M. Pharm Pharmaceutical Analysis/Quality Assurance – Course Details, Eligibility

M. Pharm Pharmaceutical Analysis/Quality Assurance – Course Details, Eligibility

M. Pharm pharmaceutical analysis and quality assurance is a two-year post-graduate program for pharmacy students, students pursue this course after doing an undergraduate in B pharm. This subject covers in-depth knowledge about quantitative and qualitative analysis of drugs, impurities, recipients, etc. As it comes under higher studies, it covers advanced topics as well. This course gives knowledge about traditional areas of Engineering and also in areas like Electronics and Control, Embedded Systems, Microelectronics, Software Systems, Biotechnology, Manufacturing Systems, Design Engineering, Materials Science & Technology, Transportation Engineering, etc. It is a part of the healthcare industry that deals with analysis, review, manufacturing, trial, and quality assurance of drugs/ medicines. It also involves the study of quality management in industries and also covers topics such as ISO and six sigma standards, the quality assurance which is done in medicines, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, or related services. It assures a bright future with various job opportunities in the quality assurance domain like quality analyst, specialist, manager, consultant, etc.

Eligibility Criteria to Study M Pharma in India

The following points give information about the eligibility criteria that a student must check before applying for M. Pharm -

• The main eligibility criteria for M. Pharm pharmaceutical analysis and quality assurance is that the student should have completed his/her graduation in B. Pharm/ Pharm. D from a recognized university.
• 45%-60% minimum percentage required in B. Pharm. The percentage may vary depending on the university student opts for.
• Aspiring candidates are often required to appear for interviews after taking an entrance exam to demonstrate why they are a good fit for the college. This does not apply to merit-based admissions.
• Adherence to any other admission guidelines or norms laid down by the preferred university or college.

Admission criteria- Merit-Based/ Entrance Exam

For taking admission in M. Pharm pharmaceutical analysis and quality assurance course in India the candidate must appear for the below mentioned national entrance exams:

• EAMCET: Engineering agricultural medicine common entrance test is conducted on a state level
• TS- EAMCET: It is an entrance exam which is conducted by the state of Telangana.
• GPAT: Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test is conducted on a national level for graduate B. Pharm students who want to pursue a master’s degree in pharmacy. It is conducted by the AICTE.
• PGECET: Another common entrance exam is Post-graduation Engineering which is considered in some universities and states. Students take this exam for PG courses such as M. Pharm and M. tech.
• TS-PGECET: This entrance exam is conducted by Osmania University on behalf of the govt. of Telangana.

Course Structure

M. Pharm Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance is a two-year post-graduate program further divided into 4 semesters for pharmacy students. The pharmaceutical analysis deals with the quantity and quality of drugs in pharmaceutical formulations. The course curriculum involves both theoretical and practical knowledge. Students are taught modern and classical techniques including the application of sophisticated instruments like GC, HPLC, NMR, GC-MS, LC-MS etc. for drugs, pharmaceuticals and others. This course is dynamic and provides students with a piece of good knowledge about pharmaceutical analysis. In quality assurance, students learn about the validation of APIs and formulations.

Subjects of Study

Let's look at some of the subjects that are covered in the

Semester 1

• Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques
• Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Management
• Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Herbal and Cosmetic Analysis
• Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance Practicals-I

Semester 2

• Advanced Instrumental Analysis
• Modern Bio-Analytical Techniques
• Pharmaceutical Validation
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology
• Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance – Practicals

Semester 3

• Research Methodology and Biostatistics
• Journal club
• Discussion / Presentation (Proposal Presentation)
• Research Work

Semester 4

• Journal club
• Discussion / Presentation (Proposal Presentation)
• Research Work

Top M. Pharm Colleges in India

The following are the names of Top Pharmacy colleges in India that offers M. Pharm course in this specialization along with their annual fees—

Sno.	Institutes Name	Average Annual Fees	Average Placement
1	Jamia Hamdard	INR 2.10 LPA	INR 5,30,000 Per annum
2	Panjab University	INR 29,400 PA	INR 6,00,000 Per annum
3	National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research	INR 90,500 PA	INR 4,00,000 Per annum
4	Institute of Chemical Technology	INR 70,750 PA	INR 5,00,000 Per annum
5	Birla Institute of Technology & Science	INR 4.23 LPA	INR 3,60,000 Per annum
6	Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences	INR 4.17 LPA	INR 5,00,000 Per annum
7	National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research(NIPER-A)	INR 1.13 LPA	INR 3,50,000 Per annum
8	JSS College of Pharmacy	INR 2.53 LPA	INR 3,50,000 Per annum
9	Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University [CSVTU], Bhilai	INR 40,000 Per annum	INR 4,00,000 Per annum
10	Shoolini University, Solan	INR 1,33,500 Per Annum	INR 10,00,000 Per annum
11	All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society College of Engineering Maharashtra	INR 1,36,000 Per annum	INR 4,50,000per annum
12	Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute	INR 1,50,000 Per Annum	INR 7,50,000 Per annum
13	Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal	INR 1,01,000 per annum	INR 3,50,000 per annum
14	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad	INR 30,000 per annum	INR 7,00,000 per annum
15	Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur	INR 1,28,500 per annum	INR 3,50,000 per annum

Top 10 M. Pharm colleges in India by NIRF

NIRF ranking is important to find out the top log of institutions in the country in all domains, as a multiplicity of factors are taken into consideration to determine the best ones and allot ranks accordingly. For M Pharma, these colleges are amongst the best in the country.

• Jamia Hamdard University
• Punjab University
• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research,Mohali
• Institute of Chemical Technology
• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research(NIPER), Telangana
• BITS Pilani, Rajasthan
• Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research(NIPER) Gujarat
• JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Tamil Nadu
• JSS College of Pharmacy, Karnataka

Top 10 Pharma Companies Hiring B. Pharma & M. Pharma Freshers:

Students who are interested in working in the private corporate sector can take up various jobs that top companies like these offer. There's a whole lot of research potential for upcoming findings in this industry. Coupled with technological knowledge, E-pharma companies are also set to take the pharmaceutical sector by a disruptive force.

• Cipla.
• Reddy's Laboratories.
• Lupin.
• Sun Pharmaceutical Ltd.
• Aurobindo Pharma.
• Zydus Cadila.
• Torrent Pharmaceuticals.
• Glenmark Pharmaceuticals.
• Novartis
• Intas Pharma

CONCLUSION:

In this article, we covered the course M. Pharm pharmaceutical analysis and quality assurance. The eligibility criteria, scope, course structure, semester-wise subjects, top colleges offering the course in India, rankings and their average placements. These articles also provide insight on top companies recruiting M. Pharma freshers. Candidates who wish to apply for this course should start filling out the application form for a promising and successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.