M.Pharm - Two year program: Pharmacology (NBA Accreditated)

The course is of two years duration. The first year curriculum is designed with exposure to advances in pharmacology, wherein the candidate has potential to equip himself/herself with all preclinical pharmacological, toxicological and safety pharmacological studies. Furthermore, he/she gets adequate exposure of clinical research methods, newer molecular biology techniques.

The second year is mainly through dissertation on the topic of industrial research and development, new drug discovery etc. Thus the two year program will enable pharmacology student to cope up with present day need of preclinical and clinical research in new drug discovery and development.

MERITS

• Tailor made course suitable for Pharma industries and research organizations.

• Case studies from top industry executives.

• Experienced and vibrant faculty with expertise in Pharmacy education and research areas.

• Frequent interaction with industry and research team.

• Opportunity to grow with industrial training.

• Need based research in industry related areas.

DURATION

The course shall extend over two years, consisting of three trimesters in the first year, followed by research work on industry related project and submission of dissertation in the second year.

INTAKE

20* seats

ATTENDANCE

A student is expected to attend all classes. However, a student must put in 80% of total attendance for each subject, in the absence of which he/she will not be eligible to write the exam for that subject/ submit the dissertation as the case may be. A student is required to monitor his/ her own attendance and no separate notice will be displayed.

In case of genuine medical/ professional/ other reasons resulting in shortage of attendance, the student is encouraged to attend classes the following year as per the rules of re-registration and re-examination of the University. Absence beyond 20% will not be condoned for any reason whatsoever.

Board of Studies

Board of Studies for Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy

Dr. S. L. Bodhankar, Professor Pharmacology, Poona college of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidhyapeeth University, Pune

Dr. A R Juvekar, Professor, Institute of Chemical Technology, N.P.Marg, Matunga, Mumbai – 400019

Dr. Sanjiv Badhwar, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai

Value Proposition

The department is actively engaged in following research activities:

• Receptor Pharmacology.

• Metabolic disorders – Diabetes and diabetic complications (nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy, stroke and hyperlipedemia – obesity).

• Cardiovascular (Hypertension) / Myocardial infarction/ Cerebra Ischemia.

• Inflammation and nociception.

• Psychopharmacology.

• Preclinical toxicological studies.

• Ethno pharmacology.

• Liver toxicity studies/ Animal models of liver disorders.

• Immunomodulatory studies.

• Biomarkers.

Program Objectives

• Specially designed course suitable for job placement in Pharma industries & research organizations.

• Experienced and vibrant full-time faculty with expertise in Pharmacy education and research areas.

• Periodic scientific interactions with industry and research organizations.

• Opportunity to develop along with current research trends in Pharma industries

• Need based research in industry related areas.

• Industry oriented research model with opportunity to have electives of special interest.

Pedagogy

• The course is predominantly based on presentations and interactions with a strong focus on the research components of pharmacy.

• This pedagogy enables students to take decisions based on their strong academic, practical and industrial background in the pharma sector.

• The course is reviewed regularly in consultation with our Board of Studies, which comprises people from pharma industry, research, FDA and pharma institutes from all over India.

Thus the course is tailor made to fulfill the requirements of pharma scientists of the growing pharma industries worldwide.

Admission Criteria Process

Candidates will be admitted to the above mentioned program through NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT – P). The Admission Test and Personal Interview will be conducted only at Mumbai Centre. The admission Test will comprise of objective type question based on sections: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Pharm. English Proficiency. Duration of the interview is 10 -12 minutes.

Candidates will be assessed based on achievements/ career orientation, professional knowledge/ skills, commitment to the course, learning orientation/ perseverance and soft skills.

The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of information provided in the application form, categorized as academic/ professional work experience, marks obtained in the written test and personal interview.
Merit list of successful candidates for Stage II as well as the final merit list will be displayed on the  NMIMS website and on the Institute’s Notice Board.

Placements

Post graduates from this course will have a dual advantage of the business lineage of SVKM’s NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University) and a solid background of the industrial aspects in pharmacy. This advantage will be of immense use to the ever growing pharma industry worldwide.

