Overview
NIPER M.S. (Pharm) (Master of Science (Pharmacy) at NIPER) is a two-year research-oriented postgraduate degree offered by the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in disciplines such as medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics and pharmacology. It is a NIPER degree and is different from the PCI-approved M.Pharm.
Course Details
- Level: Postgraduate degree
- Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
A B.Pharm or a relevant degree depending on the discipline (some disciplines accept M.Sc), with at least 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA (relaxation applies for some categories), and a valid GPAT, GATE or NET score. The score requirement is waived for some groups. Check the current NIPER JEE brochure.
Admission
Admission is through the NIPER Joint Entrance Examination (NIPER JEE), which has a common paper and discipline-specific content.
Registration & Recognition
It does not by itself lead to registration as a pharmacist.
What You Will Learn
The course covers advanced coursework in the chosen discipline, research methods and a research thesis, with credit requirements set by each NIPER.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Research Scientist, Formulation or Medicinal Chemistry Scientist, Pharmacologist and Faculty in pharmaceutical sciences. Roles and requirements vary by employer, region and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to PhD, industry R&D, regulatory careers or teaching.