OVERVIEW

Pharmaceutical Sciences is the profession that connectshealth and chemical sciences, ensuring the safe and effective use of therapeutic drugs. The scope of pharmacy is not limited to traditional roles of compounding and dispensing medications, but extends to modern health care services, which includes clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information. Pharmacists, are experts on drug therapy and primarily responsible to optimally use medication and provide patients with positive health outcomes. Furthermore, they are highly-trained and skilled healthcare professionals adapt at accomplishing multitude of roles andprovide quality care to patients.

Pharmacy profession in India has undergone rigorous changes to meet the unending demands of industry and community at large. However, the standard of education has been eroded by rising tides of mediocrity. There is an urgent need to initiate an academic exercise aimed at attaining revamping of curriculum, keeping in pace with current and emerging trends in the field of pharmacy. The current era of globalization has witnessed evolution inpharmacy professions. These changes in quality pharmaceutical education are capable in addressing needs of the nation in 21st century.

Rayat–Bahra University’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy education, is efficient & effectively addresses the above needs by disseminating quality learning program through integrated identity interface such as mental learning, industrial visits, guest lectures, and industrial seminars. Specialised domain skills training in final year is provided to improve the job opportunity. The curriculum also embeds range of soft skills, communication skills & life skills, for overall student development. The courses offered are approved by University Grants Commission (UGC), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and Government of Punjab.