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M.Sc in Pharmacology Course Highlights
M.Sc in Pharmacology Course Overview
Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc in Pharmacology Course
Popular Institutes in your City & Average Annual Fee
Require Skills set
Common Entrance Examination for M.Sc in Pharmacology Course
M.Sc in Pharmacology Course Syllabus
Job Profile after M.Sc in Pharmacology Course
Top Recruiting Companies
M.Sc in Pharmacology Course Approx. Salary Trends in Lakh Per Annum*
Annual Salary Trend
Video M.Sc in Pharmacology Course || Course Details, Job Scope, Salary, Top Recruiting Companies
MSc Medical Pharmacology vs MSc Clinical Research
M.Sc. Medical Pharmacology FAQs

M.Sc in Pharmacology Course Highlights

Course Level	Post Graduate
Duration	2 Years
Examination type	Semester System
Eligibility	B.Sc. Degree course (3 Years) or Bachelor of Physiotherapy with atleast 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST)
Admission Process	Entrance exam based/Merit-based
Course Fee	INR 10,000 to 4,00,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 3,00,000 to 4,00,000
Employment Areas	Defense Services, Government Agencies, Hospitals, Private Clinics, Research Colleges/Universities, Supply & Distribution of Medicines, etc.
Job Profiles	Supply Manager, Pharma Researcher, Pharmacologist, Drug regulatory officer, Retail seller etc.
Top Recruiting Organizations	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Zydus, Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd, Cipla Limited, Lupin Pharmaceutical, Aurobindo Pharma, Piramal, etc.

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M.Sc in Pharmacology Course Overview

M. Sc. Pharmacology or Master of Science in Pharmacology is a two-year post-graduate course in Pharmacy. It deals with the study of drug action which happens to be a branch of medicine and biology. This course teaches students to effectively carry out research in pharmacology and even test them through logical and effective research work by formulating hypotheses in specific areas. It involves teaching aspiring doctors how to write prescriptions correctly and its medico-legal importance. It further trains them in excelling in academics and in becoming great researchers and scholars. Candidates can get readily available jobs on successful completion of the course.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc in Pharmacology Course

The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing M.Sc. (Pharmacology) degree is M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. and has secured at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) or B.V.Sc./ B.Pharm. Or B.Sc. degree course (3 years) or Bachelor of Physiotherapy (41/2 years course) with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates).

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Popular Institutes in your City & Average Annual Fee

College Name	City	Approx.Avg.Fee INR
National Institute of Medical Science and Research	Jaipur	1,62,000
Kasturba Medical College (KMC)	Mangalore	2,18,000
Maharshi Markhandeshwar University (MMU)	Ambala	1,80,000
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)	Chandigarh	5,440
Teerthankar Mahaveer University (TMU)	Moradabad	1,64,800
College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry	Aizwal, Mizoram	1,500
Sharda University	Greater Noida	2,40,000

Require Skills set

Skills in Information Technology
Aptitude for research and analysis
Project Management Skills
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Ability to critically evaluate data
Interpersonal and team-work abilities

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Common Entrance Examination for M.Sc in Pharmacology Course

West Bengal Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry (JELET)
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Joint Entrance Exam (NIPER JEE)
RUHS Pharmacy Admission Test
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research All India Entrance Test (KAHER-AIET)

M.Sc in Pharmacology Course Syllabus

Year I	Year II
General principles of pharmacology and allied sciences	Biostatistics
Toxicology	Pharmacokinetics
Molecular biology	Drug regulation
Isolation of Compounds from Herbal Sources	Therapeutic Monitoring
Systematic pharmacology	Practical work
Experimental pharmacology	Seminar
Elective subject	Research report and Viva-Voce
Practical lab	-

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Job Profile after M.Sc in Pharmacology Course

Supply manager
Pharma Researcher
Pharmacologist
Drug regulatory officer
Retail seller

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M.Sc in Pharmacology Course Approx. Salary Trends in Lakh Per Annum*

Job Profile	Average Entry Level Salary	Average Medium Salary	Average Maximum Salary
Biomedical scientist	2.0	3.3	4.0
Analytical Chemist	2.0	2.5	3.0
Clinical Research Associate	3.0	4.25	6.0
Pharmacologist	2.0	2.75	4.0
Lecturers/ Professors	3.0	3.5	4.0
Medical Research Scientist	5.0	5.25	6.0

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MSc Medical Pharmacology vs MSc Clinical Research

We have curated the table to draw a comparison between M.Sc Medical Pharmacology and MSc Clinical Research for aspirants to have a better understanding of both.

