Master of Pharmacy | Annamacharya College of Pharmacy
Master of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharmacy) is a post graduate course after completion of B. Pharmacy degree. The M. Pharmacy course is normally of two years duration. It is one-year research and one year theory examination. The course focuses on specialization in the field of pharmacy.

Following M. Pharmacy courses are offered by our pharmacy college are:

  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance
  • Pharmacology

Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance

  • Successful postgraduates of the course are hired for roles such as supervising improvement in performance/quality, directing policies and objectives to maximize benefit, maintaining records, examining and circulating product information.
  • There is a lot of scope for Pharmaceutical analysis in many countries abroad.
  • Analysts are among the most coveted professionals with some of the highest employability rates.
  • Candidate can also write management/technical reports and customers’ charters.
  • Other places for jobs are environmental and biomedical sectors, as well as computer and software testing.

Career Opportunities

  • Professor - Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Scientist- Research & Development(R&D)/Finding & Development(F&D)
  • Manager Biostatistician
  • Formulation Pharmaceutical Technology Scientist
  • Pharmaceutical Subject Matter Executive
  • Manager - Regulatory Affairs
  • Looking Head - Logistics & Warehouse
  • Packaging Development Officer
  • Business Analyst
  • Teacher & Lecturer
  • Quality Assurance Tester
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Quality Control Executive
  • Team Leader - Quality Assurance
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Quality Assurance Expert

Pharmaceutics

  • There are employment opportunities in food and cosmetic industries
  • Job opportunity within Industry that requires the assurance that new products are as safe and effective as possible.
  • The degree course provides a good base for higher degree programs in respective subjects for research work.
  • Candidates can also set up and run their own pharmacy or chemists and druggists shop to stock and sell medicines after their M. Pharm Program.

Career Opportunities

  • Lecturer
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Customs Officer
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Drug Inspector
  • Health Care Unit Manager
  • Lab Technician
  • Research Associate - Pharmaceutical
  • Marketing Manager/Executive - Pharmaceutical
  • Business Development Executive - Pharmaceutical
  • Demand Planner - Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Career Opportunities

  • The course is beneficial as they can get jobs in the central and state government departments- the Health Protection Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare, the Pest Control Division of Agriculture, the Department of National Defense, Provincial Research Councils, and the Provincial Departments of Agriculture or the Environment.
  • The degree course provides a good and solid base for higher degree programs in respective subjects, e.g. M.Phil & Ph.D.
  • Below mentioned are some of the M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry jobs across the nation:-
    • Researcher
    • Lecturer
    • Medical Transcriptionist
    • Teacher
    • Customs Officer
    • Analytical Chemist
  • They can open their own clinics and private hospitals.
  • Candidates with good academic background and knowledge can opt teaching line as a career, but for becoming permanent lecturer they shall have to pass the UGC-NET exam.
  • The aspirants can also opt for jobs after M. Pharm in USA in the following sectors:
    • QA Specialist
    • Nutrition officer
    • Pharmacist
    • Regulatory Affairs Executive

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Career Opportunities

  • The course post-graduation can be very beneficial and can be considered to be a diamond in a lot of silver pieces as a lot of organizations will be looking for such talents and credentials.
  • Below mentioned are some of the job opportunities M. Pharm (Pharmacology) graduates:-
    • Health Centers
    • Hospitals
    • Chemist Shops
    • Drug Control Administration
    • Pharmaceutical Firms
    • Educational Institutes
    • Sales and Marketing Department
  • Rather than working for any specific organization, the individual will have a lot of business options regarding the course and its feasibility. Below mentioned are some of those for reference purpose:-
    • Exporting the apparatus for the business end people.
    • Consulting advisor for the MNC's.
    • Import/Export Business for medicines.
    • Transportation