M.Pharm Industrial Pharmacy at MCOPS

Manipal 

Design the next wave of pharmaceutical breakthroughs

The Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) in Industrial Pharmacy is a two-year postgraduate program that builds advanced expertise in pharmaceutical technology and industry practices. It combines classroom learning with applied research, training you in formulation development, scale-up processes, production systems, and regulatory compliance, along with exposure to intellectual property management and technology transfer.

The program is supported by advanced facilities such as Spray Dryers, Hot Melt Extrusion systems, Lyophilizers, LCMS/MS, HPLC, UPLC, Rheometers, and dedicated animal and cell culture labs. Collaborations with companies like Novartis, Biocon, and Cipla, and academic exchange with 50+ universities worldwide, prepare you for careers in industry and academia.

Program Highlights

Contemporary Curriculum: Stay updated with the latest advances in industrial pharmacy, regulatory sciences, and pharmaceutical technology.

Entrepreneurial Edge: Build expertise in entrepreneurship management and consultancy in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Research-Driven Instruction: Engage in dissertation work during the final semesters with opportunities to collaborate with industry and global research centres.

Industry Lead Learning: Access partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies and exposure to real-world industrial processes.

Premium Infrastructure: Train with Spray Dryer, Hot Melt Extrusion, Lyophilizer, LCMS/MS, HPLC, UPLC, Rheometer, and animal research facilities.

Lab Work

Specialised labs equipped with modern instrumentation for drug formulation, molecular simulation, and translational research.

Industry Project

Collaborative projects with pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Research Exposure

Dissertation-based projects often involve direct engagement with industry.

Lab Work

Specialised labs equipped with modern instrumentation for drug formulation, molecular simulation, and translational research.

Lab Work

Specialised labs equipped with modern instrumentation for drug formulation, molecular simulation, and translational research.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete B.Pharm from a Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

You must also have registration with the State Pharmacy Council, or obtain it within one month of admission.

And

Submit a migration certificate from the university where you completed your B.Pharm degree.

Scholarships

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

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.

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Program Highlights

Contemporary Curriculum: Stay updated with the latest advances in industrial pharmacy, regulatory sciences, and pharmaceutical technology.

Entrepreneurial Edge: Build expertise in entrepreneurship management and consultancy in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Research-Driven Instruction: Engage in dissertation work during the final semesters with opportunities to collaborate with industry and global research centres.

Industry Lead Learning: Access partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies and exposure to real-world industrial processes.

Premium Infrastructure: Train with Spray Dryer, Hot Melt Extrusion, Lyophilizer, LCMS/MS, HPLC, UPLC, Rheometer, and animal research facilities.

Lab Work

Specialised labs equipped with modern instrumentation for drug formulation, molecular simulation, and translational research.

Industry Project

Collaborative projects with pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Research Exposure

Dissertation-based projects often involve direct engagement with industry.

Lab Work

Specialised labs equipped with modern instrumentation for drug formulation, molecular simulation, and translational research.

Lab Work

Specialised labs equipped with modern instrumentation for drug formulation, molecular simulation, and translational research.

Program Details

Outcome
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master large-scale pharmaceutical formulation and production processes.

Develop the ability to research formulation design, validation, and technology transfer.

Enhance your understanding of quality control, compliance, and global regulatory standards.

Inculcate entrepreneurial thinking and consultancy skills in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Become proficient in addressing scale-up, commercialisation, and intellectual property challenges.

Strengthen your analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills for professional and academic success.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete B.Pharm from a Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

You must also have registration with the State Pharmacy Council, or obtain it within one month of admission.

And

Submit a migration certificate from the university where you completed your B.Pharm degree.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Foundation courses such as Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques, Drug Delivery Systems, Modern Pharmaceutics, and Regulatory Affairs. Practical sessions and seminars allow you to apply theoretical knowledge to laboratory experiments and research discussions.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 10,24,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 16,100

Scholarships

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

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

M.Pharm Industrial Pharmacy at MCOPS

Design the next wave of pharmaceutical breakthroughs

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry Academia Partnerships

Qualification

2 Years

INR 10,24,000

USD 16,100

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry Academia Partnerships

Qualification

2 Years

INR 10,24,000

USD 16,100