M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance at MCOPS

Manipal

Choose the Right Standard for Your Pharmaceutical Career

The MPharm in Quality Assurance is a postgraduate program focused on ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. You gain training in analytical techniques, product development, regulatory compliance, and audit processes, preparing you to manage quality across the pharmaceutical lifecycle and meet global QA/QC standards.

Through classroom learning, laboratory work, and industry-based projects, you gain practical exposure in advanced laboratories and research centres, while engaging with global regulatory frameworks and modern analytical tools.

Program Highlights

Advanced Analytical Training: Learn sophisticated techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and FTIR for precise drug evaluation.

Regulatory Compliance Focus: Gain expertise in audits, safety management, and regulatory submissions following FDA, EMA, and Indian guidelines.

Industry-Driven Curriculum: Participate in product development, technology transfer, and QA/QC projects aligned with pharmaceutical companies.

Research and Dissertation Opportunities: Undertake substantial research in reputed pharmaceutical R&D and QA/QC divisions.

Global Exposure: Engage in international collaborations, workshops, and exchange programs with partner universities.

Lab Work

Conduct experiments using premium equipment for analytical characterisation, dissolution testing, and molecular assays.

Research Exposure

Complete dissertation projects within pharmaceutical QA/QC departments, applying theoretical knowledge to practical challenges.

Internships

Internships at research centers and industry-linked labs.

Lab Work

Conduct experiments using premium equipment for analytical characterisation, dissolution testing, and molecular assays.

Lab Work

Conduct experiments using premium equipment for analytical characterisation, dissolution testing, and molecular assays.

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

Advanced Analytical Training: Learn sophisticated techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and FTIR for precise drug evaluation.

Regulatory Compliance Focus: Gain expertise in audits, safety management, and regulatory submissions following FDA, EMA, and Indian guidelines.

Industry-Driven Curriculum: Participate in product development, technology transfer, and QA/QC projects aligned with pharmaceutical companies.

Research and Dissertation Opportunities: Undertake substantial research in reputed pharmaceutical R&D and QA/QC divisions.

Global Exposure: Engage in international collaborations, workshops, and exchange programs with partner universities.

Lab Work

Conduct experiments using premium equipment for analytical characterisation, dissolution testing, and molecular assays.

Research Exposure

Complete dissertation projects within pharmaceutical QA/QC departments, applying theoretical knowledge to practical challenges.

Internships

Internships at research centers and industry-linked labs.

Lab Work

Conduct experiments using premium equipment for analytical characterisation, dissolution testing, and molecular assays.

Lab Work

Conduct experiments using premium equipment for analytical characterisation, dissolution testing, and molecular assays.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Master analytical method validation and quality testing for pharmaceutical products.

Manage regulatory audits, safety compliance, and documentation processes.

Oversee product lifecycle quality management from development to release.

Understand global regulatory standards and guidelines for pharmaceuticals.

Conduct research, prepare reports, and present findings in professional settings.

Develop skills applicable to both industry and academic roles in pharmaceutical sciences.

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 in Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques, Quality Management Systems, and Quality Control and Assurance, building a strong foundation in pharmaceutical quality practices. Practical sessions and seminars provide hands-on experience with analytical methods and regulatory documentation.

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 Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance at MCOPS

Choose the Right Standard for Your Pharmaceutical Career

Program Highlights

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 Years

INR 10,24,000

USD 16,100

Program Highlights

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 Years

INR 10,24,000

USD 16,100