M Pharmacy Syllabus & Subjects 2026: Download Semester-wise PDF, Important Books

Updated on Mar 18, 2025 02:53 IST
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The MPharmacy syllabus provides students with the knowledge in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacognosy. Its syllabus includes a mix of core subjects, laboratory research, dissertation work, and industry-oriented training giving in-depth expertise in drug development, quality control, and regulatory affairs

MPharmacy Syllabus: Semester-Wise

Candidates can check the tables below to see the semester-wise MPharmacy syllabus:

Semester 1
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance  Organic Chemistry
Cellular Pharmacology Medical Natural Product Chemistry
Modern Pharmaceutics Biopharmaceutics Lab
Semester 2
Modern Pharmaceutics II Entrepreneurship Management
Systemic Pharmacology Industrial Pharmacy
Pathophysiology Pharmaceutics Chemistry 
Semester 3
Pharmaceutical Science Seminar Viva-Voce
Introductory Seminar on Dissertation Project Work
Semester 4
Viva Project Evaluation
Thesis Project Work II

MPharmacy Syllabus: Core and Electives

Check the tables below to see the core and elective subjects in the MPharmacy syllabus.

MPharmacy Syllabus: Core Subjects

Check the table below to see the core subjects in the MPharmacy syllabus:

Subject
Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques
Drug Regulatory Affairs
Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Advanced Pharmaceutics
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics
Molecular Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

MPharmacy Syllabus: Elective Subjects

Check the tables below to see the elective subjects in the MPharmacy syllabus:

Elective Subject
Cosmetic and Cosmeceuticals
Pharmaceutical Marketing Management
Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacovigilance
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Herbal Drug Technology
Quality Assurance and Quality Control

MPharmacy Syllabus: Specialisations

M Pharmacy is a course that offers critical information about the formulation of various drugs and their regulatory affairs. Students will opt for many specialisations such as M Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and many more. 

The M Pharm offers many specialisations, which are explained in detail below:

Specialisation

Subjects

Details

M Pharm in Pharmaceutics

  • Modern pharmaceutical analytical techniques

  • Drug delivery system

  • Modern pharmaceutics

  • Regulatory affair

  • Molecular pharmaceutics

  • Advanced Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

  • Computer-Aided Drug Delivery System

  • Cosmetic and Cosmeceuticals

Students who choose this specialisation can expect to learn about the process of changing a new chemical entity into an effective medication. It also deals with the formulation of the pure drug into a dosage form.

M Pharm in Pharmacology

  • Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques

  • Advanced Pharmacology-I

  • Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods-I

  • Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology

  • Advanced Pharmacology II

  • Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods-II

  • Principles of Drug Discovery

Pharmacology is the study of drugs that covers the actions of living beings and how the human body reacts to different drugs. This specialisation focuses on psycho-pharmacology with mind-altering or psycho-active drugs.

M Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques

  • Advanced Organic Chemistry-I

  • Advanced Medicinal chemistry

  • Chemistry of Natural Products

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry Practical

  • Advanced Spectral Analysis

  • Advanced Organic Chemistry-II

  • Computer-Aided Drug Design

  • Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry

 

MPharmacy Recommended Books 

M Pharmacy is a versatile course with various specialisations. It is a postgraduate course, and students follow a wide range of books during their whole course. The names of some books that help students understand and master this degree are mentioned below:

Subject Recommended Books Author(s)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry Jagmohan
Pharmaceutics The Theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy Leon Lachman, Herbert A. Lieberman
Pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology Humphrey P. Rang, James M. Ritter
Pharmaceutical Analysis Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis A.I. Vogel
Pharmacognosy Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy William Charles Evans
Novel Drug Delivery System (NDDS) Controlled and Novel Drug Delivery N.K. Jain
Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics Roger Walker, Clive Edwards
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Biotechnology S.P. Vyas, V.K. Dixit

 

Q:   Is the MPharmacy syllabus easy, moderate, or difficult?
A:

M Pharmacy ranges from moderate to difficult. It depends on the specialization. It is an in-depth study of pharmaceutical sciences, research methodologies and regulatory aspects. Difficulty level is subjective in nature. Different students have different views over this.  

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Q:   Which subjects are the most important for a successful career after M Pharmacy?
A:

The subjects that are the most important for a successful career after M Pharmacy are mentioned below -

  •  Pharmacology 
  •  Toxicology
  •  Pharmaceutical Analysis 
  •  Quality Assurance
  • Industrial Pharmacy & Formulation Science
  • Regulatory Affairs & Intellectual Property Rights and more

One should always check the course curriculum before joining a course in any college.

