B. Pharmacy

Pharmacy is a versatile, dynamic, growing and increasingly diverse profession; one which creates an excitement because there are so many opportunities for service. Recognized as a science-driven and clinically focused area, Pharmacy is a discipline that combines a wide range of scientific concepts which are critical to the discovery and development of new drugs and therapies. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is an undergraduate degree course in the field of Pharmacy education. In this course the students study about the drugs and medicines, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry etc.

VISION

 

To provide excellent pharmaceutical education and research opportunities in pharmaceutical sciences to improve healthcare needs of community and technological aspects of industries.

Adequate guidance, extensive training with broad vision is provided to students through multi-dimensional programs by the experienced faculty and industry institute interaction coupled with latest tools and techniques in Pharmaceutical Sciences to make them potential leaders, research scientists and entrepreneurs with assured placement in the profession of pharmacy.

 

MISSION

 

  • To impart need based quality education in the areas of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • To establish national/ international collaborative research and linkages.
  • To Collaborate with pharma industries to meet the global challenges.
  • To create of specialized centers to cater to the needs of pharmaceutical industries and other research and teaching institutes.
  • To educate the students in community pharmacy and pharmaceutical management.
  • To Inculcate the values of professional ethics, discipline and zeal to excel in the students.
  • To develop holistic personality of the students by all possible ways so that they can contribute effectively and efficiently in the respective professional career, besides offering sound technical knowledge.

Course Offered

  • B.Pharmacy (60 Seats)
  • B.Pharmacy (Lateral Entry into 2nd Year)

Eligibility

B. Pharmacy:

All those candidates who have passed the 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry as compulsory subjects and one subject from Mathematics, Biology or Bio-Technology conducted by a recognized Board / University / Council can apply for admission to this course.

B.Pharmacy (Lateral Entry into 2nd Year):

All those candidates who have passed the 2 year diploma in pharmacy from an institution affiliated to PSBTE&IT /recognized Board / University / Council and duly approved by PCI/AICTE and should have obtained a minimum of 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST Category) in the above mentioned qualifying examination, can get  admission to this course.

Objectives

  • To Develop professional Pharmacists globally considering the needs of whole world.
  • To produce a pharmacist having skills and ability equivalent to International standards of Pharmacy Training.
  • To initiate research which will utilize locally available materials for possible use in Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • To practice according to the internationally accepted professional code of ethics which will include the ability to: Compound and dispense medicine including sterile preparations, Evaluate drugs to determine and maintain their quality, Participate in the health teams by giving advice in all matters relating to drugs, and, Participate in the training of nonprofessional pharmaceutical staff e.g. dispensers and other health personnel as appropriate.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop ability for in-depth analytical and critical thinking in order to identify, formulate and solve the issues related to Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Agencies, Hospital Pharmacy and Community Pharmacy.
  • Develop an ability to solve, analyze and interpret data generated from Formulation Development, Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
  • Develop written and oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively the outcomes of the Pharmaceutical problems.
  • Develop team spirit, apart from responding to the social needs and professional ethics.
  • Develop an aptitude for lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
  • Develop an understanding for the need of pharmaceutical sciences and technology towards giving quality life to people in society.

Scope of Employment

Due to the opening of large pharmaceutical companies, the future in the field of pharmacy is bright. Numerous jobs are available for pharmacists in government as well as private organizations. As such after completing the studies, a student can easily find jobs in pharmaceutical industries, government departments, colleges and universities, hospitals, investigation and research institutes etc. Pharmacists can practice in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and regulatory agencies. Sales & Marketing job sector also hires maximum number of pharmacy graduates. One can also work in retail stores of medicines. After registering with the state Pharmacy Council, one can open chemist/drug store and sell medicines as per doctor’s prescription.After the completion of the course the students can work as a:

  • Chemical/Drug Technician
  • Bio-Technologist
  • Drug Therapist
  • Drug Inspector
  • Hospital Drug Coordinator
  • Health Inspector
  • Pharmacist
  • Pathologist
  • Scientist
  • Research Officer

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Domain Expertise: Apply comprehensive knowledge and basic principles of Pharmaceutical and other associated sciences.

