INDUKAKA IPCOWALA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

THE CHARUTAR VIDYA MANDAL (CVM) UNIVERSITY

VALLABH VIDYANAGAR

Approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

M.Pharm
Postgraduate Programme

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.) is a postgraduate programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences that prepares students for research, academics, industry and advanced professional practice.

The programme focuses on advanced pharmaceutical technologies, analytical techniques, quality assurance, formulation development, regulatory affairs and research methodology. The course duration is two years consisting of four semesters.

Course Information

Programme Details

Duration

2 Years
(4 Semesters)

Specializations

Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Intake

15 + 15 + 15 Seats

Eligibility

B.Pharm (55%) + PGCET

Specialization

Pharmaceutical Analysis

PO No. Programme Outcomes
PO-1 Pharmaceutical Knowledge: Students will have strong knowledge and skills for analysis of pharmaceutical drugs, dosage forms, excipients, food & cosmetics and ability to apply them in research and development.
PO-2 Core Competence: Students will be competent in GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Analysis and statistical evaluation of data required in Pharmaceutical Industry.
PO-3 Investigation of Complex Research Problem: Students will be able to solve complex analytical and research problems related to drug and impurity analysis.
PO-4 Professionalism & Ethics: Students will demonstrate professional ethics, leadership and effective communication.
PO-5 Lifelong Learning: Develop the ability to engage in independent learning and continuous professional development.
Programme Specific

PSOs - Pharmaceutical Analysis

PSO No. Description
PSO-1 Apply analytical knowledge and skills for bulk drugs, dosage forms, biological fluids, impurities, cosmetics, food products and herbal formulations using modern analytical principles.
PSO-2 Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), validation procedures and regulatory guidelines ethically in pharmaceutical industries.
Specialization

Pharmaceutics

PO No. Programme Outcomes
PO-1 Pharmaceutics Knowledge: Design and investigate drug-based dosage forms and drug delivery systems according to industrial requirements.
PO-2 Core Competency: Analyse approved drugs and dosage forms using modern analytical tools, determine biopharmaceutical parameters and establish in-vitro/in-vivo correlation.
PO-3 Modern Tools Usage: Use modern pharmaceutical tools for total quality management while addressing IPR and regulatory guidelines.
PO-4 Investigation of Formulation Problems: Design novel formulations to overcome limitations of conventional therapy using suitable pharmaceutical technologies.
PO-5 Professionalism & Ethics: Demonstrate professional ethics, leadership, teamwork and effective communication.
Programme Specific

PSOs - Pharmaceutics

PSO No. Description
PSO-1 Design and investigate drug-based dosage forms and drug delivery systems as per pharmaceutical industry requirements.
PSO-2 Analyse approved drugs and dosage forms using modern analytical techniques and establish in-vitro/in-vivo correlation.
Specialization

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

PO No. Programme Outcomes
PO-1 Pharmaceutical Knowledge: Students will possess strong knowledge and skills in quality assurance of pharmaceutical drugs, dosage forms, excipients, food and cosmetics.
PO-2 Core Competence: Develop competency in GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Analysis and statistical evaluation of pharmaceutical data.
PO-3 Quality Improvement: Implement pharmaceutical quality improvement strategies in manufacturing and quality systems.
PO-4 Professionalism & Ethics: Practice pharmacy with ethical values, responsibility and effective communication.
PO-5 Lifelong Learning: Develop independent learning skills and continuously upgrade professional knowledge.
Programme Specific

PSOs - Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

PSO No. Description
PSO-1 Apply pharmaceutical knowledge and analytical skills for evaluation of bulk drugs, dosage forms, biological samples, impurities, food products, cosmetics and herbal preparations.
PSO-2 Apply Quality Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Validation and regulatory guidelines ethically for pharmaceutical quality assurance.
Career Opportunities

After M.Pharm

Research & Development
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Affairs
Academics & Research
Formulation Development
Pharmaceutical Industry
Clinical Research
Entrepreneurship