M Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

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About M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is a postgraduate degree programme that explores the Biotechnological aspects of the field of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical industry. This programme deals with an in-depth study of hybridomas, macro and microorganisms in Pharmacogenomics, Biotech Pharmaceutical Drugs and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Products like proteins, antibodies, R-DNA products, etc.  

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Course Highlights

Course Name

Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Short Name

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Course Level

Postgraduate 

Course Type

Degree 

Degree

M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy)

Specialisation

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Course Duration

2 Years

Internship

Not Mandatory

Course Mode

Full-Time/ Part-Time

Minimum Qualification Required

B.Pharm

Age

Not Specified

Selection Process

Through Entrance Exams/ Merit-Based

Course Fee

INR 22,000 Per Annum - INR 2.76 LPA

Relevant Field 

Pharmacy 

Job Types

Business Development Executive, Laboratory Instructor, Customer Solutions Application Scientist, Lab Technician, Research Associate, Marketing Executive Trainee, etc.

Initial Average Salary

INR 1.5 LPA - INR 8.40 LPA

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M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Eligibility Criteria

Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria for M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course. 

  • Candidates must hold a B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) degree. 

  • The degree must have been issued by a recognised university.

  • The requirements for minimum percentage varies from institute to institute. But, candidates must have scored at least 50 per cent marks in their respective bachelor’s degree. 

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Admission Process

  • The admission to M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course in many colleges is done through entrance exams. 

  • These entrance exams can be institute-specific or state-level.

  • Candidates who perform well in the exam are called to further the admission process.

  • There are many colleges that offer direct admissions as well. 

  • In such a case, candidates’ performance in the bachelor degree is considered for selection. 

  • The higher a candidate has scored in B.Pharm the higher her/ his chances to get admission. 

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Entrance Exams

Here are some of the top entrance exams conducted for admission to the M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course. 

  • NIPER JEE

  • GPAT

  • HPCET

  • CPNET UP

  • KCET

  • LPUNEST

  • BUAT

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M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Syllabus

Candidates can find the semester-wise syllabus for M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course below. 

Year I

Semester I

Semester II

Evaluation of Drugs

Metabolic Engineering and Molecular Farming

Recent Advances in Pharmacognosy

Pharmacoepidemiology, Bioterrorism, and Pharmacovigilance

Modern Analytical Techniques I

Animal Cell Culture and Immuno-technology

Evaluation of Drugs Lab

Animal Cell Culture and Immunotechnology Lab

Drug Regulatory Affairs & Intellectual Property Rights

Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab

Plant Tissue Culture Techniques

Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Modern Analytical Techniques Lab I

Modern Analytical Techniques II

Plant Tissue Culture Techniques Lab

Metabolic Engineering and Molecular Farming Lab

Communication Skills I

Communication Skills II

Foreign Language I

Foreign Language II

Behavioral Science I

Behavioral Science II

Seminar I

Seminar II

Year II

Semester III

Application of Genomics 

Proteomics in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Pharmaco-informatics

Pharmacoinformatics Labs

Drug Discovery and Nanobiotechnology

Project Protocol Presentation

Term Paper I (Evaluation)

Major Project Protocols and Synopsis

Term Paper (Evaluation)

Communication Skills III

Behavioral Science III

Foreign Language III

Semester IV

Major Project (Dissertation, Presentation)

Project Experimental and Dissertation Compilation

Foreign Language Choices

  • German

  • French

  • Chinese

  • Japanese 

  • Spanish 

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Course Fee

Mentioned below are the fee details for M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course at different institutions. 

Category 

Fee 

Minimum Fee

INR 22,000 Per annum

Maximum Fee

INR 2.76 LPA

Average Fee

INR 1.49 LPA

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M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Career Options and Job Prospects

Following are the employment areas and career opportunities that candidates can explore after completing the M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course.

Employment Areas

  • Pharmaceutical Companies

  • Educational Institutions

  • Research Centres

  • Hospitals

  • Healthcare Centres

  • Private Clinics

  • Biotechnology Industries/ Units

  • Production and Marketing of Medicine

  • Environment Industry

  • Agriculture 

  • Animal Husbandry

Job Type/ Profile/ Role

  • Lab Technician

  • Pharmacist

  • Project Manager

  • Quality Control Programs Executive

  • Drug Inspector

  • Export & Import Specialist

  • Laboratory Instructor

  • Marketing Executive Trainee

  • Business Development Executive

Salary After M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Here’s how much does an M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology graduate earn.

Minimum Salary

INR 1.5 LPA 

Maximum Salary

INR 8.40 LPA

Average Salary

INR 4.95 LPA

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-Answered on Sept-16-2024

Dear student, the registration form of second phase counselling for AP PGECET will begin from September 17 and the last date for candidates to register for counselling is September 19. Candidates will be able to get their certificates verified from September 18 to 21, 2024. Those candidates who have got their certificates verified can exercise the AP PGECET web options from September 23 to 25. On the basis of the web options filled by the students the authorities will release the seat allotment result on September 28, 2024. All details can be checked by clicking the link about AP PGECET counselling 2024

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srishti chatterjee, Content Team

-Answered on Sept-13-2024

Dear Student, if you have not registered for the TS PGECET counselling then you can wait for the second phase counselling schedule to be released. As per the last year trends there will be second phase of TS PGECET counselling where you can register yourself and choose your web options. Moreover, you can also opt for category B or management quota admission. You can check the complete schedule for the counselling process by clicking on the link about TS PGECET counselling 2024.