M.Phil Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy)
We are excited to introduce the M Phil in Pharmacognosy program. This esteemed degree program is being offered for individuals passionate about the study of medicinal plants and natural products. Through especially designed curriculum, students will explore the existing world of Pharmacognosy, leaning about identification, isolation, and characterization of medical compounds of natural origin e.g., plants fungi & marine species.
In the supervision of highly experienced and learned faculty members, students will learn to develop skills in phytochemical analysis, assay-guided extraction, isolation, evaluation, quality control, standardization of medicinal compounds nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals
It is one of the major areas of Pharmaceutical sciences; today a highly interdisciplinary science which include parts of botany, organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, zoology, anthropology, geography, ethno medicine, biotechnology etc.
Outline
Each candidate of the M.Phil. programme is required to complete 30 Cr. Hrs. as per the following detail:
- Area Cr. Hrs.
- a)Core Courses06
- b)Specialization Courses18
- c)Research Thesis/Project/Additional Courses06
- Total30
Road Map
a) Core Courses
- Sr.No Course Code Cr. Hrs.
- 1BiostatisticsPHPT60133
- 2Research Methodology, Seminar & Project WritingPHPT60233
b) Specialization Courses
- Sr.No Course Code Cr. Hrs.
- 1Advanced PharmacognosyHPG67133
- 2Biosynthesis of Natural ProductsPHPG67233
- 3Plant ToxicologyPHPG67333
- 4Cell BiotechnologyPHPG67433
- 5Analytical PharmacognosyPHPG67333
- 6Industrial PharmacognosyPHPG67633
c) Research Thesis
- Sr.No Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
- 1Research and ThesisPHMS71266
- 2Thesis ContinuationPHMS71211
Admission Criteria
- Pharm. D or B. Pharm from HEC & PCP recognized institutions with a minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA in the semester system or 50% marks in the annual system.
- All applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 50% score or the GRE/HAT General/equivalent test with a passing score of 50%. Followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee.
Prospects
- Research Scientist
- Product development Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager
- Academia and Teaching
- Pharmaceutical Consultant
- Entrepreneurship
- Drug Discovery
- Cosmeceutical
- Nutraceuticals
- Clinical Pharmacognosy
- Discovery of Lead Compounds
Fee Structure
M.Phil Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy)
- Sr. No. COURSE NAME ADMISSION FEE FEE PER CREDIT HOUR Total No. Of Credit Hours Total Fee
- 1M.Phil Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy)25,00019,03030595,900