PO2: Professional Skills: Demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve complex problems of Pharmaceutical Industry, Community & Hospital Pharmacy.

PO3: Research Orientation: Apply and demonstrate their professional skills and comprehensive knowledge to carry out research in the core and applied areas of pharmaceutical sciences.

PO4: Planning Abilities: Demonstrate effective planning, delegation skills, organizational skills and resource management abilities for their effective implementation.

PO5: Critical Thinking: Utilize the principles of scientific enquiry, thinking analytically, and critically, for solving pharmaceutical problems and drawing decisions.

PO6: Modern Tool Usage: Apply appropriate methods, procedures, resources, and modern pharmacy-related computing tools.

PO7: Leadership and Team Work: Demonstrate leadership skills with high level of integrity and ethics to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO8: Communication: Communicate effectively with the professional community and with society at large; for effective and impressive representation.

PO9: Professional Ethics: Possess personal & universal values and apply ethical principles in professional and social contexts.

PO10: Social Responsibility: Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety and legal issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional pharmacy practice.

PO11: Leadership and Teamwork: Understand the impact of professional pharmacy solutions in context environment and demonstrate the knowledge for sustainable development.

PO12: Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for, Self-assess and effectively use the feedback from others to identify learning needs to compete globally.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

PSO1:  Pharmacy Graduates will have fundamental knowledge in preparing conventional as well as novel pharmaceutical dosage forms, their methods of dispensing and recent advancements made in the field of Pharmaceutical Product Development.

PSO2: The Graduates will develop an ability to design, conduct, and interpret various analytical studies/reports being used by pharmaceutical industries during drug design, formulation design, and production etc.

PSO3:  Pharmacy Graduates will have an understanding about different laws that govern different aspects of pharmacy that builds up their fundamental knowledge about the ethics associated with the profession of pharmacy.

 

ABOUT DEPARTMENT

“EXPERT TALK on WHEN TO THINK ABOUT AN ONCO-SURGEON 0N 24th JANUARY 2024”

A very informative and useful lecture was delivered on When to think about’ an Onco-Surgeon” on 24th January 2024 by Dr. Sheshank Mahajan, MBBS, MS Surgery, Mch. Surgical Oncology, who is a specialist working at a local IVY Hospital, Amritsar.
Dr. Sheshank Mahajan started his lecture with general introduction of cancer. He focussed on etiology (cause) of cancer, its treatment and prevention. He shared very vital statistics relating to mortality and morbidity of cancer of different organs.
He enlightened the students on the types of cancers common among males and females.
He further said that the breast cancer is rapidly increasing in India among females whereas among the males it’s the cancer of prostate & stomach that is rapidly increasing.
He has also talked about the treatment of this deadly disease available both in India and abroad.
The lecture was very fruitful and enriched the existing knowledge of the students. It was highly appreciated by the staff and students.

“The Department of Pharmacy organized an enriching industrial visit to ASPEN LIFESCIENCES, AMRITSAR on April 12, 2023 for the students of 2nd Semester of B. Pharmacy.”

Industrial Visit to ASPEN LIFESCIENCES, AMRITSAR for B. Pharmacy Students
The Department of Pharmacy organized an enriching industrial visit to ASPEN LIFESCIENCES, AMRITSAR on April 12, 2023 for the students of 2nd Semester of B. Pharmacy.
The visit aimed at providing practical exposure to the students about the latest industry trends and technologies.
Initially the students were taken to the various departments/sections of the Company which included Quality Control Laboratories , Quality Assurance Section, Storage Area , Manufacturing Area and Packaging Area.
The students were briefly given information regarding working of various equipments and also the principles of the working of instruments like SPECTROPHOTOMETER, HIGH PERFORMNACE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY and various others analytical equipments used in the quality testing of the finished products as well as for testing the initial raw materials.
Mr. Lalit Kumar, QA Manager, explained in detail every step before entering the manufacturing area. The company follows very good manufacturing practices.
In addition to the knowledge sharing session, the students also got the opportunity to interact with professionals of the company and got practical insights into the industry.
The students were accompanied by two faculty members, Mr Tejinder Singh and Ms Shanta Mahajan, who ensured that the students made the most of their visit.
In a nutshell, the industrial visit to ASPEN LIFESCIENCES, AMRITSAR was a fantastic opportunity for the students of B. Pharmacy to gain practical exposure to the latest industrial technologies and analytical equipments.
The visit was a resounding success and a testament to the Pharmacy Department’s commitment for providing quality education as well as providing industrial exposure to its students.

