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PG DEGREE PROGRAM

M. Pharma (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University · Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Degree Level
PG Program
Course Duration
2 Years
Study Mode
Full-Time Campus
Statutory Approvals
PCI Approved · AICTE Recognized

Program Overview

The M. Pharma in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a 2-year PCI-approved postgraduate degree tailored for pharmaceutical scientists passionate about drug design, organic synthesis, and molecular medicine.

The program integrates synthetic organic chemistry, Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD), molecular docking, quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR), and advanced analytical characterization using HPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry. Scholars discover and optimize novel therapeutic leads during a rigorous year-long research thesis.

Program Highlights & Pillars

  • Approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) with advanced chemical synthesis laboratories.
  • Training in computer-aided drug design (CADD), molecular docking & bioinformatics suites.
  • Hands-on operation of high-performance analytical instrumentation (HPLC, FTIR, Spectrophotometry).
  • Dedicated 1-year thesis focused on new chemical entity (NCE) synthesis and drug screening.

Career Horizons & Industry Roles

  • Medicinal Chemist / Synthetic Organic R&D Scientist
  • Analytical Method Development & Quality Control Scientist
  • Drug Discovery & Molecular Modeling Researcher
  • Patent Examiner & Intellectual Property Consultant in Pharma

Eligibility Criteria & Admission Norms

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharma) from a PCI-approved college with minimum 55% marks.

Official UGC Recognized Degree
Approved by apex statutory councils: AICTE, PCI, UGC & MP Govt.
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