M.Pharm. (Pharmacology)

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 Pharm. Sciences

Dr. A.  N. Misra, Head Professor in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Dept, M.S. University of Baroda, Kalabhavan, Vadodara – 390 001.

Dr. Ashwani Bhatt, President – Formulations Manufacturing, Piramal Health Care Ltd., Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh – 454 775.

Dr. (Mrs.) Kamlinder Kaur Singh, Professor in Pharmaceutics, C. U. Shah College of Pharmacy, S. N. D. T. Women’s University, Mumbai – 400 049.

Dr. P. Ramarao, Professor in School of Biosciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda – 151 001, Punjab.

Dr. S. B. Roy, President & Head, Pharmaceutical Technology Centre, Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad – 382 210.

Dr. Yatish K. Bansal, President – R & D (Formulations), Ipca Laboratories Ltd., International House, Kandivali (W), Mumbai – 400 067.

Dr. Y. Madhusudan Rao, Professor, University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Vidhyaranyapuri, Hanamkonda – 506 009, Warangal.

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.

Eligibility

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

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.

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