Registration End Date : 9 July 2024
The M. Pharm is a 2-year postgraduate degree offering specialization in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology. It features advanced coursework, research projects, seminars, and specialized lab work, providing students with expertise and practical skills in their chosen fields for careers in research, academia, or specialized healthcare. Graduates can work in pharmaceutical research, academia, regulatory bodies, hospital pharmacy, and the pharmaceutical industry in roles like quality control, drug information, or medical affairs. M. Pharm programs are approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and follow strict regulatory standards for pharmacist registration in India.
| Semester | Batch Name | Category | Intake | Total Sem Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Semester | 2024-2028 | General | 12 | 60500 |
Eligibility: B. Pharmacy with 55%
Duration: 2 years
Affiliation: IKG-PTU, Kapurthala (AICTE & PCI Approved)
Pharmacy offers a wide range of career opportunities across multiple sectors. Key areas include:
Clinical Pharmacy: Involves working closely with patients to optimize medication use and enhance health outcomes, primarily in hospitals or clinics.
Community Pharmacy: Focuses on dispensing medications, offering health advice, and managing minor ailments. Community pharmacists typically work in retail settings.
Industrial Pharmacy: Encompasses drug development, production, and quality control. Pharmacists in this sector work in pharmaceutical companies and research laboratories.
Regulatory Affairs: Ensures compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and manages the approval process for new drugs. This field requires expertise in laws and regulations governing medications.
Academia: Involves teaching and conducting research in universities and educational institutions, with opportunities to contribute to advancements in the field through scholarly work.
Pharmacy Practice Research: Focuses on improving the delivery of pharmacy services and assessing their impact on patient outcomes.
Consultant Pharmacy: Provides specialized advice on medication management to healthcare institutions, nursing homes, and other facilities.
Public Health: Involves health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of public health initiatives.
Pharmacy is a dynamic and evolving field, offering diverse career paths in healthcare, industry, research, and education.
The first semester provides a robust foundation in advanced pharmaceutics, with courses such as Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques, Advanced Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology, and Drug Regulatory Affairs. The curriculum also includes Pharmaceutics Practical I, which gives students hands-on experience in formulating and analysing pharmaceuticals.
Building on the knowledge gained, the second semester delves into specialised areas such as Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Industrial Pharmacy, Research Methodology and Biostatistics, and Advanced Drug Delivery. The semester also includes Pharmaceutics Practical II for practical exposure to innovative drug delivery systems and formulation techniques.
In the third semester, students engage in Journal Club activities and begin their Dissertation Work, where they conduct in-depth research on a selected topic within pharmaceutics. This semester emphasises research and innovation, preparing students for their final research project and future careers in R&D.
The final semester is dedicated to completing the Dissertation Work, where students present their research findings. Research Seminars and Scientific Writing sessions support this comprehensive research project, equipping students with the skills necessary to contribute to the field of pharmaceutics at an advanced level.
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