M.Pharm in
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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Eligibility Criteria
Must have a B.Pharm degree from an Indian university approved by PCI
Should have minimum 55% marks (aggregate of 4 years)
Selection based on academic scores and interview
GPAT, PG scores, or PGCET counselling are also accepted
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a two-year postgraduate course for students who want to gain deep knowledge in drug design, synthesis, and analysis. The course mainly focuses on medicinal chemistry, where students learn how to find, develop, and test new bioactive compounds (drug-like substances).
Students will also study advanced techniques used in making and testing medicines. This course helps students understand how drugs work at the molecular level. After completing the course, students can work in pharmaceutical companies, research labs, or teaching institutes.
Core Subjects
The course includes the following main subjects:
Organic Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Phytochemistry (study of plant-based chemicals)
Computational Chemistry
Laboratory Work
Students will get hands-on training in:
Making and testing new drug molecules
Studying how drugs are absorbed and broken down
Developing drug formulations
Research Projects
Students will work on research problems related to:
Drug targets
Creating new drug molecules
Improving drug delivery methods
Advanced Topics
In later semesters, students study more in-depth topics like:
Drug Design and Synthesis
Biochemistry
In-silico Drug Design (using computer models)
Seminars and Presentations
Students will present their research and discuss scientific topics. These activities help improve communication and presentation skills.
Seminars and Presentations
Many colleges offer internships or industry collaborations where students can learn real-world pharmaceutical processes like drug discovery, quality control, and regulatory rules.
Research Publications
Students may get the chance to publish research papers in journals or present them at national/international conferences.
Career Options
After finishing the course, students can:
Work in pharmaceutical companies
Join research and development (R&D) labs
Work as teaching faculty
Appear for Ph.D. programs for further study
Specialisations Courses (PSC)
Includes subjects like:
Advanced Organic & Medicinal Chemistry
Chemistry of Natural Products
Spectral Analysis
Computer-Aided Drug Design
Process Chemistry
Programme Objectives
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To give students strong knowledge to design new drug molecules
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To improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills
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To keep students updated with new trends in pharmaceutical research
Common Courses (DCC & FCC)
Includes:
Research Methodology
Biostatistics
Journal Club Discussions
Mandatory Courses (MC)
Students must:
Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences
Present and publish research papers
Programme Dissertation (PD)
Students work on a dissertation project where they:
Learn research methods
Improve their language and communication skills
Study how to search and use scientific literature
Teaching and Assessment
Students are evaluated every semester through:
Continuous Evaluation (CE): Teacher feedback, tests, and classwork
Semester-End Exams (SEE)
Marks are given in the form of grades.
Key Skills Developed
Ability to plan and make new drug molecules
Understand and identify natural medicinal compounds
Use software to predict drug actions and side effects
Work with a team and continue learning lifelong
Prepare technical reports based on experiments
Additional Highlights
International Competitions
Students can earn extra credits by taking part in international events, publishing research, or winning awards.
Industrial Internship / Mini Project
Students can either do an internship in a company or complete a small research project with faculty guidance.
Dissertation & Publication
Every student must write a dissertation on a chosen topic
Dissertation work can be published in a scientific journal or presented at conferences