MD Pharmacology

1. MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college.
2. Completion of 12-month compulsory rotatory internship by the prescribed cutoff date.
3. Permanent/Provisional registration with NMC or State Medical Council.
4. Qualification in NEET-PG examination.
5. Admission through KEA PG Medical Counselling (Karnataka Examination Authority).

The Department of Pharmacology at Father Muller Medical College plays a critical role in promoting rational and safe use of medicines across clinical departments. The department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical pharmacology services, and pharmacovigilance activities. Postgraduate students receive training in drug evaluation, adverse drug reaction monitoring, therapeutic drug use, essential medicines concept, and clinical trial basics. The department hosts an ADR Monitoring Centre under the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), offering real-world exposure to drug safety reporting. Academic activities include seminars, journal clubs, problem-based learning, and interdisciplinary interactions. Emphasis is placed on research methodology, ethics, and evidence-based prescribing, preparing graduates for careers in academics, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and the pharmaceutical industry.