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COURSE FACT

STUDY LEVEL PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Post Graduate

4 Semesters, 2 years

30

Eligibility Criteria

B.Pharm./Pharm.D./Equivalent based on admission test/GRE/GAT, interview and academic marks. Minimum CGPA for semester system should be 2.5 and 50% for annual system.


Objectives

It is a research-oriented program designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in the field of pharmacology. Curriculum of MPhil is designed to produce highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who will contribute to the advancement of pharmacological research and the development of innovative pharmaceutical solutions. This program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on research experience to prepare graduates for successful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.

 

Program Objectives

Following are the objectives of MPhil Pharmacology Program desired to highlight the attributes amongst our alumni two years after their degree.

  • Recruiting, developing and retaining outstanding faculty, research scientists, post graduate students and support professionals to establish a research culture.
  • Leveraging drug testing expertise and modern techniques to address industry and regulatory agency needs.
  • Ensuring that this postgraduate education program addresses local critical health issues and their solutions.
  • Expanding strategic partnerships and collaborations with industry, non-profit organizations to promote commercialization and also to build nexus with other universities nationally and internationally.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes specify what students should know and be able to do upon program completion.

  • The skilled faculty will execute the research projects that will be helpful in training the post graduate students.
  • After completion of degree the students will have excellent knowledge and will be expert of testing the drugs.
  • The scholars will be able to deal with the demand market and provide their best services.
  •  The scholars will have the skills to cope with regulatory issues of the pharmaceutical product marketing.
  • The student will be well aware of the modern drug testing techniques.
  • The students after completion of research will be able to serve in R & D department of pharmaceutical industry and drug testing laboratory.
  • The scholars will be able to address the health-related challenges of society.
  • The developed research products can be marketed to the industry and helpful in promoting pharmaceutical business.

 

Career Prospects

Graduates of the MPhil in Pharmacology program is well-prepared for a variety of roles, including:

  • Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
  • Academic Researcher/Professor
  • Clinical Pharmacologist
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • Drug Safety and Toxicology Expert

Role and Scope

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Semesters and Courses

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MPPC-7101 Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology 3(3+0)
MPPC-7102 System Pharmacology-I 3(3+0)
MPPC-7103 Principles of Drug Development 3(3+0)
MPPC-7104 Experimental Techniques in Pharmacology 1(0+1)
MPPC-7201 Applied Biostatistics 2(2+0)
  Credit Hours 12(11+1)

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MPPC-7105 Molecular Pharmacology 3(3+0)
MPPC-7106 System Pharmacology-II 3(3+0)
MPPC-7107 Immunology & Toxicology 3(3+0)
MPPC-7202 Research Methodology and Project Writing 3(2+1)
  Credit Hours 12(11+1)

Semester III & IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MPPC-7301 Research and Thesis 6
  Credit Hours 6(0+6)