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Q:   Which subjects in M Pharmacy are the most difficult?
A:

The subjects in M Pharmacy that are the most difficult are mentioned in the list given below -

  •  Advanced Pharmacokinetics 
  •  Biopharmaceutics
  •  Medicinal Chemistry 
  •  Drug Design
  •  Clinical Research 
  •  Pharmacovigilance
  •  Biotechnology 
  •  Molecular Pharmacology

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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Q:   Which subjects in M Pharmacy are the most useful for getting a job?
A:

The subjects in M Pharmacy that are the most useful for getting a job are mentioned in the list below -

  •  Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
  •  Industrial & Production Pharmacy
  •  Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance
  •  Quality Control & Assurance
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Q:   Which subjects are easier and help improve overall grades for M Pharmacy?
A:

The subjects that are easier and help improve overall grades for M Pharmacy are mentioned in the list below -

  • Pharmaceutical Management 
  •  Marketing
  •  Herbal Drug Technology 
  •  Pharmacognosy
  •  Social & Preventive Pharmacy

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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Answered Yesterday

Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology offers MPharma at PG level. The total seat intake is 45 for MPharma. The course is offered in three specialisations. Check the table below to know specialisation-wise seat intake of MPharma:

SpecialisationIntake
MPharma in Pharmaceutics15
MPharma in Pharmaceutical Analysis15
MPharma in Pharmacology15

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology offers MPHarma at PG level. MPharma is offered in three specialisations. Check the specialisations below:

  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Pharmacology

These courses are offered in full-time mode at the college campus.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered Yesterday

Yes, Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology offers MPharma programme at PG level. The programme duration is two years. The eligibility is to have a graduation degree in relevant field, from a recognised university. The programme is offered in full-time mode at the college campus. Interested s

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 3 weeks ago

MPharma at Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy is an advanced postgraduate programme offering specializations in areas like Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with emphasis on research and development. It is a two-year course offered in full-time mode.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates wishing to take admission in the MPharma programme at Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy should have passed BPharma with at least 55% aggregate score to be eligible for this programme.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

To take admission in the MPharma programme at Lucknow University, the candidate should have pursued BPharma in graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 55%. So, yes with 62% in BPharma you can get admission at Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates applying for MPharma at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy should have completed BPharma from PCI and AICTE approved institute with a minimum of 60% marks for General/OBC and 45% for reserved category students. Applicants are selected based on their CUET PG score.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

The total tuition fee of MPharma at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy is INR 1.5 lakh. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

No,  Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy generally admits BPharma graduates  from PCI and AICTE approved institute with a minimum of 60% marks for General/OBC and 45% for reserved category students for M.Tech programme. So BSc graduate cannot take admission in MPharma.

 
 
 
 
 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates applying for MPharma programme at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy should have completed BPharma degree from PCI and AICTE approved institute with a minimum of 60% marks for General/OBC and 45% for reserved category students.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The reservation criteria at Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering and Technology MPharma is that 50% Seats are reserved for candidates through RCA Counselling and 50% Seats by the Management as per government guidelines.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

MAIET MPharma admission is based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exams and graduation. The eligibility for Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering and Technology MPharma is 55% in BPharma for general category students.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There are three specialisations in Masters of Pharmacy at Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering and Technology. The specialisations of MPharma are  Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Narayana Pharmacy College accepts national-level exams for its MPharm admissions. The accepted exams include GPAT and GATE. Students can apply online or offline for the programme.

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Upasana Harsha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Narayana Pharmacy College offers MPharm at the PG level. It is a full-time, two-year programme. The course is offered in two specialisations. These are -Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Analysis.

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Bhumika Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates applying for MPharma at NIPER Guwahati have to qualify NIPER-JEE exam. The minimum cut off for M.Pharm at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati is 60. Exams like GATE/MS are also accepted by  NIPER Guwahati. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The total tuition fee of MPharma programme at NIPER Guwahti is INR 1.9 lakh. This number is taken from the official website of NIPER Guwahati. This is indicative.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

For admissions to the MPharma and MS courses at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati students must:

  • Complete the course eligibility of having a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related discipline to their chosen programme with a minimum score of 60% (55% for SC/ST 50%

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Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

The course fees for MPharma and MS at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati are similar with both courses having total tuition fees of around INR 1.9 Lakhs. Though students should remember that this estimate change depending on the year, fee concessions, scholarships,

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Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

The college has released the combined placement data for PG 2-year courses including MPharma and D.Pharm. Out of 12 PG 2-year students, 6 were placed during placements 2021. The median package offered was INR 3 LPA.

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Aayush Taneja

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, Government/Industry-sponsored candidates pursuing MPharma at NIPER Ahmedabad have a higher fee structure, with about INR 1.68 lac payable at admission and INR 92,535 per semester thereafter, as per the official fee table.

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Jaya Sharma

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Answered 2 months ago

The subsequent semester fee for MPharma at NIPER Ahmedabad is around INR 53,328 per semester for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 27,306 per semester for SC/ST candidates, covering tuition, laboratory, library, hostel rent, electricity, and other institutional charges.

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Jaya Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

For MPharma at NIPER Ahmedabad, total fee payable at admission for Semester 1 is approximately INR 1.05 lac for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 79,802 for SC/ST candidates. This includes one-time charges and first-semester fees.

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Jaya Sharma

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