School of Pharmaceutical Science
Advancing Healthcare Through Innovation, Research, and Skilled Pharmacy Professionals
🌟 Vision
“To be a globally recognized hub for pharmaceutical education and research, producing competent, ethical, and innovative pharmacy professionals who contribute to better healthcare outcomes.”
🎯 Mission
- To provide high-quality education in pharmaceutical sciences aligned with industry and healthcare needs.
- To foster research and innovation in drug discovery, formulation, and clinical applications.
- To develop professionals with strong ethics, regulatory knowledge, and patient-centric approaches.
- To collaborate with hospitals, research centers, and pharmaceutical industries for hands-on training.
- To contribute to community health through awareness, drug safety, and responsible healthcare initiatives.
📘 Core Objectives
- Skilled Workforce Development – Train students for roles in pharma research, production, and healthcare services.
- Industry & Regulatory Alignment – Equip graduates with knowledge in GMP, FDA, and drug approval processes.
- Research & Innovation – Encourage participation in drug development, pharmacovigilance, and clinical trials.
- Patient-Centric Approach – Promote safe medication practices and awareness of drug-related services.
- Global Competence – Prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing, R&D, hospitals, and academia.
Program Level | Program Name | Duration | Eligibility | Career Focus / Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Certificate | Industry Certificate in Pharmacovigilance, Product Management, Packaging, QA/QC, Clinical Data, etc. | 3–6 months | Graduate (any science/life sciences/MBBS/B.Pharm/etc.) | Entry-level roles: Regulatory Affairs Assistant, PV associate, Pharma marketing, QC support |
Executive Diploma | Executive Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management, Automation, Production | ~6 months | Graduate + ≥1 yr work experience or diploma holders | Mid-level operational or managerial support roles in pharma quality, production, regulatory functions |
PG Diploma | PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Management / Regulatory Affairs / Pharma Production | 12 months | Graduate in any discipline | Specialized roles in pharmaceutical quality assurance, drug regulatory support, production planning |
Diploma | Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) | 2 years | 10+2 with ≥45% in PCM or PCB; entrance + interview | Licensed Pharmacy roles, community pharmacy license, dispensary technician roles |
Program | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | 4 years (8 semesters) | 10+2 with Physics + Chemistry + Biology or Mathematics; minimum 50–60% aggregate† |
B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) | 3 years (entry into 2nd year) | Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), ≥ 50% aggregate in D.Pharm and HSC with PCB/PCM |
Program | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy) | 2 years (4 sem) | B.Pharm with ≥ 50–60% aggregate; some seats reserved (45%) |
M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Tech (Pharma Tech / Devices) | 2 years | B.Pharm; GPAT-qualified preferred (some M.Tech accept engineering grads) |
Pharm.D (Post-Baccalaureate) | 3 years | B.Pharm degree with ≥ 50-55% marks |
Institution / Program | Duration | Eligibility | Entry Process & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. Programs – Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3–6 years | M.Pharm or MSc pharma-related with ≥ 55% (50% SC/ST) | University-level entrance + interview; specializations in pharmaceutics, pharmacology, analysis, QA/QC, pharmacognosy |
Program Level | Typical Programs | Career Roles | Starting Salary (~₹ LPA) | Mid/Senior Salary (~₹ LPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Certificate / Diploma | Certificate in Pharmacovigilance, Pharma QA/QC, Packaging, Clinical Data Mgmt; D.Pharm | Pharmacy Assistant, Dispensary Technician, QA Trainee, PV Associate | 2 – 3 | 4 – 6 |
Undergraduate (UG) | B.Pharm (4 yrs), B.Pharm Lateral Entry (3 yrs) | Registered Pharmacist, Production Executive, QA/QC Analyst, Medical Rep | 3 – 5 | 6 – 10 |
Postgraduate (PG) | M.Pharm, M.S. (Pharm.), Pharm.D (Post-Baccalaureate), M.Tech (Pharma Tech) | Formulation Scientist, Clinical Pharmacist, Regulatory Affairs Associate, R&D Scientist | 4 – 7 | 8 – 14 |
Ph.D. / Doctorate | Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmacy Practice / Drug Discovery | Senior Scientist, Research Lead, Regulatory Specialist, Professor/Academic Head | 6 – 10 | 12 – 20+ |