School of Nursing Sciences & Technology

School of Nursing Sciences and Technology, Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth

School of Nursing Sciences and Technology believes that nurses need to be trained in specialized care in clinical and community settings in order to provide competent care to patients and enhance their quality of life. Nurses play vital role in prevention, promotion, curative and rehabilitative services. Expanding roles of nurses and advances in technology necessitate additional training to prepare them for effective participation in providing such vital role. The nursing programs are designed for nurses to enhance their knowledge and skills towards specialized nursing care.

Nursing Sciences & Technology

A vision of School of Nursing sciences and Technology is to produce knowledgeable competent nurses and midwives with clear critical thinking skills who are caring, motivated, assertive, and well-disciplined responding to the changing needs of the profession, healthcare delivery system, and society.

Mission values of MRV-SNST

High Quality Nursing Education to diverse students for the development of nurse practitioners at all entries of practice.
To develop a Centre for Excellence in nursing which will provide Quality educational programs which are evidence based and encourages innovations to improve patient care.
Provision of the State of the art simulation lab and hands on skill development faculties to enhance practical learning and clinical expertise .
Research that advances the scientific and theoretical foundations of nursing.
To promote professionalism by quality of health care and value driven education with a global outlook.

Dr. N. Balasubramanian

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Ph.D, M.Sc. (Psy)

Dean and Professor – School of Nursing sciences and Technology

Dr. N. Balasubramanian, Dean, School of Nursing sciences and Technology, Malla Reddy Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University).

Dr. N. Balasubramanian completed under graduate from CSI Jeyaraj Annapackiam College of Nursing, Madurai, and post-graduated in mental health (Psychiatric) nursing from Vinayaka Missions Annapoorna College of Nursing, Salem. He has completed M.Phil. Nursing from Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, and PhD (N) from Yenepoya University, Mangalore. He is university rank holder and gold medalist in M.Phil .Nursing .He is having more than 23 years of teaching experience. He is having a sound knowledge on research and statistics and guided post graduate and doctorate nursing students .He has published various research articles in national and international journals, He is a member of various professional associations and organizes various conference, workshops, and seminars .He is a passionate teacher who is loved and appreciated by His students and associates.

Dean’s Message

Welcome to the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeet, where we are redefining the future of Pharmaceutical & management education through innovation, research, and industry-aligned learning. As we embrace the transformative vision of NEP 2020 and respond to global industry demands, our mission is to cultivate professionals who are not only clinically proficient but also technologically adept and research-oriented.

We are dedicated to preparing future leaders who will drive transformative change in the global healthcare ecosystem. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, our comprehensive academic portfolio is designed to bridge the gap between traditional pharmaceutical sciences and modern digital and technological advancements. We proudly offer two B.Sc. programs- Digital Pharma Management and Pharma Supply Chain Management which equip students with the analytical, managerial, and technological skills essential for thriving in today’s data-driven and interconnected world.

Courses List

B.Sc. Digital Pharmaceutical Management

The B.Sc. Digital Pharmaceutical Management program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is an undergraduate course designed to equip students with knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences combined with digital technologies.

B.Sc. Pharma Supply Chain Management

The B.Sc. Pharma Supply Chain Management program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is an undergraduate course designed to equip students with specialized knowledge and skills in managing pharmaceutical supply chains.

M.Sc. Digital Pharmaceutical Management

The M.Sc. Digital Pharmaceutical Management program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate course designed to provide specialized training in integrating.

M.Sc. Pharma Supply Chain Management

The M.Sc. Pharma Supply Chain Management program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in managing the complexities of pharmaceutical supply chains.

M.Sc. Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals

The M.Sc. Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate course designed to equip students with specialized knowledge in the development, formulation, and evaluation of health-promoting nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals.

M.Sc. Health Economics & Outcomes Research

M.Sc. Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and specialized training in evaluating healthcare interventions, economic modelling, and patient outcomes.

M.Sc. Precision & Personalized Medicine

The M.Sc. Precision & Personalized Medicine program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a cutting-edge postgraduate course designed to train students in the development and application of tailored medical therapies based on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

