All About M Pharm (Pharmacy): Eligibility | Top Colleges | Jobs

All About M Pharm: M. Pharm or Master of Pharmacy is a two-year duration postgraduate course comprises of 4-semesters that is structured in a way to provide entire technical, researched, practical and theoretical knowledge of pharmacy including traditional and modern medicines. This course deals with analysis, testing and researching of drugs for the disease which is caused to the human body.

The practice of pharmacy requires excellent knowledge of drugs, their mechanism of action, side effects, interactions, mobility and toxicity. Aspirants will be allowed to choose a specialization along with their M. Pharmacy degree. The course is designed to educate the candidates about the manufacture of medicines. M. Pharm also includes the recent developments in drug delivery system as one of its subjects.

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All About M Pharm: Eligibility

• Candidates have to secure at least 50-60% marks in Bachelor of Pharmacy from any recognized University or Institution.
• Candidates belonging from reserved categories only need to pass the B. Pharma degree.
• Candidates have to appear in the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) and those who pass the exam will have to go through the interview process.

Top M Pharm Colleges in India

Institutions that offer M. Pharmacy with numerous specializations are mentioned below-

• Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, New Delhi
• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali
• LM College of Pharmacy, Ahmadabad
• Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune
• Institute of Chemical Technology
• The Oxford College of Pharmacy, Bangalore
• NIRMA University
• College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vishakhapatnam
• JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
• Manipal College of Pharmaceutical, Manipal

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Master of Pharmacy Specializations

Master of pharmacy provides better exposure to practical skills in the desirable and preferred field. The specializations are listed below-

• M Pharm in Pharmaceutics – Process of turning a new chemical entity or old drugs into medication.
• M Pharm in Industrial Pharmacy –  Includes manufacturing, development and distribution of drug products.
• M Pharm in Pharmacy Practice – Evolved to reflect the modern needs of patients and the health care system.
• M Pharm in Quality Assurance – The maintenance of a desired level of quality in a service or product.
• M Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis
• M Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Includes Drug discovery, delivery absorption, metabolism
• M Pharm in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• M Pharm in Regulatory Affairs
• M Pharm in Pharmacognosy –  Concerned with medical drugs obtained from plants or nature.
• M Pharm in Pharmacology –  Concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.

M. Pharmacy Job Prospects

Graduates can pursue a plethora of opportunities after completing M. Pharma. Jobs are available in various hospitals and government pharmacies as well. Some of the job opportunities are enlisted below-

• Drug Regulator – All the medicines are tested and verified before used. Drug Regulators have to monitor drug development, supply and examine all the medicines.
• Research Associate – Plans, organizes and conducts research in scientific, cultural, historic and artistic.
• Pharmacist – Responsible for supplying medicines. Constantly monitor the quality, safety and the use of medicines.
• Medical Transcriptionist –  Are responsible for listening to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare professionals make and convert them into written reports.
• Drug Analyst – Responsible for supporting daily editorial operations, ensuring the quality and integrity of Pharma projects database.
• Research Scientist – Are responsible for designing, undertaking and analysis information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.
• Professor – Teaches, guides and motivate future cadets.
• Production Manager – Oversee the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations.

All About M Pharm: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the average salary of the graduate after completing M. Pharm course?

The average salary of the graduate is INR 2.5 lakh to 4 lakh.

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• Name some of the best-recruiting companies in India for Pharmacy graduates and postgraduates.

The best-recruiting companies are Lupin, Cipla, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma, Ranbaxy etc.

• What are the top National level M. Pharm entrance exams in India?

GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) and the NIPER JEE are the most and important entrance exams which are held at the national level.