“The Department of Pharmacy organized an enriching visit to IVY hospital Amritsar on April 6, 2023 for the students of D. Pharmacy second year.”

 

Visit to IVY Hospital * .
The Department of Pharmacy organized an enriching visit to IVY hospital Amritsar on April 6, 2023 for the students of D. Pharmacy second year.
The visit aimed at providing practical exposure to the students about the latest pharmaceutical trends and technologies such as dispensing, storage, inventory control.
Mr. Amarjeet Singh, an experienced pharmacist, demonstrated various dosage forms, storage conditions, prescription reading and how to operate the software for making the retail bills which provided a deeper understanding of the practical applications of the latest technologies.
The team of experts at IVY hospital generously shared their knowledge with the students, providing a detailed overview of the various concepts related to in-patient and out-patient pharmacy outlets.
In addition to the session, the students had the opportunity to interact with professionals in their field of interest and gain practical insights into the pharmacy.
Furthermore, the students were provided with the exposure to Sedatives, Narcotics and Antibiotics used as per the laws mentioned in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
The students were accompanied by two faculty members, Mr. Navjot Singh and Mr. Shamsher Singh, who ensured that the students gained fruitful knowledge from this visit.
For students, it was a fantastic opportunity to gain practical exposure to the latest trends in hospital retail outlets.
The visit was a resounding success and provided a great opportunity to update their knowledge about their field of study.

“Department of Pharmacy organized a visit for the students of 1st year Diploma in Pharmacy to Botanical Garden in Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar on 1st March 2023.”

Department of Pharmacy organized a visit for the students of 1st year Diploma in Pharmacy to Botanical Garden in Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar on 1st March 2023.
Students got the opportunity to gain vital knowledge regarding various medicinal plants and their uses and also came to know about conservation of various medicinal plants.
The objective of the visit was to show to the students proper methods for managing medicinal plants in a garden and to provide information on plants that could be suitable for any pathological diseases.
Students came to know about the shade room where the medicinal plants were being conserved in required environmental conditions.
The Incharge of the garden explained about different plants species, family and medicinal uses of plants and also answered all the queries of students. The proper propagation method, cultivation and collection method of plants were explained to the students.
All the Students were highly motivated after visiting the medicinal garden as they were encouraged to grow more and more plants near their surroundings.
Students were accompanied by two faculty member of Department (Ms Jasbir Kaur and Ms Amandeep Kaur)
The visit was very beneficial for the students and they decided to develop similar Garden in the campus of Global Institutes.

“Pharma Club organised “Handwriting Competition” on 1st March 2023 in the Pharmacy Department.”

Handwriting style of any individual depicts his/her personality traits.
Students of the Department were encouraged to showcase their best of writing style. The response of the students to this activity was extra ordinary and the students showed their extreme enthusiasm in the competition and participated in large number to show their talent.
It was an extremely difficult task for the judges to select the winners.
The following students were declared as winners and were awarded certificates :
1. Vijay Kumar
(D-Pharmacy 2nd year)
2. Lovepreet Kaur
(D-Pharmacy 2nd year)
3. Robanjit Singh
(D-Pharmacy 2nd year)

“The Department of Pharmacy organized an Industrial visit to Systacare Remedies, Amritsar on 23rd Feb., 2023 for students of B.Pharmacy (4th Semester).”

