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M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

GITAM’s Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance is a comprehensive two-year programme designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the quality and efficacy of pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and related services. This programme is ideal for those interested in quality analysis, benchmarking, and leadership within the pharmaceutical industry.

 

Offered at our Visakhapatnam campus, the programme also emphasises the development of standards for quality and reliability, preparing graduates to lead in ensuring that pharmaceutical products meet rigorous safety and efficacy criteria. Additionally, students will gain a thorough understanding of quality assurance processes from conceptual foundations to practical applications, including insights into doping and other critical areas.

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Eligibility

A minimum of 50% or 5.0 CGPA aggregate marks in Bachelor of Pharmacy or an its equivalent and Qualified in GAT.

Scope of the Programme

Graduates of GITAM’s MPharm in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance programme are equipped with specialised knowledge in ensuring the quality and compliance of pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle. This comprehensive programme combines academic study with practical training, preparing students to tackle the challenges of quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry.

 

At the entry level, MPharm Quality Assurance graduates can pursue a variety of career paths across different sectors. They receive crucial on-the-job training to understand every step of the quality assurance process, making them highly sought after in diverse fields.

Key Highlights

Application Domain Experience of Faculty

Application Domain Experience of Faculty

  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology
Infrastructure

Infrastructure

  • SAIF Facilities – FACS & Confocal Microscopy
  • Electrospinning Equipment
  • 500 MHz NMR (Brucker)
  • LC MS – Triple Quad and HRMS
Application Centres of Excellence

Application Centres of Excellence

  • Drug Discovery
  • Novel Drug Delivery
  • Biomedical Devices
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
Research Centres

Research Centres

  • MURTI Nanoparticle Drug Delivery
  • MURTI Synthesis & Screening of New Drug Molecules
Industry & Academic Collaborations

Industry & Academic Collaborations

  • Divi's Laboratories
  • Botanic Health Care
  • Aquity Solutions
  • Taylor University Malaysia
  • University of North Carolina
Venture Development Centre

Venture Development Centre

  • Mandatory 2-credit venture development course
  • Transcending disciplinary boundaries
  • Hands-on learning
  • Innovative product creation with business potential

Syllabus

The curriculum is designed in accordance with the guidelines of the Pharmacy Council of India, ensuring that it meets the requirements of both the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

Standard track course offerings

  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Computer Aided Drug Design
  • Drug Analysis
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmacological Screening Methods

Specialisation course bundles offered

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis

Key topics covered

  • Analytical Methodologies
  • Product Creation
  • Biological Assessment
  • Statistics & Computers
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Career Options

Graduates with an MPharm in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance possess specialised skills in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of pharmaceutical products, making them highly sought after in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. With this advanced degree, graduates play a crucial role in developing and implementing quality assurance protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high standards in drug manufacturing and testing.

India’s pharmaceutical sector, one of the largest globally, offers a wealth of career opportunities for MPharm graduates specialising in Quality Assurance. As a major exporter of pharmaceuticals to over 200 countries, India continues to be at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation. The industry is poised for significant growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10%, reaching $130 billion by 2030.

The increasing emphasis on quality and regulatory standards creates expanding opportunities for professionals with expertise in pharmaceutical quality assurance, both domestically and internationally.

Are you ready to leverage your advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical quality assurance to enhance drug safety and quality, and contribute to the future of global healthcare?

Here are some exciting career paths to consider:

  • Quality Assurance Tester
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Quality Control Executive
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance
  • Quality Assurance Expert
  • Pharmaceutical Auditor
  • Validation Engineer
  • Drug Safety Officer
  • Manufacturing Quality Assurance Lead

Star Recruiters

School Leadership

Jagattaran Das

Dean of Pharmacy, GSP

Jagattaran Das

Dean of Pharmacy, GSP

Dean of Pharmacy, GSP

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Notable Alumni

Dr. K. R. Koteswararao

Dr. K. R. Koteswararao

Drugs inspector

Manasa Peddineni

Manasa Peddineni

Scientist III

Harika Kotu

Harika Kotu

Sr. Manager

Chaitanya Swaroop Mata

Chaitanya Swaroop Mata

Senior Projects Engineer

Marri Sai Sudheer

Marri Sai Sudheer

Manager

Shanthi Rekha

Shanthi Rekha

Sr Manager

Infrastructure and Facilities

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Fee Structure

M. Pharm. Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

1st Year

₹2,03,700

2nd Year

₹2,13,800

Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships

The scholarship from GAT/National/State Entrance Tests applies only in the first year. To continue receiving it in subsequent years, a minimum CGPA of 8.0 must be maintained.

Apart from the above, the following scholarships are also offered to eligible students.

  • Employee Children Scholarships: (60%, 40%, and 20%)
  • Loyalty Scholarships: (10% for Any alumni returning to do higher studies/Children of Alumni/Real siblings (Not applicable to step siblings or cousins)/Children of retired employees of GITAM/Spouse of GITAM employees).
  • Sports Scholarships: (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15%)

Need-Based Scholarships

  • To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student's and spouse's income, must be less than 8.00 LPA.
  • The candidates admitted through merit scholarship in the slabs of 75%, 60%, 40%, 25%,and 15%, and the parents/guardians combined income is less than the prescribed limits are eligible for the additional need-based scholarship.
Scholarship % Upgraded Scholarship %
75% 100%
60% 75%
40% 60%
25% 40%
15% 25%

Scholarships For Accommodation

  • In addition, students awarded need-based scholarships after merit scholarships will receive an additional 20% scholarship specifically allocated for hostel fees at GITAM for slabs: 15%, 25%, 40%, and 60%.
  • Students awarded 75% & 100% scholarships are also awarded the same percentage in the hostel and food fees.
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Year Scholarship % GAT 2025 Score AP EAPCET / TS EAPCET 2025 Rank NEET(UG) 2025 Rank
2025-26 100 141 - 200 1-1500 1-100000
75 121 - 140 1501-5000 100001-200000
60 111 - 120 5001-10000 200001-300000
40 101 - 110 10001-15000 300001-400000
25 91 - 100 15001-20000 400001-500000
15 81 - 90 20001-30000 500001-800000

Note: Terms & Conditions Applied

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