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Poona College of Pharmacy Pune Ph.D Pharmacology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Ph.D. (Pharmacology)

first year fees: ₹50,000

3 Years Full Time

Year (2019 - 2020)	1	2	3
Tuition fees	₹50000	₹50000	₹50000
Yearly Fees	₹50,000	₹50,000	₹50,000

Course Description

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary
Ph.D. in Pharmacology is a 3 to 5-year long doctorate course. Minimum eligibility for pursuance of the course is the successful completion of post-graduation in Pharmacology, completed from a recognized university.
Admission to the course is based on the round of counselling conducted after the candidate’s qualification of a relevant entrance test, such as UGC-NET.
The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 2 and 4 Lacs, for the whole span of the course.

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Such postgraduates are hired in capacities such as:

Analytical Chemist

Biomedical Scientist

Healthcare scientist

Clinical Pharmacologist

Clinical Research Associate

Forensic Scientist

Physician’s Associate

Research Scientist (Life Sciences)

Scientific Laboratory Technician

Toxicologist etc.

Popular hiring industries for such postgraduates include:

Drug Manufacturing Companies

Public Health Entities

Blood Service

Industrial Laboratories

Cancer Research Institutes

Research Departments

Educational Institutes

Environmental Pollution Control, etc.

The average annual salary offered to successful postgraduates of the course in India ranges between INR 4 and 20 Lakhs, increasing with the candidate’s experience and skillsets.

Ph.D. in Pharmacology: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Post-Graduate
Duration	3 to 5 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	Post-graduation in Pharmacology
Admission Process	Based on counselling after qualification of a relevant entrance test, like UGC-NET.
Course Fee	INR 2 to 4 Lakhs for 3 to 5 years
Average Starting Salary	INR 4 to 20 lacs per annum
Top Recruiting Companies	Drug Manufacturing Companies, Public Health Entities, Blood Service, Industrial Laboratories, Cancer research institutes, Research Departments, Educational Institutes, Environmental Pollution Control, Agriculture and fisheries, Forensic Science, Hospitals, Public Health Laboratories, Cosmetic Industries, etc.
Job Positions	Analytical Chemist, Biomedical Scientist, Healthcare Scientist, Clinical Pharmacologist, Clinical Research Associate, Forensic Scientist, Physician’s Associate, Research Scientist (Life Sciences), Scientific Laboratory Technician, Toxicologist, among others.

Ph.D. in Pharmacology: What is it About?

Pharmacology is the study of drugs and how they affect the body.

As an academic discipline, Pharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs and chemicals on living organisms.

Modern pharmacology is inherently interdisciplinary and builds on the strengths of:

Pharmacology
Physiology
Cell Biology
Neuroscience
Molecular Biology.

The course consists of approximately 3 years of full-time research.

The techniques and methods of investigation employed by pharmacologists are those used in biological and physical sciences.

Depending on individual inclination and professional training, such pharmacologists may practice profession such as:

Physician
Researcher
Teacher
Administrator

Pharmacology is the science of how drugs work. It involves:

evaluation of new generation antibiotics.
solving the problems of drug toxicity.
finding out how drugs can best be used in the treatment of disease in humans and animals.
all aspects of the action of drugs and other chemicals on living systems.
discovery of chemical mechanisms by which cellular and molecular functions are regulated.
understanding how existing drugs act.

Drugs and chemicals produce their effects only through modifications of underlying biological systems. Their actions are useful in regulating:

normal functions of cells and organisms.
abnormal processes which occur in disease.

Professional pharmacologists, possess advanced knowledge of:

Genomics
Proteomics
Cell and Molecular Biology
Integrated Systems
Chemistry.

They are professionally responsible for:

basic research.
teaching in academia.
conducting innovative research in:

pharmaceutical/ biotech industries
government laboratories

ensuring the safety of drugs and chemicals.

Ph.D. in Pharmacology: Who should opt?

Ideal candidates for the course would possess:

high degree of scholarly acumen
Self-sufficiency
oral and written communication skills
critical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
good organisational skills
ability to work without supervision
initiative
decision-making skills
time management
knowledge of safety
spirit of teamwork.

Top Institutes offering Ph.D. in Pharmacology

Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer the course.