Parameters	M.Sc Medical Pharmacology	MSc Clinical Research
Overview	Primarily deals with the study of the action of different medicines/ drugs on the human body	Primarily deals with research on the various drugs and medicines and their safety and productiveness over the human body
Degree Level	Post Graduation	Post Graduation
Duration of Course	2 years	2 years
Admission Criteria	Merit-based/Entrance-based	Merit-based/Entrance-based
Course Fee	INR 18,000 to INR 2,00,000	INR 5,000 to 500,000
Average Salary	INR 3,00,000 to 4,00,000	INR 3,00,000 to 12,00,000
Job Positions	Research Scientist, Professors/ Consultants	Clinical research Analyst, Clinical Research Project Manager, Clinical Research Project Coordinator

M.Sc. Medical Pharmacology FAQs

Q1. I have completed my graduation in microbiology; can I join the M.Sc Medical Pharmacology course?

Ans. The minimum eligibility criterion for admission into such course is graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. In fact, graduates from the Microbiology discipline get the added advantage since the course curriculum for such a course has microbiology as one of its subject of study.

Q2. Does an M.Sc Medical Pharmacology provide only theoretical knowledge on the subjects taught during the course tenure?

Ans. Absolutely not. The course structure is designed in such a way that students are exposed to practical work, attending seminars and workshops along with the usual course of study. Equal weightage of marks is given to practical labs during the award of degree in the final semester examination.

Q3. Does the common entrance examination conducted for admission to such a course involve descriptive type questions?

Ans. Most of the national, as well as state-level entrance examination, has multiple choice type questions where students are provided four options out of which only one would be the right answer. These entrance exams also have negative marking criteria for every wrong answer.

Q4. Who are the best candidates for applying for M.Sc Medical Pharmacology course?

Ans. Though there is no restriction for candidates satisfying the minimum eligibility criteria opting for M.Sc Medical Pharmacology course but this course is best suited for candidates with B.Sc. Biotechnology/B.Sc. life sciences/B.Sc. Biology.

Q5. Do institutes offer a scholarship in M.Sc Medical Pharmacology course?

Ans. Government institutes offer a scholarship for reserved category candidates while easy education loan facility at relatively low-interest rates is available for candidates who are not able to pay their fees at one go.

Q6. Name a few of the private institutes offering M.Sc Medical Pharmacology course?

Ans.

Teerthankar Mahaveer University (TMU)
College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
Sharda University
NIMS University

Q7. How is M.Sc. Pharmacology Course Beneficial?

Ans. Students can opt for higher studies like MPhil and PhD, some become clinical biochemist to interpret data relating to patients’ samples to assist with the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases while others become a medical sales representative.

Q8. How are exams conducted in M.Sc. Pharmacology?

Ans. Since an M.Sc in Pharmacology is of two years duration, the course structure is divided into 4 semesters with each of six months duration and both written and practical examinations conducted at the end of each semester with equal weightage given to both types of examination.

Q9. Please share information on application fee for various entrance examinations for admission into M.Sc. Pharmacology?

Ans.

Exam Name	Application Fee
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Joint Entrance Exam	INR 3000 (INR 1500 for SC/ST candidates)
West Bengal Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry	INR 500
Karnataka Common Entrance Test	INR 500 (INR 250 for Female/SC/ST candidates)
RUHS Pharmacy Admission Test	INR 1500 (INR 750 for SC/ST candidates)

Q10. What is the job profile of a Drug Regulatory Officer?

Ans. Students bagging a job as Drug Regulatory Officer are required to regulatory oversee drug manufacturers and dealers maintain compliance with legal standards and procedures. cxA fresher in M.Sc Pharmacology usually earns Rs 4-6 lakhs/annum as a Drug Regulatory Officer.

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