M.Pharm Full Form: Course Duration, Eligibility and Branches

M.Pharm stands for Master of Pharmacy. It is a postgraduate pharmacy degree that develops specialist knowledge, laboratory skills and research experience after B.Pharm.

Duration and course structure

Duration: two academic years, organised into four semesters under PCI’s semester-based programme.
First year: branch-specific theory, practical work and seminars.
Later study: research methodology, literature review, research work and dissertation requirements, according to the prescribed scheme.

Read the official PCI programme PDF for the detailed structure and assessment requirements.

Who can apply?

A B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution is the qualifying degree.
The PCI regulations normally require at least 55% aggregate.
The 2020 amendment PDF provides 50% for SC/ST candidates and a relaxation to 50% for candidates with at least five years of professional experience after B.Pharm.
Entrance scores, counselling and document rules depend on the admitting authority. See the admission and registration guide.

Which branch should you explore?

Pharmaceutics: formulation and drug-delivery studies. Subjects and notes.
Pharmacology: drug action, screening and discovery. Subjects and notes.
Other specializations include Pharmaceutical Analysis, Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacy Practice.

Compare your interests with the actual subjects before choosing. Explore FirstHope M.Pharm resources and try the free pre-formulation study PDF. Match every course choice with the institution’s current approval, fees and admission rules.