Admissions - Eligibility and Procedure
Courses
| S. No | Name of the Course | Duration in Years | Eligibility | Intake Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) | 2 | A pass in 10+2/ H.Sc/ CBSE Examinations or its equivalent. Must have the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or (Botany & Zoology) or Mathematics and English individually | 120 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | 4 | A pass in 10+2/ H.Sc/ CBSE Examinations or its equivalent. Must have the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or (Botany & Zoology) or Mathematics and English individually and must have obtained marks as per the Pharmacy Council Norms and Regulations. | 100 |
| 3 for Lateral Entry | A pass in D.Pharmacy with an aggregate of 50% marks in the first and second year | |||
| 3 | Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) with specializations such as Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis. | 2 | A pass in B.Pharm with an aggregate 55% of marks. | 15 (for each) |
| 4 | Doctor in Pharmacy (Pharm.D) | 6 | A pass in 10+2/ H.Sc/ CBSE Examinations with Physics, Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Biology or (Botany & Zoology) or Mathematics | 30 |
| 5 | Doctor in Pharmacy (Post Baccalaureate) (Pharm.D (PB)) | 3 | A pass in B.Pharm | 10 |
| 6 | Ph.D | 3 for Full Time, 4 for Part Time |
1.A pass in M.Pharm with minimum 55% of marks or its equivalent 2. Must have passed the Competitive Entrance Examinations conducted by the University |
As per the vacancy position of the Supervisor |
ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR DIPLOMA / UG / PG PROGRAMMES
Admission to Diploma, UG and PG Programmes:
Admissions will be made for the various programmes in Diploma/ UG / PG Courses offered by the Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examinations and merit based counseling expect Medical, Dental and Homoeopathy programmes.
This Procedure shall come into force on and from the date of approval from the Academic Council and subject to such modifications as may be approved by the Academic Council from time to time.
Admission to Ph.D. Programme (Regulations 2020):
The University will release the advertisement at appropriate time with the number of vacancies. There shall be normally two sessions for registration in April and October subject to vacancies from 2021 onwards. The application form can be downloaded from the university website www.vinayakamission.com. The filled in application to be submitted along with prescribed fee and the relevant certificates.
Admission shall be made through an Entrance Examination / Interview will be conducted at National Level by the University. However, the candidates who qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE holder or equivalent examinations are exempted from the Entrance Examination, but they have to appear for the interview. However, M.Phil Full Time/Part Time candidates are not exempted from the Entrance Examination.
The candidates desirous of pursuing Ph.D. Degree shall submit the application in the prescribed form through proper channel wherever applicable, on or before the deadline mentioned in each session/quarter of the year to the University. The filled in application form to be submitted along with prescribed fee and the relevant certificates.
An Entrance Examination shall be with qualifying marks as 50% and a relaxation of 5% of marks (from 50% to 45%) shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non- Creamy Layer) differently-abled category in the Entrance Examination will be conducted by the University.
Entrance Examination will be conducted in two parts
1. Written Examination
2. Interview
The syllabus of the Entrance Examination shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% of subject specific. Candidates who secure 50% in the written Examination shall be eligible for interview. In interview, the candidates are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before Research Committee, constituted by the Head of the Institution. The interview shall also consider the following aspects, namely whether:
The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research.
i) The research work can be suitably undertaken at the Institution/ College.
ii) The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
iii) A weightage of 70% to the Entrance Examination and 30% to the performance in the interview/Viva Voce shall be given.
A Research Board/Committee constituted by the University / constituent colleges shall determine the suitability of such candidates and the admission to the appropriate field, after giving consideration to the performance in the Entrance Examination, relevant inter- disciplinary fields of research, if any, and the faculty in which the candidate shall be registered, keeping in view of the Research Supervisor lines/norms in this regard issued by the UGC and other statutory bodies concerned.
Pharmacy
When a candidate is selected provisionally for admission to the course at the college under the ambit of VMRF-DU, he/she has to remit the prescribed fee within the date stipulated by the University for the Course. Fees paid will be refunded based on the UGC/University Regulations from time to time.
Code of Conduct for the Students:
* The Student should conduct himself/herself in an exemplary manner so as to be a model for others.
* All students will have to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of the College/University.
