RGUHS becomes first government university to unveil revised BPharm syllabus
With a view to bridging the gap between the pharma industry and academia, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) unveiled a revised BPharm syllabus
With a view to bridging the gap between the pharma industry and academia, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) unveiled a revised BPharm syllabus, becoming the first government university in India to do so, according to a release. RGUHS Vice-Chancellor, Bhagavan B.C., said, “The revised syllabus is developed in line with the latest standards of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and the new curriculum is designed to meet the changing needs of pharmacy education.” “The healthcare sector is changing rapidly due to advancements in technology, evolving patient needs, and continuous innovations in medical and pharmaceutical sciences,” he said, adding that these changes make it essential to strengthen pharmacy education and support the growth of the pharmaceutical industry.
Emphasising the role of universities in preparing competent healthcare professionals to meet the evolving needs of the sector, he said, “The revised BPharm curriculum has been designed to provide students with industry-relevant knowledge, practical skills, research aptitude, and the ability to adapt to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital healthcare, making them future-ready pharmacy professionals.” He added that the university regularly updates its academic programmes to meet national priorities and the changing needs of the healthcare sector.
Montu Kumar Patel, president of the PCI, who was present during the unveiling of the syllabus, said that RGUHS Karnataka has set a significant milestone in strengthening pharmacy education in India by becoming the first government university to unveil a revised BPharm syllabus. He noted that there is an urgent need for reforms in pharmacy education. “The curriculum incorporates emerging technologies, including AI tools, competency-based learning, experiential education, and industry-oriented training to prepare future-ready pharmacy professionals,” he said.
He highlighted that the revised curriculum would enhance students’ practical skills, research capabilities, innovation and employability while ensuring they are equipped to meet the changing demands of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
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