 Students got the opportunity to gain vital knowledge regarding various equipments, manufacturing processes, sample preparation and standard testing procedures. They visited various sections including Production Unit, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Labs.

Students were also exposed to various various testing procedures and SOP’s that are required to follow while working in a pharmaceutical industry.

Two faculty memebers of the Department Ms Rupinder Kaur and Ms Richa accompanied the students.

“Pharma Club of Pharmacy department Organized *Talent Show” Competition on 22 Feb, 2023”

 A talent show is an event in which participants show their talent and skill in various arts such as Singing, Dancing, Lip-syncing, Acting, Martial Arts, Playing some musical instrument, Poetry, Comedy or such other activities. Students participated in various events with zeal and enthusiasm and entertained the audience.
At the end of the activity, the following students were declared as winners and awarded with certificates:

1.Zameer Manzoor ( B-Pharmacy 6th)
2. Sanamdeep Chohan
(D- pharmacy Ist )

*Awareness Session on Dental Myths v/s Facts and the Maintenance of Oral Hygiene”

“Department of Pharmacy of the Institute organised an awareness session about oral hygiene on 20-2-22.”

Department of Pharmacy of the Institute organised an awareness session about oral hygiene on 20-2-22.
Dr. Vikram Singh and Dr. Jasbir Kaur MDS ( Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics) delivered their enriching lectures on the topics of Dental myths v/s facts and the maintenance of oral hygiene.”
They spoke about the effects and management of Dental issues and educated the students about Dental hygiene.
They discussed the basics of oral hygiene such as proper brushing techniques, cavity, mouthwash, tongue cleaning, flossing , dietary habits and also to plan a routine dental care procedure.
They also advised students to brush their teeth twice a day.
The students and faculty were very happy with the session and said that it was an awesome experience.
The Session was very interactive and all queries of the students were satisfactorily answered.
Dr. Jaganjyot Kaur, Deputy Director, District Dental Health Department Officer Amritsar and Dr. Raj Kumar SMO Verka also graced the occasion.
Dr.Tarandeep and Amanpreet Singh were also present.

“Department of Pharmacy organized a free Eye check-up camp on 13th February 2023 for the students and faculty members of the Institute in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospital Amritsar.”

FREE EYE CHECK-UP CAMP
Department of Pharmacy organized a free Eye check-up camp on 13th February 2023 for the students and faculty members of the Institute in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospital Amritsar.
There were two Ophthalmologist and their assistants who conducted the eye camp. More than 250 students participated in this camp with full enthusiasm.
The team was well equipped with all the necessary equipments for examining the ocular pressure and eyesight.
The students of the Pharmacy Department also actively participated in the camp.
The main objective of the camp was to see the post- covid affects of using various electronic devices ( Phones, laptops, etc).
The team members discussed several eye-related issues and also suggested many remedial measures to take care of the eyes and also informed about several laser treatments regarding the eye problems.
The camp provided free medical advice and the eye specialist advised specialized treatment or surgery wherever it was required.
The event was very well conducted and was highly appreciated by everyone.

 

 

 

“Department of Pharmacy organized an expert talk on the topic of “Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening” on 21-12-22.”

Department of Pharmacy organized an expert talk on the topic of “Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening” on 21-12-22.
Cervical and Breast cancer awareness is an effort to raise the knowledge and reduce the stigma of cancer through education.
The key speaker for the talk was Dr Ruchika, MBBS, MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fellowship in IVF and Gynaecology Endoscopy,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar.
Dr Ruchika shared her knowledge of breast cancer & cervical cancer and elaborated its symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment alongwith screening procedures.
Addressing the students she explained as how a woman can self examine the symptoms by having regular screening with PAP smear test and human papillomavirus (HPV) test to know the early symptoms of cancer that can be treated by medicines.
She explained prophylactic treatments by receiving the HPV vaccines and also explained about Mammography and breast self examination and hygiene factors to prevent Breast and Cervical Cancer.
The lecture provided valuable knowledge and guidance to students and faculty members.
She also answered satisfactorily all queries of the students.
Principal of Pharmacy Department thanked Dr Ruchika for sparing her valuable time for the Global students and staff from her very busy schedule.

