The rapid expansion in the field of biotechnology products has presented a new set of opportunities for pharmacists so that they develop newer skills and expand their roles in pharmacy services in the following field

·         Industrial pharmacists (production, quality compliance, quality control, Research & development, production planning, store inventory control, technical services etc)

·         Marketing strategy dept. (MSD/PMD)

·         Drug sales & distribution

·         Drug information

·         Hospital & community pharmacists

·         Clinical pharmacists

·         International pharma marketing

·         Teaching & research organizations

·         Regulatory affairs

·         Retailed pharmacists

·         Other health related government bodies.

However to retain the responsibility for dispensing of new therapeutic aspects pharmacists must keep a breast of innovation of all areas of pharmaceutical sciences including the development of new drug delivery systems and expanding contemporary pharmacy services to fulfill the unique demands for pharmacists in societies at home and abroad and to cope with the unprecedented development in the field of medical and pharmaceutical sciences. In the pharmacy department of Southern University Bangladesh we have developed new approaches to pharmacy education and created an environment for innovative basic and fundamental research.

 

 

Professor Dr. Sharifuzzaman, PhD Head,
Department of Pharmacy
Faculty Members:
Associate Professor: Dr. MD. Shah A. Sarker
Assistant Professor: Ishrat Jahan
Assistant Professor: Nurul Islam
Lecturer: Mohammed Ibrahim  

Why to Chose Southern University to Study Pharmacy         

Modern Laboratory with highly sophisticated instruments.

Highly skilled faculties with national and international degree.         

Easy credit transfer facilities.  

INTRODUCTION

The global demand of Pharmacy graduates in the academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical industries, hospitals and other health related fields are increasing in rapid pace at both home and abroad. Throughout history Pharmacy has successfully adapted to the changes within the pharmaceutical industry and medicine. The biotechnology revolution has presented Pharmacy with a unique challenge and pharmacists must continue to fulfill their existing responsibilities while developing additional roles. The pharmacists are the key persons to promote sound scientific judgment and selecting new therapeutic agents for formulation inclusions.The science of Pharmacy integrates the knowledge of various disciplines such as chemistry, human physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical technology, mathematics, statistics, economics, marketing, management etc.

The curriculum is designed to provide students with a balanced and thorough grounding in the study of pharmacy. Emphasis is laid on developing students' inherent talents in the Pharmacy to equip the students with proper scientific information’s and knowledge leading to the innovation, formulation, preparation, quality assurance, proper marketing, distribution and management of drugs. It is also designed to produce the skilled and efficient manpower to manage pharmaceutical industries, retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy services and other government bodies related to health services and research organizations.

Pharmaceutical Science is a subject that integrates knowledge of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, physiology and chemistry to study the relationship between biological processes and therapeutic agents. Pharmacists investigate the effects and mechanism of action of drugs and chemical agents with living organisms. The areas of pharmacy are many and diverse, and include the therapeutic and toxicological actions of drugs on humans, animals and microorganisms, the influence of chemicals upon the environment and biological ecosystems, and the use of drugs as research tools for the elucidation of molecular and biochemical mechanisms. The Bachelor of Pharmacy of the Southern University is a four year program divided into 12 semesters (3 semesters per year) requiring completion of 151 credits hours Pharmacy Course Curriculum are required depending upon the academic background in English, Math and Chemistry of the student. All degree have unique requirements, students should know all regulations and the particular requirements for the degree. The program is designed to ensure that the students are provided both theoretical and practical knowledge essential for a successful career in the field of pharmacy profession.

For undergraduate program there are at least 22 laboratory courses and 6 Credit hours of research project to be carried out by graduate students. Current laboratory facilities include advance and necessary equipments for pharmaceutics, organic and inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry, physical pharmacy, human anatomy and physiology, pharmacognosy, molecular biology, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmaceutical technology & pharmaceutical engineering, clinical pharmacy & pathology, cosmetology, medicinal chemistry, biopharmaceutics & pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical analysis and quality assurance experiments. 

 

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:  

Core: 26 Courses X 3 Credit = 78 Cr/ Hrs.

          12 Courses X 2 Credit= 24 Cr/Hrs     

LAB:  22 Courses X 1 Credit =22 Cr/ Hrs

Gen.: 7 Courses X 3 Credit   = 21 Cr/ Hrs                

Project: 1Project=6 Credit = 6 Credit Hrs

                          Total    = 151 Credit Hours

In addition one (1) month Industrial and Hospital training is required for graduation.  

  Fees You Can Afford

Admission Fees 10,000 Taka