The KMCH College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore was established in the year 1995 by the Kovai Medical Center Research and Educational Trust. It has been recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi and Affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.he KMCH College of Pharmacy is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi and ranked top 5 among the affiliated Pharmacy Colleges in the State of National Institutional Ranking Frame Work (NIRF) ranking.
The College is attached with the one of the best tertiary care hospital in the state, the Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore, a 1000 bed Multi-disciplinary super specialty hospital. The hospital facilitates the World class clinical training and exposure for the students of B. Pharmacy, M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice), Pharm D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) programs.
College Details:
| Name of the College | KMCH College of Pharmacy |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Affiliated to | The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai |
| Status of the College | Self-Financing College |
| Mail Id | pharmacy@kmch.ac.in |
| Phone No | 0422 – 2369302 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Coimbatore Railway Station – 11 kms |
| Nearest Bus Stop | KMCH College of Pharmacy |
| Address | KMCH College of Pharmacy, S.F.No: 940/1A & 1B, Kovai Estate, Kalapatti Road, Coimbatore – 641 048. |
COURSES OFFERED:-
D. Pharmacy
B. Pharmacy
M. Pharmacy
Pharm.D
Pharm.D (PB)
Ph.D
D.PHARM (Diploma in Pharmacy)
Overview : D.Pharmacy is a two year regular full-time diploma Program designed to prepare candidates to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, community pharmacies and other pharmaceutical related fields.
The course of academic training is of 2 years duration with minimum of 180 working days per year followed by a practical training not less than 500 hours covered in around 3 months in Government Hospital / Dispensary / pharmacy recognized by PCI-New Delhi
Course : D. Pharmacy
Eligibility :
- A Pass in HSc or equivalent with the following group of subjects
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics
- Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
- Age: 17 years and above
Course Duration : 2 Years + 3 Months Training
Sanctioned No. of Seats : 60
Affiliated Body : The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Selection Procedure : Selection is through the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010.
Commencement : July
Career Prospects : Apart from choosing higher education Programs like B.Pharm, qualified students may start practicing as pharmacists in India.
- As pharmacist in Government hospitals/Private hospitals/Community health centers
- Other than working for hospitals or private drug stores, such professionals may even start their own private drug stores, with access to decent financial resources and entrepreneurship skills.
- Occupation in pharmaceutical companies at various divisions like process control, manufacturing, quality control, and marketing. While in the marketing sector, they may work for firms involved in pharmaceutical products marketing. They may also work as:
- Medical representatives, medical transcriptionists, technical supervisors.
- Production executives, scientific officers in private firms.
B.PHARM (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
Overview : B. Pharmacy is one of the popular job oriented undergraduate degree Program among the science students after HSc. It is a four year program to be completed in eight semesters (each semester is of 6 months).
This program is about the manufacture, quality control, research and development of drugs. The program is highly career oriented and opens up excellent opportunities in Pharma industry.
Course : B. Pharmacy
Course Duration : 4 Years
Eligibility Criteria :
- All categories of candidate except SC/ST community should have minimum of 40% aggregate marks in HSc with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics, or Physics, Chemistry & Biology or Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology).
- Diploma in Pharmacy holders (from a PCI recognized institute) is eligible to pursue this course under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. The curricula and syllabi for the program shall be prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi and The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai
Each semester shall consist of not less than 100 working days. The odd semesters shall be conducted from the month of June/July to November/December and the even semesters shall be conducted from December/January to May/June in every calendar year.
Candidate is required to put in at least 80% attendance in individual courses considering theory and practical separately. The candidate shall complete the prescribed course satisfactorily to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations..
Sanctioned No. of Seats / Students Intake : 100
Affiliated Body :The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Selection Procedure : Selection and admissions are made on merit basis for all categories of seats in B.Pharm and M.Pharm, through counselling, following the rule of reservation, choice of the candidates and availability of seats by the selection committee.
Commencement : September
Career Prospects : After B.Pharm, students can pursue higher studies like M.Pharm degree for improving their skills and knowledge with monthly stipend after qualifying the GPAT examination. After Qualifying in GRE, TOEFL, IELTS entrance examinations they can pursue MS (Pharm), MBA and other pharmacy related courses in USA, UK, Canada and Australia etc.
B.Pharm graduate can directly join in Pharm.D Post Baccalaureate (PB) 3 years Program. B.Pharm candidate can take up the role of a medical scientific writer, Industry pharmacists, Formulation Development (F&D) Associate, Drug Inspector/Analysis, Marketing professional, whole sale and retail sale of drugs. They can also serve as lecturer in D. Pharm institution.
PHARM.D
Overview : Pharm.D Program is a six-year professional program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree combines basic science education and application of advanced Clinical Pharmacy skills with contextual research so that the graduates will be prepared to contribute to innovations to improve patient quality of life through new discoveries. The program emphasizes problem-based approach to disease management. Pharm D comprises of five years of classroom/hospital-based didactic study and a research project followed by internship in the sixth year.
Core subjects include Pharmacotherapeutics, Clinical Pharmacy, hospital and Community Pharmacy, Clinical Toxicology, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Clinical Research, Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Biostatistics and Research Methodology and Clerkship. During the internship, candidates are imparted advanced lessons in clinical pharmacy services or pharmacy practice under the supervision of faculty members and clinical preceptors.
