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Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics

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Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics

The Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in Pharmaceutics at GD Goenka University is a 2-year postgraduate programme designed for pharmacy graduates seeking advanced expertise in drug formulation, pharmaceutical development, drug delivery systems, biopharmaceutics and pharmaceutical research.

The programme provides a foundation for careers in pharmaceutical R&D, product development, quality, manufacturing and regulatory affairs.

Programme Overview

Duration: 2 years
University: GD Goenka University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
School: School of Healthcare & Allied Sciences
Department: Department of Pharmacy
Eligibility: B.Pharm from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Minimum Marks: 55%
Selection: Entrance test and interview

International applicants must hold a qualification equivalent to the Indian B.Pharm and meet the applicable AIU equivalence requirements.

What You Will Study

The official curriculum includes:

Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques
Drug Delivery Systems
Modern Pharmaceutics
Regulatory Affairs
Molecular Pharmaceutics
Nanotechnology & Targeted Drug Delivery
Advanced Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Computer-Aided Drug Delivery Systems
Cosmetics & Cosmeceuticals
Research Methodology & Biostatistics
Pharmaceutics Practical
Research Work & Scientific Presentations

The third and fourth semesters place substantial emphasis on research work.

Why Choose This Specialization?

Pharmaceutics focuses on transforming active pharmaceutical ingredients into appropriate, stable and effective pharmaceutical dosage forms.

Students develop expertise in areas including:

Pharmaceutical formulation and development
Advanced drug delivery
Biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics
Product development
Quality assurance and quality control
Regulatory documentation
Technology transfer and scale-up
Pharmaceutical research

Why Is It Relevant to Africa?

The expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing in West Africa requires professionals trained in formulation, product development, quality, manufacturing and regulatory affairs.

Graduates may contribute to:

Generic medicine development
Pharmaceutical R&D
Local pharmaceutical manufacturing
Quality assurance systems
Regulatory documentation
Technology transfer and industrial scale-up

Career Opportunities

Formulation Development Scientist
Pharmaceutical R&D Professional
Product Development Professional
Quality Assurance Professional
Quality Control Professional
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Technology Transfer / Scale-up Professional
Production & Manufacturing Professional
Bioavailability / Bioequivalence Research Professional
Academic & Research Professional
Ph.D. and further research

Senior management, R&D leadership and project-management positions generally require additional professional experience.

Pharmaceutics or Pharmacology?

Pharmaceutics primarily focuses on drug formulation, development, manufacturing and drug delivery systems.

Pharmacology focuses more on how drugs act in biological systems, their safety, efficacy and preclinical or clinical evaluation.

The appropriate specialization therefore depends on the student's professional goals.

Tuition Fees

GD Goenka University currently publishes:

1st Year: ₹2,25,000
2nd Year: ₹1,90,000
Total Programme Fee: ₹4,15,000

NB: Tuition fees may be revised by the university. Please always refer to Access India for the latest fees and official information applicable to your intake.