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Objectives
- To train community-oriented pharmacy technicians equipped to manage common health issues with a cost-effective and scientific approach.
- To enable students to perform under the supervision of qualified pharmacists with competence and effective communication.
- To develop understanding and skills aligned with the legal, ethical, and clinical responsibilities of pharmaceutical practice.
Role and Scope
Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician diploma can work in:
- Community and hospital pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing units
- Laboratories and medical stores
- Healthcare centers and clinics
- Public and private healthcare institutions
They can assist in:
- Dispensing and compounding medications
- Drug labelling, packing, and storage
- Maintaining inventory and expiry records
- Assisting in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Supporting pharmacists in ward supply and documentation
Semesters and Courses
Part 1
| Sr No | Course Code | Paper | Subject | Marks | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | |||||
| 01 | CATB-4101 | 01 | Anatomy | 120 | 30 |
| 02 | CATB-4102 | Physiology | 30 | ||
| 03 | CATB-4103 | Biochemistry | 30 | ||
| 04 | CATB-4104 | Microbiology | 30 | ||
| 05 | CATB-4105 | 02 | Pharmacognosy | 120 | 60 |
| 06 | CATB-4106 | Pharmaceutics-I (General, Physical & Dispensing | 60 | ||
| Practicals | |||||
| 07 | CATB-4301 | 03 | Anatomy & Physiology | 100 | - |
| 08 | CATB-4302 | 04 | Biochemistry & Microbiology | 100 | - |
| 09 | CATB-4303 | 05 | Pharmacognosy | 100 | - |
| 10 | CATB-4304 | 06 | Pharmaceutics-I (General, Physical & Dispensing | 100 | - |
Part 2
| Sr No | Course Code | Paper | Subject | Marks | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | |||||
| 01 | CATB-4107 | 01 | Pharmaceutics-II (Industrial and Quality Control) | 120 | 60 |
| 02 | CATB-4108 | Pharmaceutics-III (Hospital and Community Pharmacy) | 60 | ||
| 05 | CATB-4109 | 02 | Pharmacology | 120 | 30 |
| 06 | CATB-4201 | Law and Ethics | 30 | ||
| 07 | CATB-4202 | Social Behavior | 30 | ||
| 08 | CATB-4203 | Computer | 30 | ||
| Practicals | |||||
| 09 | CATB-4305 | 03 | Pharmaceutics-II (Industrial and Quality Control) | 100 | - |
| 10 | CATB-4306 | 04 | Pharmacology | 100 | - |
| 11 | CATB-4307 | 05 | Computer | 100 | - |