UAP Department of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacy

University of Asia Pacific

Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology (General and Thesis)

Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology (General and Thesis)

Structure of the Curriculum

The entire program is covered through a set of theoretical and laboratory courses, projects/thesis work. 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.

Program Details

  • Duration of the Program: One year comprising of two semesters
  • Admission Requirements: Candidates must pass B.Pharm (Honors) from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0) and fulfill the requirements of University Grants Commission (UGC) and Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh (PCB).
  • Total Minimum Credit Requirement: 36 credits to attain the Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology degree.
  • Class Duration and Schedule: One credit means one-hour class per week. A three-credit course has three hours of class per week. Class schedule is published at the beginning of the semester as per university rules.
  • Course Load per Semester: Maximum 24 credits. Students must complete all courses within two semesters. Failed courses in the first semester can be retaken in the second semester. Special cases require Registrar's permission.
  • Academic Calendar: Two semesters (Fall and Spring) in an academic year.
  • Minimum CGPA for Graduation: 2.75
  • Maximum Academic Years of Completion: Generally one year, extendable to five years on compassionate grounds.

Year/Level/Semester/Term Wise Distribution of Courses

General Group (Group-A)

First Semester (18 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credit
Pharm 601Advanced Clinical Pharmacy4
Pharm 603Advanced Pharmacology4
Pharm 605Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance4
Pharm 607Adverse Drug Reactions4
Pharm 610Viva2
Total Credit18

Second Semester (18 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credit
Pharm 651Disease Management4
Pharm 661Molecular Pharmacology and Biotechnology4
Pharm 652Advanced Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Lab2
Pharm 662Molecular Pharmacology Lab2
Pharm 670Project Work4
Pharm 672Project Presentation2
Total Credit18

Thesis Group (Group-B)

First Semester (18 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credit
Pharm 601Advanced Clinical Pharmacy4
Pharm 603Advanced Pharmacology4
Pharm 605Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance4
Pharm 607Adverse Drug Reactions4
Pharm 610Viva2
Total Credit18

Second Semester (18 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credit
Pharm 651Disease Management4
Pharm 661Molecular Pharmacology and Biotechnology4
Pharm 680Thesis Work8
Pharm 682Thesis Presentation2
Total Credit18

Total Credits for Program: 36