pharm., M.Phil., or Ph.D. degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or related fields.

They are excellently prepared for both industrial and clinical career paths, contributing directly to public health and drug innovation.