COURSE DESCRIPTION


M.Pharm. Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a postgraduate Pharmacy course. Pharmaceutical chemistry and medicinal chemistry are disciplines at the intersection of chemistry, especially synthetic organic chemistry, and pharmacology and various other biological specialties, where it is involved with design, chemical synthesis and development for market of pharmaceutical agents (drugs). The duration of Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is mostly of two academic years but it may vary from institute to institute and also may be on part time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus for the course is divided into four semesters and it is career orienting as well.


M.Pharm. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Eligibility

  • Candidates should have a passed Bachelor of Pharmacy Program with not less than 50% of marks from any recognized University or any other Institute equivalent thereto the University, are eligible for admission to the Master of Pharmacy Programs.
  • The marks of admission for this course may vary from University to University.
  • In various colleges and Universities it conducts entrance exams (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) plus interview for the admission of the students.

M.Pharm. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Course Suitability

  • Those who have verbal communication including the ability to listen carefully and explain complex and/or sensitive information and interpersonal skills are the most suitable for it.
  • Students those who interested or desirous in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and ability to work well as part of a team, numeracy and computation, problem-solving skills and the ability to think clearly and methodically also are good suit for it.
  • Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions.
  • They should be able to develop and apply skills and methodology to a range of techniques used in pharmaceutical chemistry.

How is M.Pharm. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Course Beneficial?

  • The course is beneficial as they can get jobs in the central and state government departments- the Health Protection Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare, the Pest Control Division of Agriculture, the Department of National Defence, Provincial Research Councils, and the Provincial Departments of Agriculture or the Environment.
  • The degree course provides a good and solid base for higher degree programs in respective subjects, e.g. M.Phil. & Ph.D.
  • They can open their own clinics and private hospitals.
  • Candidates with good academic background and knowledge can opt teaching line as  career; but for becoming permanent lecturer they shall have to pass UGC-NET exam.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY


Candidates should have a passed Bachelor of Pharmacy Program with not less than 50% of marks from any recognized University or any other Institute equivalent thereto the University, are eligible for admission to the Master of Pharmacy Programs.
  • M.Pharm. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Syllabus

    Syllabus of Pharmaceutical Chemistry as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

       Sem. I

    Sr. No.

    Subjects of Study

    1

    Modern Analytical Technique

    2

    Pharmaceutical Biostatistics & Computer Application

    3

    Drug Regulatory Affairs & Intellectual Property Rights

    4

    Advanced Organic Chemistry

    5

    Drug Design

     

    Practical

    6

    Modern Analytical Technique

    7

    Advanced organic Chemistry

       Sem. II

    2

    Advanced Medicinal Chemistry

    3

    Natural Products

    4

    Polymers and Bio-organic Chemistry

    5

    Synopsis of the proposed dissertation and Viva-voce

     

    Practical

    6

    Advanced Medicinal Chemistry

    7

    Polymers and Bio-organic Chemistry

       Sem. III & IV

    1

    Dissertation

    2

    Presentation & Viva Voce

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