ADMISSION
SANTOSH FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Santosh Deemed to be University

Overview


An academically rigorous and industry-relevant programme that develops expertise in medicines, therapeutic decision-making, safety evaluation, and scientific inquiry, enabling students to grow into skilled pharmacology professionals equipped for research, innovation, regulation, and meaningful contributions to healthcare, drug development, and emerging opportunities across the life sciences.

 

The M.Sc. Medical Pharmacology programme is designed for students who aspire to build a strong career in pharmacology, research, and healthcare innovation. At Santosh Deemed to be University, the programme oers a dynamic academic journey that develops understanding of medicines, their actions, safety, and therapeutic relevance. With a thoughtfully structured curriculum, students gain scientific knowledge, analytical ability, and critical thinking skills essential for understanding the expanding role of pharmacology in modern healthcare.

 

Over three years, the programme provides progressive learning through classroom teaching, practical exposure, clinical orientation, and dissertation-based research training. It prepares students to become confident and competent professionals ready for opportunities in academia, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, regulatory work, and the pharmaceutical sector. By combining academic excellence, ethical values, and career-focused learning, Santosh Deemed to be University creates a supportive environment where students can grow into skilled and future-ready pharmacology professionals.

 

 

Program Objectives: 

 

​•  Student-produced should have all the attributes of a competent pharmacologist with good theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
•  Students should be able to apply and integrate the basic knowledge into the various principles of pharmacology in a scientific perspective with a widened view.
•  Students should be able to understand the fundamentals of basic research and further apply it in exploring opportunities to pursue advanced research.
•  Students should develop an ability to critically analyze scientific data, draw legitimate conclusions, and application of this knowledge for the evolvement of science.
•  Students should be able to imbibe and learn the habit of learning throughout life to meet the advances in the professional field by developing.

 

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Eligibility Criteria


  • The candidate must be having an aggregate of 55% or above in graduation in a science stream from a recognized university.
  • MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / B.Pharma / B.Sc. Life Sciences / B.Sc. Biology /B.Sc. Bio Chemistry / B.Sc. Nursing / BMLT / BPT / B.Tech. (Bio-Tech.) with a minimum 55% marks.

 

Course Duration:    The M.Sc. Medical Pharmacology is a 3-year postgraduate program.

 

Program Outline


 

First Semester:

  1. Medical Anatomy
  2. Medical Physiology
  3. Pharmacovigilance- I


Second Semester:

  1. Medical Biochemistry
  2. General Pharmacology
  3. Pharmacovigilance – II

 

Third Semester:

  1. Drug acting on ANS, Respiratory System & Autocoids Pharmacology
  2. Medical Microbiology
  3. Bioethics
  4. Research Methodology  & Biostatistics


Fourth Semester: 

  1. Drugs acting on CVS, GIT and Skin Disorders
  2. Drugs acting on CNS and Endocrinology
  3. Drug discovery and Development
  4. Human rights, Gender & Environment


Fifth Semester:

  1. Molecular Pharmacology, Pharmacogenomics, Gene Expression.
  2. Chemotherapy, Immunomodulators & Miscellaneous agents.
  3. Drug regulatory affairs - I
  4. Basics of Computer and IT Skills
  5. Good Lab Practicals / Good Clinical Lab Practices

 

Sixth Semester:

  1. Bioassay & Drug Screening methods
  2. Recent advances in Basic & Clinical Pharmacology
  3. Drug regulatory affairs - II
  4. BLS & ACLS [AHA Certified]
  5. General Psychology
  6. Project Work / Dissertation

 

Career Prospects


Clinical Research Associate

Assists in clinical trials, study coordination, and research documentation.

 

Drug Safety Associate

Monitors adverse drug reactions & supports pharmacovigilance activities.

 

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Supports drug approval, compliance, and regulatory documentation.

 

Toxicologist

Studies harmful eects of drugs and chemicals and supports safety evaluation.

 

Research Associate

Works in drug evaluation, laboratory research, and data analysis

 

Academician / Educator

Teaches pharmacology and contributes to academic and research development.