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M.Sc. (Med.) Pharmacology

Duration

3 years

Fees per academic year

1 Lakhs

Intake

Ten (10)

M.Sc. (Med.) Pharmacology is a 6 semester post graduate degree program with various clinical and research components. The Master of Science in Medical field provides the candidate with knowledge, general competence, and analytical skills on an advanced level, needed in consultancy, education and research.

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 M.Sc. (Med.) Pharmacologist.

  • Clinical research: They can work as a clinical research associate or coordinator in clinical trials and research studies in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, or contract research organizations (CROs).
  • 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 & Regulatory Agencies: Positions related to drug regulation, safety assessment, and policy development in agencies like the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in India.
  • Pharmacovigilance: They can work in pharmacovigilance departments of pharmaceutical companies or regulatory bodies.
  • Clinical pharmacologist: They can work in healthcare settings optimizing drug therapy for individual patients.
  • Others: Drug Information Specialists, Hospital Pharmacist, Medical writing, Toxicology and Quality Control and Quality Assurance (ensure the safety and efficacy of drug manufacturing processes).
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Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology

Sitapura, Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan (India) – 302022