* If any student is involved in ragging, testing or any anti-social activity, he/she will be expelled from the Institution/University and criminal proceedings may be initiated against him/her.
* The students must be present in the classes during all the working hours and sincerely apply their mind to studies. They must also participate in all the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
* A minimum prescribed attendance is required for appearing the University Examinations.
* The students should not participate in strike or resort to any other form of demonstration or unruly behavior.
Bachelors
The UG course in Pharmacy at VMU caters to the manpower needs of the growing pharmaceutical industry and the effective implementation of drug laws. The course structure covers the chemistry of drugs, drug formulations, quality assessment and quality standards, the action and usage of drugs, drugs laws and other relevant pharmaceutical subjects. The career options available to the graduates in pharmacy include production, quality control, administration and management, marketing and medical detailing.
B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
Quality control and quality assurance are the integral core of the pharma industry. Pharma Analysis controls the quality of drugs and plays a major role in quality management. The pharma industry, the vital segment of the health care system conducts research and manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and biological products. Quality in these can be achieved only through professionals.
Career Opportunities
The graduates of the VMU B. Pharm course have wide job opportunities in the pharma industry in R&D, quality control departments, in commercial analytical labs (R&D) and in herbal drugs and food materials manufacturing companies in India and abroad. Other positions include Government Analyst, Q.A in herbal industries, Drugs Inspector, teaching faculty in a college of pharmacy and overseas jobs in the pharma industry.
B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)-Course Details
| Course Duration | 4 Years (8 Semesters) |
Curriculum
First year Semester I
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Pharmaceutical Analysis I
- Pharmaceutics I
- Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
- Communication skills
- Remedial Biology / Remedial Mathematics - Theory*
First year Semester II
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I
- Biochemistry
- Pathophysiology
- Computer Aplications in Pharmacy
- Environmental Sciences*
Second year Semester III
- Pharmaceutical organic chemistry-II
- Physical Pharmaceutics I
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
Second year Semester IV
- Pharmaceutical organic chemistry-III
- Medicinal Chemistry I
- Physical Pharmaceutics II
- Pharmacology I
- Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I
- Environmental science4s* (LES)
Third year Semester V
- Medicinal Chemistry - II
- Industrial Pharmacy I
- Pharmacology II
- Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Third Year Semester VI
- Medicinal Chemistry III
- Pharmacology III
- Herbal Drug Technology
- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Quality Assurance
Final Year Semester VII
- Instrumental Methods of Analysis
- Industrial Pharmacy II
- Pharmacy Practice
- Novel Drug Delivery System
- Instrumental Methods of Analysis
- Practice School*
Final Year Semester VIII
- Biostatistics and Research Methodology
- Social and Preventive Pharmacy
- Elective Subjects :
- Pharma Marketing Management
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science
- Pharmacovigilance
- Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals
- Computer Aided Drug Design
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Cosmetic Science
- Experimental Pharmacology
- Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
- Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals
- Pharmaceutical Product Development
- Project Work
*The Course Details are as per University Regulations in force and are subject to modification from time to time.
Masters
At the PG level in pharmacy education at VMU, there are different options to be chosen depending on the exact field that the student wants to specialise in - Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry.
Quality in the pharma industry can be achieved better through the knowledge base and skill of Post Graduates. The concepts and advanced drug delivery systems taught at the master`s programs in pharmacy at VMU enable the students to know better, the newly developed drug formulations like controlled drug delivery system, ocular drug delivery, molecular based design, etc.
M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics)
Pharmaceutics is the fundamental component of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics at VMU deals with pre formulation and post formulation studies, bioavailability and pharmaceutical studies.
Career Opportunities
Students graduating from this course are presented with job opportunities in production and quality control, administration and management, marketing and research and development, in the medical detailing department in hospitals and in teaching.
M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics) - Course Details
| Course Duration | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
Curriculum
First year Semester I
- Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Modern Pharmaceutics
- Regulatory Affairs
First year Semester II
- Molecular Pharmaceutics (Nano Technology & Targeted Drug Delivery Systems)
- Advanced Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
- Computer Aided Drug Development
- Cosmetics And Cosmeceuticals
Second year Semester III
- Research Methodology and Biostatistics*
- Journal Club
- Discussion / Presentation (Proposal Presentation)
- Research Work
Second year Semester IV
- Journal Club
- Research Work
- Discussion / Final Presentation
* The Course Details are as per University Regulations in force and are subject to modification from time to time.
