Matser of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
Course Code
Start Year
2013
Study location
South Campus
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree
Department
Department of Pharmacy
Duration
2 years
Course overview
The M.Pharm. program is a postgraduate degree that offers specializations in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and Pharmacy Practice. These specializations provide focused knowledge and skills in areas such as drug synthesis, analysis, formulation, regulatory compliance, and patient care, preparing students for diverse career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector.
Graduates of the M.Pharm. program have diverse career opportunities in pharmaceutical industries, research organizations, hospitals, academia, regulatory bodies, and more. They can work as pharmacists, researchers, quality control analysts, regulatory affairs specialists, and educators, among other roles, contributing to the advancement of healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences.
The M.Pharm. program offers various specializations:
- Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical chemistry
- Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutics
- Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacology
Admission Eligibility
- Candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from an Indian university established by law or an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
- Minimum Marks Candidates should have obtained at least 60% of the maximum marks (aggregate of four years of B.Pharm and 55% for SC/ST/OBC candidate.
- Every selected candidate must obtain registration with the State Pharmacy Council within one month from the date of admission.
Job opportunities for M.Pharm students:
- Pharmacist: Graduates can work as pharmacists in various settings, including hospitals, clinics,community pharmacies, and healthcare units, responsible for dispensing medications and ensuring patient safety.
- Drug Control Officer: This role involves reviewing the quality and composition of drugs to ensure their safety before they reach the market.
- Research Scientist: Research scientists conduct experiments, make hypotheses, and interpret results in the study of medicines, salts, and chemicals.
- Quality Assurance Specialist: Quality assurance specialists ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products through quality control measures.
- Lecturer: Lecturers teach college or university students, provide study material, and guide research projects.
- Production Manager: Production managers oversee the production processes and ensure the production of medicines.
- Research Officer: Research officers conduct research, retrieve material, and write about research specifications.
M.Pharm graduates can explore various career paths in research, academia, pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare, regulatory affairs, and quality control, with opportunities for growth and specialization in their chosen field of pharmacy.
Modules
The Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) is a two?year postgraduate program divided into four semesters, designed to provide advanced knowledge and research skills in pharmaceutical sciences.
In the initial semester, students study Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Advanced Pharmaceutics, Advanced Pharmacology, and Biostatistics and Research Methodology.
Fees and Funding
No fee details available.
The institute supports Uttar Pradesh state scholarships under the Post Matric / Dashmottar scheme. These scholarships are designed to help eligible students continue their education with financial assistance from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Major funding streams- Social Welfare Department Scholarships: For students belonging to the General and SC/ST categories, including economically weaker students where applicable.
- Backward Class Welfare Scholarships: For OBC students pursuing recognised post-matric and professional programmes.
- Minority Welfare Scholarships: For eligible students from minority communities such as Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi.
The Post Matric (Dashmottar) scholarship may provide tuition reimbursement and maintenance support to eligible UP students studying in recognised institutions. Amounts and benefits vary by course, category, and government guidelines for the academic year.
Income ceilings- General / OBC / Minority: Annual family income up to ₹2.0 lakh.
- SC / ST: Annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh.
To apply, the student should be a permanent resident or domicile holder of Uttar Pradesh, enrolled in a recognised programme, and admitted through the applicable route such as counselling where mandated by the scheme. The student must also have an Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT transfer.
Mandatory requirements- Minimum qualifying marks:Generally 60% in the last qualifying examination for many professional courses, subject to scheme rules.
- Attendance:Students must maintain the attendance level required by the institute and scholarship authorities; many institutions report attendance for verification.
- Entrance qualification:Valid JEE Main / CUET / equivalent qualification, wherever required by the programme or admission route.
- Aadhaar card.
- Caste certificate, if applicable.
- Tehsildar-issued income certificate.
- Recent fee receipts.
- Previous academic mark sheets.
- Counselling or allotment letter, where applicable.
- Bank account details linked with Aadhaar for DBT.
The scholarship cell assists students with application guidance, document verification, and online portal submission to help ensure timely and accurate processing. Students are also guided on Aadhaar linkage, bank verification, and form correction before final submission.
Important noteScholarship benefits are subject to the official rules of the Uttar Pradesh government and may change from year to year. Students should apply only through the official portal and submit complete, correct documents to avoid rejection or delay.
- To encourage academic progression within Naraina Group of Institutions by offering tuition relief when students continue higher education inside the Naraina Group.
- Applies when a student progresses to another NGI programme/year without interruption and meets NGI’s academic and conduct requirements.
How to apply
- Apply to the institute’s student services cell at admission for the subsequent NGI programme. Approval is subject to academic standing and administrative verification.
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