Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Computer Aided Drug Design (PGDCADD/EDCADD)

Drug discovery and development is an intense, lengthy and an interdisciplinary endeavor. The contribution of computational methodologies has revolutionized the process of drug discovery. It is a powerful tool in the study of the relationship between molecular structure and biological activity and thus essential in the process of rational drug design. Nowadays, world’s major pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies use computational design tools. This Computer Aided Drug Design course covers all main computational techniques used in drug discovery and supply a basic level of knowledge in this research field. This technique will provide a unique platform to all researchers working in this field to screen new drug entities.

Module 1: Introduction to Drug Discovery and Design

Module 2: Role of Pharmacology in Drug Discovery

Module 3: Methods of Drug Discovery and Target Validation

Module 4: Modern Bioanalytical techniques

Module 5: Biostatistics in Drug Discovery and Development

Module 6: Concepts and Principles in CADD – 2D and 3D QSAR

Module 7: Molecular Modeling and Pharmacophore Modeling

Module 8: Virtual Screening and Molecular Dynamics

Module 9: Molecular Docking

Module 10: Advanced Concepts in Bioinformatics: Homology Modeling

Module 11: Proteome based Technology: Concepts, Principles and Application

Module 12: Case Studies

Module 13: Capstone Project

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Part-time (Online Live Classes) for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

All the participants are expected to appear for the online exam and are also obliged to submit assignments after each module. After successful completion the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Computer Aided Drug Design by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules, Part-time (Online Live Classes) or face-to-face classes (Regular modes), elaborate course material, self-assessment assignments would be provided by the Institute. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

Drug design, through computers, is a most recent, exceptionally viable strategy in the present day field. Computer Aided Drug Design (CADD) could be utilized for generation of effective drug agents (inhibitors) against disease (target). As a result of this, a large number of drugs candidates have been developed till now. This course is very helpful for those professionals who are interested in making their career in the field of drug discovery, development and research industry.

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