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The School of Health Grants and funding: Research Projects Master in Pharmacy at COPS
(4 Sem/ 2 Years)
at COPS are funded by external funding
Sciences bodies including VGST, RGUHS, and DSU
itself through Seed Grant to the tune of The M Pharm program o ers
specialization in Pharmaceutics and
The College of INR 61.2 lakhs. Pharmacology, providing students
Pharmaceutical Consultancy projects: with advanced knowledge in logical
COPS provide consultancy services and
thinking, inquisitiveness and yearning
Sciences (COPS) extend support to pharma industry and for research and development. Students
startups in areas of animal studies, drug have access to sophisticated analytical
B Pharma, M Pharma, Pharm D, PhD testing and formulation development. instruments, enhancing their capabilities
COPS under Dayananda Sagar University COPS received INR 4.9 lakhs - as in drug development and discovery.
is recognized by PCI, New Delhi; and the consultancy amount towards services The program indoctrinates the future
Government of India. extended in research. pharmacy professionals both in industry
It is also a recognized Scienti c and Programs o ered at COPS and academia with leadership and
Industrial Organization by DSIR, Govt entrepreneurial skills.
of India. COPS o ers B. Pharm, M. B Pharm M Pharm in Pharmaceutics
Pharm, Pharm D, and Ph.D. programs (Bachelor of Pharmacy, 8 Sem/4 years)
in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The B Pharm (4 years/8 Semester) at Department of Pharmaceutics excels in
Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, DSU equip students with a strong the domain of pharmaceutical product
Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutical foundation in pharmaceutical sciences development, thereby delivering
Analysis and Pharmacy Practice. (medicine manufacturing and testing). exemplary ideas to the students
Innovation ecosystem: The College The comprehensive curriculum covers and fostering leadership skills. The
department strives to become a Centre
has a vibrant clusters of innovation subjects such as pharmaceutics, of Excellence in Drug Development
ecosystems focused on drug discovery pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and focus on translational research
and development in collaboration pharmaceutical analysis and in areas related to chronic illness in
with industrial partners and research pharmacognosy. association with various universities
organizations. It also has an excellent Through practical training and and pharmaceutical industries. Projects
pharmacy practice department theoretical knowledge, students gain including practice schools are designed
dedicated to the betterment of the insights into drug formulation, testing, and are in alignment with industrial
healthcare community in association and regulatory aspects, preparing them requirements. Core competency
with Sagar hospitals, and for drug discovery and development includes development of advanced
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar for research organizations and nanoformulations such as nanoparticles,
Institute of Medical Education and pharmaceutical industries. liposomes, nanosponges and
Research (CDSIMER). nanoemulsions to treat unmet chronic
Contributions and Achievements: illness.
COPS, R&D has published 214 research
articles and 27 patents, and awarded
6 design patents. With ongoing
PhD projects and a focus on grants
and consultancy, it demonstrates a
commitment to academic excellence.
Also, faculty and students regularly
participate and present papers in
national and international conferences.
Collaboration & MoU: COPS has
collaboration with Karnataka drugs and
manufacturers association (KDPMA),
Bangalore Bioinnovation centre (BBC)
and Institute for Drug Delivery and
Biomedical Research (IDBR) focussed
towards bilateral research and training.
Additionally, COPS has signed MoU
with leading international universities,
and pharma industries for faculty
exchange, skill development, curriculum
enrichment and placement.

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