Pharm.D.

Teaching and Assessment

• During each year, students’ performance is assessed through Continuous Evaluation (CE) and a Year End Examination (YEE). CE has 30% weightage and YEE carry 70% weightage
• Students are awarded grades based on the marks scored

Key Skill Development

• Ability to use knowledge of basic science and pharmaceutical science fundamentals in solving complex problems in pharmacy
• Ability to analyse health problems, interpret data and arrive at meaningful conclusions involving scientific inferences
• Ability to design drugs and drug delivery systems taking into consideration public health and safety, sociocultural and environmental considerations
• Ability to understand and solve complex problems in pharmacy by conducting experimental investigations
• Ability to apply appropriate tools and techniques and understand the utilisation of resources appropriately in complex activities in pharmacy
• Ability to understand the effect of pharmaceutical solutions on society, culture, the law and public health and safety
• Ability to develop sustainable solutions and understand their effect on society and the environment
• Ability to apply ethical principles to pharmacy practices and professional responsibilities
• Ability to work as a member of a team, to plan and to integrate knowledge of various disciplines in pharmacy and to lead teams in multidisciplinary settings
• Ability to make effective oral presentations and communicate technical ideas to a broad audience using written and oral means
• Ability to use pharmaceutical science and management principles to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt to changes and advancements in technology and engage in independent and lifelong learning

PS- Pharmaceutical Sciences

Includes an overview into all courses within the pharmaceutical sciences such as pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice.

BSC-Basic Science Core

A deep dive into the core domains of biology, mathematics, and chemistry.

CI- Clerkship and Internship

Students are involved in hospital ward rounds wherein they work in collaboration with the physicians and other health care professionals.

PW- Project Work

Students can choose from subjects offered within the pharmaceutical sciences to develop a sharper skill in pharmacy practice.

PCC- Professional Core Courses

Doing these courses can help students develop a deeper understanding in these areas.

Proctoral System

• Under the Proctoral System, every student is assigned a faculty member as a Proctor or a mentor.
• These mentors offer guidance, support and encouragement to students, helping them as they progress along their academic journey. From the choice of electives to their academic performance, from attendance to meeting their credit requirements, students can approach these mentors with any and every query.
• Proctors also interact with parents/​guardians and keep them updated on the progress of students.
• To ensure that they reap the benefits of the Proctoral System, students are advised to be in regular contact with their Proctors.

Innovation Centre

At the Innovation Centre, students team up with faculty members to bring their innovative ideas to life. Ideas are assessed based on their relevance and impact on the  society. These are then translated into working projects that are entered in national and international competitions, and for registration as patents.

Hospital Visit

Visit hospitals to gain exposure to the various departments.

Partner Facilities

The major privilege for this department is its location in close vicinity with two renowned Hospitals i.e., Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and Ramaiah Medical College Hospital with around 1100 bed capacity within the campus that caters to patients belonging to diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Our esteemed hospitals are the epitome of state-of-the-art equipment facilities, amenities, and a stalwart team of health care professionals.

Department of Pharmacy Practice in partnership with Ramaiah Medical College hospital has successfully established the Drug Information Centre (DIC) to offer various clinical and hospital pharmacy services such as answering drug information queries, offering patient counselling materials, Adverse Drug Reaction monitoring and medication therapy review.

Inter-Disciplinary Community Orientation Program (IDCOP) is a value-added program offered by the department. This is a one-of-a-kind event, wherein, students belonging to five health care disciplines i.e Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Dental Sciences join together to offer service to villages. This exposure will enable the students to grasp the ground reality of people living in low socio-economic grounds. The experience gained by the students will be valuable for furthering their higher studies in public health, as these activities are well appreciated in national and international forums.

Why RUAS

Our is a 28-year-old premier institution in pharmaceutical sciences in the private sector that

• Uses application-based learning
• Trains students rigorously in clinical practice, medical writing, pharmacovigilance and entrepreneurial skills
• Offers internship, training, and placement support with various worldwide universities
• Offers expert guest lectures from various institutions and industries
• Includes laboratory work and field trips
• Ensures a combination of academic, research and clinical activities

Life at RUAS

• We offer accommodation in student hostels on our campus, and even offer third-party off-campus hotels where necessary to ensure students can focus on what matters the most
• Our on-campus facilities include WiFi any time of the day, 24/7
• From a host of eateries and laundry facilities, we ensure that students have access to all facilities
• We encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities on campus which include sports and cultural events, both at a university level and a faculty level