- Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Department
Department of Pharmaceutics
- Campus
Gnanagangothri Campus
- Engagement Mode
Full Time
- Study
2 Years
Overview
The global pharmaceutical sector, with a worth of $209.85 billion in 2021, is forecasted to expand to $352.98 billion by 2030, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. Likewise, the Indian Pharmaceutical industry, currently estimated at approximately $50 billion, is anticipated to surge to $130 billion by 2030, boasting a CAGR of 10.7% says SkyQuest Technology report. According to Invest India, India's pharmaceutical industry is the world's third-largest by volume and 14th largest by value. It is a major exporter of pharmaceuticals, supplying over 200+ countries. India is also the world's largest provider of generic medicines by volume, accounting for 20% of global pharmaceutical exports. The growing concern for personal well-being among individuals serves as a significant impetus propelling this market forward.
The M Pharm in Pharmaceutics is an advanced programme designed for individuals seeking specialized knowledge and preparing students for successful careers in design, formulation, and delivery of pharmaceutical products. This postgraduate course focuses on the science and technology of drug development, emphasizing principles of dosage form design, drug delivery systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, graduates are poised to make significant contributions to the advancement of healthcare and pharmaceutical innovation. Under the M Pharm in Pharmaceutics syllabus, students engage in in-depth studies of drug stability, bioavailability, and the development of novel drug delivery approaches. With a massive scope, the programme is ideal for those aspiring to contribute to the pharmaceutical industry by developing innovative drug delivery solutions and advancing the field of pharmaceutics through research and development.
Program Objectives
- To enable postgraduates to develop a keen understanding and advanced knowledge in the design of pharmaceutical dosage forms
- To foster innovative thinking ability and independent problem-solving capabilities in pharmaceutical research
- To inculcate higher order skills in analysis, critical evaluation, and professional application
- To offer hands-on laboratory experience to students, allowing them to acquire practical skills in pharmaceutical analysis, formulation development, and drug delivery system optimization
- To encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among students from diverse scientific backgrounds, fostering a holistic understanding of pharmaceutics and facilitating innovative research collaborations
- To provide industry-relevant training and exposure to students, preparing them for careers in pharmaceutical research and development, formulation design, regulatory affairs, and quality control
- To instill a strong sense of ethical conduct and professional responsibility in students, emphasizing the importance of integrity, compliance, and patient safety in pharmaceutical practice
- To enhance students' communication and presentation skills, enabling them to effectively communicate their research findings, ideas, and scientific concepts to diverse audiences
- To instill the spirit of entrepreneurship in our youth to help create more career opportunities in the society by incubating and nurturing technology product ideas and supporting technology backed business
- To identify and nurture leadership skills in students and help in the development of our future leaders to enrich the society we live in
- To prepare students for further academic pursuits, such as Ph.D. programs by providing them with a strong foundation in pharmaceutics and research methodologie
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have passed B. Pharm degree examinations of an Indian University established by law in India and from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
Candidates should have secured not less than 55% marks in aggregate of 4 years or equivalent CGPA of B. Pharm for General Category.
Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Tribes should have passed with 50% (as per PCI Gazette Notification dated 10.12.2014).
It is mandatory to submit a migration certificate obtained from the University where the candidate had passed their qualifying B. Pharm degree.
Application process: Via University Quota
Students seeking admission are required to appear for the entrance examination conducted by the University, including international students. This will be a Post Graduate Entrance Test (M. Pharm).
Via Government of Karnataka Quota
Students seeking admission are required to appear and qualify for the Postgraduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) — Bangalore, Govt. of Karnataka.
Fees & Scholarships
Government Seats: As per the Government of Karnataka for Indian nationals
University Seats: Refer updated Fee Structure
A pass in first degree from a recognized University.
Equivalence certificate by Association of Indian Universities.
Proof of proficiency in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 8.
Application process: Via University Quota
Students seeking admission are required to appear for the entrance examination conducted by the University, including international students. This will be a Post Graduate Entrance Test (M. Pharm).
Fees & Scholarships
USD 5000 + Other fees Rs.38,550 per annum (Refer updated Fee Structure)
Highlights
Programme Specialization Course
Emphasis in-depth knowledge dissemination on core courses such as Drug Delivery Systems, Modern Pharmaceutics, Regulatory Affairs, Molecular Pharmaceutics, Advanced Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Computer-Aided Drug Delivery System, Cosmetic and Cosmeceuticals, etc. and hands-on laboratory training to students towards formulation development
International Competitions
Students can earn 1-3 credits by participating in the international competitions, or with a presentation in a conference or publication in a journal that wins awards. Students can earn additional 1-3 credits through participation in international competitions through technical work.
Group Project
A group of 5 students can work on a project of an interdisciplinary nature and be constituted of members from across departments. Students are required to develop a report for assessment and demonstrate the working of the project. The IPR rights of all such work lies with the University only.
