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These regulations shall be called as “The Revised Regulations for the Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.) Degree Program – Credit Based Semester System (CBSS) of the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi”. They shall come into effect from the Academic Year 2016-17. The regulations framed are subject to modifications from time to time by the authorities of the university.

ELIGIBILITY

A pass in the following examinations –

B. Pharm degree examination of an Indian University established by law in India from an institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India and has scored not less than 55% of the maximum marks (aggregate of four years of B.Pharm). Provided that – a) there shall be reservation of seats for the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government/State Government/Union Territory Administration, as the case may be, from time to time.
For SC/ST candidates the prescribed percentage of marks will be 50% of the maximum marks (aggregate of four years of B.Pharm).
Every student, selected for admission to postgraduate pharmacy course in any of the pharmacy institution in the country should have obtained registration with the State Pharmacy Council or should obtain the same within one month from the date of his/her admission, failing which the admission of the candidate shall be cancelled.

Note: It is mandatory to submit a migration certificate obtained from the respective university where the candidate had passed his/her qualifying degree (B. Pharm.)

DURATION OF THE COURSE

The duration of the M.Pharm course shall be of two academic years full time with each academic year spread over a period of not less than two hundred working days.
The study of M.Pharm course shall be of annual system which includes M.Pharm (Part-I) extending for 12 months from the commencement of the academic term and M.Pharm (Part-II) of another 12 months duration.
At the end of M.Pharm (Part-I) there shall be a university examination of M.Pharm (Part-I). At the end of M.Pharm (Part-II) the candidate shall submit a dissertation on the topic approved by the university.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION& EXAMINATION

Medium of instruction and examination is English.

DURATION OF EACH SEMESTER

Each semester shall consist of not less than 100 working days. The odd semesters shall be conducted from the month of June/July to November/December and the even semesters shall be conducted from December/January to May/June in every calendar year.

ATTENDANCE AND PROGRESS

A candidate is required to put in at least 80% attendance in individual courses considering theory and practical separately. The candidate shall complete the prescribed course satisfactorily to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations.

COURSE CREDIT STRUCTURE

As per the philosophy of Credit Based Semester System, certain quantum of academic work viz. theory classes, practical classes, seminars, assignments, etc. are measured in terms of credits. On satisfactory completion of the courses, a candidate earns credits. The amount of credit associated with a course is dependent upon the number of hours of instruction per week in that course. Similarly, the credit associated with any of the other academic, co/extra-curricular activities is dependent upon the quantum of work expected to be put in for each of these activities per week/per activity.

CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

Theory and Laboratory courses
Courses are broadly classified as Theory and Practical. Theory courses consist of lecture (L) and Practical (P) courses consist of hours spent in the laboratory. Credits (C) for a course is dependent on the number of hours of instruction per week in that course, and is obtained by using a multiplier of one (1) for lecture and a multiplier of half (1/2) for practical (laboratory) hours. Thus, for example, a theory course having four lectures per week throughout the semester carries a credit of 4. Similarly, a practical having four laboratory hours per week throughout semester carries a credit of 2. The contact hours of seminars, assignments and research work shall be treated as that of practical courses for calculating credits. i.e., the contact hours shall be multiplied by 1/2. Similarly, the contact hours of journal club, research work presentations and discussions with the supervisor shall be considered as theory course and multiplied by 1.
Minimum credit requirements
The minimum credit points required for the award of M. Pharm. degree is 95. However, based on the credit points earned by the students under the head of co-curricular activities, a student shall earn a maximum of 100 credit points. These credits are divided into Theory courses, Practical, Seminars, Assignments, Research work, Discussions with the supervisor, Journal club and Co-Curricular activities over the duration of four semesters. Courses generally progress in sequence, building competencies and their positioning indicates certain academic maturity on the part of the learners. Learners are expected to follow the semester-wise schedule of courses given in the syllabus.

ACADEMIC WORK

A regular record of attendance both in Theory, Practical, Seminar, Assignment, Journal club, Discussion with the supervisor, Research work presentation and Dissertation shall be maintained by the department / teaching staff of respective courses.

M.PHARM SPECILIZATIONS AVAILABLE
1. PHARMACOLOGY (15 SEATS)
2. PHARMACOGNOSY (12 SEATS)
3. PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY (10 SEATS)
4. PHARMACEUTICS (15 SEATS)

COURSE OF STUDY

For details of subjects in M.Pharm course please click -------- (PCI or RGUHS website)