B. Pharm + M. Pharm

Dr. (Mrs.) Krishnapriya Mohanraj, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Kalina Mumbai

Dr. M. K. Raina, Pharma Consultant, Mumbai

Dr. Supriya Mahajan, Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry,C. U. Shah College of Pharmacy, SNDT Women’s University, Juhu Campus, Santacruz (W), Mumbai – 400 049.

Dr. Girish Mahajan, Senior Group Leader, Department of Natural Products,Piramal Life Sciences Ltd.Goregaon (E), Mumbai

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

• Curriculum constantly monitored in tune to the needs of pharma industries and research areas.

• Elective offered at undergraduate level.

• Industrial training for three months in B. Pharm and six months in M. Pharm.

• Hands on training offered during the course.

• Encourage industry – institute interactions by means of guest lectures, industrial visits and training.

• All-round development is encouraged by organizing corporate seminars; quiz competitions etc at national level.

• Social awareness programs like Tuberculosis, Obesity, HIV – AIDS, Diabetes etc, are conducted.

Program Objectives

• Latest curriculum being continuously monitored for value addition.

• Electives in tune with specializations at under graduate level.

• Industrial training for one trimester.

• Opportunity to use and witness post graduate and research infrastructure at under graduate level.

• Placement focus on pharma industries, hospitals, retail drug chains and other opportunities.

Pedagogy

The course is predominantly based on practice and interactions with a strong focus on the healthcare system. This will enable the students to practice pharmacy profession in a strong, skillful and determined manner. The course is reviewed regularly in consultation with our Board of Studies, which comprises of professionals from pharma industry, research, FDA and pharma institutes from all over India. Thus, the course is tailor made to fulfill the requirements in Pharmaceutical sector for growing pharma industries worldwide.

Admission Criteria Process

Students will be admitted for B. Pharm, if they meet the required standards of the selection process as described below:-

Merit list will be prepared on the basis of CET score & the preferences given by the candidate at the time of Online registration. Preferences once given in Online registration will not be changed later. The merit list will be put up on the NMIMS website as per important dates. The decision of the institute will be final in this regard and no inquiries or correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

Candidates who have not appeared for CET may also apply subject to availability of seats. If seats remain vacant after admitting CET candidate then Non CET candidate will be admitted on the basis of 10 + 2 or equivalent exam marks of PCM/PCB & the preferences given by the candidate at the time of Online registration. Preferences once given in Online registration will not be changed later.

Placements

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.

Graduates will have priority in placement due to scientific background, one trimester industrial training and hands on training in Pharma industry and/ or other related areas. 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.

FAQ

1. What is the eligibility criterion for B. Pharm + M. Pharm course?The candidate must have passed 10 + 2 exam with science or science vocational with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) and English subjects and obtained minimum 50% in PCB or PCM. Those awaiting their 10 + 2 exam results may also apply.

2. What is the duration of course for B. Pharm + M. Pharm?Duration of course is six years.

3. What is the admission procedure for the course?The candidate has to appear for written test, followed by counseling based on merit.

4. What is the scope for B. Pharm + M. Pharm course?After completion of this course the student can join Pharma industry in various divisions like Production, Quality Control, R & D etc. He/ she can also join as a Hospital Pharmacist, Drug Inspector or Government Analyst and work as a part of Healthcare team in various public or private sectors. Candidate can pursue further studies like Ph.D.

5. What is the difference between B. Pharm + M. Pharm course and B. Pharm course?B. Pharm. + M. Pharm. course is dual degree course. Student can have two degrees in one course and can directly get admission to desired M. Pharm. degree once he complete his B. Pharm. degree without requirement of qualifying entrance like GPAT or GATE.

6. What is the intake capacity for the course?

   Mumbai campus	Shirpur Campus
   Total seats for B. Pharm	60	60
   Total seats for M. Pharm. in Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Analysis.	20 per specialization	20 per specialization

7. What is the syllabus and subjects to be studied for written test?

   Part	Test	No. of questions	Time in minutes
   1	Physics	30	55
   	Chemistry	30
   2	Mathematics	40	35
   3	Biology	40	35

   Candidates should study H.S.C. science for appearing for the written test.

8. Do they have negative markings for written test?
   0.25 points would be deducted for every question with a wrong answer.

9. What is the process for cancellation of admission?
   The candidate is allowed to cancel the admission. If the admission is canceled before the commencement of course Rs. 1000 will be deducted from fees.

10. What is the pattern followed for the course?
    The school follows Trimester pattern.

11. What is the examination pattern?
    Two sessional exams for each trimester (internal exams) and one trimester end exam for each trimester.

12. What are the facilities at SPTM?Air conditioned classrooms with modern teaching tools, user friendly and well equipped sophisticated laboratories, Pilot Plant, Biotechnology Laboratory, Blackboard technology, Animal House, Central Instrumental Laboratory etc.

13. How would you rate your institute nationally?
    NMIMS SBM is one among the top ten Business schools in India. While looking into the infrastructure, faculty, teaching learning and research performances, same excellence is being transcended across all schools of NMIMS.

14. Are placements provided by your institute?We do have a placement cell. It gives platform to students to enter into various Pharma industries. However we don’t work as a commercial placement office. We facilitate placement activities.

15. 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 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.

16. What are the extracurricular activities carried out in SPTM?Annual event Urjja

    (Cultural event)
    Isthmus (Corporate Seminar)
    Sports activities
    Industry visit
    Guest lecture

17. Is hostel facility available for students?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.

Curriculum (2011 – 12)