MD Pharmacology at KMC

Manipal

Build Expertise at the Intersection of Medicine, Research, and the Pharmaceutical Industry

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pharmacology at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, is a three-year postgraduate program regulated by the National Medical Commission. You gain strong grounding in basic and clinical pharmacology alongside exposure to research, regulatory science, and pharmaceutical industry practices.

Through structured academics, industry interaction, and supervised research, the program builds competence in rational drug use, patient safety, and drug development, preparing you for careers across academia, research, healthcare systems, regulatory bodies, and the pharmaceutical sector.

Program Highlights

NMC-Regulated Curriculum: You follow a postgraduate training framework prescribed by the National Medical Commission.

Integrated Academic, Clinical, and Industry Exposure: Our program provides training across basic science, clinical pharmacology, and pharmaceutical industry domains.

Pharmacovigilance and Materiovigilance Training: The department functions as an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring Centre under the National Pharmacovigilance Programme of India and contributes to the Materiovigilance Programme of India.

Industry Internship Opportunity: You receive opportunities for industry internships during training, strengthening practical understanding of pharmaceutical operations.

Strong Research Ecosystem: Training includes basic and clinical research supported by a well-established animal house and collaborations with clinicians and engineers.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Specialised Skills

Training includes drug safety, pharmacovigilance, regulatory guidelines, clinical trial processes, and exposure to pharmaceutical industry practices.

Teaching & Learning

Actively participate in undergraduate teaching, seminars, journal clubs, and collaborative learning sessions that build academic confidence and communication skills.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

You must have successfully completed an MBBS degree from an institution or university recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

You must also:

Complete your compulsory internship on or before the date specified by the NMC.
Hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for the MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the erstwhile MCI, or a State Medical Council.

For candidates with foreign medical qualifications:

You must be a registered medical practitioner in the country where you obtained your medical degree.
You must obtain a temporary registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
If you are an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained your primary medical qualification outside India, you must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) as per the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

Program Highlights

NMC-Regulated Curriculum: You follow a postgraduate training framework prescribed by the National Medical Commission.

Integrated Academic, Clinical, and Industry Exposure: Our program provides training across basic science, clinical pharmacology, and pharmaceutical industry domains.

Industry Internship Opportunity: You receive opportunities for industry internships during training, strengthening practical understanding of pharmaceutical operations.

Strong Research Ecosystem: Training includes basic and clinical research supported by a well-established animal house and collaborations with clinicians and engineers.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Specialised Skills

Training includes drug safety, pharmacovigilance, regulatory guidelines, clinical trial processes, and exposure to pharmaceutical industry practices.

Teaching & Learning

Actively participate in undergraduate teaching, seminars, journal clubs, and collaborative learning sessions that build academic confidence and communication skills.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

You must have successfully completed an MBBS degree from an institution or university recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

You must also:

Complete your compulsory internship on or before the date specified by the NMC.
Hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for the MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the erstwhile MCI, or a State Medical Council.

For candidates with foreign medical qualifications:

You must be a registered medical practitioner in the country where you obtained your medical degree.
You must obtain a temporary registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
If you are an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained your primary medical qualification outside India, you must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) as per the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 36,19,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 69,350

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

MD Pharmacology at KMC

Build Expertise at the Intersection of Medicine, Research, and the Pharmaceutical Industry

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

3 years

INR 36,19,000

USD 69,350

Program Highlights

Industry and Academia Connect

3 years

INR 36,19,000

USD 69,350