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SRHU introduces a new program ‘Bachelor of Pharmacy’ (B.Pharm) in Himalayan School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Published on: July 20, 2023

SRHU introduces a new program ‘Bachelor of Pharmacy’ (B.Pharm) in Himalayan School of Pharmaceutical Sciences from current academic session.

Introduction:
Beginning the current academic year, Swami Rama Himalayan University has launched a brand new program: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), a four-year program, under Himalayan School of Pharmaceutical Sciences:

Candidate who have passed 10+2 examination with PCM/PCB with English as one of the subjects are eligible to apply.

With these youngsters from the hills and north India will be particularly benefitted. Just like other specialized courses being run in this well-known academic institution of Uttarakhand, ‘Himalayan School of Pharmaceutical Sciences’ is geared to provide high-quality education in pharmacy, foster scientific temper, develop heightened human sensibilities in students, and promote professional and technological expertise.
Pharmacy has been traditionally defined as, “The art, science and practice of preparing, preserving, compounding and dispensing of drugs.” But a more recent definition adds to the scope and value of this extremely useful area of human health. It states that Pharmacy is a patient oriented health service that applies a scientific body of knowledge to improve and promote health through assurance of safety and efficacy in drug usage and therapy.” In contemporary times pharmacy practice covers areas such as ‘hospital pharmacy’, community pharmacy’ and ‘clinical pharmacy.’

Outstanding features:
Importantly the academicians and researchers, from accomplished backgrounds would endeavor to help students connect with the social and professional worlds. The academic environment promises to be research driven, buttressed by modular laboratories with highly sophisticated instruments. Corporate Social Responsibility would surely be at the core of the academic process.
With a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) students will be able to gain in-depth knowledge of different dosage forms, pharmacology, natural herbs in pharmacognosy, clinical trails, drug development and therapeutics, and also learn about the diverse sources of medicines, related formulations, doses and their effects on the human body called the therapeutic effect. They would also learn to deal with manufacturing, dispensing and management of medicines along with educating patients on correct usage of drugs.

Employment Opportunities:
There is a wide range of career opportunities available to pharmacy professionals in the following areas –
• Retail and Wholesale Pharmacy
• Hospital Pharmacy
• Research and Development
• Quality Control, Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Affairs
• Consultancy, Academics and Government Agencies i.e. Drug Inspector, Drug Analyst
• Pharmacist in Central Government organizations

Scholarships:
There are scholarships galore for deserving and qualified students:
• Merit Scholarship: Up to 100% of Tuition Fees
• Merit cum Means Scholarship: Up to 50% of Tuition

Fees
• Special Scholarship: Up to 100% of Tuition Fees for Ward of Armed Forces / Para Military Forces / Police Force Personnel (Serving and Retd, Non-Commissioned Officer) / Differently abled Candidate, Transgender Candidate.
• Special Scholarship: Up to 100% of Tuition Fees for differently abled candidate.
• Free-ship Scholarship: Completely free education for One Candidate in each academic program of the University who is an orphan /has no earning member in the family.
• Alumni Concession
• 26% fee relaxation for students from Uttarakhand (Permanent Resident)
• Interest free education Loan facility.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.