M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutical Analysis)
The aim of the M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis) program at VMU is to equip the graduates with the appropriate analytical skills required for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The objectives are to give the pharmacy graduates a good understanding of the special regulatory demands which govern analysis in the pharmaceutical Industry, along with a good understanding of the principles of pharmaceutical analysis, to study the application of pharmaceutical analysis with emphasis on both theory and practice, to provide the necessary supporting research methodology and demonstrate its application to practical problems and to ensure that graduates have an adequate knowledge base in pharmaceutical analysis. The course also covers the principles of formulation, chromatographic analysis, the physical methods of analysis, pharmacopoeial methods and the analysis of low level drug analytes. The optional modules are selected from pharmacological drug assay methods, spectroscopic methods of drug analysis, specialized pharmaceutical methods and the implementation of GLP/ GMP.
Career Opportunities
Students graduating from this program can take up positions like Quality Control Manager in pharma industries or in R&D in the pharmaceutical industry, in commercial analytical laboratories, clinical research laboratories or in teaching
M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutical Analysis) - Course Details
| Course Duration | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
Curriculum
First year Semester I
- Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques
- Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Food Analysis
- Pharmaceutical Validation
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Practical -I
First year Semester II
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis
- Modern Bioanalytical Techniques
- Quality Control And Quality Assurance
- Herbal And Cosmetic Analysis
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Practical - II
Second year Semester III
- Research Methodology and Biostatistics*
- Journal Club
- Discussion / Presentation (Proposal Presentation)
- Research Work
Second year Semester IV
- Journal Club
- Research Work
- Discussion / Final Presentation
* The Course Details are as per University Regulations in force and are subject to modification from time to time.
M.Pharm. (Pharmacology)
The M.Pharm (Pharmacology) course at VMU provides effective teaching and training in clinical pharmacology and provides opportunities to the students to undergo training in various hospitals and community pharmacy. It empowers the students to understand and be well versed in pharmacotherapeutics including pathophysiology, which helps the students in learning pharmacology. It enables the students to know about the recent developments and advanced copies followed in pharmacy practice, which will in turn help them render their services for the better health care of the community.
Career Opportunities
On completion of this course, students can work as Clinical Pharmacists, in R&D in the pharmaceutical industry, in herbal industries or in teaching.
M.Pharm (Pharmacology)-Course Details
| Course Duration | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
Curriculum
First year Semester I
- Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques Advanced Pharmacology - I
- Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods - I
- Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology
- Pharmacology Practical I
First year Semester II
- Advanced Pharmacology - II
- Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods - II
- Principles of Drug Discovery
- Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance
- Pharmacology Practical II
Second year Semester III
- Research Methodology and Biostatistics*
- Journal Club
- Discussion / Presentation (Proposal Presentation)
- Research Work
Second year Semester IV
- Journal Club
- Research Work
- Discussion / Final Presentation
* The Course Details are as per University Regulations in force and are subject to modification from time to time.
Pharm.D
A doctor of pharmacy is a professional doctorate degree in pharmacy. In some countries including the US, it is the first professional degree and a prerequisite for licensing to exercise the profession of pharmacist. The degree is designed to train the students with scientific and technical skills to be utilized for a one to one interaction with patients, ensuring rational drug therapy. Pharm. D emphasizes on the practice component of pharmacy like hospital & clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy and clinical research.
Career Opportunities
On successful completion of the course, one can aspire to work as a clinical pharmacist or in pharmaceutical industries, clinical research organizations, community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics and pharmacy education.
Pharm.D - Course Details
| Course Duration | 6 Years |
First year
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmaceutics,
- Medicinal Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
- Remedial Mathematics/ Biology.
Second year
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals
- Pharmacology-I
- Community Pharmacy
- Pharmacotherapeutics-I.
Third year
- Pharmacology-II
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Pharmacotherapeutics-II
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Formulations.
Fourth year
- Pharmacotherapeutics-III
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Biostatistics & Research Methodology
- Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
- Clinical Toxicology
Fifth year
- Clinical Research
- Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Clerkship
- Project work (Six Months).
Sixth year
Internship or residency training including postings in speciality units. Student should independently provide the clinical pharmacy services to the allotted wards.
