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M. Pharm. (Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry)

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Highlights of the Programme

  • Two-year (Four Semester) programme with credit-based curriculum under NEP-2020 
  • Strong foundation in Pharmaceutical Sciences and advanced drug development concepts 
  • Core subjects: Advanced Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutical Analysis 
  • Advanced topics: Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Drug Design, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Quality Assurance, and Pharmacokinetics 
  • Integrated laboratory and analytical skills using UV, HPLC, FTIR, dissolution testing, and other modern instruments 
  • Research-oriented curriculum including Research Methodology, Literature Review, Minor Project, and Dissertation/Major Project 
  • On-Job Training / Internship / Industrial Training for practical exposure in pharmaceutical industries, research laboratories, and regulatory sectors 
  • Flexibility through Electives, specialisation-based courses, and MOOC-based learning 
  • Continuous Internal Assessment, practical evaluation, seminars, journal clubs, and End Semester Evaluation 
  • Career-oriented learning for opportunities in R&D, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Academics, and the Pharmaceutical Industry 

Eligibility Criteria

  • B. Pharmacy degree from a PCI-approved institution 
  • Minimum 55% marks in B. Pharmacy for General category candidates 
  • Minimum 50% marks for Reserved category candidates, as per applicable norms 
  • Valid GPAT score preferred / required as per institute and admission authority rules 
  • Non-GPAT candidates may be considered based on merit, institute-level admission process, or entrance examination 
  • Admission through merit based on GPAT score / B. Pharmacy percentage / state or university admission guidelines

Career Opportunities

  • Assistant Professor / Lecturer in pharmacy colleges after fulfilling PCI/UGC norms 
  • Research Scholar / Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences 
  • Research and Development Scientist in formulation, analytical, or drug discovery departments 
  • Quality Control / Quality Assurance Officer in pharmaceutical industries 
  • Regulatory Affairs Officer for dossier preparation, drug approval, and compliance documentation 
  • Clinical Research Associate / Clinical Trial Coordinator 
  • Pharmacovigilance Associate / Drug Safety Officer 
  • Production Officer / Manufacturing Executive in pharmaceutical companies 
  • Hospital Pharmacist / Clinical Pharmacist 
  • Medical Writer / Scientific Writer 
  • Government jobs in drug control departments, FDA, CDSCO, hospitals, and public health sectors 
  • Opportunities in pharmaceutical companies, research laboratories, CROs, academics, and healthcare industries

Industry / Academic Linkages

  • Pharmaceutical industries for formulation development, production, quality control, and quality assurance 
  • Analytical testing laboratories and research centres 
  • Clinical research organisations and pharmacovigilance centres 
  • Regulatory bodies and consultancy firms related to drug approval and compliance 
  • Hospitals, community pharmacies, and healthcare institutions 
  • Academic collaborations with pharmacy colleges, universities, and research institutes 
  • Opportunities through industrial training, internships, dissertation projects, seminars, workshops, and MOOCs 
  • Linkages with pharmaceutical companies for placement, research projects, and skill-based training 

Average Salary Package

  • ₹3 – 5 LPA for entry-level roles in production, quality control, quality assurance, and academics 
  • ₹5 – 8 LPA with strong skills in analytical method development, formulation development, QA/QC, pharmacovigilance, or clinical research 
  • ₹8 – 12 LPA for experienced roles in regulatory affairs, R&D, clinical research, and pharmaceutical project management 
  • ₹12+ LPA for advanced positions in regulatory strategy, research leadership, medical writing, global pharmacovigilance, and managerial roles

Why Choose This Programme

  • Strong foundation in advanced pharmaceutical sciences with specialisation-based learning 
  • Research-oriented curriculum with hands-on laboratory and industrial exposure 
  • Integration of pharmaceutical knowledge with modern analytical techniques, formulation development, clinical research, and regulatory practices 
  • Wide career opportunities in pharmaceutical industries, research laboratories, hospitals, academia, regulatory affairs, and government sectors 
  • Prepares students for Ph.D. programmes, research careers, industrial roles, and global opportunities in healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences 
  • Enhances professional skills through seminars, projects, internships, journal clubs, and dissertation work 

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