The Master of Science in Pharmacology is a postgraduate program that provides advanced knowledge of drug actions, interactions, and mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels. The curriculum covers general and clinical pharmacology, toxicology, neuropharmacology, molecular pharmacology, and experimental techniques used in drug research. Students engage in laboratory work and research projects to understand how drugs affect biological systems and contribute to the development of new therapies. The program prepares graduates for careers in pharmaceutical research, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and academia. Career opportunities include research scientist, clinical research associate, toxicologist, pharmacologist, and academic instructor.
Minimum Duration in Years | Total Number of Semesters | Maximum Duration in Years | Credit Hours |
Minimum CGPA Required |
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2 | 4 | 33-36 |
Apply the knowledge of mechanisms of action of drugs and toxicants to discuss the clinical profile of pharmacological agents.
Discuss the mechanisms of action of selected drugs/toxicants at the molecular, cellular, organ system, and whole-body level.
Discuss the toxicity of drugs based on the physiology and the pathophysiology of the disease.
Assess and evaluate therapeutic and/or toxic outcomes based on the knowledge of drugs/toxicants accessibility to target sites.
Apply the knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes and principles to discuss therapeutic and toxic outcomes of pharmacological agents.
Apply the pharmacokinetic processes to discuss the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs/toxicants.
Apply the pharmacodynamic principles to discuss a drug's affinity, potency, and efficacy and evaluate the impact of pharmacokinetic processes on the action of drugs/toxicants and their clinical/toxic outcomes.
Develop an experimental technique based on one's own research area.
Design experiments using pharmacological and toxicological tools to investigate specific research area.
Develop and validate research methodologies to investigate specific research questions.
Identify research opportunities, develop hypotheses and design research projects, and execute independent research.
Demonstrate the ability to carry out experiments in a laboratory.
Demonstrate the ability to design experimental protocols; Statistically analyze and generate graphics of the data and interpret experimental findings and demonstrate the ability to conduct a literature search for a specific area of investigation.
Identify areas of unsolved investigation; develop hypotheses and research questions.
Program Duration (Years) | 2 |
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No. of Semesters | 4 |
Admission Fee (One Time) | 10,000 |
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee | 5,000 |
Tuition Fee (Per Sem) | 71,720 |
Security (Refundable) | 10,000 |
Sem-1 Fee (At time of Admission) | 96,720 |
Sem-2 Fee | 76,720 |
Sem-3 Fee | 76,720 |
Sem-4 Fee | 76,720 |
Total Program Fee | 326,880 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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Core Course I | 3-0 | |
Core Course II | 3-0 | |
Core Course III | 3-0 | |
Elective I | 3-0 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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Core Course IV | 3-0 | |
Core Course V | 3-0 | |
Elective II | 3-0 | |
Elective III | 3-0 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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Core Course VI | 3-0 | |
Elective IV | 3-0 | |
Plan A: Research work |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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Research Thesis | 0-6 | |
Plan B: Project work | ||
Core Course VII | 3-0 | |
Project | 0-3 | |
Plan C: Course work | ||
Core Course VII | 3-0 | |
Core Course VIII | 3-0 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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PCG 801 | Autocoids Pharmacology | 3-0 |
PCG 802 | Cancer chemotherapy | 3-0 |
PCG 803 | Drug discovery and evaluation | 3-0 |
PCG 804 | Drugs acting on cardiovascular system | 3-0 |
PCG 805 | Drugs acting on Gastrointestinal Tract | 3-0 |
PCG 806 | Drugs acting on Nervous system | 3-0 |
PCG 807 | Drugs acting on Renal system | 3-0 |
PCG 808 | Drugs acting on Endocrine system | 3-0 |
PCG 809 | Experimental Pharmacology | 3-0 |
PCG 810 | Molecular Pharmacology | 3-0 |
PCG 811 | Pharmacogenomics | 3-0 |
PCG 812 | Pharmacological Assays | 3-0 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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PCU 802 | Solubility and Model laws consideration in the preparation of liquid dosage form | 3-0 |
PCU 803 | Pre-Clinical Formulation | 3-0 |
PHC 804 | Principles of Drug Action | 3-0 |
PHC 806 | Molecular Biomarkers | 3-0 |
PHP 803 | Cytochrome P450 Mediated Pharmacokinetic Drug- Drug Interaction – I | 3-0 |
PHP 804 | Cytochrome P450 Mediated Pharmacokinetic Drug- Drug Interaction – II | 3-0 |
PCN 803 | Biosynthesis of Natural Products | 3-0 |
PCN 804 | Plant Toxicology | 3-0 |
PCN 812 | Advances in Herbal drugs | 3-0 |
PCN 816 | Biotechnology of medicinal plants | 3-0 |
PHP 805 | Pharmacoepidemiology | 3-0 |
PHP 806 | Drug profile assessment plan | 3-0 |
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