Certificate in Pharmacology courses

Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Diploma in Pharmacology

This Programme is devised with all intensive and comprehensive research to impart broad conceptual information to the students. You will gain better understanding of the effects of drugs on the human body.It equips a student with the ability to understand the major biochemical pathways that are activated when drugs interact with their respective receptors, the molecular mechanisms of drugs, significance of correct dosage, efficacy and safety of medicines and give broad work open doors by drug industry and agreement research associations in different regions like fundamental pharmacological exploration, toxicology, clinical pharmacology, Drug composition and their administration.

Programmme Modules

Module 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology

Cells & Tissue

The Nervous System, The Endocrine System, The Cardiovascular System & The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System, The Digestive System & The Urinary System

Reproductive System, The Muscular System & The Skeletal System

Module 2: Cellular and Molecular Biology

Introduction to Biomolecules (Nucleic Acids, Protein, Carbohydrates & Lipids)

Receptors and their types

Secondary Messengers and Secondary Signaling Pathways

Module 3: Advance Pharmacology-1

General Pharmacology

Systemic Pharmacology

CNS Pharmacology

CVS Pharmacology

Autocoid Pharmacology

Module 4: Advance Pharmacology-2

Endocrine Pharmacology

Chemotherapy

Immunopharmacology

GIT Pharmacology

Free Radicals Pharmacology

Module 5: Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods

General Principles of Screening and Animal Models

Pharmacological Screening Models – Hypertension, Pain, Epilepsy, Depression, Ulcers, Ischemia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Diabetes and Leishmaniasis.

Regulatory Toxicology (OECD Test Guidelines: Acute, Sub-acute, Sub-chronic & Chronic, Reproductive Toxicity, Teratogenicity, Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity

Module 6: Experimental Pharmacology (using Ex. Pharm)

Animal Handling and CPCSEA guidelines

Computer Simulation and Toxicity tests

Module 7: Drug Development Process

Modern Drug Discovery System

Target Identification and Validation

Lead Identification and Validation

Drug Design

Molecular Docking

Module 8: Pre-clinical Studies

Animal Ethics

Study Reports

Hypothesis Creation

Module 9: Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance

Clinical Trials

Clinical Research Stakeholders and Core team

Ethics in Clinical Research

Pharmacovigilance

Seriousness, Expectedness and Casualty Assessment of ADRs

PvPI

Module 10: Virtual Clinical Trial (Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML))

E-Consent (Audio visual consent)

E-Patient Reported Outcomes (e-PRO)

IWRS

Telemedicine

Patient e Diaries

Remote Patient Monitoring

Module 11: Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacoeconomics & Safety Pharmacology

Pharmacoepidemiology- Methods

Clinical Application of Pharmacoepidemiology

Principles of Pharmacoeconomic analysis

Pharmaceutical Outcomes evaluations

Safety Pharmacology

Module 12: Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Defining the Research Problem

Sampling Design

Hypothesis testing

Parametric and Non parametric test

Scientific Writing

Module 13: Recent Advances in Pharmacology

Advances in Drug Therapy

Novel Drug Targets

Neuropeptides

Eligibility

BTech/Bsc in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology/ B.Pharm/M Pharm/ MSc/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS/ Graduation in Life science disciplines are eligible for the programme.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Professional Diploma).

Registration

The registration dates for this Programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

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.
– Online 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

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the Programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your Programme.

All the participants are expected to appear for an online exam and are also obliged to submit assignments after each module. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Diploma in Pharmacology by IGMPI. For all the above mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to in its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading healthcare companies across the globe.

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 pharmaceutical giants like Mankind Pharma Ltd, GSK Ltd, Syngene International, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd, Granules India Ltd, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, IpcaLaboratories, Sun Pharma Ltd, Glenmark Generics, AurobindoPharma Ltd, Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd, CiplaLtd , NatcoPharma , Mylan Laboratories, Sciformix, Cognizant, Kinapse, Iqvia, iMed Global

Future career prospects

IGMPI offers proficient and industry oriented training in Pharmacology hence opening entryways for passage into the industry. Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Diploma in Pharmacology adds advantage for those Professionals who are already having an in hand experience in the industry as well concerning the individuals who are new to the industry. This Programme will help you in backing of apt and up-to-date information and training required to have sustained growth in the industry.

PG Diploma in Pharmacology is a thorough programme offering candidate with information and for all intents and practically important information about the sources, chemical properties, biological effects, molecular mechanisms and therapeutic uses of drugs. Pharmacologists are likewise associated with molecular modeling of drugs, and the use of drugs as tools to dissect aspects of cell function. The extent of pharmacology has extended dramatically in the programme of the last ten years to join many new methodologies, for example, such as computer-assisted drug design, genetic screens, protein engineering and the use of novel drug delivery vehicles including viruses and artificial cells. Pharmacologists can explore professions in Academia, Pharmaceutical Industries, Contract Research Organizations, and Drug Regulatory Agencies.

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How to apply

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info@igmpi.ac.in / 18001031071 (Toll Free), Phone: +91 11 26512850