Program Educational Objectives & Programme Outcomes (POs)

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1: Based on Knowledge & Understanding:

The pharmacy graduates should possess knowledge of pharmaceuticals, medication use and their safety and effectiveness.


PEO 2: Based on Skill:

The graduate should be able to demonstrate his skills in drug formulations, quality control/quality assurance aspects of drug formulation and patient counseling with analytical thinking.


PEO 3: Based on Attitudes:

The graduate should be able to inculcate the current knowledge, ideas, moral and ethical values and also participation in implementation of National health programmes




Programme Outcomes (POs)

Pharmacy Knowledge

Possess knowledge and comprehension of the core and basic knowledge associated with the profession of pharmacy, including biomedical sciences; pharmaceutical sciences; behavioral, social, and administrative pharmacy sciences; and manufacturing practices.


Planning Abilities

Demonstrate effective planning abilities including time management, resource management, delegation skills and organizational skills. Develop and implement plans and organize work to meet deadlines.


Problem analysis

Utilize the principles of scientific enquiry, thinking analytically, clearly and critically, while solving problems and making decisions during daily practice. Find, analyze, evaluate and apply information systematically and shall make defensible decisions.


Modern tool usage

Learn, select, and apply appropriate methods and procedures, resources, and modern pharmacy-related computing tools with an understanding of the limitations.


Leadership skills

Understand and consider the human reaction to change, motivation issues, leadership and team-building when planning changes required for fulfillment of practice, professional and societal responsibilities. Assume participatory roles as responsible citizens or leadership roles when appropriate to facilitate improvement in health and well-being.


Professional Identity

Understand, analyze and communicate the value of their professional roles in society (e.g. health care professionals, promoters of health, educators, managers, employers, employees).


Pharmaceutical Ethics

Honour personal values and apply ethical principles in professional and social contexts. Demonstrate behavior that recognizes cultural and personal variability in values, communication and lifestyles. Use ethical frameworks; apply ethical principles while making decisions and take responsibility for the outcomes associated with the decisions


Communication

Communicate effectively with the pharmacy community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports, make effective presentations and documentation, and give and receive clear instructions.


The Pharmacist and society

Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety and legal issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional pharmacy practice


Life-long learning

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. Self-assess and use feedback effectively from others to identify learning needs and to satisfy these needs on an ongoing basis.