Offline Course

This is a 3 year integrated program spread over 6 semesters, leading to Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm. – Pharmacology) and Masters in Business Administration MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management). The candidate will acquire postgraduate dual degrees, one in technical field (research) and second in managerial skills in Pharma sector. This also saves one academic year. This program is conducted by well-experienced senior faculty in addition to visiting professors/ industry experts.

The syllabus of M. Pharm. (Full Time) and management portion of MBA (Pharma Tech) have been blended looking into the current industrial needs, thus saving the academic hours for the technical skills required to be delivered in professional life. The course involves a balanced integration in pharmacy research & management education.

In the first year of this program, students learn 10 technical subjects and 12 management subjects. The technical subjects cover the areas of Advanced Pharmacology I & II, Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques, Pharmacological & Toxicological Screening Methods I & II, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, Pharmacological Practical I & II, Principles of Drug Discovery, Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance. The management subjects cover the areas of Business Communication, Management of Technology & Innovation, Business Economics, Principles and Practice of Management, Marketing Management, Operations Research, Organizational Behaviour, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Statistical Methods, Project Management and Cost Accounting.

In the first semester of second year, students take up a major project on technical subject. Second semester of second year covers minor project on technical subject which is followed by management internship program (for 17 weeks). Fifth semester covers Compulsory Management subjects along with electives from the area of Marketing Management, Operation Management, Finance, HR and Pharm. Technology. Sixth semester covers seven compulsory subjects along with electives as mentioned in the curriculum.

Merits

• Tailor made course suitable for pharmaceutical industries, hospitals and clinical research organizations
• Case studies from top industry, hospital executives and R & D centres.
• Experienced and vibrant faculty with expertise in pharmacy education and research areas.
• Frequent interaction with industry and preclinical and clinical research team.
• Opportunity to grow with training in industries & hospitals.
• Need based research in industry related areas.
• Added placement value due to dual degrees.
• Pharmacovigilance & ADR monitoring.

Duration

The course shall be a three years dual degree program

Intake

15 Seats*
*Inclusive of M.Pharm-Pharmacology program