Curricular Aspects
LMCP is affiliated with the GTU and hence follows the syllabus specified by GTU which in turn is the syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India for B-Pharm, M-Pharm and Pharm-D courses. The institute has implemented a Choice Based Credit System for the undergraduate B. Pharm and postgraduate M. Pharm programs as per guidelines of GTU. Elective courses are offered to the B. Pharm students in the final semester; namely, courses like Advanced instrumentation techniques, Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceutical marketing to help students gain insight into allied fields of the profession and to enhance their thinking and creative ability. Adequate practical skills are inculcated into the students by experiential learning derived during practical sessions, fieldwork, industrial training/ hospital training, workshops, etc. Introduction of Pharmacy Practice in the 7th semester and Project work in the 8th semester of B. Pharm has widened the scope of acquisition and application of knowledge. Likewise, seminar presentations and journal clubs in the M Pharm syllabus have added extra dimensions of learning to ever-expanding fields of knowledge. Introduction of subjects like communication skills and personality development in the early part of UG study and follow-up activities help students develop imaginative thinking, effective communication skills, ability to use information technology and communication tools to meet the needs of a complex global society. The institute is organizing Continuing Pharmacy Education programs every month to apprise the students and faculty about recent advances in the field. Guest lectures are held regularly on technical subjects as also professional ethics and human values. The institute encourages students to take up several value-based and add-on courses offered by the institute, professional organizations and Government to supplement the courses of the curriculum.
The curriculum is effectively delivered by preparing and following the academic calendar, timetable and lesson plans. The overall objective is to ensure fulfilment of the program and course objectives and effect integral development of students. The experienced faculty contribute to the university by discharging their responsibilities of examinations. The institute takes requisite feedback from stakeholders on the syllabus and its delivery to make necessary amendments.