Overview
Demand for professionals with M. Pharma degree in Pharmacology will increase in India as Indian medicines are becoming increasingly prevalent in many parts of the world due to its cost efficiency and increased availability. NSHM is one of the top colleges in West Bengal to offer a Master’s Degree in Pharmacology aiming at fulfilling the need of the society by creating industry-ready professionals.
NCPT performs the crucial task of transforming scientific knowledge to technical skills through excellent laboratory facilities and industrial training. At NSHM, separate Research Laboratories have been developed for PG students which include Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research Laboratory and Pharmacology Research Laboratory. It is an epicentre of knowledge where the faculty members ASPIRE TO INSPIRE the young, fresh minds in a holistic fashion.
Programme Education Objective
- Turn into successful professional with strong multidisciplinary knowledge and technical competence in the field of Pharmacology & Toxicology and the integration of knowledge and competence necessary for success in the profession.
- Develop interdisciplinary approach and analytical thinking in designing and solving problems related to drug discovery process using modern analytical tools & techniques wherever necessary.
- Attain the skill for understanding group dynamics with the objective to contribute positively towards collaborative activities and demonstrate the capacity for self-management and team work through effective communication.
- Pursue a career for lifelong learning with personal and professional growth, superior work ethics and character towards sustainable betterment of the society by engaging in self learning methodologies.
Career Opportunities
As Pharma industry is continuously evolving, there is lack of skilled professionals in this field. Pharmacy being one of the fastest-growing industries in healthcare sector in India, the career prospects and job opportunities seems to be very impressive. Students can pursue higher education or join the industry where the area of employment can be:
- R&D roles within pharmaceutical, biotech, agro and FMCG sectors
- Researcher in Bio-safety Studies
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Drug Manufacturing
- Hospital/Clinical/Community Pharmacy
- Drug Regulatory Affairs
- Sales & Marketing
- Medical Writing
- Analytical R&D and Formulation Development
Programme Structure
Core Curriculum
Pharmocology
Pharmacology
what drugs do to the living organisms and how their effects can be applied to therapeutics. Information about the drugs like, mechanism of action, physiological and biochemical effects (pharmacodynamics) as well as absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (pharmacokinetics) along with the adverse effects, clinical uses, interactions, doses, contraindications and routes of administration of different classes of drugs. Fundamentals of various aspects (classification, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, clinical uses, side effects and contraindications) of drugs acting on different systems of body, emphasis on the basic concepts of bioassay, drugs acting on respiratory and gastrointestinal system, infectious diseases, immunopharmacology, principles of toxicology, and chrono-pharmacology.
Pathophysiology
study of causes of diseases and reactions of the body to such disease producing causes. Thorough knowledge of the relevant aspects of pathology of various conditions with reference to its pharmacological applications, and understanding of basic pathophysiological mechanisms. Baseline knowledge to practice medicine safely, confidently, rationally and effectively
Human Anatomy and Physiology
fundamental knowledge on the structure and functions of the various systems of the human body, homeostatic mechanisms, and about the basic knowledge required to understand the various anatomical and physiological features and use.
Pharmacy Practice
practice of Hospital Pharmacy, skills like drug distribution, drug information, and therapeutic drug monitoring for improved patient care, dispensing of drugs, responding to minor ailments by providing suitable safe medication, and patient counselling for improved patient care in a community set up.
Computer Applications in Pharmacy
introduction to Databasse, Database Management system, computer application in clinical studies and use of databases
Environmental Science
scientific study of the environmental system and the status of its inherent or induced changes on organisms, study of physical and biological characters of the environment but also the social and cultural factors and the impact of human on environment
Programme Type - PG
Duration - 2 years
Minimum Eligibility - B.Pharma with GATE/GPAT (preferable) or through NSHM entrance test
Degree Awarded By -
Fee Details
- Kolkata
Kolkata
Payment Date |
One Time Payment | Yearly Payment Payment Deadline | Half-Yearly Payment |
| Admission Fee | INR 50,000 | INR 50,000 | INR 50,000 |
| Within 15 days of Admission | INR 3,91,700 | INR 2,47,500 | INR 1,31,500 |
| on or before 30th Nov, 2023 | INR 1,31,500 | ||
| on or before 31st May, 2024 | INR 1,70,000 | INR 87,700 | |
| on or before 30th Nov, 2024 | INR 92,600 | ||
| Total Fees: | INR 4,41,700 | INR 4,67,500 | INR 4,93,300 |
| Course Fee including Admission : |
* The fees mentioned above are only for students from India.
Please contact the admission counselor for a detailed fee structure for International Students.
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Mentor
Dr. Nilanjan Sarkar
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