The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai (Univ. Affln. No. - Proc.No Affln .1(5)/02378/2016 dt: 4/7/2017)
B. Pharm Lateral Entry - Direct Admission
Duration: Three years No.of Seats: 10
Admission Eligibility
As per the rules and regulations of The Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University, Chennai/ Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai, Government of Tamilnadu, Chennai.
The candidate shall have passed Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act 1948.
40% aggregate marks in the first and second year Diploma in Pharmacy examinations.
35% aggregate marks in the first and second year Diploma in Pharmacy examinations for SC & ST Candidates.
Vocational stream & National open school certificate is not eligible for admission.
The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on the date of admission or should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
Career Prospects
Higher studies, like M. Pharm, MS, MBA, M. Tech (Pharm) and doctoral programmes like PharmD, PH , D, etc.
Research and development work
Academics
Quality assurance
Quality control
Drug inspectors
Pharmacovigilence
Production
Regulatory affairs
Clinical pharmacy
Clinical research
Pharmacy practise
Pharma distributor
Retail Pharmacy
Entrepreneur
Marketing (Medical representatives of different pharmaceutical companies. Their job is mainly field oriented. They sell products and visit doctors.)
Miscellaneous: Medical Coding, Data Abstraction and Market Research
