M.Pharm - Pharmacy Practice
M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) is a two-year professional post graduate program that is recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The course entails study in a wide range of subjects that are focused in training the students as professionals to provide patient oriented services. The two years program allows integration of learning, and development of skills, professional attitudes, and research culture. Given the broad range of courses studied, students may choose from a wide variety of career prospects to pursue their vocation.
Structure of Program
The program of study for M.Pharm. shall extend over a period of four semesters (two academic years). The curricula and syllabi for the program shall be prescribed from time to time by Phamacy Council of India, New Delhi. Each semester shall consist of not less than 100 working days.
Courses covered in each semester as follows (4 Theory & 1 Practical)
SEMESTER I
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmacotherapeutics-I
- Hospital & Community Pharmacy
- Clinical Research
- Pharmacy Practice Practical I
SEMESTER II
- Principles of Quality Use of Medicines
- Pharmacotherapeutics II
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacoeconomics
- Pharmacy Practice Practical II
SEMESTER III
- Research Methodology and Biostatistics
- Journal club -Discussion / Presentation
- Research Work
SEMESTER IV
- Journal Club
- Research Work
- Discussion/Final Presentation
- Students having B. Pharm Degree from 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 4years 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.
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Drug Information Pharmacist
- Drug Safety Associate
- Clinical trial coordinator
- Clinical trial Associate
- Medical writing
- Poison information Pharmacist
- Community / Managed Care Pharmacist
- Academics
INR 3.5 lakhs/annum
Forms
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore
Department / Subject Taught
Pharmacy Practice
Dec 20, 2007
2 Years 6 Months
Pharmacy Practice
Jan 10, 2016
2 Years 7 Months
Pharmacy Practice
Till Date
8 Years 10 Months
My objective is to work collaboratively with other health care professionals towards improvising care and patient safety. Uplift the role of pharmacist in community services.
Ms. Shilpa Palaksha is presently working as Asst.Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. She is specializing in the area of Pulmonology and Drug Allergy. In her 6 years of teaching experience, she has published 2 scientific papers in peer reviewed national journals. She has guided 3 PG and 4 PharmD students and presently guiding 2 PG and 4 PharmD students. She is a member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association.
Respiratory Medicine, drug allergy