“Pharma Club of Pharmacy Department organized Paper Dance Competition on 2nd November 2022.”

Pharma Club of Pharmacy Department organized Paper Dance Competition on 2nd November 2022.
Paper Dance is a competetion where participants, in pairs, dance on a piece of paper until the music stops.
The newspaper is folded every time and it gets smaller and smaller with the proceeding rounds.
At the end, winners of this event were awarded certificates.
The followings were declared as winners of the event :
1.Suhaib Shabir & Toufeeq Umar ( B Sc Radiology 1st Year)
2.Shashi Kumar ( B Sc MLS 1st year), Abrar Hussain Joo (B Sc 3rd )

“Pharma Club of Pharmacy Department Organized JUST A MINUTE ” Competition on 26th october 2022.”

Pharma Club of Pharmacy Department Organized JUST A MINUTE ” Competition on 26th october 2 022.
“Just a Minute (JAM)” is an interesting game which is played to encourage students to showcase their communication skill and ability.
It gave an excellent opportunity to the students to develop their communication skills through the challenges that they are made to take up in this game.
The competition is an interesting platform for students to engage in public speaking in a game like situation. Such competitions can encourage students to come out of their shell and develop their confidence to communicate.
At the end, the following winners were awarded certificates :
1. Mehak Khazir MLS 3rd Sem
2.Manvir Singh D- Pharmacy 1st year
3. Faisal Sultan MLS 3rd Sem

“Global Group of Institutes in association with PhulkariCan, an NGO. organized a seminar on gender equality and health issues related to women at its campus today on 20th October 2022.”

GLOBAL AND PHULKARICAN JOINTLY ORGANISE SEMINAR ON GENDER EQUALITY AND HEALTH ISSUES OF WOMEN
Global Group of Institutes in association with PhulkariCan, an NGO. organized a seminar on gender equality and health issues related to women at its campus today on 20th October 2022.
The seminar was addressed by Dr. Richa Ghay Thaman, Professor of Physiology and Scientific Head Clinical Research Centre, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. Ms Priyanka Goyal, a management advisor and a Psychology graduate who is engaged in several charitable organizations working towards women empowerment also addressed the seminar.
Dr Thaman & Ms. Goyal both are Programme Heads for the Phulkari Conquer Cancer Programme.
Ms. Nidhi Sidhwani (Founder President Phulkari), Ms. Tina Aggarwal (present President Phulkari WOA) alongwith their team are working hard to make Punjab the First Cervical Cancer Free State in India and they have joined hands with World Health Organization.
Dr. Richa Ghay Thaman during her address talked about the equality of sexes and expressed the view that it is all about providing a state of ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
The facilitator Ms. Ina Singh, Ms. Neha Sharma, Ms. Radhika Bose and Ms. Rajni Bajaj from PhulkariCan also joined the awareness session on the health issues of women specially held to deliberate the issue of cervical cancer amongst women.
Ms. Priyanka Goyal while participating in the seminar said that gender equality is about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their time and talents.
A large number of faculty members and students attended the seminar which was conducted and anchored by Dr. Monika Arora welcomed and thanked the eminent speakers.
Dr. P.K. Sharma (Dean, Student Welfare), Dr. Manbir Kaur (Principal Pharmacy), Dr. Maalti Puri (Dean Academics) and Ms. Samiksha (Head of Management Department) were also present.

“Pharma Club of Pharmacy Organized “Debate Competition “on 19th October 2022”

Pharma Club of Pharmacy Organized “Debate Competition “on 19th October 2022

It is an event where the participants present their arguments or discuss a topic from two different perspectives.
The main objective of such an activity is to convince others about one’s viewpoint.

