M.pharm ( master of Pharmacy) Duration : 2 years

Specialization offered

• Pharmaceutical analysis
• Pharmaceutics.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (4 yrs)

About Course - B.Pharm

The B. Pharm Degree course is a four-year program follows semester pattern. Selection is based on the marks secured in plus two or equivalent in Science stream with minimum 40% of marks in aggregate Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology) or Mathematics / Computer Science. It is a versatile interdisciplinary program preparing graduates with a sound knowledge and understanding of the science, technology, and practice of pharmacy. Vocational stream / National Open School certificate is not eligible for admission.

Admission Requirements

The Sree Bhavani College of Pharmacy is research oriented institution; its students have the opportunity to be taught and mentored by faculty pursuing cutting edge research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice.

• Transfer Certificate from the Institution last studied
• HSC/Pre-Degree/ AISSCE/ ISCE/ Intermediate or equivalent mark statement.
• Migration Certificate for the students who have passed other than HSC Examination of Tamil Nadu.
• Community Certificate (except OC candidates)
• Eligibility Certificate obtained from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai for students who have passed their Qualifying examination other than HSC Examination, Tamil Nadu.
• Passport Size Photographs (10 Nos) & Stamp Size Photographs (6 Nos)

Methods of Teaching

• Lecture/ Demonstration
• Power point presentation
• Assignments, Seminar & Viva
• Tutorials & Group discussion
• Projects & Journal presentation
• Quiz.

Job Opportunities & Higher studies

Scope of the Program:
The options are in production, quality control, administration, management, marketing, research and development, medicinal detailing, hospitals and in teaching. They can also opt for higher education; few with entrepreneurial ability may start production or a repackaging unit or bulk drug manufacturing or retail pharmacy.

Some of the opportunities are listed below: -

Manufacturing of:

• Pharmaceutical Formulations.
• Herbal Cosmetics.
• Bulk Drugs.

Pharmacy Academics:

• Teaching.
• Research and Development.

Pharmaceutical Marketing:

• Bulk Drug Distribution.
• Wholesale and Retail Drug Stores.
• Medical Representatives.
• Repackaging.
• FDA/Drug Control Department: as Drug Inspectors, Scientific officers etc.
• Higher Education – M.Pharm, Pharm.D (PB), MBA, M. S., Ph. D and Post Doctoral studies.
• Pharmacist in Abroad
• Hospital and Clinical Pharmacist
• Drug Testing Laboratory
• Medical Coding & Writing
• Pharmaceutical Consultancy.

Diploma in Pharmacy (2 yrs)

About Course - D.Pharm

The D. Pharm Degree course is a two-year program.

Diploma in Pharmacy is a short-term programme for aspirants who want to foray into pharmaceutical business and pharmacy jobs. The course is ideal for students who seek short programmes in the pharmacy domain as B.Pharm and Pharm.D are long-term courses of up to 6 years. Diploma in pharmacy can also be pursued in order to understand the basics of the programme and pursue advanced courses in this field.

The duration of the course shall be for 2 academic years (Non Semester) with each academic year spread over a period of not less than one hundred and eighty working days in addition to 500 hours practical training spread over a period of not less than 3 months

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary Exam (+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics as optional Subjects and equivalent there to are eligible to apply.

Admission Requirements

The GRD College of Pharmacy is research oriented institution; its students have the opportunity to be taught and mentored by faculty pursuing cutting edge research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice.

• Transfer Certificate from the Institution last studied
• HSC/Pre-Degree/ AISSCE/ ISCE/ Intermediate or equivalent mark statement.
• Migration Certificate for the students who have passed other than HSC Examination of Tamil Nadu.
• Community Certificate (except OC candidates)
• Eligibility Certificate obtained from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai for students who have passed their Qualifying examination other than HSC Examination, Tamil Nadu.
• Passport Size Photographs (10 Nos) & Stamp Size Photographs (6 Nos)

Course Structure

The various subjects and curriculum activities which will be covered over the course duration of 2 years is mentioned below:
1st Year

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Theory and Practical)
• Pharmacognosy (Theory and Practical)
• Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology (Theory and Practical)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology (Theory and Practical)
• Heath Education and Community Pharmacy (Theory)

2nd Year

• Pharmaceutics – II (Theory and Practical)
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry – II (Theory and Practical)
• Pharmacology and Toxicology (Theory and Practical)
• Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (Theory)
• Drug Store and Business Management (Theory)
• Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy (Theory and Practical)

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Methods of Teaching

• Lecture/ Demonstration
• Power point presentation
• Assignments, Seminar & Viva
• Tutorials & Group discussion
• Projects & Journal presentation
• Quiz.

Job Opportunities & Higher studies

Although D. Pharm is a diploma programme, there are some good job opportunities that candidates can seek after completing this course. Jobs are available at pharmacies of government and private hospitals, private pharmacy stores, pharmaceutical companies, etc. Job opportunities are better if candidates pursue B. Pharm after the D. Pharma programme. Following are some job opportunities that students can consider after D. Pharm:

• Technical Supervisor
• Production Executive
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Chemistry Tutor
• Pharmacist
• Quality Analyst