Introduction
The Department of Pharmacy at SUB started its journey in 2004
with the vision to provide world class education, considering the need and
demand of pharmacy professionals in home and abroad. The department has now
more than 500 fulltime students in the four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy
(Hons.) program, and 300 students in the Master of Pharmacy program.
We have 20 exceptionally brilliant and highly experienced
permanent faculty members and 30 qualified and technically sound adjunct
faculties from University of Dhaka having extraordinary research experience and
publications in top ranking national & international scientific journals.
In addition, the department has 20 adjunct faculties from reputed
pharmaceutical industries to provide unique teaching based on their practical
experience in pharmaceutical formulation, quality control and pharmaceutical
marketing & management.
The department is offering fully accredited (Pharmacy
Council of Bangladesh) professional programs leading to the Bachelor of
Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) and Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.).
The mission of the Department of Pharmacy is to produce top
quality pharmacy graduates as well as advance the pharmaceutical science by
performing the drug-related research & research-based teaching covering
different areas, including:
·
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
·
Pharmaceutical Technology, Biopharmaceutics and
Pharmacokinetics
·
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
·
Natural Product Chemistry and Herbal Medicine
·
Pharmaceutical Instrumentation and Quality Control & Quality
Assurance
·
Hospital and Community Pharmacy
·
Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
· Veterinary Pharmacy
Why
Pharmacy?
Pharmacists are the key players in a wide array of health care
settings. Today's pharmacists are playing a crucial role in preparing world
class medicines & other health care products, patient medication management
and its safety. The rapid expansion of pharmaceutical sciences, specially in
pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, clinics and community pharmacy have
created lot of opportunities for pharmacists, as mentioned in the career
opportunities section.
Research
Facilities
The department has 13 State-of-the-art Laboratories with animal
house and research laboratories. The teachers and students of the department
are actively involved in different areas of research such as analytical
pharmacy, drug development, drug design, formulation development, in vitro bioequivalence
study, rational use of drug, phytochemistry & drug screening and synthesis
of medicinal & related substances, bioinformatics & computational
chemistry, etc.
The
laboratories are:
·
Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Analysis
Lab.
·
Pharmaceutical Technology Lab.
·
Biopharmaceutics & Cosmetology Lab.
·
Tech. Research & Sterile Manufacturing Lab.
·
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Lab.
·
Central Instrument Room
·
Pharmaceutical Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Lab.
·
Phytochemistry & Medicinal Chemistry Lab.
·
Physiology & Pharmacology Lab.
·
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research Lab.
·
Computational Chemistry & Bioinformatics Lab.
·
Animal House
· Pharmacy Browsing Lab.
Some
Key Features of the Department
·
Well managed and equipped classrooms with modern facilities.
·
Seminar library with adequate books, journals and computers.
·
100 percent placement for in-plant training in
topmost pharmaceutical companies of Bangladesh.
·
Compulsory 4 weeks hospital residency at reputed hospitals,
including the Lab Aid Specialized Hospital to train the graduates for hospital
pharmacy.
·
Seminars, workshops and technical discussions on current trends
in research and developments of drug & drug products and other areas of
pharmaceutical sectors.
·
Job assistance for our pharmacy graduates.
·
Guidance for higher studies in universities of the most
developing and developed countries.
Seminar
Library
Department of Pharmacy at SUB, has its own seminar library with
adequate number books and journals which provides information to the students.
One of its greatest priorities is to enhance the academic excellence of SUB
students, to improve their research skills and to foster their information
based critical thinking. These facilities are available in addition to the
Central Library of the University. Both the seminar and central library remains
open from 8 AM to 8 PM Saturday to Thursday.
Multimedia,
Internet and Wi-Fi
All classrooms are equipped with multi-media facilities and internet access. The whole department is covered by Wi-Fi. CCTV network covers the entire campus all day.
Career
Opportunities
It is an exciting profession to serve the mankind. Students
graduating from the Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh have
a wide range of career opportunity in
·
Pharmaceutical Formulation and Manufacturing
·
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control
·
Pharmaceutical Research & Development
·
Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management
·
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
·
Pharmaceutical Human Resources
·
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
·
Community Pharmacy
·
Veterinary Pharmacy
·
Academia
·
Research Institutions
·
Regulatory Agencies
Activities
· The students of the Department of Pharmacy, State University of
Bangladesh are engaged in different co-curricular activities, including sports,
debates and cultural programs.
· The students also take part in various social works, like
helping flood victims, distributing winter cloths among the destitute, etc.
· Furthermore, the Department of Pharmacy regularly organizes
seminars and technical discussions on the different contemporary issues of
Pharmacy. Renowned individuals from home and abroad are invited to deliver
their speech and share their valuable experiences with our students.
· Department of Pharmacy has been organizing Career Fair since
2014 to provide assistance in building the career of the graduates, where
top-ranked pharmaceutical companies of the country regularly take part in the
fair to recruit pharmacists.
ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.)
