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Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences @
MAHE Manipal

Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS) has been a hallmark of excellence in pharmacy education for over six decades. Known for its rich legacy, MCOPS has shaped some of the finest pharmacists and researchers, making a lasting contribution to global healthcare.

With its industry-focused curriculum, strong research capabilities supported by government grants and impactful contributions to the healthcare sector, MCOPS leads the way in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. It continues to set standards in pharmaceutical education and innovation worldwide.

  • 60 year

    legacy in pharmacy education

  • 65+ faculty members

    with immense academia, industry and research experience

  • 8000+ alumni

    spread across the globe

  • Accredited

    by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

  • One of the first

    to offer Pharm.D in India

  • 8th best pharmacy college

    (NIRF)
    QS world rankings by the subject Pharmacy and Pharmacology in the band 151-200

  • Approx 300 research

    publications in a year

  • Over 20

    patents across pharmacy verticals

  • 3rd largest

    biosciences lab in Asia

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About the Programmes

MPharm
Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Students learn about advanced concepts in Drug Design, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry and Modern Analytical Techniques.
  • Practical exercises in diverse areas like analytical techniques, drug synthesis and natural product isolation fulfills the industrial needs to build an innovative career in pharmaceutical research & development.

MPharm Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Management.

  • Covers regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and drug approval processes across global markets, including FDA, EMA and ICH guidelines.
  • Provides practical insights into dossier preparation, clinical trial regulations, and post-marketing surveillance in pharmaceutical industries, along with hands-on training on EasyTD (eCTD Management System) software for electronic submissions.

MPharm
Pharmacology

  • Designed to provide advanced training in various aspects of pharmacology, molecular biology, pre-clinical & clinical drug development and pharmacotherapeutics.
  • The program has tremendous scope and students who emerge successfully have various career options such as teaching profession, find employment in pharmaceutical companies in R&D, clinical research organizations, medical writing as well as in research, Clinical Research Associate, Medical Writing, Regulatory Prototyping, Drug Safety Associate and many others.

MPharm
Pharmaceutics

  • 15 admissions per batch offer students one-on-one attention.
  • Students learn about modern pharmaceutics, regulatory affairs, molecular pharmaceutics and more.

MPharm
Industrial Pharmacy

  • Students get one-on-one attention since only 15 admissions are taken per batch.
  • Valuable inputs are provided under this programme to equip the students for job opportunities in the pharmaceutical industries or to continue with research.

MPharm
Pharmacognosy

  • Students gain expertise in advanced phytochemical techniques, herbal drug discovery and the development of herbal formulations.
  • Practical exposure includes natural product isolation, plant tissue culture and standardisation of herbal drugs. The graduates are placed as Regulatory affairs specialist and IPR specialist for natural and semisynthetic products, and as R&D scientists.

MPharm
Pharmacy Practice

  • Focuses on advanced clinical pharmacy practices, including pharmacovigilance, drug therapy monitoring and patient counselling.
  • Practical learning includes hands-on training in hospital pharmacy, therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacoeconomics.

MPharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

  • Covers quality management systems, regulatory compliance and advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC and spectroscopy.
  • Provides practical insights into quality audits, manufacturing technology and product validation in pharmaceutical industries.

MPharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

  • Teaches advanced biotechnological processes, including genetic engineering, fermentation technology and biopharmaceutical development.
  • Focuses on applications of biotechnology in drug development, with practical exposure to techniques in cellular and molecular biology.

MPharm
Pharmaceutical Analysis

  • A highly job-oriented programme ranging from learning in drug development, disease diagnosis, food analysis, environmental research and many more.
  • 4th semester comprises project work entirely in the college or from a reputed pharmaceutical industry.
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Career Outcome

  • MPharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • MPharm Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
  • MPharm Pharmacology
  • MPharm Pharmaceutics
  • MPharm Industrial Pharmacy
  • MPharm Pharmacognosy
  • MPharm Pharmacy Practice
  • MPharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
  • MPharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • MPharm Pharmaceutical Analysis

MPharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Medicinal Chemist
  • Pharmaceutical R&D Scientist
  • Process Development Chemist
  • Analytical Scientist

MPharm Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • Drug Safety Associate
  • Regulatory Compliance Officer
  • Regulatory Documentation Manager

MPharm Pharmacology

  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Pharmacovigilance Officer
  • Toxicologist
  • Preclinical Research Scientist

