Department of Pharmacognosy
MCOPS , Manipal
Health Sciences
Established in 1971, the Department of Pharmacognosy at the Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), MAHE is one of India's premier centres for education and research in natural products and herbal drug sciences. The department offers postgraduate and doctoral programs that integrate traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches in phytochemistry, medicinal plant biotechnology, herbal drug development, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals. With experienced faculty, sophisticated laboratories, and strong industry collaborations, the department prepares you for careers in academia, research, and the herbal and pharmaceutical industries.
Highlights
· One of the country's most sophisticated departments dedicated to natural products and herbal drug research.
· Research expertise in herbal drug standardization, herbal formulations, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, medicinal plant biotechnology, and phytochemical investigations.
· Active collaborations with leading industries including Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Himalaya Drug Company, Piramal Life Sciences, and other research organisations.
· Offers consultancy and specialised services in herbal drug analysis, phytochemical screening, biological evaluation, and medicinal plant tissue culture.
· Faculty and research scholars have published 300+ research papers in reputed national and international journals.
Research Statistics
Research
Facilities
Includes freeze dryer, rotary evaporators and large-scale columns.
