Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in Industrial Pharmacy

Overview

A pharmacy professional can work as a production person (chemist, Officer, executive, manager, vice-president), involved in the production of bulk drug & intermediates or formulations and dosage forms. Industries in the cosmetics, soaps, toiletries segment also hire pharmacy professionals. Other segments where opportunities exist are the field of dental products. These involve products dedicated to dental care and hygiene like tooth paste, mouth washes, dental cavity fillers, etc. Blood and plasma products are another area hitherto untapped in India, but have immense potential worldwide and are coming up fast in the country. The products involve, blood of various groups, production of blood bags, hemoglobin, plasma, serum, clotting factors, antigens, antibodies, etc. Production of biological &biotechnological products, surgical dressings, medical devices & equipment, Ayurvedic/ Homoeopathic / Unani medicines also involve the presence of pharmacy professionals in its production. Other areas where pharmacy professionals are required are in production of veterinary medicine, perfumery, fragrances, nutraceuticals etc.

Eligibility

Candidate should have Pass in the B.Pharm Degree examinations in an Indian University established by law in India from an institution approved by PCI and has scored not less than 55% of maximum marks (aggregate of 4 years B.Pharm).

Every student, selected for admission to post graduate pharmacy program in any PCI approved institution should have obtained registration with the State Pharmacy Council or should obtain the same within one month from the date of his/her admission, failing which the admission of the candidate shall be cancelled.

Minimum Education