Considering the growth in the Indian pharmaceuticals industries at international level and growing need of qualified human resources in the area of Drug Regulatory Activities and Pharma Marketing, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPTM) of SVKM’s NMIMS University, Mumbai has launched One Year Full Time Diploma Programs in Drug Regulatory Affairs (PGDRA) and P G Diploma in Pharmaceuticals Marketing(PGDPM).

Similarly, to fulfill the needs of the Pharma Industry with particular reference to skilled manpower in areas like Analytical, Quality Control, Pharm Microbiology and Bioinformatics, SPTM has launched a Two Year Full Time M.Sc. Program in Applied Pharm Analysis / Applied Pharm Bioinformatics and Applied Pharm Microbiology.

Details of the programs are as below:

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One Year Full Time P G Diploma in Drug Regulatory Affairs (PGDRA) And

P G Diploma in Pharmaceutical Marketing (PGDPM)

Objective: Considering the growth in the pharmaceutical industries at international level, Drug regulatory activities are being prioritized to cater to the needs of pharma global competition. India as a developing country has to look into HR expertise to address the issues related to drug laws and guidelines of regulatory agencies of various countries. Currently there is no such attempt to cater to the need of pharma industries.

Eligibility: B.Pharm./ M.Pharm. with a minimum 55% marks.

Selection Procedure: Based on performance in Admission Test and Personal Interview to be held at NMIMS, Mumbai

Application Procedure: Applications forms are available and can be acquired from the Accounts Office NMIMS, Mumbai on payment of Rs. 950/- (non – refundable) in person or by sending a DD of Rs. 1050/- (non – refundable, inclusive of courier charges) favoring SVKM’s NMIMS, payable at Mumbai with a self addressed cloth envelope of size 10 “ X 13” .

Important Date

A) Start of issue of application forms - 8th May 2008.

B) Last date for issue of application form - 10th June 2008

C) Last date for receipt of application forms - 12th June 2008

D) Conduct of Admission Test 2008 at NMIMS, Mumbai - 22nd June 2008

E) Personal Interview at NMIMS University, Mumbai Campus - 22nd , 23rd & 24th June 2008

F) Admission on counseling basis as per merit at NMIMS Mumbai and payment of fees - 11th & 12th July 2008

G) Registration, Inaugural and Orientation - 30th & 31st July 2008

H) Commencement of regular classes -1st August 2008

Intake Capacity: 20 per specialization

Pedagogy: The courses will be based on need based practice and interaction with pharma industries/regulatory agencies. It will train the students to address the HR requirement of pharma industries.

Unique features of the programme: The programme will develop analytical mind, scientific thinking and skills required for drug regulatory affairs and pharma marketing. Case studies, interaction with experienced professionals and field/professional experience in the field shall be the strength of the curriculum

Programme structure: One year- Three trimesters out of which two trimesters by theory and one trimester by project work.

Please visit our website www.nmims.edu for more details or speak to our counselors on 022- 64521148/49/50

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Two Year Full Time M.Sc Programme In Applied Pharm Analysis/ Applied Pharm Bioinformatics/ Applied Pharm Microbiology

School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPTM) of SVKM’s NMIMS University has designed a unique MSc programme with specialization in Applied Pharm Analysis/ Applied Pharm Bioinformatics /Applied Pharm Microbiology

Objective: This MSc programme has been prepared taking into consideration the needs of the Pharmaceutical industry with particular reference to skilled manpower in areas like Analytical, Quality Control, Pharm Microbiology and Bioinformatics. Currently the post graduate courses in Science stream face difficulty in placement and employability due to lack of Pharma industry specific skills.

Eligibility: B.Sc/M.Sc with Chemistry/Microbiology or Biotechnology (as a major subject) or B.Pharm with a minimum of 55% marks. Students with Pharmaceutical Industry experience shall be preferred

Selection Procedure: Based on performance in Admission Test 2008 and Personal Interview to be held in Mumbai

Application Procedure: Applications forms are available and can be acquired from the Accounts Office NMIMS, Mumbai on payment of Rs. 950/- (non – refundable) in person or by sending a DD of Rs. 1050/- (non – refundable, inclusive of courier charges) favoring SVKM’s NMIMS, payable at Mumbai with a self addressed cloth envelope of size 10 “ X 13” .

Important Dates

A) Start of issue of application forms - 8th May 2008.

B) Last date for issue of application form - 10th June 2008

C) Last date for receipt of application forms - 12th June 2008

D) Conduct of Admission Test 2008 at NMIMS, Mumbai - 22nd June 2008

E) Personal Interview at NMIMS University, Mumbai Campus - 22nd , 23rd & 24th June 2008

F) Admission on counseling basis as per merit at NMIMS Mumbai and payment of fees - 11th & 12th July 2008

G) Registration, Inaugural and Orientation - 30th & 31st July 2008

H) Commencement of regular classes -1st August 2008

Intake Capacity: 20 seats in each specialization for Applied Pharm Analysis/ Applied Pharm Bioinformatics/ Applied Pharm Microbiology

Pedagogy: The course will be predominantly based on practice and interaction with a strong focus on Pharma industry operations. It will equip the students to address the Pharma industry’s needs in a skilled manner.

Unique features of the Programme: The programme will inculcate technical attitude and skills required for Applied Pharm Analysis, Applied Pharm Bioinformatics and Applied Pharm Microbiology through electives and industrial project for thesis in the final semester. Case studies at all levels and hands on training with all the analytical tools shall be the strength of the curriculum.

Programme structure: Two Years. Three semesters by papers and one semester by project work/ dissertation in Industry

Please visit our website www.nmims.edu for more details or speak to our counselors on 022-64521148/49/50

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About SVKM’s NMIMS University

Established in 1981, as a Management Institute, NMIMS has now transformed itself into a University, with 8 Schools, over 150 full-time faculty members, 42000 books and over 2500 students enrolling every year, transforming from an Institute of single management faculty to a University with many faculty areas. The University is also transforming from a Teaching Institute to Research-Consultancy-Training & Teaching Institute.

NMIMS has taken many new academic initiatives under various Schools like

• School of business Management
• Mukesh Patel School of technology Management & Engineering
• School of Pharmacy & Technology Management
• Balwant Sheth School of Architecture
• School of Commerce
• School of Science
• School of Distance Learning
• Institute of Intellectual Property Studies

Number of innovative Graduate, Post Graduate and Doctorate level programs, meeting the Industry/Business requirement under each school.

Achievements:

• Golden Pecock Award for innovation 2006 & 2007
• BMA Best Management Institute of the Year Award 2004-05 & 2006-07
• BMA Best teacher of Management of the Year Award 2004-05 & 2005-06
• Dr. J J Irani Award for Best Management Institute 2005
• Gurukuljyoti Award for Excellence in Education 2006
• The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited an ‘A’ grade with a score between 85-90%.
• Ranked amongst top 10 B-School in Business Today- Nielsen Best B-School Survey 2007 and Outlook-C fore Best B-School Survey 2007
• Ranked amongst Super League B-School in AIMA-Indian Management Best B-School Survey 2007.

NMIMS also be launching Off-Campus Centres at Shirpur, Hyderabad, Bangluru soon.

For further details please visit www.nmims.edu