Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Hindu College of Pharmacy

Intake (M.Pharm) 15 Seats

Level of Study Post Graduate Degree

Mode of Program Credit Based Semester System (CBSS)

Duration 4 Semesters

Established 2008

About the Department

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry was established in the year of 2008. It was inaugurated by Prof. B. Shyamasundar, former Professor, Dept. of Science, ANU and Vice Chancellor of Yogi Vemanna University. It was started as a second PG course in our college. Department is having 3 Professors and 2 Assistant professors. Till now 13 batches have been completed, and 85 students have been placed in various colleges as a teaching faculty, in industry and also some students pursuing Ph.D.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Course imparts knowledge in subjects of Biotechnology, Bioprocess Technology, Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Organic, Medicinal and Phytochemistry), Advanced Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design. Labs are equipped with Synthetic Microwave oven (Catalyst), Heidolph Rotatory Vacuum Evaporator, Deep freezer (-20°C), CADD Software, etc.

Semester-wise Curriculum

Semester I

Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques
Advanced Organic Chemistry-I
Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
Chemistry of Natural Products
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Practical-I

Semester II

Advanced Spectral Analysis
Advanced Organic Chemistry-II
Computer Aided Drug Design
Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Practical II

Semester III

Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Journal Club & Project work

Semester IV

Project work exclusively — in college or deputed to Pharmaceutical Industry

Eligibility

B.Pharm Degree examinations in an Indian University established by law in India from an institution approved by PCI and has scored not less than 55% of maximum marks (aggregate of 4 years B.Pharm). Every student selected for admission to post graduate pharmacy program should have obtained registration with the State Pharmacy Council or should obtain the same within one month from the date of admission, failing which the admission of the candidate shall be cancelled. Selection Criteria through Merit and written test / personal interview.

Fees

Indian Students: INR Rs. 65,000/- (I Year) and Rs. 65,000/- (II Year)

Career Prospects

Discovery and development of medicines
Pharmaceutical industry in the areas of production, quality control/quality assurance, sales, and marketing
Coordinators of clinical trial studies
Government laboratories analyst
Scientific Data Entry Specialist
Faculty in Institution
Research Scholars JRF/SRF

Department Activities

1-07-2020 to 06-07-2020 — International eFTP/STP on Drug Research Evolution and Practice
17th Nov. 2021 — 60th National Pharmacy Week Celebrations — Pharmacist: An integral part of healthcare
25/11/2022 — 61st National Pharmacy Week Celebrations (NPW)
29.11.2022, 30.11.2022 — Hands on Training on i-Series HPLC
28/02/2023 — National Science Day Celebrations 2023 — Global Science for Global Well-being
26/09/2023 — Seminar and Workshop on AI-Tools for Drug Discovery
22/11/2023 — 62nd National Pharmacy Week celebrations-2023
02/01/2024 — CEP Series (Hybrid Mode) on Challenges and Outcomes for Health care Innovation — Lecture 1
24/01/2024 — CEP Series (Hybrid Mode) on Challenges and Outcomes for Health care Innovation — Lecture 2
28/02/2024 — National Science Day celebration -2024
28/02/2025 — National Science Day Celebration -2025