4th Semester Syllabus
The complete PCI B.Pharm syllabus for 4th Semester — all 9 subjects (5 theory/elective + 4 practical) with official codes. Preview or download the full PDF free.
About the 4th Semester syllabus
Fourth semester is a turning point: Pharmacology I arrives — the study of what drugs DO in the body — alongside Medicinal Chemistry I, where you learn how a molecule's structure creates its effect. This is the semester that connects chemistry to therapy, and it's where the 'drug designer' mindset really begins.
What matters most in 4th Semester
- Pharmacology I — drug action, receptors and the basics of pharmacokinetics.
- Medicinal Chemistry I — structure–activity relationships of drug classes.
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III — advanced synthesis routes.
- Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry I — drugs derived from plants and natural sources.
Preview & download the 4th Semester syllabus PDF
The official PCI PDF lists every unit, the credit breakdown and the scheme of examination for all 9 4th Semester subjects. Read it in your browser first, then download the free copy to keep for the semester.
4th Semester subjects — theory & electives
Here is the full PCI subject list for 4th Semester, with official codes so you can match any book, notes or lecture to the exact paper before you start studying:
4th Semester practical subjects
How to study B.Pharm 4th Semester
Fourth semester is the turning point where chemistry meets therapy, so study across subjects, not in silos. Link Medicinal Chemistry I structure–activity relationships to the drug actions you meet in Pharmacology I — learning them together makes both stick. Pharmacology rewards a class-by-class approach (mechanism, uses, side-effects, contraindications). For Pharmacognosy, use tables of source, family and chemical constituents, and keep practising synthesis routes for Organic Chemistry III so year-three medicinal chemistry feels familiar.
Frequently asked questions
How many subjects are in B.Pharm 4th semester?
B.Pharm 4th semester has 9 subjects per the PCI syllabus — 5 theory and 4 practical papers, including Pharmacology I and Medicinal Chemistry I.
Is Pharmacology introduced in 4th semester B.Pharm?
Yes. Pharmacology I (BP404T) is introduced in fourth semester and covers general pharmacology, the autonomic nervous system and the fundamentals of drug action — the base for Pharmacology II and III.
Which is the most scoring subject in 4th semester?
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I tends to be the most scoring because it is largely descriptive and tabular, while Pharmacology I is the most application-oriented.
Where can I download the 4th semester B.Pharm syllabus PDF?
The full PCI 4th semester syllabus PDF is free to preview and download directly from this page.