M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy is a two-year postgraduate course in which students study about the medicines derived from the natural sources. Under the course, the students also study the interactions of a living organism with chemical products that influence biochemical functions or abnormalities. The course involves cultivation and collection of medicinal plants, drug discovery from herbal medicine, toxicology, quality control and research in the manufacture of drugs. The purpose of the M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy course is to prepare the graduate as a specialist in natural medicine and pharmaceutical products.
The Major Highlights of M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy is mentioned below:-
Course Level |
Postgraduate |
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Degree |
M.Pharm |
Duration |
2 Years |
Exam Type |
Semester Wise |
Annual Fees |
Rs 48,000/- to Rs 1,00,000/- |
Salary |
Rs 2,80,000/- to Rs 7,50,000/- LPA |
Job Roles |
Analytical Chemist, Customs Officer, Drug Inspector, Health Care Unit Manager etc |
The eligibility for M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy course are as follows:
Candidates must have a valid B.Pharm degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university.
In some cases, candidates also need to appear for the admission test conducted by the college or university.
In most of the college's admission to M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy is done on the basis of merit i.e. candidates performance in the last qualifying examination.
However, some of the colleges/ universities conduct their entrance exam for admissions.
There are also some colleges that accept students on the basis of their performance in national/ state level entrance exams such as GPAT, TS PGECET etc.
The annual course fee for M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy for both government and private institutions is shown below:-
Type |
Minimum Fee |
Maximum Fee |
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Government/ Public Institutions |
Rs 10,000/- |
Rs 50,000/- |
Private Institutions |
Rs 50,000 |
Rs 1,00,000/- |
NOTE: This is an average fee range and the course fee may vary from institute to institute.
Semester 1:-
S.No |
Major Topics to Study |
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1 |
Cultivation of Medicinal Plants |
2 |
Modern Analytical Techniques |
3 |
Plant Drug Standardization |
4 |
Pharmacognosy Laboratory I |
Semester 2:-
S.No |
Major Topics to Study |
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1 |
Phytochemistry and Biogenesis |
2 |
Plant Biotechnology |
3 |
Advances in Pharmacognosy |
4 |
Pharmacognosy Laboratory II |
Semester 3:-
S.No |
Major Topics to Study |
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1 |
Research Work for one year; The thesis shall be presented by the candidate at the end of the record academic year. |
Semester 4:-
S.No |
Major Topics to Study |
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1 |
Internship |
Some of the well-known employment sectors and job profiles that the candidates can choose after completing their M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy are listed below:
Employment Sectors |
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Job Profiles |
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Average Salary |
Rs 2,80,000/- to Rs 7,50,000/- LPA |