Year 1Human Anatomy & Physiology8 min readOfficial Syllabus
c. Digestion and absorption
Curriculum Unit: 9. Digestive system:
Overview & Academic Context
This study module covers "Digestion and absorption", an integral component of the Year 1 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) curriculum under Human Anatomy & Physiology (Digestive system). Designed for clinical pharmacy scholars, the syllabus emphasizes mechanistic understanding, clinical relevance, and high-yield examination competencies.
Core Study Concepts
Digestion and absorptionDigestive system
Learning Objectives
Upon reviewing this syllabus topic, Pharm.D students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in:
- Examine the core physiological, scientific, and anatomical concepts of Digestion and absorption.
- Relate theoretical principles of Digestive system to clinical practice and pharmacotherapy.
- Identify key terminology, functional classifications, and diagnostic benchmarks.
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Curriculum References & Recommended Texts
Standard literature and institutional sources for Human Anatomy & Physiology:
- [1]Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Pharm.D Curriculum Syllabus Guidelines
- [2]Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (Hall & Hall)
- [3]A Textbook of Clinical Pharmacy Practice (Parthasarathi, Nyfort-Hansen, Nahata)