Difference between MD in Pharmacology and M.Pharm

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Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pharmacology is a course of 3 years duration which deals with the study of drugs and its interaction within the biological systems. An aspirant with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree with at least 55% marks can apply for this course.

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) is a Post Graduate course of 2 years duration which deals with the study of preparation, dispensing, and also proper utilization of drugs. An aspirant who possesses at least 55% marks in Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) can apply for this course.

MD in Pharmacology and Opportunities

An aspirant with an MD in Pharmacology degree has a lot of job opportunities in the Public as well as Private undertakings. They have a great career abroad also. They can look for various work profiles with very good salary packages. Some of the employment areas suitable for an MD in Pharmacology graduate include the following.

  • Hospitals
  • Health Centers
  • Pharmaceutical Firms
  • Research Agencies
  • Food and Drug Administration
  • Chemist shops
  • Food Control Administration
  • Educational Institutes

Some of the work profiles of an MD in Pharmacology graduate include the following.

  • Analytical Chemist
  • Researcher
  • Drug Inspector
  • Customs Officer
  • Lecturer
  • Data Manager

M.Pharm and Opportunities

An aspirant with M.Pharm degree has a lot of job opportunities in Government as well as Private Undertakings. They have a great career scope abroad as well. There are various work profiles being enjoyed by an M.Pharm graduate and the salary packages vary according to the chosen work profile. Some of the employment areas where an M.Pharm graduate can utilize his abilities include the following.

  • Hospitals
  • Research Institutes
  • Medical Laboratories
  • Educational Institutes

Some of the job profiles being enjoyed by an M.Pharm graduate include the following.

  • Medical Advisor
  • Professor
  • Medical Services Manager
  • Medical Research Specialist
  • Pharmcovigilence officer

Key difference between MD in Pharmacology and M.Pharm

MD in Pharmacology is a course of 3 years duration dealing with the study of drugs and its interaction within the biological systems whereas M.Pharm is a post graduate course of 2 years duration which deals with preparation, dispensing, and also utilization of drugs. MD in Pharmacology can be procured after MBBS degree whereas M.Pharm can be procured after B.Pharm. The job opportunities and the remuneration offered for both these graduates are also different.

 
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3 Responses to “Difference between MD in Pharmacology and M.Pharm”

  1. 3
    AFTAB SIDDIQUI:

    i want to know the scope of m.pharm in pharmacology and pharmaceutics

  2. 2
    Sanjeev Kumar B N:

    I am Staying in Mysore (Karnataka) and interested in M.Pharm pharmacology correspondence course. Please get me the college details and scope after doing M.Pharm.

    Regards
    Sanjeev Kumar B N

  3. 1
    atchut:

    sir/madam,
    i need to know about the entrance chance in phd after m.pharm pharmaceutics like in csir with jrf…..with out getting convert my pg into life science pg….