M.Pharm

M.Pharm

Overview

M Pharm, Master of Pharmacy is a two years post graduate program with CBS in Pharmacy. B Pharm program educate a graduate student in the sciences of various fields of Pharmacy such as industry, marketing, practice, community, drug discovery etc., just to name a few. However, a graduate lacks an in-depth knowledge and hands on expertise in psychomotor skills in the specialized areas of the profession of Pharmacy.

RR College of Pharmacy, with a view to making a student to face the challenges in the specialized areas of pharmacy profession, has been offering M Pharm program in two specializations for several years while the following links describe the scope of the individual masters programs.

M Pharm is offered in the following streams

• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacognosy

Eligibility:

Duration: 2 years (4 Semesters).

Citizenship: Indian nationals can apply under the General Category. Foreign nationals or Non Resident Indians or Indian nationals supported by NRI relatives can apply under the Foreign/NRI Category.

Qualification: Pass in B Pharm from an university recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India, with minimum of 55 % aggregate marks or equivalent.

Admissions

Foreign/NRI Category: Admissions are done on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

Note: Candidates can apply either under General or Foreign/NRI Category. Those submitting applications under both General and Foreign/NRI categories will be considered only under the General Category. Change of category at a later stage will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Syllabi/Curriculum:

For syllabi/curriculum visit: (Online link has to be produce for PDF)

Teaching Learing Process:

• Hands on training
• Laboratory teaching
• Case studies
• Group discussion
• Conferences for UG students

Assessment

First Year M Pharm (I and II Semester)

• Continuous and consistent evaluation of students through theory classes, practical classes, assignments, class tests, journal club and viva-voce.
• Evaluation of seminars presented by the students.
• Periodic assessment of students by conducting three theory and two practical sessional examinations in each subject (internal examination).
• A final theory university examination at the end of first academic year.
• A university practical examination at the end of first academic year.
• A minimum of 75% attendance and 50% of marks in theory and practical examinations are necessary to move to next level.

Second Year M Pharm (III and IV Semester)

• The students should carry out a research project and submit a thesis of their research work.
• The these will be evaluated by a panel of internal and external examiners.
• A viva-voce examination will be conducted to evaluate the student’s research work

Course Features

• In-depth knowledge of practical aspects and laboratory sessions
• Workshops and Seminars
• Research work

Course Features

The advantage RRCOP for a student who wishes to pursue M Pharm is as follows

• The spacious labs are equipped with state-of-art instruments.
• Exclusive departmental library is provided.
• Electronic journals and Internet connectivity are vital ingredients in the modern learning process.
• In addition to the regular teachers of the institution, the students will also be exposed to adjunct faculty, either from well-known industries or from reputed universities.
• The frequent conduct of workshops and quality improvement program helps in continuous learning and updating knowledge.
• The Industry Institute Partnership Cell of RRCOP provides a crucial link with pharma industries.
• The Placement Cell of the college arranges for campus interviews by leading industries. A number of students find themselves recruited through campus selection.

All these give a huge advantage to a postgraduate student of RRCOP when compared with the next best institution.

Career Opportunities

• Research position in R & D departments, universities, central laboratories etc.
• Entrepreneur
• Higher studies in national and international universities
• Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology: R & D, Production, Analytical R & D, Marketing, Market research, Regulatory affairs
• Hospitals: Pharmacists, Clinical research

Outline – M Pharm

• The students should carry out a research project and submit a thesis of their research work.
• The thesis will be evaluated by a panel of internal and external examiners
• A viva voce examination will be conducted to evaluate the student’s research work