POs describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by the time of graduation from the programme. The aims and objectives of the B. Pharmacy course are:
βThe Pharmacy graduates are required to learn and acquire adequate knowledge and necessary skills to practice the profession of pharmacy. They are required to acquire in-depth knowledge of synthesis, analysis, formulation, quality assurance, and storage of various pharmaceutical dosage forms including herbal medicines. The graduates should understand the concept of community pharmacy, be able to participate in health care programmes, and should also act as a bridge between the Physician and Patients for achieving better health of the community.β
1. Pharmacy Knowledge: Possess knowledge and comprehension of the core and basic knowledge associated with the profession of pharmacy, including biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, behavioral, social, and administrative pharmacy sciences, and manufacturing practices.
2. Planning Abilities: Demonstrate effective planning abilities including time management, resource management, delegation skills, and organizational skills. Develop and implement plans and organize work to meet deadlines.
3. Problem Analysis: Utilize the principles of scientific enquiry, thinking analytically, clearly, and critically, while solving problems and making decisions during daily practice.
4. Modern Tool Usage: Learn, select, and apply appropriate methods and procedures, resources, and modern pharmacy-related computing tools with an understanding of their limitations.
5. Leadership Skills: Understand and consider human reactions to change, motivation issues, leadership, and team-building when planning changes required for fulfilling professional and societal responsibilities.
6. Professional Identity: Understand, analyze, and communicate the value of their professional roles in society (e.g. health care professionals, promoters of health, educators, managers, employers, employees).
7. Pharmaceutical Ethics: Honor personal values and apply ethical principles in professional and social contexts. Demonstrate behavior that recognizes cultural and personal variability in values, communication, and lifestyles.
8. Communication: Communicate effectively with the pharmacy community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports, make presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
9. The Pharmacist and Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, and legal issues relevant to professional pharmacy practice.
10. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional pharmacy solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate knowledge of sustainable development.
11. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.