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Eligibility Of the Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm]
The minimum eligibility for this course is a degree in Bachelor in Pharmacy program with a recommended minimum score of 50%. An entrance exam is the preferred mode of admission by most colleges for this course. Most of the colleges accept the score of entrance test like Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT). The candidates with their graduation results awaited are welcomed to apply for this course.
How to Get Admission in Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm]
For admissions in Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm], the most common path goes through entrance exams. Most of the universities accept scores of GPAT. After entrance, the candidates may have to undergo a counseling process as per the specific requirement by university. Some of the universities follow this process by and personal interview. The scores at each stage are accumulated according to respective weights and candidates are selected on the basis of final score.
Entrance Tests:
As the preferred route to this course by most of the universities is entrance test, some of the most popular tests are described below:
GPAT: Conducted every year by All India Council for Technical Education, GPAT is a national level exam. It asks questions from the fields like pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacognosy.
APPGECET Pharmacy: Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test is a state level exam to take admissions in postgraduate programs in pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
AIPSSCET: All India PG Super Specialty Common Entrance Test is a national level entrance exam conducted for taking admissions in postgraduate programs in pharmacy.
BITS HD Pharmacy: Birla Institute of Technology Higher Degree Pharmacy is an institute specific entrance test for admissions in the postgraduate pharmacy programs offered by the institute.
Each entrance test has its own syllabus but some topics remain covered in all of their syllabi. Such topics are demonstrated in the figure given below:
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology
Pharmacognosy

Admission Process for PG Courses
Candidates are primarily offered admission in Masters programmes offered at ICT Mumbai on the basis of their GATE/GPAT score (whichever is applicable). However, aspirants are informed that PG course admissions at ICT are conducted at two levels and merit list is also prepared at these levels, that is, Level 1 and Level 2.
Level 1: Merit list is prepared basis valid GATE/GPAT score in the specified subject and thereafter no written test or interview round is conducted for admission. Level 2 admission process is only conducted if seats remain vacant after merit list of Level 1 is released.
Level 2: Merit list is prepared basis valid GATE score (in any subject) as well as written test (as per the syllabus specified by the Department for the course in which the candidate is seeking admission.). The admission process weightage for the GATE score and written test is 70:30. In case of interdisciplinary shift of course/ branch, interviews will be conducted to check the suitability of an aspirant. On this interview committee there is an external expert. However, no marks are assigned to the interview.
Level 3: ICT merit list is prepared basis written test alone (based on the syllabus specified by the Department for the course in which an aspirant is seeking admission).

Scope for higher studies after M.Sc. in Chemistry
There are various higher study options for candidates who have completed their post graduation in Chemistry. They can join for various other post graduation and research courses related to the topic. Some of the higher study options are listed below.
Master of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry
Master of Philosophy in Applied Chemistry
Master of Philosophy in Chemistry
Master of Philosophy in Geoengineering
Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry
Master of Science in Applied Chemistry
Master of Science in Drug Chemistry
Master of Science in Electro Chemistry
Master of Science in Hydrochemistry
Master of Science in Medicine Chemistry
Master of Science in Organic Chemistry
Master of Science in Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Master of Science in Physical & Materials Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy in Electro Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry (Nuclear & Radiochemistry)
Doctor of Philosophy in Ion Exchange
Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry
Career Scope after M.Sc. in Chemistry
Post graduates in M.Sc. Chemistry can find various jobs in both public and private sector organisations. Various job profiles available for graduates in M.Sc. Chemistry are listed below
Analytical Chemist
Teacher
Lab Chemist
Production Chemist
Research & Development Manager
R & D Director
Chemical Engineering Associate
Biomedical Chemist
Industrial Research Scientist
Materials Technologist
Quality Controller
Production Officer
Safety Health and Environment Specialist