I. Candidate must have a minimum aggregate GPA 8.00 in SSC or equivalent and HSC or equivalent examinations (in a total scale of 10) in the Science Group, but not less than GPA 3.50 (in a scale of 5) in either of them.
II. Candidate must pass the SSC or equivalent and HSC or equivalent examinations with a minimum GPA 4.00 (in a scale of 5) in Chemistry and Biology, and a minimum GPA 3.50 (in a scale of 5) in Physics and Mathematics.
III. In case of the “O” and “A” level examinations, candidates must pass the examinations with minimum ‘B’ grade in Chemistry and Biology, and minimum ‘C’ grade in Physics and Mathematics.
IV. The student must pass HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalents with the following science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
V. However, candidates having no Mathematics at the HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalents may be admitted, but they need to take an extra 3 (three) credits course on Mathematics relevant to B. Pharm. curriculum.
VI. Candidates must have passed the HSC or equivalent examination within two years before of their admission to the B. Pharm. (Hons.) program.
VII. Foreign students must have passed 12 education years and got same grades in equivalent examinations from foreign recognized institutions.
Contact
|
Prof. Dr. Kohinur Begum |
Mr. Md. Kamrul Islam |
|
Mr. Tanoy Saha |
Mr. Md. Ashraful Islam |
|
Mr. Mirazul Islam |
Mr. Asif Uj Jaman |
|
Mr. Saimon Shahriar |
Mr. Md. Jamal Hossain |
Curriculum
The
entire bachelor program is covered through a set of theoretical and practical courses
including project work and industrial training. A lecture of one hour per week per
semester will be equivalent to one credit. Thus, a three-credit hour course will
have three-hour lectures per week throughout the semester.
a.
Duration of the Program: Four years comprising of 8 semesters
(2 semesters/year)
b.
Admission Requirements: Students seeking admission to pursue
the course for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) (Honours) Should have
passed the SSC and HSC (or ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level) examinations in science group
or equivalent degrees with at least GPA 3.0 in a scale of 5.0 without any additional
subjects. Candidate must have a minimum aggregate GPA 6.0 in SSC/ “O” level or equivalent
and HSC/ “A” level or equivalent examinations in a total scale of 10.0. In all levels,
the students must have to secure B grade (Credit point 3.00) in chemistry and biology
separately and a minimum GPA 2.0 in mathematics.
International
students must have passed 12 education years and got the same grade in equivalent
examinations from foreign recognized institutions will be eligible get admission
in any Private University as per rules and regulations of Ministry of Education
and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
The students must to pass HSC/ “A” level or
recognized equivalents with the following science subjects: Physics, Chemistry,
Biology and Mathematics to qualify for admission. Candidate must pass HSC/ “A” level
or recognized examination in the current year or one previous year. However, candidates
having no Mathematics at the HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalents may be admitted,
but they have to take an extra 3 (three) credits course on Remedial Mathematics
other than the courses offered in the syllabus of the B. Pharm. Program.
c.
Total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: The
students are required to complete all the assigned credits (164) to attain the Bachelor
of Pharmacy degree.
d.
Total class weeks in a Year/Semester: The university confers the
degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy after a student has satisfactorily completed all
the required courses offered over a period of four academic years. The academic
year is divided into two semesters each of which will be as follows:
|
Classes |
15
weeks |
|
Recess
before final examination |
1
week |
|
Semester
final examination |
2
weeks |
|
Total |
18
weeks |
Class
Duration and Schedule: The duration of each class depends on
the credit of the courses. One credit means one-hour class per week. Therefore,
in a three-credit course, three hours of class per course will be held in a week.
Class schedule is published at the beginning of the semester as per university rules.
Course
Load per Semester: Students have to complete all the courses
as offered within the eight semesters. However, if any student fails in one or more
course(s) in any semester, he/she can retake it in the next semester along with
other regular courses. The maximum course load in a semester is 24 (twenty-four)
credits. For special cases, permission from the Registrar office will be required.
Academic
Calendar (Spring and Fall): There will be two semesters
(Fall and Spring) in an academic year. Duration of Fall and Spring Semester will
be as follows:
|
Name of semester |
Duration |
|
Fall |
January
to June |
|
Spring |
July
to December |
Total
activity of Spring and Fall semester will be as follows:
|
1st
- 8thweek |
Classes |
|
9th
– 10thweek |
Mid
semester examination |
|
11th
- 18thWeek |
Classes |
|
19thweek |
Preparatory
leave |
|
20th
– 22ndweek |
Final
examination and viva voce |
|
23rd
- 24thweek |
Thesis,
project submission and presentation |
|
25thweek |
Publication
of result |
|
26thweek |
Registration
for next semester |
e.
Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: The students have
to secure a minimum CGPA of 2.25 to get a Bachelor of
Pharmacy degree.
f.
Maximum academic years of completion: Generally, the stipulated
time limit for completion of Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is four years. However,
on compassionate grounds this time limit may be extended to a maximum of eight years.
g.
