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M.S. (Pharm.) Pharmaceutics

Are you a B.Pharm or medical graduate seeking a post graduate specialization in a relevant field? How about a course in pharmaceutics which deals with dosage of drugs for safe intake and application? Learn here about the course M.S. Pharmaceutics and the colleges to pursue the course.

Overview

The field of pharmaceutics decides upon the dosage of a new drug formulation. Depending upon the delivery and disposition of drugs inside the human body, pharmaceutics helps us to arrive at the correct formulation of drugs. The main purpose of pharmaceutics is safe and effective application of drugs into the human body. A field of pharmacy, it is also the science of dosage form. In effect, pharmaceutics mainly endeavours to transform a chemical into a safe and effective drug formulation.

Eligibility and course duration

• B.Pharm degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute.
• Healthcare professionals with relevant degree in MBBS, BAMS and B.V.Sc too may apply for the course.
• GATE, GPAT or NET qualified candidates are preferred for admission.
• Admission is through entrance tests and interviews. Merit of marks in graduation too may be considered.

Duration of the course is 2 years.

M.S. (Pharm.) Pharmaceutics - Colleges & Admission Notifications

Find the list of colleges offering M.S. (Pharm.) Pharmaceutics course. Check out individual college websites to know more about the admission for 2025 - 2026 academic year. You may download the application form and course details from the official college website.

College Name
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education And Research, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education And Research, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education And Research, Rae Berali, Uttar Pradesh

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More about the course

The main idea of the course is to understand the basic principles in pharmacy practice. The course is useful in understanding the physical and chemical properties of drugs. It helps you learn the aspects of dosage forms and the delivery systems to administer a drug. No more are drugs administered into the body in their pure form, but as dosage form only. It is when drugs are therapeutically administered in the right quantities that the drugs are most effective. Along with classroom teaching on the various aspects of pharmaceutics, you are also provided with laboratory skills that help you get a good understanding of the subject. Pharmaceutics has various sub-branches like pharmaceutical formulations, pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical engineering, pharmaceutical jurisprudence, physical pharmacy, dispensing pharmacy and cosmeticology. Pharmaceutical engineering deals with the study of machineries involved in manufacturing of drugs. There are also studies involved in novel techniques of drug delivery.

Job prospects and opportunities

Undertaking this post graduate course in pharmaceutics leads you to a rewarding career in the field of pharmceuticals. It can lead you to jobs in most pharmaceutical companies that are into formulation and production of drugs. It can also lead you to positions in hospital pharmacy and drug store management. You may get into companies dealing with cosmetic preparations. You may take up higher studies and enroll for a M.Phil or PhD program. You can also opt for a career in academics and teaching.

M.S. (Pharm.) Pharmaceutics Admissions for 2024 - 2025 Academic Year

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