M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology or Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is a postgraduate Pharmacy course. Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine, and other fields requiring bioproducts.

The Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course covers micro- and macroorganisms, hybridomas, Biotech Pharmaceutical Drugs, Pharmacogenomics, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Products (Antibodies, Proteins, and Recombinant DNA Products), among other topics. The Master of Pharmacy program in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology lasts two years and is career-oriented, with several job opportunities available upon graduation.

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Eligibility          

• Candidates must have passed a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.
• Some of the very reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Syllabus

Syllabus of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Colleges

• Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Manipal

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Course Suitability

• They should also be capable of problem-solving, information technology, analyzing, and interpreting.
• They should have a systematic and patient personality, be able to work neatly and precisely, be interested in laboratory work, be able to work independently, be able to utilize computers at work, and have strong communication skills.
• They should have a patient personality, be able to work cleanly and properly and have a knack for laboratory work.
• Those with a scientific aptitude and a genuine interest in biological sciences are the best candidates.

How is the M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Pharmacy course in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology provides a balanced and comprehensive knowledge of the basic as well as applied aspects of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, enhancing each student's basic aptitude and preparing them to take on the challenges of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology's varied and multi-faceted applications in drug development, drug discovery, disease diagnosis, and prognosis.
• Biotechnology students may be positioned as scientists in the fields of human health, pharmacy, animal health, animal husbandry, dairy, chemical and biochemical, food processing, criminal and parentage disputes, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
• There is a lot of work at research laboratories run by the government and the private sector. Students with a degree in India may find employment as research scientists/assistants at government-based entities such as universities, research institutions, or private centers.
• They can be used in the bio-processing industries for planning, manufacturing, and management.

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Employment Areas

• Hospitals / Healthcare Centres
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Self-employment (Clinics)
• Teaching & Educational Jobs

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Job Types

• Business Development Executive
• Customer Solutions Application Scientist
• Export & Import Specialist
• Laboratory Instructor / Lab Technician / Junior Executive
• Marketing Executive Trainee
• Quality Control Programs Executive
• Research Associate
• Team Leader