M.Pharm - Two Year Program: Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Master's Degree by SVKM's NMiMS - Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management Mumbai View Contact

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SPPSPTM offers two years M. Pharm with Pharmaceutical Chemistry as specialization to pharmacy graduates who wish to take up pharma-chemistry as their profession.

In the first year of this program, students learn 8 technical subjects and one subject of English and communication. The subjects cover the areas of medicinal chemistry, drug design, molecular modeling, synthetic chemistry, instrumentation and international regulation for registration of API in Europe and USA.

In the second year students take up two projects, one major in the cases of specialization spreading over two trimesters and second minor in the cases other than specialization (one of the elective) spreading over one trimester.

Major research project selection is based on interest of industry and mainly on the application of technology to specific problems. It is obligatory on the part of the students and faculty to publish a paper from the projects carried out during this course.

The object of this model is to train the students so that they are ready for employment in industry and are trained in more than one area of research. They are also aware of international regulation and have exposure to registration of API and formulations in regulated market.

MERITS

• Experienced and vibrant full-time faculty.

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

• Regular interaction with industry and research experts.

• Case studies from industry executives.

• 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. Chemistry, Pharm. Biotechnology, Natural Products and Pharm. Analysis

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

Value Proposition

The department is actively engaged in following research activities:

• Molecular modeling & drug design using Schrödinger & Tripos software.

• Phytochemical investigation on indigenous plant isolating marker compounds.

• Impurity profiles of known drugs synthesized by different routes.

• Analytical method development of combination drugs and related substances test for API.

Synthesize compounds for anticancer activity and marker compounds.

Program Objectives

• Latest curriculum being continuously monitored for value addition.

• Placement focus on pharma industries and research organizations.

• Industry oriented research model with opportunity to develop with current research trend in pharma industries.

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 industry 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 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.

FAQ

1. What is the eligibility criterion for M. Pharm (Pharm. Chemistry) – Full Time course?Eligibility for the program is B.Pharm with 55% and valid GPAT score. Candidates without GPAT score will also be considered if seats remain vacant.

2. What is the admission procedure for the course?Candidates will be admitted to the program through NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT – P) followed by personal interview.

3. What is the scope for M. Pharm (Pharm. Chemistry) – Full Time degree?Various job or research options in the area of synthetic medicinal chemistry, molecular modeling, analytical method development and stability testing, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic are available in the drug discovery research centers.

4. What are the extracurricular activities carried in SPPSPTM?Annual event Urjja (Cultural event)
   Isthmus (Corporate Seminar)
   Sports activities
   Industry visit (once a year)
   Guest lecture (weekly)

5. What is the intake capacity for the course?Mumbai campus– 20 seats
   Shirpur 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 industry related project and submission of dissertation in the second year.

7. What are the facilities at SPPSPTM?Air conditioned classrooms with modern teaching tools, user friendly and well equipped sophisticated laboratories, Pilot Plant, Chemistry Laboratory, Blackboard technology, Animal House, 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 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 (Pharm. Chemistry) – Full Time course?Duration of course for M. Pharm (Pharm. Chemistry) – 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 Deputy Registrar (Admissions) along with 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 programme 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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry

SVKM's NMiMS - Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management

Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management is a model pharmacy school conducting various graduate, postgraduate and research programs in pharmaceutical sciences.

The school has excellent lab facilities, good teaching and learning practices based majorly on student feedback systems. The school has highly experienced faculty who encourage students to carry out research in the fields of their interest. The courses and their practice are need based and focus on the pharma industry and hospitals.

MISSION
To produce self-motivated and self reliant young pharmacists catering to the needs of Industry,Academia and Research.
To create a centre of excellence for R&D in the field of pharmaceutical sciences with inter disciplinary approach in emerging area of Science and Technology with focus on Industry-Academia interaction and cooperation at National and International level.
To interlink Pharmaceutical Sciences with Biological / life Sciences and Management Education.
To provide Life Long Learning opportunities in Pharm. Sciences

VISION
To develop a model Pharmacy School at International level inculcating research trends in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Management.