Overview
NIPER M.Tech (Pharm) (Master of Technology (Pharmaceutical) at NIPER) is a two-year technology-oriented postgraduate degree offered by the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in areas such as process chemistry and pharmaceutical technology. It is a NIPER degree and is not a PCI-approved M.Pharm.
Course Details
- Level: Postgraduate degree
- Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
A B.Pharm, B.Tech in a relevant branch such as chemical engineering, or an M.Sc depending on the discipline, with at least 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA and a valid GATE or GPAT score. Requirements vary by discipline and year, so check the NIPER JEE brochure.
Admission
Admission is through the NIPER Joint Entrance Examination (NIPER JEE). Seats are allotted by performance in the exam.
Registration & Recognition
It does not by itself lead to registration as a pharmacist.
What You Will Learn
The course covers advanced process chemistry or technology coursework, laboratory research and a thesis, with credit requirements set by each NIPER.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Process Chemist, Process Development Scientist, Formulation Technologist and Research Scientist. Roles and requirements vary by employer, region and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to PhD, industry R&D and process development or teaching.