UAP Department of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacy

University of Asia Pacific

Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) in Pharmaceutical Technology (General and Thesis)

Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) in Pharmaceutical Technology (General and Thesis)

Structure of the Curriculum

The entire program is covered through a set of theoretical courses and project/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 2 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: 30 credits to attain the Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) in Pharmaceutical Technology degree.
  • 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

First Semester (16 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credit
Pharm 641Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology4
Pharm 643Modern Drug Delivery Systems4
Pharm 653Advanced Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics4
Pharm 657Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Sciences3
Pharm 600Viva1
Total Credit16

Second Semester (14 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credit
Pharm 665Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Management4
Pharm 667Advanced Pharmaceutical Engineering4
Pharm 606Project4
Pharm 608Project Presentation2
Total Credit14

Thesis Group

First Semester (16 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credit
Pharm 641Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology4
Pharm 643Modern Drug Delivery Systems4
Pharm 653Advanced Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics4
Pharm 657Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Sciences3
Pharm 600Viva1
Total Credit16

Second Semester (14 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credit
Pharm 602Thesis8
Pharm 604Thesis Presentation2
Optional Courses (Choose One)
Pharm 665Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Management4
Pharm 667Advanced Pharmaceutical Engineering4
Total Credit14

Total Credits for Program: 30