M Pharm Pharmaceutical Technology (Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Technology)
The research-based course curriculum emphasizes on the technical and practical aspects of the effective design, manufacture and use of pharmaceutical products. The candidates are provided a strong foundation in the latest methods of production of medicines, different modes of drug delivery, product upgrade, analytical techniques, applications and dose selection. It is an interdisciplinary subject involving the application of chemistry, biology and technology in drug manufacture, quality control and drug dispensing. Topics included in the course are analytical techniques, drug evaluation, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, drug delivery, regulatory affairs and intellectual property rights. Skills like analytical reasoning, presentation, computers, decision-making, problem-solving and entrepreneurship are enhanced through dissertations, projects, internships and viva voce included in this course.