MPharm Pharmaceutics

  • Formulation Development Scientist
  • Product Development Manager
  • Clinical Trial Material Coordinator
  • Pharmaceutical Technology Transfer Specialist

MPharm Industrial Pharmacy

  • Production Manager
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Consultant
  • Packaging Development Officer
  • Supply Chain Coordinator

MPharm Pharmacognosy

  • Herbal Product Development Scientist
  • Quality Control Analyst for Natural Drugs
  • Phytochemist
  • Research Scientist in Ethnopharmacology

MPharm Pharmacy Practice

  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Hospital Pharmacy Manager
  • Medication Therapy Specialist
  • Pharmacy Educator or Trainer

MPharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Validation Specialist
  • Regulatory Quality Consultant
  • Auditor for Pharmaceutical Industries

MPharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

  • Bioprocess Engineer
  • Biopharmaceutical Scientist
  • Genetic Engineering Specialist
  • Production Manager for Biotech Products

MPharm Pharmaceutical Analysis

  • Analytical Chemist
  • Quality Control Specialist
  • Validation Analyst
  • Lab Instrumentation Specialist

Why

MCOPS @
MAHE Manipal

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Research
Excellence

Secured substantial grants from prestigious bodies such as CSIR, DST, ICMR, UGC, AICTE, DBT and DAE, fostering a robust research environment.

Research
funds

The research activities are funded by several governmental funding agencies such as ICMR, DST, DHR and AICTE and foreign grants from the National Institute of Health (NIH), USA and Griffith University, Australia.

Experienced and award-winning faculty

Professors have won various national and international scholarships and awards from ISPOR, ISPE, NPS, CICS, CSIR, DST, ICMR, ACCP/ISoP, etc.

National and International Collaborations

MCOPS has 11 international collaborations from countries like Sri Lanka, USA, UK, Australia and more. Likewise, the college also has national collaborations with Novartis, Lupin Research Park, Nitte University and other 10+ organisations.

Internships and
Placements

Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has an active placement team comprising faculty and student representatives.

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Highest CTC:

INR 14 LPA

Median CTC:

INR 6 LPA

Our students are placed at companies like

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility

BPharm from a university recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), with minimum 55% aggregate marks.

  • Apply online via the MAHE portal

  • Merit list

  • Appear for Physical / Online Counseling

  • Complete the admission formalities

₹77 crores

Worth of scholarships across

25 categories disbursed to 6500+ students (AY 2024)

Step into the

MAHEverse

  • Institution of
    Eminence

    status by Ministry of Education, Government of India

  • 4th Best University
    in India

    (NIRF 2024)

  • NAAC A++
    Accreditation

  • 80+

    partnerships with global universities

  • 50+

    student clubs and communities

  • 270+

    international collaborations

Global Partners

There is never a dull moment at

MAHE, Manipal

Cultivating
Teamspirit

Technical clubs, sports clubs arts and cultural clubs, leadership clubs and more

Diversity

Students from different parts of India and 60+ countries

Access
Study and
Recreation
Anytime

Study zones, discussion rooms and recreational spots

Amongst the best
Health Sciences
libraries in the world

This state-of-the-art library, spanning 1.5 lakh square feet over five levels, accommodates 1300 students. It offers modern facilities, including online journals, e-books and resources for students, faculty and researchers

Sports and Fitness

Dedicated sports arena with an international standard gym, badminton courts, boxing and rubberized jogging track.The well-equipped, valley-facing, multi-level Marena sports complex offers students to maintain their fitness through gym or sports such as cricket, football, badminton and more

Diverse
Cultural
Expressions

With activities like writing, singing, speaking, dancing and more, MAHE Manipal’s fests Utsav and Invictus, along with literary events MILAP and Verve, provide students an outlet to showcase their talents and take a well-deserved break from their busy schedules

State-of-the-Art Planetarium

Dr. T. M. A. Pai Planetarium in Manipal offers a unique, immersive experience with its cutting-edge technology, showcasing astronomical shows, interactive exhibits and educational programmes for students, researchers and visitors

for endless possibilities just like
our proud alumni

  • 2.45 lacs+

    of global alumni

  • 60+

    countries make up our
    global alumni family

  • 15+

    alumni initiated student
    exchange programs

  • 35+

    alumni-student
    connect series

  • Satya Nadela

    CEO Microsoft

  • Vikas Khanna

    Renowned Chef

  • Rajiv Suri

    Chairman of Digicel Group

  • Ishita Malaviya

    Professional Surfer

World of
Limitless Possibilities

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