Course : Pharm.D
Course Duration : 6 Years
Eligibility : All categories candidate should have minimum of 50% in HSc with the following science subjects.
- Physics, Chemistry & Biology
- Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
- Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology
- Diploma in Pharmacy holders (from a PCI recognized institute) is eligible to pursue this course.
- The student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course.
Sanctioned No. of Seats / Students Intake : 30 Seats
Affiliated Body : The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Commencement : September
M.PHARM (Master of Pharmacy)
Course : M. Pharmacy
Specialization: 1. Pharmacy Practice , 2. Pharmaceutics , 3. Pharmacology , 4. Pharmaceutical Analysis
Eligibility :
- Should have passed B.Pharmacy Degree with 55% marks from any recognized university or any other institute equivalent to university is eligible to pursue M.Pharm program.
- The candidate passed UG Degree course other than the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai has to obtain Eligibility Certificate from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai.
Course Duration : 2 Years
Sanctioned No. of Seats : 60
- M. Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) – 15 seats
- M. Pharm ( Pharmaceutics) – 15 seats
- M. Pharm (Pharmacology) – 15 seats
- M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis) – 15 seats
Affiliated Body : The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Selection Procedure : Selection and admissions are made on merit basis for all categories of seats in B.Pharm and M.Pharm, through counselling, following the rule of reservation, choice of the candidates and availability of seats by the selection committee.
Course Commencement : October
Career Prospects :
- After M.Pharm students can be placed in various sectors of pharmaceutical industry and academic institutions
- Drug Discovery Research Centre
- Formulation R&D
- Regulatory affairs
- Technology Transfer
- Production chemist in manufacturing plant
- Teaching and academic research
- Quality control/Quality Assurance
- Clinical Pharmacists
PHARM.D – Post Baccalaurate
Overview : Pharm.D (PB) Program is a three-year post-graduate program for pursuance by eligible graduates of Pharmacy. This program includes two years of didactic study (similar to Pharm.D), a research project and one-year internship. During the phase of internship, candidates are imparted advanced lessons in clinical pharmacy services or pharmacy practice under the supervision of faculty members and clinical preceptors.
Course : Pharm.D (PB)
Course Duration : 3 Years
Eligibility :
- Graduates who have completed B.Pharm from a PCI recognized institute are eligible to pursue Pharm D (Post-Baccalaureate) course. Minimum aggregate marks required 50%.
- The curricula and syllabi for the program shall be prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi and The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai.
- Each academic year shall consist of not less than 270 working days (inclusive of the University exam days). Candidate is required to put in at least 80% attendance in individual courses considering theory and practical separately. The candidate shall complete the prescribed course satisfactorily to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations.
Sanctioned No. of Seats : 10 Seats
Ph.D
Overview : The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D ) degree, is the utmost academic qualification to be achieved by enthusiastic candidates. Eligibility for joining PhD program accomplish following qualities. Primarly candidate must be master a specific subject completely. Secondly, must extend the basic knowledge about that Pharma subject.
The Doctor of Philosophy was started in the department of pharmacy practice during the academic year 2004, approved research center for pursuing Ph.D course affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
Course Duration : 3 Years
Eligibility : M.Pharmacy degree with 60% Marks
Career Prospects : PHARM.D & PHARM.D (PB)
Clinical pharmacist
Collaboratively work with healthcare professionals. Involve in therapeutic planning, evaluate appropriateness of prescribed medication, monitor patient progress, and counsel patients on medication use.
Community pharmacist
Serve the public by processing prescription, review the use of medication, respond to symptoms of minor ailments, ADR monitoring, conduct health awareness camps and play a role in vaccination programs
Pharmacovigilance/ Drug Safety
Document, process and ensure data accuracy/consistency of post-marketing and investigational product safety issues.
Clinical Trials / Research
- Work as project assistants at research institute or research fellows. Here they are required to assist and work on a particular project this makes them gain experience and move ahead in research field.
- Involve in various phases of clinical trials / research like early phase development (Phase I) and Late phase development (Phase II and III human trials) – pharmaceutical product utilization, treatment modalities, pharmacokinetic/dynamic relationships and drug-drug interactions.
- Provide views on pharmaceutical aspects of study design.
- At clinical trial site, provide well-balanced information and recommend patient participation.
Medical science liaison
Communicate clinical information between pharmaceutical companies and medical practitioner
Medical and scientific affairs
- Plan and organize precise medical education programs.
- Act as a scientific resource person and through various programs disseminate information about products to the customer.
Drug safety and risk management
- Recognize the market value for a product.
- Ensure safe and effective use of the product.
Health economics and outcomes research
- For healthcare system and society provide a perceived information about cost and consequences of medication therapy.
- Provide clinical development information for decision makers on patient access to drugs and services.
Drug information pharmacist
Cater appropriate and complete drug information to healthcare professionals systematically.
Medical writing
Create scientific documents for regulatory / research activities, drug-related promotion / education and content for medical websites.
Drug Regulatory affairs
Engage in various processes of drug development and regulation.
Academia
Teach B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D students.
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