Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry is an indispensable component of any pharmacy education program. Its wide-ranging coverage of drug discovery and development is crucial in moulding students into exceptional Pharma Professionals. Collaborative research opportunities with other departments expose students to ground-breaking research in pharmaceutical sciences and interdisciplinary fields. The distinguished faculty members expound upon a diverse range of subjects, including organic chemistry, general chemistry, physical chemistry, pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical analysis, imparting invaluable insights to students pursuing the four-year B.Pharm course.
Our department is fully equipped with the necessary infrastructure to facilitate undergraduate teaching. We have a central instrumentation room that is equipped with sophisticated instruments like HPLC systems, UV-visible spectrophotometers, centrifuges, and melting point apparatus for laboratory work.
Thrust area: Drug Design, Screening, Targeted Drug Delivery Systems, Phytochemistry and Natural Drugs
Career path:
The field of pharmaceutical chemistry offers numerous job opportunities in pharmaceuticals, medical device components, and biotechnology. Here are some career options to consider after studying pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry:
- Laboratory Careers
- Process Chemistry
- Formulation Chemistry
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Non-laboratory Careers
- Regulatory Affairs
- Intellectual Property (patents)
- Project Management
- Technology Transfer