At the end following students were declared as winners and were awarded certificates :

1. Akshit Joshi MLS 1st Sem
2. Aman Hans B Sc OTT 1St Sem.
3. Anjali B Pharmacy 1St Sem.
4. Gurpal Singh B Pharmacy 1st Sem
5 . Rumman MLS
5th Sem .
6 . Lovepreet Singh B Pharmacy 3rd Sem

LIP SYNCHRONIZATION COMPETITION

Pharma Club of Pharmacy Department Organized the “Lip Synchronization Competition” on 28th September 2022 in Pharmacy Department.

Lip Sync or lip Synch is a technical term used for matching a speaking or singing person’s lip movements with the sung or spoken vocals.

Audio for lip syncing is generated through the sound reinforcement system in a live performance or via television, computer, cinema speakers, or other forms of audio output.

Students participated enthusiastically in the competition.

The winners were :

1. Bhumika Bedi ( B.Pharma 1st Sem )

2.Shouket Hamid ( B.Pharma 5th Sem )

 

Dumb Charades Activity by Pharmacy Department

Pharma Club of the Department of Pharmacy conducted ‘Dumb Charades’ . The students are required to display their talent through acting, guessing and performing different roles as a team.The activity is aimed at inculcating team spirit and bonding and the students act as per the role assigned to them.
The activity is aimed at sharing individual skills and talent amongst them.
The following teams were the winners and runner ups in the contest :
1st Position
Adarsh & Shubham (Sem. 3rd )
2nd Position
Sourav & Krish. (Sem.5th)
3rd Position
Rumman & Abrar (MLS 3rd Sem)

“INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY ON 15-11-2021

Department of Pharmacy organized an Expert Talk on Indian Pharmaceutical Industry. Mr. Kartik Kapur, the production Head – Adison Pharmaceuticals. In this interactive session, he gave detailed information about the Liquid insights of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, the stats of our Indian Market, the history of pharmaceutical industries, which was a very knowledgeable topic to be learnt for the upcoming pharmacist. The pharmaceutical industry in India is one of the largest industry in the whole world with maximum production and supply rate. It was much interesting to note that how small pharmaceutical industries have a major impact on the economy of the country. He also made students aware about the career opportunities that have increased with the increasing demand of medicine as well as pharmaceutical products specifically in this post-covid era. The webinar was followed by question answer session and it was a great success and well appreciated by the students and faculty members.

 

“IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR GOOD CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PHARMA SECTOR on 20-08-2021

Department of Pharmacy coordinated a guest lecture for the understudies, as these lectures become a significant part of education. The talk was conveyed by Dr. Subheet Kumar Jain, Head of Department of Pharmaceutical sciences GNDU, Amritsar. The subject of talk was ‘Important Considerations for Good Carrier Opportunities in Pharma Sector.’ All the understudies went to the talk effectively and furthermore cleared their questions about their prospectus

 

“RECENT TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL SCIENCE: LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY ON 14-06-2021

Department of Pharmacy organized a Webinar on Recent trends in analytical science: Liquid chromatography: Basics, Instrumentation & applications in Pharma industry. Miss Kriti Gulati an application specialist – Liquid chromatography was the Expert Speaker for this webinar. In this interactive session, she gave detailed information about the Liquid chromatography including its principle, instrumentation and applications in pharmaceutical industry which is a very knowledgeable topic to be learnt. HPLC is the form of liquid chromatography that is generally used in the pharmaceutical industry, as it can provide the precise results that are required. The results can be used to analyse finished drug products and their ingredients quantitatively and qualitatively during the manufacturing process. The webinar was followed by question answer session and it was a great success and well appreciated by the students and faculty members.

 

“LABORATORY QUALITY MANAGEMENT ON 08-06-2021

Department of Pharmacy and MLS organized a Webinar on Laboratory Quality Management. Mr. Roshan Sah, a certified internal auditor and a scientific officer at SRL diagnostics was the Expert Speaker for this webinar. In his interactive session, he gave detailed information about the Laboratory Quality Management which is one of the most important protocols to be followed these days. Mr. Sah also gave practical hands-on experience providing the students with the

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