Offered Programmes

M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)

Programme Overview

M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology) is a two-year postgraduate course that offers advanced study of biotechnological aspects in the field of Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical industry. Through the course, the students will also study about hybridomas, Biotech Pharmaceutical Drugs, macro and microorganisms in Pharmacogenomics and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology products. The main objective of the course is to train the students to become experts in the field.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) - M. Pharm.

To provide a comprehensive and advanced pharmaceutical education leading to M. Pharm. Degree.
To integrate pharmacy knowledge and skills with pharmaceutical research.
To develop pharmacists to contribute effectively in the social health care system.
To provide hands on training through state of art infrastructure to inculcate research aptitude in pharmaceutical sciences.
To inculcate leadership and entrepreneurship capabilities in future pharmacy professionals.

Programme Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic pharmaceutical sciences and the ability to acquire, manage and use current information for problem solving.
Describe the synthesis, formulation, analysis, pharmacological, pharmacognostical, biotechnological and regulatory aspects of drugs and biopharmaceuticals.
Identify the rules and regulations involved in the drug discovery and development, manufacture, distribution and sale of medicines.
Develop problem-based learning approach and analytical thinking in his/her academic and professional life.
Apply critical thinking skills, including investigation, application, analysis, creativity, evaluation of information, data and documents related to research investigation.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and implement professional activities.
Act efficiently as a leader in the diverse areas of the profession.
Imbibe the skills of scientific communication and research writing.
Apply the knowledge and skills gained through education to gain recognition in professional circle and society.
Develop interdisciplinary research with other health care communities to provide innovative solutions.
Participate in healthcare initiatives to create awareness in society about the effective and safe use of medicines.
Demonstrate eco-friendly products and processes to maintain public health.
Exercise ethical practices and moral values in personal and professional endeavours.
Tackle professional challenges through lifelong learning attitude.

Key Information

Duration

2 Years

Career Prospects

After graduation, the students will be able to venture out and build their careers according to their interests and specialization. Some of the popular job prospects for M.D. (Biochemistry) are listed below: