Pharmacology is a branch of medical and pharmaceutical science that deals with the study of drugs and the action of various medications. Applied pharmacology deals with the usage of drugs in medical practice and its application in therapeutics. Specifically, the latter is the study of the interactions that happen between the living body and the chemical substances.
Pharmacology deals with scientific study of drugs and their effects on living systems. Pharmacology is crucial for discovering new drugs, improving efficacy, reducing adverse drug reactions, understanding pharmacogenetic variation in drug response etc. It forms the backbone of rational therapeutics.
The Pharmacology department aims to educate students about basic and applied pharmacology by implementing novel teaching-learning approaches such as computer assisted learning (CAL), Problem Based Learning (PBL), Flipped classroom activity, Small group discussions, Quiz, Seminars, Role play etc.
Department is committed to promote research in the basic & applied pharmacology including drug development based on Pharmacogenetics & Pharmacogenomic profile, Pharmacoepidemiology, Chronopharmacology etc.
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Pharmacology in India is one of the rising and establishing careers. After post-graduation, one can find job opportunities in various fields. Top Recruiters like Cipla, Sun Pharmaceuticals, etc hire individuals with applied pharmacology degrees. The pay scale for the jobs is decent.
The highest demand for fresh postgraduates in applied pharmacology is in the research field. This is because of the new drug inventions and their clinical trials require pharmacological knowledge and degree. Individuals holding PhD and M.Phil degrees in the subject are in high demand by multinational companies.
