M.Pharm Pharmacology at MCOPS

Manipal

Shape the future of drug discovery and clinical research

The MPharm in Pharmacology course at MCOPS is a two-year postgraduate program that prepares you to understand drugs from discovery to clinical application. You gain a firm academic grounding in advanced pharmacology, toxicology, molecular biology, and clinical research using the latest data analysis and pharmacovigilance tools.

You study in a research-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, international collaborations, and industry partnerships. The MPharm in Pharmacology course enables you to build skills valued by academia and industry while opening pathways to PhD programs in India and abroad.

Program Highlights

Strong Academic Core: Advanced courses in pharmacology, toxicology, drug discovery, and clinical research.

Laboratory Immersion: Access to modern facilities for molecular pharmacology, toxicology, and drug screening.

Industry Linkages: Internships and projects with leading pharma companies and clinical research organisations.

Global Collaborations: Partnerships with universities in the USA, UK, Australia, and more.

Research Pathways: Accelerated PhD opportunities at MAHE with scholarships beginning in the third semester.

Lab Work

Animal handling, tissue-based studies, and in vivo/in vitro experiments using advanced instruments such as RT-PCR, LC-MS/MS, and flow cytometry.

Industry Projects

Dissertation projects in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies and research organisations.

Internships

Internships at leading organisations such as Novo Nordisk, Sun Pharma, Biocon, and Himalaya in the second year of the MPharm in Pharmacology course.

Lab Work

Animal handling, tissue-based studies, and in vivo/in vitro experiments using advanced instruments such as RT-PCR, LC-MS/MS, and flow cytometry.

Lab Work

Animal handling, tissue-based studies, and in vivo/in vitro experiments using advanced instruments such as RT-PCR, LC-MS/MS, and flow cytometry.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master experimental techniques in preclinical pharmacology and toxicology.

Develop competence in clinical research design and pharmacovigilance.

Enhance analytical skills in drug safety and regulatory science.

Strengthen your ability to present and publish high-quality scientific work.

Inculcate professional ethics and critical thinking for global healthcare contexts.

Become industry-ready with exposure to both academic and applied research settings.

Department of Pharmacology

MCOPS Manipal's Pharmacology, a leading centre since 1965, advances drug development, molecular biology, and translational research, shaping graduates for global pharmaceutical and clinical research careers.

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Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways.

Placements

₹14 LPA

Highest CTC

₹6 LPA

Average CTC

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Submit Eligibility Documents

Merit List based on Qualifying Examination

Physical / Online Counseling

Admission Formalities.

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

Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4

Foundation courses in Advanced pharmacology, Toxicology, molecular biology and analytical techniques supported by seminars and laboratory work that build your experimental foundation. Coursework also introduces drug discovery principles and preclinical research methods.

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

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

Strong Academic Core: Advanced courses in pharmacology, toxicology, drug discovery, and clinical research.

Laboratory Immersion: Access to modern facilities for molecular pharmacology, toxicology, and drug screening.

Industry Linkages: Internships and projects with leading pharma companies and clinical research organisations.

Global Collaborations: Partnerships with universities in the USA, UK, Australia, and more.

Research Pathways: Accelerated PhD opportunities at MAHE with scholarships beginning in the third semester.

Lab Work

Animal handling, tissue-based studies, and in vivo/in vitro experiments using advanced instruments such as RT-PCR, LC-MS/MS, and flow cytometry.

Industry Projects

Dissertation projects in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies and research organisations.

Internships

Internships at leading organisations such as Novo Nordisk, Sun Pharma, Biocon, and Himalaya in the second year of the MPharm in Pharmacology course.

Lab Work

Animal handling, tissue-based studies, and in vivo/in vitro experiments using advanced instruments such as RT-PCR, LC-MS/MS, and flow cytometry.

Lab Work

Animal handling, tissue-based studies, and in vivo/in vitro experiments using advanced instruments such as RT-PCR, LC-MS/MS, and flow cytometry.

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

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