SPPSPTM has a placement cell. It assists students by providing a platform to enter various Pharma Industries and related organizations. We facilitate the placement activities. Generally, the placement cell, along with student representatives co-ordinate both, industrial training and final placements.

FAQs

1. What is the eligibility criterion for M. Pharm. (Clinical Pharmacy)–Full Time course?

Eligibility for the program is B.Pharm. with 55% and a valid GPAT score. Industry-sponsored candidate would be preferred. Candidates without GPAT score will also be considered if seats remain vacant.
Registration as a Pharmacist is compulsory.

2. What is the admission procedure for the course?

Candidates will be admitted to the program through the NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT-P) followed by a personal interview.

3. What is the scope for M. Pharm. (Clinical Pharmacy)–Full Time degree?

Course is hospital-oriented and students are exposed to various corporate hospitals.

4. What are the extracurricular activities carried on in SPPSPTM?

• Annual event Urjja (Cultural event)

• Isthmus (Corporate Seminar)

• Sports activities

• Guest lectures (weekly)

5. What is the intake capacity for the course?

Mumbai campus – 20 seats

6. What is the pattern followed for the course?

The course shall extend over two years, consisting of three trimesters in the first year, followed by research work on patient or drug related project and submission of dissertation in the second year for the award of the degree.

7. What are the facilities at SPPSPTM?

Air-conditioned classrooms with modern teaching tools, user-friendly and well equipped sophisticated laboratories, Pilot Plant, Biotechnology Laboratory, Blackboard technology, Animal House, library/databases, Central Instrumental Laboratory, etc.

8. How would you rate your institute nationally?

NMIMS is one among the top ten Business schools in India, while looking into the infrastructure, faculty, teaching learning and research performances.

9. Are placements provided by your institute?

We do have a placement cell. It gives a platform to students to enter into various Pharma industries. However we don’t work as a commercial placement office. We facilitate placement activities.

10. What is the duration of course for M. Pharm. (Clinical Pharmacy)–Full Time course?

Duration of the course for M. Pharm. (Clinical Pharmacy)–Full Time is two years.

11. What is the process for cancellation of admission?

The candidate should submit a written request for cancellation of admission and submit it to the Deputy Registrar (Admissions) along with the original fee receipt. The fees refund will be as per the norms laid down by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), from time to time.

12. Which official statutory bodies have approved these courses?

It is not a pre-requisite for an institution notified as a ‘Deemed-to-be University’ to obtain the approval of the AICTE, to start any program in technical or management education leading to an award, including degrees in disciplines covered under the AICTE Act, 1987. However, institutions notified as ‘Deemed-to-be University’ are required to ensure the maintenance of the minimum standards prescribed by the AICTE for various courses that come under the jurisdiction of the said Council. It is expected that the institutions notified as ‘Deemed-to-be University’ maintain their standards of education higher than the minimum prescribed by the AICTE.

13. Is hostel facility available for students?
Yes we do have Hostel facility as mentioned below

Hostel facility in Mumbai

Hostel for Girls: NMIMS has a well furnished hostel for girls (limited seats) by the name of MKM Sanghavi Girls’ Hostel, which is located close to the University. Along with this a few residential flats are also available for accommodation.

Hostel for Boys: Limited seats are available at G. R. Jani Boys Hostels, which is 1/2 km away from the NMIMS campus. In addition to this, few residential flats are also available for accommodation.

Hostel facility in Shirpur
Being a residential campus, the hostel at our campus is well furnished and fully equipped with all the necessary requirements for students.

Hostel for Boys: NMIMS has a well furnished hostel for boys, which is located in the campus as the campus is a residential campus.

Hostel for Girls: NMIMS has a well furnished hostel for girls, which is located in the campus as the campus is a residential campus.

The additional facilities provided in the hostel are:

• Dining facility

• Regular cleaning of rooms and washing of cloths

• Medical facility attached to hostel

Curriculum

M.Pharm- Pharmacology