MD Pharmacology

Duration

3 years

Fees per academic year

No tuition fees

Management seat Rs. 56 Lakhs

Intake

4

MD Pharmacology is a 3 year post graduate degree course with various clinical and research components.. For admission a candidate must qualify NEET PG (MD/MS) conducted by National Board of Examinations or any other Authority appointed by the Government of India for the purpose.

Course Overview

The course focuses on the study of drugs and their effects on the human body. It covers aspects of drug development, clinical trials, research and the rational use of medications. It is an essential discipline in healthcare, contributing to the safe and effective use of drugs in patient care. The course is designed in such a way that students with clinical skills should also acquire basic skills in teaching medical/ para-medical students, should have knowledge about the principles of research methodology and self-directed learning for continuous professional development and should be able to carry out a research project from planning to publication and be able to pursue academic interests.

Career Path

There are lots of Career opportunities for MD Pharmacologist

  • Clinical pharmacologists: They can work in healthcare settings optimizing drug therapy for individual patients.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: They can work in roles related to drug development, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs.
  • Academia and Research: They can work in medical colleges, universities, or research institutions
  • Government Agencies: Positions related to drug regulation, safety assessment, and policy development in agencies like the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in India.
  • Regulatory Affairs: They can work as regulatory affairs specialists in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
  • Pharmacovigilance: They can work in pharmacovigilance departments of pharmaceutical companies or regulatory bodies.
  • Others opportunities are: Drug Information Specialists, Clinical research, Medical writing, Pharmacology Consulting, Toxicology and Quality Control and Quality Assurance (ensure the safety and efficacy of drug manufacturing processes)