Name of Institute	City	Average Fees
JAMIA HAMDARD	Delhi	INR 1.25 Lacs (course)
Central Drug Research Institute	Lucknow	INR 2 Lacs (course)
JSS Medical College	Mysore	INR 1.04 Lacs (course)
Poona College of Pharmacy	Pune	INR 1.55 Lacs (course)
Father Muller Medical College	Mangalore	INR 1.34 Lacs (course)
Lovely Professional University	Punjab	INR 2.4 Lacs (course)
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences	Wardha	INR 1.50 Lacs (course)
Saveetha Dental College	Chennai	INR 2 Lacs (course)
National Institute of Ayurveda	Jaipur	INR 1.89 Lacs (course)
Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute	Delhi	INR 3,05,800 (course)
G.Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy	Hyderabad	INR 4,05,000 (course)
Al Ameen College of Pharmacy	Bangalore	INR 1,27,000 (course)
JSS College of Pharmacy	Mysore	INR 4,00,500 (course)
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy	Bangalore	INR 1.3 Lacs (course)
Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences	Hyderabad	INR 2 Lacs (course)
K M College of Pharmacy	Madurai	INR 1,68,000 (course)
Ramesh Institute of Vocational And Technical Education	Noida	INR 5 Lacs (course)
VNS Institute of Pharmacy	Bhopal	INR 3,00,840 (course)
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy	Gujarat	INR 3 Lacs (course)
Chitkara College of Pharmacy	Chandigarh	INR 6 Lacs (course)

Eligibility for Ph.D. in Pharmacology

Listed below are the minimum criteria which candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to fulfil, in order to be eligible to apply for the course.

Post-graduation in Pharmacology/ Biology/ Pharmacy/ Biotechnology, from a recognized institute.

M.Sc. in disciplines consistent with the research areas of the department.

B.Tech. / M.Tech. in any branch of Engineering/ Bio Technology or other interdisciplinary areas.
B.Tech./ M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Pharmacology.
A minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation.

Doctor of Philosophy in Telangana	Doctor of Philosophy in Gujarat	Doctor of Philosophy in Madhya Pradesh	Doctor of Philosophy in Punjab

Ph.D. in Pharmacology: Admission Process

In India universities have rights to set their own procedure and standards for admission to Ph.D. programs. But the set of requirements for the application are similar. These include a compulsary research proposal, detailing the proposed outline of the candidate’s Ph.D. project, and explaining the methodology one plans to employ.

Most institutes offering the course admit students based on their performance in a relevant entrance test followed by a round of Personal Interview. Admission process generally varies across institutes.

Candidates are selected based on performance in the UGC/ CSIR (JRF)/ NET/ GATE, etc. examinations, and subsequent round of Personal Interview.

Ph.D. in Pharmacology: Syllabus and Course Description

A paper-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated here.

Paper I	Paper II
General Pharmacology	Autonomic Nervous System & Peripheral Nervous System
Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism	Neurohumoral transmission
Drug elimination	Sympathetic nervous system - sympathomimetics, sympatholytics
Routes of drug administration	Parasympathetic - Cholinergics, Anticholinergics, Ganglion stimulants and blockers
Basic principles of drug action	Skeletal muscle relaxants
Adverse reactions to drugs	Local anesthetics
Factors modifying drug response	-
Paper III	Paper IV
Central Nervous System	Autacoids
General principles - neurotransmitters, definition and common transmitters	Histamine and antihistaminics
Drug therapy of various CNS disorders like epilepsy, depression, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, neuro- degeneration etc.	Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, thromboxane and PAF
Pharmacotherapy of pain	Substance P, bradykinin
General anaethetics
Paper V	Paper VI
Cardiovascular system	Gastrointestinal and Respiratory System
Drug therapy of hypertension, shock, angina, cardiac arrhythmias	Emetics and antiemetics
Renin angiotensin system	Drugs for constipation and diarrhea
Diuretics	Drug treatment of peptic ulcer
Coagulants and anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs	Drug therapy of bronchial asthma
Hypo-lipidemics	Pharmacotherapy of cough
Paper VII
Hormones	Drug therapy of Diabetes
Reproductive hormones - testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, contraceptives	Thyroid hormones
-	Drugs for arthritis & gout

Ph.D. in Pharmacology: Career Prospects

Such professionals can find lucrative placement opportunities across:

industrial
commercial
research environments
research and development laboratories of pharmaceutical companies.
non-lab based pharmaceutical-related fields
clinical trials
manufacturing
regulatory affairs
patenting
sales and marketing
IT
finance
scientific writing.

Common employers of Pharmacology postgraduates include:

Civil Services
Department of Health (DH)
Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
National Health Service (NHS)
Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies
Academic Institutes (Universities and Colleges etc.)