- i. Six months in General Medicine department,
- ii. Two months each in three other specialty departments
Pharm.D (P.B)
A doctor of pharmacy is a professional doctorate degree in pharmacy. In some countries including the US, it is the first professional degree and a prerequisite for licensing to exercise the profession of pharmacist. The degree is designed to train the students with scientific and technical skills to be utilized for a one to one interaction with patients, ensuring rational drug therapy. Pharm. D emphasizes on the practice component of pharmacy like hospital & clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy and clinical research.
Career Opportunities
On successful completion of the course, one can aspire to work as a clinical pharmacist or in pharmaceutical industries, clinical research organizations, community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics and pharmacy education.
Pharm.D (P.B) - Course Details
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
First year
- Pharmacotherapeutics-I&II
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Biostatistics & Research Methodology
- Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
- Clinical Toxicology
Second year
- Pharmacotherapeutics-III
- Clinical Research
- Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Clerkship
- Project work (Six Months).
Third year
Internship or residency training including postings in speciality units. Student should independently provide the clinical pharmacy services to the allotted wards.
- i. Six months in General Medicine department,
- ii. Two months each in three other specialty departments
Doctorate
The Doctorate in Pharmacy from VMU opens up greater opportunities to the candidate, where the work requires a much more in-depth knowledge in the chosen specialization. Alternatively they can also go for deeper research or teaching.
Ph.D (Pharmacy)
The Doctor of Pharmacy program at VMU is designed primarily for students who are strongly motivated toward an academic/ research career in the pharmaceutical sciences. The student will be required in the course of study to conduct independent research at a high level, leading to completion of a dissertation. He/ she should be proficient in the tools necessary to carry out this research. The candidate should demonstrate mastery of general and specific subject matter in the field of study.
Ph.D (Pharmacy) - Course Details
Course Duration
3 Years (Full Time)
4 Years (Part Time)
* The Course Details are as per University Regulations in force and are subject to modification from time to time.
Diploma
Diploma education in Pharmacy caters to the manpower needs of community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy. The diploma course at VMRF contains subjects such as the chemistry of drugs, drug laws, incompatibilities (with emphasis on dispensing) and community pharmacy.
D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy)
The diploma program in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) at VMU covers topics like drug information, dosage and administration, drug development and regulation, the basics of the pharmaceutical profession, pharmacy computations and the chemistry of drug molecules. Apart from these topics, students will also get introduced to drug ID, testing procedures, pharmacological terminology, patient education, lab practices and more.
Program Objective
The student acquires a sufficient understanding of the scientific principles and techniques of the pharmaceutical sciences, together with the associated problem-solving skills to become, after the appropriate experience in practice, a competent pharmacist. The course enables the student to adapt to the new developments in pharmacy and medicine which will undoubtedly occur during his or her professional life. It is integrated to provide the students with a coordinated understanding and comprehensive knowledge and expertise in all the aspects of the preparation, distribution, action and use of drugs and medicines. It also imparts to the students, scientific rigour and discipline of mind.
The Pharma industry, the vital segment of the health care system conducts research and manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and biological products. Quality in these can be achieved only through proper handling by professionals. The D. Pharm students have wider job opportunities.
Students with a Diploma in Pharmacy can work as a pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, community pharmacist or as applicable in areas like retail pharmacies, hospitals, health care centers, in the food and drugs analysis department, in insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies.
D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) - Course Details
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
Curriculum
First year
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacognosy
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Social Pharmacy
Second year
- Pharmacology
- Community Pharmacy & Management
- Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology**
- Pharmacotherapeutics*
- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy*
- Pharmacy Laws & Ethics
Internship
500 hrs of practical training in hospitals spread over a period of 3 months
* The Course Details are as per University Regulations in force and are subject to modification from time to time.
Fees Structure
| PROGRAMME | Tuition Fee Per Year in (Rs) |
|---|---|
| M.PHARM Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology, | 60,000 |
| PHARM.D (Post Baccalaureate) | 1,00,000 |
| PHARM.D (Doctor in Pharmacy) | 2,60,000 |
| B.PHARMACY | 1,40,000 |
| B.PHARM (LES) | 1,30,000 |
| Diploma in Pharmacy | 50,000 |