The programmes are designed to bridge the gap between the demand for pharmacy professionals and available industry-oriented qualifications
SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University invites applications for M Pharm and integrated M Pharm + MBA (Pharma Tech and Healthcare Management) programmes at Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPPSPTM) in Mumbai and School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPTM) in Shirpur. The programmes are designed to bridge the gap between the demand for pharmacy professionals and available industry-oriented qualifications.
To be eligible, applicants must have passed B Pharm with a minimum aggregate of 55 per cent from a Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved institute. Industry-sponsored applicants will be given preference.
Commenting on the merits of the programmes, Dr RS Gaud, Director-Pharma Institutions said, “The Indian pharmaceutical landscape continues to undergo a massive transformation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry is evolving rapidly and there is an increasing demand for professionals who are equipped to combat future epidemics and pandemics on a global scale. For those who possess industry-level knowledge, combined with a solid grounding in medicine, epidemiology and other relevant fields, the opportunities for a successful career in the pharma industry are limitless.”
Dr Bala Prabhakar, Dean, Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, further added, “SPPSPTM was established with the aim of developing a centre of excellence in pharmacy and technology management education. Our research-based curriculum is supported by highly-qualified and motivated faculty, world-class infrastructure, and an advanced virtual learning system. While the M Pharm. programme focuses on developing highly specialised and industry-oriented education in pharmacy, the integrated M Pharm + MBA (Pharma Tech and Healthcare Management) is ideal for management aspirants who wish to inculcate domain-oriented expertise in this rapidly-developing sector. The integrated MBA also allows students to fast-track their careers, giving them a year’s headstart over their peers.”
