India and Pharmacy Education: Chapter: 7

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India and Pharmacy Education: Chapter: 7
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After B. Pharmacy, a student can take up the course of M. Pharmacy. It a two year Post
Graduation study course.
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Dr. Kumud Madan
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September 14, 2021
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Dr. Kumud Madan
Associate Professor,
Lloyd Institute of Technology and Management (Pharm.),
Greater Noida, India
Email: kumud.madan@lloydcollege.in
Web: https://www.lloydpharmacy.edu.in/
Continued……. India and Pharmacy Education: Chapter: 6

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The previous chapter discussed about the career
options after Graduation in Pharmacy. However,
specialization in a subject enhances skills and
hence career options.
After B. Pharmacy, a student can take up the
course of M. Pharmacy. It a two year Post
Graduation study course.
The course is approved by AICTE and Pharmacy
Council of India (PCI). A student clears the
exam of GPAT for admission to this course.
National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts The
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) every
year. Qualified students get scholarship of Rs.
12,400 per month for a period of 24 months.
M Pharmacy
M. Pharmacy is available in various specialized subjects including:
Industrial Pharmacy,
Pharmaceutics,
Pharmacology,
Pharmacognosy,
Pharmacy Practice,
Quality Assurance,
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology,
Pharmaceutical Analysis.
Many new subjects have been introduced by higher institutions such as:
Pharmaceutical Management,
Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
Hospital Pharmacy,
Clinical Research,
Cosmeceutics and
Regulatory Affairs.
Although GPAT qualification is compulsory, but if some seats remain vacant in an
Institute, can be taken up by students without GPAT score.
A student specializes in is chosen stream with Analytical Techniques as a common subject
for all streams. In the second year of study, he carries out research work and submits his
thesis.
Various fields to enter

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An individual with post graduation can enter into a variety of fields, including:
Drug Regulatory Affairs,
Research & Development,
Academics,
Quality Assurance,
Medicinal Chemistry,
Community connect,
Medical writing Pharmacovigilance, and
Clinical Research.
All the areas have growth opportunities which depends upon individual interest, aptitude,
and location as well.
I shall discuss these areas of work profile one by one.
Clinical Research (CR)
Clinical Research (CR) is a growing industry and offers a broad scope of employment
opportunities for trained professionals. It involves the scientific analysis of the drug
impact on the body and its associated adverse effects.
Clinical research provides an excellent career options such as Clinical Research Scientist,
Clinical Research Analyst. The prospects of this profession are more extensive in
European countries.
A CR associate generally has a starting package of three lakhs in India and grows
eventually with experience.
To be continued……. India and Pharmacy Education: Chapter: 8
By Dr. Kumud Madan
Author is Associate Professor at Lloyd Institute of Management and
Technology (Pharm.) Greater Noida, India
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