Mpharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry at MCOPS

Manipal

Fuel Your Expertise in Drug Discovery and Development

The MPharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a two-year postgraduate program focused on training you in drug design, synthesis, and development. You gain rigorous knowledge in medicinal chemistry, process chemistry, and analytical methods, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to pharmaceutical research and industry applications. The program balances theoretical foundations with practical laboratory experience to equip you with the skills necessary for modern drug discovery and evaluation.

You benefit from an academic environment that integrates seminars, workshops, and hands-on exposure to research. Opportunities for dissertation projects in leading R&D labs, coupled with collaborations with global universities and pharmaceutical companies, allow you to experience cutting-edge research and build networks essential for future scientific and industrial careers.

Program Highlights

CADD and Medicinal Chemistry Training: Learn advanced computer-aided drug design techniques and core principles of medicinal chemistry.

Synthetic and Analytical Expertise: Gain experience in synthetic chemistry, natural product isolation, and analytical instrumentation.

Dissertation Opportunities: Conduct research projects at MCOPS or partner R&D centres, aligned with industry priorities.

Professional Skill Development: Engage in seminars and workshops to strengthen communication, presentation, and scientific reporting skills.

Industry-Ready Curriculum: Combine research proficiency with practical exposure to prepare for both academic and industrial careers.

Lab Work

Advanced laboratories with NMR, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and flash chromatography.

Industry Projects

Projects linked with pharmaceutical R&D, enabling you to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world drug discovery and process chemistry challenges.

Research Exposure

Dissertation projects at MCOPS or reputed pharmaceutical companies, including Biocon, Novartis, Cipla, Dr Reddy’s, Lupin, and Sun Pharma.

Lab Work

Advanced laboratories with NMR, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and flash chromatography.

Lab Work

Advanced laboratories with NMR, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and flash chromatography.

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

CADD and Medicinal Chemistry Training: Learn advanced computer-aided drug design techniques and core principles of medicinal chemistry.

Synthetic and Analytical Expertise: Gain experience in synthetic chemistry, natural product isolation, and analytical instrumentation.

Dissertation Opportunities: Conduct research projects at MCOPS or partner R&D centres, aligned with industry priorities.

Professional Skill Development: Engage in seminars and workshops to strengthen communication, presentation, and scientific reporting skills.

Industry-Ready Curriculum: Combine research proficiency with practical exposure to prepare for both academic and industrial careers.

Lab Work

Advanced laboratories with NMR, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and flash chromatography.

Industry Projects

Projects linked with pharmaceutical R&D, enabling you to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world drug discovery and process chemistry challenges.

Research Exposure

Dissertation projects at MCOPS or reputed pharmaceutical companies, including Biocon, Novartis, Cipla, Dr Reddy’s, Lupin, and Sun Pharma.

Lab Work

Advanced laboratories with NMR, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and flash chromatography.

Lab Work

Advanced laboratories with NMR, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and flash chromatography.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Master drug design and synthesis and develop proficiency in designing, synthesising, and characterising pharmaceutical compounds.

Apply computational tools and utilise CADD and other computational techniques in modern drug discovery pipelines.

Develop analytical skills and conduct method development and compound characterisation for quality and efficacy assessment.

Strengthen research competence and execute research projects aligned with industry and academic standards.

Enhance communication abilities and present scientific findings effectively through seminars and reports.

Prepare for advanced study and establish a foundation for PhD programs or global academic pursuits.

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 in advanced organic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, emphasising drug design and synthesis. Students are trained in laboratory techniques, instrumental analysis, and formulation and regulatory sciences principles.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 9,10,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 14,300

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

Mpharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry at MCOPS

Fuel Your Expertise in Drug Discovery and Development

Program Highlights

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 Years

INR 9,10,000

USD 14,300

Program Highlights

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 Years

INR 9,10,000

USD 14,300