Category of Courses:
·
General educational courses: Courses
are mentioned in Sl no. 18 (Semester
wise distribution of courses)
·
Core courses (Courses that characterize the discipline): Courses are mentioned in Sl no. 18 (Semester wise distribution of
courses)
·
Elective courses
(Courses for specialization within the discipline): Not applicable.
·
Capstone
course/Internship/Thesis/Project: Courses are mentioned in
Sl no. 18 (Semester
wise distribution of courses)
Courses & Credit hours
| Areas | No. of Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | 79 | 164 |
Semester wise course details
| Title & Description of Course | Credits | Hours/week |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Semester-I |
||
| PHR0916 111 Introduction to Pharmacy |
1.5 | |
| PHR0916 112 Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 113 Pharmacognosy & Natural Product Chemistry-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 113L Pharmacognosy & Natural Product Chemistry-I Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 114 Computer Applications in Pharmacy |
3 | |
| PHR0916 115 Developing English Skills, Reading & Writing Strategies |
3 | |
| PHR0916 116 Introduction to Social Science & Bangladesh Studies |
3 | |
| PHR0916 117 Basic Mathematics |
1.5 | |
| TOTAL |
19 (Credits) | |
| First Year Semester-II |
||
| PHR0916 121 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 121L Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 122 Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 122L Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 123 Pharmacognosy & Natural Product Chemistry-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 123L Pharmacognosy & Natural Product Chemistry-II Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 124 Human Physiology-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 124L Human Physiology-I Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 125 Basic Anatomy & Histology |
1.5 | |
| PHR0916 127 Oral Assessment-I |
1 | |
| TOTAL |
18.5 (Credits) | |
| Second Year Semester-I |
||
| PHR0916 211 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 212 Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 212L Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry-I Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 213 Pharmaceutical Microbiology-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 213L Pharmaceutical Microbiology Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 214 Human Physiology-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 214L Human Physiology-II Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 215 Basic Pathology |
3 | |
| PHR0916 216 Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals & Herbal Medicines |
3 | |
| TOTAL |
21 (Credits) | |
| Second Year Semester-II |
||
| PHR0916 221 Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 221L Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery-I Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 222 Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 222L Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry-II Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 223 Pharmaceutical Microbiology-II |
1.5 | |
| PHR0916 224 Pharmacology & Therapeutics-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 224L Pharmacology & Therapeutics-I Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 224L Pharmacology & Therapeutics-I Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 225 Basic Pharmaceutics |
3 | |
| PHR0916 226 Pharmaceutical Engineering-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 227 Oral Assessment-II |
1 | |
| TOTAL |
20.5 (Credits) | |
| Third Year Semester-I |
||
| PHR0916 311 Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 311L Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery-II Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 312 Pharmaceutical Analysis-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 313 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
3 | |
| PHR0916 314 Pharmacology & Therapeutics-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 314L Pharmacology & Therapeutics-II Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 315 Pharmaceutical Technology-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 315L Pharmaceutical Technology-I Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 316 Pharmaceutical Engineering-II |
1.5 | |
| PHR0916 317 Veterinary Pharmacy |
1.5 | |
| TOTAL |
21 (Credits) | |
| Third Year Semester-II |
||
| PHR0916 321 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry |
3 | |
| PHR0916 322 Pharmaceutical Analysis-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 322L Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 323 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology |
3 | |
| PHR0916 323L Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 324 Pharmacology & Therapeutics-III |
3 | |
| PHR0916 325 Pharmaceutical Technology-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 325L Pharmaceutical Technology-II Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 326 Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics-I |
3 | |
| PHR0916 327 Oral Assessment-III |
1 | |
| TOTAL |
22 (Credits) | |
| Fourth Year Semester-I |
||
| PHR0916 411 Pharmaceutical Management |
3 | |
| PHR0916 412 Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis |
3 | |
| PHR0916 412L Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 413 Clinical Pharmacy & Toxicology |
1.5 | |
| PHR0916 414 Hospital & Community Pharmacy |
3 | |
| PHR0916 415 Pharmaceutical Technology-III |
3 | |
| PHR0916 415L Pharmaceutical Technology-III Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 416 Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics-II |
3 | |
| PHR0916 416L Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 417 Project (Part-I) |
1 | |
| TOTAL |
20.5 (Credits) | |
| Fourth Year Semester-II |
||
| PHR0916 420 Biostatistics |
1.5 | |
| PHR0916 421 Pharmaceutical Marketing |
3 | |
| PHR0916 422 Quality Control & Analytical Method Validation |
3 | |
| PHR0916 422L Quality Control & Analytical Method Validation Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 423 Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs |
3 | |
| PHR0916 424 Cosmetology |
3 | |
| PHR0916 424L Cosmetology Lab |
1 | |
| PHR0916 425 Pharmacoeconomics |
1.5 | |
| PHR0916 426 Project (Part-II) |
2 | |
| PHR0916 427 In-plant Training/ Hospital Residency |
1.5 | |
| PHR0916 428 Oral Assessment-IV |
1 | |
| TOTAL |
21.5 (Credits) | |
| GRAND TOTAL |
164 (Credits) |
Tuition Fees
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 851,800 TK |