M.Pharm - Pharmacology
Pharmacology, a branch of biomedical science, plays a vital role in drug discovery and development in identifying lead molecules having therapeutic potential with minimal toxicity. Today, pharmacological research is inevitable not only in pharmaceutical sciences but also in life science research. The thrust areas of research dealt under the postgraduate course structure include screening of herbal or new chemical entities for neuroprotection, cardio protection and chemoprevention as well as toxicity studies.
Objectives: The program is aimed at achieving the following objectives:
Structure of Program
SEMESTER I
- MPL10 1T Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques
- MPL10 2T Advanced Pharmacology-I
- MPL103T Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods-I
- MPL10 4T Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology
- MPL10 5P Experimental Pharmacology - I
- Seminar/Assignment
SEMESTER II
- MPL20 1T Advanced Pharmacology II
- MPL10 2T Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods-II
- MPL20 3T Principles of Drug Discovery
- MPL20 4T Clinical research and pharmacovigilance
- MPL20 5P Experimental Pharmacology -II
- Seminar /Assignment
SEMESTER III
- MRM30 1T Research Methodology and Biostatistics
- Journal club
- Discussion /Presentation (Proposal Presentation)
- Research work*
SEMESTER IV
- Journal club
- Discussion /Presentation (Proposal Presentation)
- Research work and Colloquium
Non University Examination
A Pass in the following examinations
- B. Pharm Degree examination of an Indian university established by law in India from an institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India and has scored not less than 55% of the maximum marks (aggregate of 4 years of B.Pharm.)
- Every student, selected for admission to post graduate pharmacy program in any PCI approved institution should have obtained registration with the State Pharmacy Council or should obtain the same within one month from the date of his/her admission, failing which the admission of the candidate shall be cancelled.
Note: It is mandatory to submit a migration certificate obtained from the respective university where the candidate had passed his/her qualifying degree (B.Pharm.)
Pharmacology Professionals can be employed as
- Research associates in Preclinical R & D.
- Research associates in Clinical research.
- Pharmacovigilance and drug safety officers in clinical research organization.
- Academicians.
- Medical writer in telemedicine.
- Regulatory affair executives.
- Pharmacologists in government and private sectors.
INR 3.5 Lakh/year + other fees as applicable
Forms
- Syllabus
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Al Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University
JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Department / Subject Taught
Pharmacology
Till Date
13 Years 2 Months
My objective is to Work with passion to ensure highest standards of quality in education and research programs of the institution to create a flagship and stable position among the competing institutions within the country and abroad.
Mrs. Mahalakshmi A. M is presently working as Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology. In her 08 years of teaching experience and 4 years of research experience, she has published around 30 scientific papers in peer reviewed national and international journals. she has published 5 book chapters in pubmed indexed books. She has recieved IBRO/APRC fellowship, from international brain research organization. she has presented her research findings in many national and international conferences. Also recieved best poster presentation award in Society for Neurochemistry India international conference in 2019. Her area of expertise is Neuropharmacology in specific Sleep and Aging associated cognitive decline. She is guiding PG students and registered for pursuing PhD.