Pharmacology experts send drugs through stages such as the following:

kinetics and dynamics studies
toxicology studies
preclinical and clinical studies, etc.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to successful postgraduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Pay Scale in INR
Research Scientist	Research Scientists work in almost every area of science imaginable. They plan and carry out experiments and investigations in a range of areas, including Geoscience, Medical Research, Meteorology, and Pharmacology.	1,473,953
Clinical Scientist	Clinical Scientists, often also referred to as Medical Scientists, work in hospitals, laboratories, research centers, institutes, universities, and clinics. Clinical scientists work to advance knowledge in biomedical research, medicine, and the processes that drive and support living organisms, though they may also work to develop products, treatments, and medications based on this knowledge. Typical duties of Clinical Scientists include devising and carrying out research and experiments, supervising assistants and lab techs, drafting, implementing and evaluating guidelines, conducting tests, and many other duties, depending on their work environment and specific role.	4,08,786
Research Assistant	Another option for Pharmacologists is a career as a Research Assistant, working in government or private laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals or facilities connected to the growing field of biotechnology. Though the job involves a high level of research and an advanced degree, there are still many jobs at the assistant or technician level open to those with undergraduate degrees.	3,74,795
Chemist	they may develop products such as synthetic fibers, drugs and cosmetics. Research Chemists create and improve processes and products, such as cosmetics, electronics and drugs. The results can also be used to improve current scientific developments or to further, enhance or re-evaluate current scientific theory. Research Chemists utilize advanced lab equipment and computers to conduct their analyses.	6,56,000
Clinical Laboratory Technologist	Clinical Laboratory Technologists use their backgrounds in Pharmacology to conduct experiments on bacteria, viruses and microorganisms. Technologists may perform tests on levels of compounds in human blood, monitor growth of bacteria, or examine the effects of drugs on viruses. Depending on the laboratory environment they are in, these professionals may be involved in a broad range of studies or specialize in a specific field, such as Bacteriology or Virology. Clinical Laboratory Technologists may find employment in government health agencies, drug manufacturing companies, or health care facilities.	4,87,745
Pharmacology Professor	Lab Research and teaching jobs can also be found at universities and medical schools. University Professors must balance their time between designing research, managing lab, and teaching. Senior Professors often have other administrative duties as well, such as acting as academic deans or department heads, designing department curricula, and sitting in academic committees. Tenure-track faculty positions at 4-year universities usually require a Ph.D. and several years of postdoctoral research experience. Lecturer positions at 4-year universities and tenure-track positions at 2-year colleges may only require a Master's degree. Faculty positions at medical schools usually require an M.D.	9,64,916
Medical Research Scientist	Research Scientist positions typically require either a Master's degree or Ph.D. in subjects like Pharmacology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or Analytical Chemistry. Independent research positions could require a Ph.D., several years' worth of experience in a postdoctoral position, and a portfolio of published research. This job involves clinical work where scientists interact with patients in a medical capacity, requiring professionals to hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and a State license to practice medicine. Positions bridging the gap between research and clinical medicine may require both an M.D. and a Ph.D.	4,24,819
Medical Pharmacology Technician	Technician-level positions are available in both research and clinical laboratories. Technicians in clinical labs perform routine tests and sample analysis, communicate such results to doctors. In research laboratories, they perform simple experiments and sample preparation. Lab technicians also operate and maintain lab equipment and may manage lab inventory. The position generally requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field. Some employers accept an Associate's degree or certificate when accompanied by sufficient work experience, but advancement past a certain level of responsibility in this field is generally not possible without a 4-year degree.	9,50,000
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative	Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives combine their knowledge of medical drugs and treatments with interpersonal skills to generate sales for pharmaceutical companies. Sales Representatives typically are in charge of coordinating meetings with doctors and medical staff. These professionals travel to hospitals, health care facilities, and pharmacies to present a product or treatment. Sales Representatives generally have acquired product knowledge through employer or manufacturer-sponsored training courses.	1,075,000

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to the course shall have a master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with atleast 55%marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC-7 point scale.

A relaxation of 5% marks or an equivalent relaxation of grade, maybe allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/ differently abled and other categories of the candidates.

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Poona College of Pharmacy Pune Ph.D. (Pharmacology) Ranking

Poona College of Pharmacy Pune Pharmacy ranking by NIRF is 29 out of 125 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 21 out of 125 in India in 2022. Poona College of Pharmacy Pune Pharmacy ranking by IIRF is 23 out of 76 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 21 out of 60 in India in 2022