Pharmacognosy
The Department of Pharmacognosy in the M.Pharmacy program deals with the study of crude drugs of natural origin obtained from plants, animals, and marine sources. The department focuses on identification, authentication, phytochemical investigation, isolation of bioactive constituents, herbal drug standardization, quality control, and development of herbal formulations.
The program integrates traditional knowledge of medicinal plants with modern analytical and biotechnological approaches such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and plant tissue culture. The department aims to prepare skilled professionals for herbal industries, phytopharmaceutical companies, research organizations, academia, and regulatory sectors.
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Vision
To be a center of excellence in herbal drug research and education by promoting scientific validation of traditional medicines and developing competent professionals to serve the healthcare system and society.
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Mission
1. To impart advanced knowledge of medicinal plants, natural products, and herbal drug technology.
2. To promote research in phytochemistry, standardization, and quality control of herbal medicines.
3. To integrate traditional herbal knowledge with modern scientific techniques.
4. To develop ethical, socially responsible, and industry-ready professionals.
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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Graduates of M.Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy) will:
PEO 1: Apply knowledge of medicinal plants, natural products, and phytochemistry in herbal drug development and quality assurance.
PEO 2: Work effectively in herbal industries, research laboratories, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions.
PEO 3: Demonstrate professional ethics, leadership qualities, and communication skills.
PEO 4: Pursue research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning in natural product sciences.
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Program Outcomes (POs)
After completion of the program, the student will be able to:
PO 1: Identify, authenticate, and evaluate crude drugs using pharmacognostical and phytochemical techniques.
PO 2: Isolate, characterize, and standardize phytoconstituents using modern analytical tools (HPTLC, HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, etc.).
PO 3: Develop and evaluate herbal formulations and phytopharmaceutical products.
PO 4: Apply biotechnological techniques such as plant tissue culture for conservation and production of bioactive compounds.
PO 5: Conduct independent research, analyze experimental data, and publish scientific findings ethically.
PO 6: Demonstrate regulatory awareness, quality assurance practices, and professional ethics.
PO 7: Function effectively as an individual and team member and engage in lifelong learning and higher education.
The program integrates traditional knowledge of medicinal plants with modern analytical and biotechnological approaches such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and plant tissue culture. The department aims to prepare skilled professionals for herbal industries, phytopharmaceutical companies, research organizations, academia, and regulatory sectors.
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Vision
To be a center of excellence in herbal drug research and education by promoting scientific validation of traditional medicines and developing competent professionals to serve the healthcare system and society.
________________________________________
Mission
1. To impart advanced knowledge of medicinal plants, natural products, and herbal drug technology.
2. To promote research in phytochemistry, standardization, and quality control of herbal medicines.
3. To integrate traditional herbal knowledge with modern scientific techniques.
4. To develop ethical, socially responsible, and industry-ready professionals.
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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Graduates of M.Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy) will:
PEO 1: Apply knowledge of medicinal plants, natural products, and phytochemistry in herbal drug development and quality assurance.
PEO 2: Work effectively in herbal industries, research laboratories, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions.
PEO 3: Demonstrate professional ethics, leadership qualities, and communication skills.
PEO 4: Pursue research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning in natural product sciences.
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Program Outcomes (POs)
After completion of the program, the student will be able to:
PO 1: Identify, authenticate, and evaluate crude drugs using pharmacognostical and phytochemical techniques.
PO 2: Isolate, characterize, and standardize phytoconstituents using modern analytical tools (HPTLC, HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, etc.).
PO 3: Develop and evaluate herbal formulations and phytopharmaceutical products.
PO 4: Apply biotechnological techniques such as plant tissue culture for conservation and production of bioactive compounds.
PO 5: Conduct independent research, analyze experimental data, and publish scientific findings ethically.
PO 6: Demonstrate regulatory awareness, quality assurance practices, and professional ethics.
PO 7: Function effectively as an individual and team member and engage in lifelong learning and higher education.