MANIPAL COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (MCOPS)


Among the colleges in India that offer professional pharmacy education, the Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences - MCOPS as it is widely known as a unique standing. It is presently one of the premier institutions of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

MCOPS of today owes its origin to the vision and enterprise of Late Dr. TMA Pai, who ushered in an era of self-financed education, an event that changed the Indian landscape of tertiary education. A college that started offering a Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm) education in 1963, became a degree college for a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) program in 1965. Eventually, MCOPS became the first college to offer a postgraduate course (MPharm) in Karnataka in 1970 and the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program in 2008 in India.

MCOPS attracts students from far and wide. The institution adheres to all quality measures in terms of imparting education to its students. No wonder then that many of the students of MCOPS easily get GPAT scholarships for pursuing higher education. Those who embark on higher education abroad after their graduation from MCOPS get selected in prestigious international universities of the UK, USA, and Australia to name a few. Industries like Ranbaxy, Dr. Reddy’s, Astra Zeneca, Sun Pharma, and so on have a number of students from MCOPS working in various capacities.

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Department of Pharmaceutics


The Department of Pharmaceutics is a place where commitment to excellence in academia, research and development is demonstrated through the productivity and success of our faculty and students. We continue to march with times and our program focuses on expanding the scientific avenues for improving the delivery of drugs and therapeutic agents. We offer a training environment that includes the latest formulation laboratory instrumentation and technologies supervised by experienced teachers and dedicated staff.

The Department of Pharmaceutics, established in 1970 in MCOPS, has two MPharm specializations viz., Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, each having intake of 15 students. The department is equipped with the state of art laboratories and ultra-modern facilities which have been considered as one of the most sophisticated infrastructure in the country. The department has competent faculty members and supporting staff. The department also offers training for research students seeking a PhD degree. The department is being headed by Dr Srinivas Mutalik.

Several research articles are published in reputed journals every year. The department undertakes research projects from the government as well as private funding agencies. The department has marked its importance in research activities and IPR by having 8 patents in the area of drug delivery. It has set up research collaborations within the university, with other universities and companies within India and also with foreign universities. Also, it has an excellent placement record. Academic and research excellence is achieved by changing curriculum, syllabus, and pedagogy to meet the current requirements of pharmaceutical industries, academics, and regulatory bodies.

Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance


The Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, established in 2002 in MCOPS, fosters research and education for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students. The department offers a master's program in Pharmaceutical Quality assurance with an intake of 15 students. The department is equipped with state-of-art laboratories, ultra-modern facilities, and competent staff, which have been considered as the most sophisticated infrastructure in the country. The Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance also has access to licensed e-CTD software (Take solutions) to train the postgraduate students in drug e-filing procedures. The department also offers opportunities for research students seeking Ph.D. degrees. The focused research areas of the department are

i) Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetic studies,
ii) Development of analytical and bioanalytical method and validation,
iii) Pharmaceutical materials science including crystal engineering and crystal structure manipulations of drug molecules
iv) Quality management system of the pharmaceutical industry
v) Expertise in preparation and submission of dossiers.

The department undertakes research projects from the government as well as private funding agencies. A number of research articles are published in reputed journals every year. The department has marked its importance in research activities and also it has an excellent placement record. Academic and research excellence is achieved by dynamic curriculum, syllabus, and pedagogy to meet the current requirements of pharmaceutical industries, academics, and regulatory bodies.

Key Features
State-of-the-art facility.
Diversified capabilities.
Team of academicians with rich industry expertise and international exposure.
Specialized and focused on analytical services.
Patient sample analysis for therapy planning and outcome.
Core competencies
Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetic studies.
Pharmaceutical materials science including Crystal engineering and crystal structure manipulations of drug molecules.
Stability studies of drug substances and formulations.
Analytical and bio-analytical method development and validation.
Quality management of the pharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in preparation and submission of dossiers.

Department of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs & Management


The Department of Pharmacy Management was established in the year 1972. Currently there are 6 faculty members with PhD’s as their final degree, in the department. Currently the department is called as “The Department of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Management” and offers Masters in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs. The department focusses on training the students in regulatory aspects and management helping them sharpen their skills of studying, interpreting and analyzing trends in biopharmaceutical sector. The department is being headed by Dr Manthan D Janodia.

The department also focusses on soft skills where the students will be able to better handle interpersonal relationships with a strong sense of empathy. The department is successful in getting financial support from various funding agencies like ICMR, DST, AICTE, ISPE and ISPOR. Faculty members have collaboration with reputed national and international institutes including industries like Lupin Pharma and Pfizer. The department has successfully published research papers in reputed journals. The students have been effectively placed in reputed pharmaceutical industries.

“The Department of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Management” is the only department among academic institutions in the country to have licensed e-CTD software (Take solutions) to train the postgraduate students in drug e-filing procedures. The department also offers opportunities for research students seeking Ph.D. degrees.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is synonymous with excellence in higher education. Over 28,000 students from 57 different nations live, learn and play in the sprawling University town, nestled on a plateau in Karnataka’s Udupi district. MAHE has more than 2500 faculty members and almost 10000 other support and service staff, who cater to the various professional institutions in health sciences, engineering, management, communication, commerce and humanities, and also has Wi-Fi-enabled campus. The University has off-campuses in Mangalore and Bangalore, and off-shore campus in Dubai (UAE), Nepal, Antigua and Malaysia. Every institute has world class facilities and pedagogy, which are constantly reviewed and upgraded to reflect the latest trends and developments in higher education.

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