M.Pharma in Pharmacognosy About

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. 

Eligibility Criteria of M.Pharma in Pharmacognosy

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. 

Admission Process of M.Pharma in Pharmacognosy

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.

Entrance Exams of M.Pharma in Pharmacognosy

There are different sections for the exams. So one has to manage and distribute their time for every section so that he/she can attempt the maximum number of questions in the given allotted time.

To complete the entire question paper correctly within the mentioned time limit, the aspirant has to do lots of practice and appear for mock tests for the particular exam.

There are many computer-based tests. The students must be familiar with the proper use of computers and have the practice to answer on a computer.

Syllabus of M.Pharma in Pharmacognosy

SEMESTER-I

Pathophysiology

General Pharmacognosy

Experimental Pharmacognosy

Chemotherapy of Parasitic and Microbial Infections

Separation Techniques

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

Biostatistics

Fundamentals of Intellectual Property and Technology Management

Biotechnology in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Seminar

General Lab Experience

SEMESTER-II

Drug Metabolism

Pharmacological Screening and Assays

CNS and Respiratory Pharmacognosy

Autacoid and Endocrine Pharmacognosy

Clinical Pharmacognosy and Regulatory Toxicology

Chemotherapy and Immune Pharmacognosy

Seminar

General Lab Experience in the Area of Specialization

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SEMESTER-III

Synopsis

Presentation

SEMESTER-IV

Thesis

Defence of Thesis

Why study of M.Pharma in Pharmacognosy

Opting M. Pharma Pharmacognosy has numerous benefits-

Pharmacy students can get a chance to work in big pharma MNCs, national and international, that will pay them high salaries and recognition around the globe.

They become highly skilled and knowledgeable in various fields of pharmacy that increases their market value and demand for various job profiles.

They get to know about drug dispensing, creation and packaging.

With increasing working experience, the person becomes more skilled and knowledgeable. This can help that person work in this rapidly expanding field of pharmacy and earn huge salaries.

The person gets to work for medicine and mankind in an indirect way that makes the person important in society.

For those who want to keep pursuing higher studies and research work in drugs, there is no limit in the field of pharmacy, 

Job Prospects and Career Options of M.Pharma in Pharmacognosy

Pharmacy is a vast field. It is rapidly growing every day with every new type of disease around the world. And for this purpose, big MNCs are always in search of a skilled, knowledgeable and experience-owned pharmacist, drug quality control officers, industrial officer, analytical R&D. researchers, and many more that yields pretty good salary and respect, around the world. Those who want to continue their academics further can apply for PhD programs or study abroad.

With a few years of work experience and a higher academic prospectus, the person can get a decent salary up to INR 50,000 - INR 5,00,000 on average. If somebody pursues PhD or equivalent after completing M. Pharm, their placements during colleges also yield them good salary packages and also further. 

Employing areas are of M.Pharma in Pharmacognosy

Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Food and Cosmetic Industries.

Drug Research Laboratories and Institutions

Universities and Colleges offering the post of Lecturer and Assistant Professor

Drug Control Administration

Hospitals and Retail Pharmacies

National Defense

Top pharmacy recruiting companies are- 

Ranbaxy

Novartis

Cipla

Aurobindo Pharma

Taj Pharmaceuticals

Roche

Dr Reddy's Laboratories