Industrial Internship/Project
Students can opt for internship in an industry, business or research organisation. Alternatively, students can undertake a mini-project requiring self-directed study that can be perused within the affiliated Faculty. It is also necessary for the student to submit a report and make a presentation to the members of the panel constituted by the HoD for assessment.
Dissertation and Publication
There are two parts to this course, a dissertation and publication. Each student has to choose a relevant topic and work individually to write the dissertation. The topic needs to be approved by the committee constituted by HoD. Publication is a stage wherein dissertation work of the student is converted into a technical paper to be published in reputed conferences/journals.
Teaching and Assessment
During each semester, students’ performance is assessed through Continuous Evaluation (CE) which includes teacher interaction, sessional examination and a Semester End Examination (SEE). Students are awarded grades based on the marks scored.
Structure
| Course code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT COMMON COURSE | ||
| PSF501 | Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques | 4 |
| PROGRAMME SPECIALIZATION COURSES | ||
| PSC502 | Drug Delivery Systems | 4 |
| PSC503 | Modern Pharmaceutics | 4 |
| PSC504 | Regulatory Affairs | 4 |
| PSL505 | Pharmaceutics Practical - I | 6 |
| PSS506 | Seminar / Assignment | 4 |
| Course code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRAMME SPECIALIZATION COURSES | ||
| PSC507 | Molecular Pharmaceutics (Nano Technology and Targeted DDS) | 4 |
| PSC508 | Advanced Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics | 4 |
| PSC509 | Computer Aided Drug Delivery System | 4 |
| PSC510 | Cosmetic and Cosmeceuticals | 4 |
| PSL511 | Pharmaceutics Practical -II | 6 |
| PSS512 | Seminar / Assignment | 4 |
| Course code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FACULTY COMMON SPECIALIZATION COURSES | ||
| PSF613 | Research Methodology and Biostatistics | 4 |
| PSF614 | Journal Club | 1 |
| PSF615 | Group Project | 4 |
| PSF616 | Discussion / Presentation (Proposal Presentation) | 2 |
| PSF617 | Research Work | 14 |
| PSF613 | Research Methodology and Biostatistics | 4 |
| Course code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FACULTY COMMON SPECIALIZATION COURSES | ||
| PSF618 | Journal Club | 1 |
| PSF619 | Discussion / Presentation | 3 |
| PSF620 | Research Work | 16 |
| MANDATORY COURSE/S | ||
| PSF621 | Participation/Presentation in research forum: National / International Seminar, Conferences, Workshops |
1 - 3 |
| PSF622 | Publication: National / International Journals | |
| PSF623 | Academic/Research award: State/National/International Agencies | |
Fee Structure
| Course | Tution Fee | University Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics | 160000 | 40000 | 200,000 |
Career Path
- Formulation and development
- Research and development
- Technology transfer manager
- Production manager
- Product manager
- Project manager
- Cosmetic industries
- Pharmacist
- Regulatory Affairs
- Food and Drug Inspector
- Government analyst
- Medical Writer
- Medical coder
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Business analyst
- Clinical Research Associate
- Medical representative
- Pharmaceutical marketing
- Pharma Data Analyst
- Research associates
- Research Scientist
- Sales
- Drug safety Associate
- Health Inspector
- Pharmacy Manager
- Entrepreneur
FAQs
Yes. As per the UGC Reference Letter No: F 8 – 22/2013(CPP‑1/PU) dated 21 July, 2016, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is recognised by the University Grants Commission.
Yes. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is approved by the AICTE. Refer to Approval Reference Number F. No. South-West/2020 – 21/1 – 7161814455, dated 30 June 2020.
No. Faculty of Pharmacy is no more part of AICTE as per Pharmacy Council of India. Faculty of Pharmacy is governed by Pharmacy Council of India.
RUAS has 13 Faculties that together offer more than 90+ programmes in different fields of study and of different levels. For details click here.
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As per the rules of the University, the entire fee amount must be collected at the beginning of the year and cannot be paid per semester.
As per the university norms, if any students opt to discontinue from a program of the university mid-way shall have to pay the tuition fee for the entire period of the program.
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The Gnanagangothri Campus and the Technology Campus have well-planned hostel facilities for students. However, the on-campus accommodation at Technology Campus is currently restricted to female students only.
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While the actual date varies every year, admissions for UG programmes close in the month of August, while those for PG programmes close in September.
The Faculties of Engineering & Technology, Art & Design, and Mathematical & Physical Sciences are housed in the Technology Campus. Therefore, all programmes offered by these Faculties are conducted in the Technology Campus.
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Faculty of Pharmacy, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences ranked 62nd Position among all pharmacy colleges in India & 6th position in Karnataka under National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) — 2022, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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