The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, was established in the year 2006 as a premier constituent college for imparting pharmaceutical education and research. It offers a wide range of programs, with 10 courses across 5 degree levels, catering to various specialisations within pharmaceutical sciences. The department has its programs approved by PCI and AICTE to ensure high-quality education and conformance to industry standards. Faculty strength is 13, and the institution ensures personal attention and guidance to students.
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University has well-matched facilities, enhancing the learning experience of the students. The central library with over 167,000 books, well-stocked and equipped with facilities like INFLIBNET, is a knowledge centre for the budding pharmacist. State-of-the-art laboratories for different specialisations provide hands-on practice to students in their respective fields of interest. Its commitment to adopting new technologies is amply reflected in its excellent IT infrastructure, which helps students keep pace with the changing scenario in the pharmaceuticals industry. The college has a well-equipped auditorium for extracurricular and academic activities. At the same time, comfortable accommodations for both male and female students are provided in separate hostels to ensure comfortably in an atmosphere quite conducive for learning.
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers different courses to suit the diverse needs of aspiring pharmacists. This institution runs various courses at different levels, including 10 full-time courses at Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, and Doctoral levels. The principal course of study under this institution is the Bachelor of Pharmacy and the Diploma in Pharmacy course. At the postgraduate level, the department offers specialised M.Pharm programs in Quality Assurance, Pharmacology, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacognosy. The Ph.D. in Pharmacy is offered for those interested in research. The Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research imparts specialised knowledge in this fast-growing area.
Course Name | Total Number of Seats | Total Fees |
Ph.D Pharmacy | 70 | - |
B.Pharma | 60 | Rs 200000 |
PGD Clinical Research | 60 | Rs 60000 |
D.Pharm | 30 | Rs 50000 |
M.Pharm Quality Assurance | 15 | Rs 192000 |
M.Pharm Pharmacology | 15 | Rs 192000 |
Admission to the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, is based on choosing promising students for the various programs it offers. The institutions offering pharmacy keep academic performance in subjects related to the course concerned and scores in pharmacy entrance tests as their criteria.
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B.Pharma
A candidate should have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics/ Biology subject.
M.Pharm Drug Regulatory Affairs
A candidate should have passed a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Obtained at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
A candidate should have passed a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Obtained at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
M.Pharm Pharmaceutics
A candidate should have passed a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Obtained at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
M.Pharm Pharmacognosy
A candidate should have passed a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Obtained at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
M.Pharm Pharmacology
A candidate should have passed a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Obtained at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
M.Pharm Quality Assurance
A candidate should have passed a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Obtained at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
Pharm.D
A candidate should have passed the 10+2 science academic stream with Physics. Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.
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Diploma in Pharmacy from a PCI-approved institution.
Ph.D Pharmacy
Master’s Degree holders satisfy the criteria stipulated under Clause 2 above.
- Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated program. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution. Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program.
PGD Clinical Research
A candidate should have passed a Bachelor’s Degree of a minimum of 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Munjka Rajkot, Pincode-360005, Gujarat, India
Phone: 0281-2578501 , 0281-2578510
Email: [email protected],
Website: https://sudps.org/index.php