M Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
The course curriculum emphasizes on the technical and practical aspects of the interaction between pharmaceutical products and living systems and its chemical effect on different biosystems. The candidates are provided a strong foundation in organic chemistry and pharmacology. It is an interdisciplinary subject involving the application of chemistry, biology, and technology in the study of the design, synthesis, structure, physicochemical characterization, combination, interaction, and applications of pharmaceutical drugs. Topics included in the course are analytical methods, pharmaceutical biostatistics, organic chemistry, drug design and regulation, medicinal chemistry, and bio-organic chemistry. Skills like analytical reasoning, presentation, computers, team work, strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship are enhanced through dissertations, projects, presentations, internships, and viva voce included in this course.