MD Pharmacology

1. MBBS degree recognised by the National Medical Commission
2. Permanent or provisional registration with State Medical Council / National Medical Council
3. Qualified NEET-PG examination with a valid rank
4. Eligibility as per MCC (DGHS) counselling rules for deemed universities
5. Fulfilment of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) admission norms
6. Medical fitness as prescribed by the institute

The MD – Pharmacology programme at Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW), Pune is a postgraduate pre-clinical specialty introduced as part of the institution’s approved PG medical programmes from the 2025 academic year onwards. The course aims to train specialists in pharmacological sciences with strong foundations in experimental, clinical, and applied pharmacology. Training covers general and systemic pharmacology, chemotherapy, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, and rational drug therapy. Postgraduate residents actively participate in undergraduate teaching, drug safety monitoring, research methodology, seminars, journal clubs, and dissertation work. The programme emphasizes ethical research, evidence-based medicine, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates for careers in medical education, research institutions, pharmaceutical industries, regulatory bodies, and clinical research organizations.