Lab Information

Pharama. Analysis Lab

Pharmacology Lab

Pharmaceutics Lab

Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

Communication Skills Lab

Library

Faculty / BOS Members & Advisers

Practise Partners and Supporters

Course Details

Semester I	Introduction to Pharmaceutical Technology Fundamentals of Digital Technologies Principles & Practices of Management in Pharma Organization Human Anatomy and Physiology-I English & Communication Skills Computer Application in Pharma Basic Pharmaceutical Techniques Lab Computer Applications in Pharma Lab
Semester II	Pharmaceutical Marketing Management Introduction to Digital Health Medical Terminology Fundamentals of Data Analytics in Pharma Human Anatomy and Physiology-II Human Values & Ethics Digital Tools in Pharmacy Lab Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Semester III	Pharmaceutical Regulations & Compliance Management Drug Discovery and Innovation Studies Digital Health Platforms Business Communication Skills Organizational Management Pharmacology-I Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Lab Case Studies in Drug Development and Innovation Lab
Semester IV	Digital Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management Pharmaceutical Information Systems Pharmacoeconomics & Drug Pricing Formulation Development, Innovations, and Product Life Cycle Management Pharmacology-II Quantitative Techniques for Management E-Pharmacy Management Lab Case Studies in Digital Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management Lab
Semester V	Advanced Pharmaceutical Management Digital Tools in Drug Discovery & Development Systems Digital Marketing in Pharma Healthcare Data Analytics Fundamentals of Business Accountancy, Economics & Financial Reporting Technical Writing Skills & Scientific Communication Pharmaceutical Business Simulation Lab Digital Tools in Drug Discovery & Development Systems Lab
Semester VI	E-health and Pharmaceutical Services (Telemedicine and Pharmacy) Basic Elements of Therapeutics Health Informatics in Pharmaceuticals Open Elective I (Choose one): – Project Management in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science – Operations and Quality Management Research Methodology & Biostatistics Managing Pharmaceutical Operations Using Digital Tools Lab Health Informatics in Pharmaceuticals Lab
Semester VII	Digital Transformation in Pharmaceutical Industry Entrepreneurship in Pharmaceutical Industry International Marketing in Pharma Open Elective II (Choose one): – Pharmaceutical Marketing Research – Pharmacological Screening Methods – Product and Brand Management Market Research in Pharma Industry Lab Internship: Digital Pharmaceutical Applications in Real-world Settings
Semester VIII	Mini Project Start-up & Incubation in Digital Pharma Thesis / Research Project / Dissertation Thesis / Research Project / Dissertation Viva-Voce

Semester I	Introduction to Pharmaceutical Technology Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals of Logistics & Supply Chain Management Principles of Materials Management English & Communication Skills Computer Applications in Supply Chain Practical: Basic Pharmaceutical Techniques Lab (Different Dosage Form Preparations) Practical: Computer Applications in Supply Chain Lab
Semester II	Organization Structure in Pharma SCM Forecasting and Inventory Management Basics of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Financial Accounting & Costing Operations & Production Management Procurement, Storage, and Warehouse Management Environmental Studies Practical: Environmental Conditions on Storage of Chemicals Lab
Semester III	Formulation Development & Manufacturing Processes Regulatory Affairs & Compliance in Pharma Supply Chains Multi-Model Transportation & Distribution Management in SCM Quality Control & Quality Assurance in Pharma SCM Financial Accounting and Budgeting Importance of Drug Stability in Supply Chain Management Practical: Warehouse Management System (WMS) Software Training Lab Practical: Case Studies in Pharma Logistics
Semester IV	Business Intelligence & Strategic Decision-Making Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology & Labeling Sustainable & Green Supply Chain Supply Chain Risk Management Marketing & Brand Management in Pharma Good Manufacturing Practices & Good Laboratory Practices (GMP & GLP) in Pharma Practical: Pharma Logistics Simulation Lab Practical: Case Studies on Real-World Supply Chain Challenges
Semester V	Warehouse Design & Automation in Pharma Pharmaceutical Distribution & Retail Management Supply Chain Analytics & Digital Technologies Supply Chain Finance & Cost Control Management of Storage Conditions for Pharmaceuticals International Trade & Export Regulations Practical: Data Analysis in Pharma Logistics Practical: Simulation of Logistics and Inventory Management Lab
Semester VI	Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain in SCM E-commerce & Digital Transformation in Pharma SCM Total Quality Management in SCM Open Elective-I: Business Strategy and Operations Management Sustainable Supply Chain Management Information Technology in Supply Chain Management Research Methodology & Biostatistics Practical: Blockchain Integration Project Seminar & Case Studies Practical: Case Studies on Lean Pharma Supply Chains
Semester VII	Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategy & Planning Advanced Logistics & Freight Management Pharmaceutical Waste Management Open Elective-II: AI & Machine Learning in Supply Chain Advanced Models & Frameworks for SCM Lean Six Sigma & Process Optimization Practical: Disaster Management & Contingency Planning Simulation Internship: Advanced Pharmaceutical Supply Chain & Logistics Strategies
Semester VIII	Leadership & Corporate Governance in Pharma Supply Chain (Mini Project) Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Pharma Research: Thesis/Research Project/Dissertation Viva-Voce: Thesis/Research Project/Dissertation Defense

Semester I	Introduction to Pharma Sector & Principles of Management Fundamentals of Digital Transformation in Pharma Pharmaceutical Marketing & Business Analytics Pharma Market Research Managerial Economics & Financial Management in Pharma Pharmaceutical Product and Brand Management Open Electives – I: Essentials of Pharmacoepidemiology Supply Chain Management in Pharmaceutical Sector Pharmaceutical Selling & Relation Management Personality Development & Soft Skills (PL) Seminar / Journal Club (Case Studies in Pharmaceutical Operations) (SEM)
Semester II	Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business Environment Pharmaceutical Production, Operations and Quality Management Drug Regulatory Affairs & Intellectual Property (DRA & IPR) Materials and Operations Management Business Communication Digital and Social Media Marketing Open Electives – II: Advanced Digital Marketing for Pharmaceuticals Organizational Behaviour Segments in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industry Seminar / Case Discussion (Designing Digital Marketing Campaigns for Pharma) (SEM) Yogic Science & Wellbeing (SB)
Semester III	Emerging Technologies in Pharmaceutical Development AI and Machine Learning in Pharma Management Healthcare and Pharma Data Security International Pharma Marketing Service Marketing and Sales Management Elective – III: Strategic Planning & Management Consumer Behaviour, Advertising & OTC Pharmaceutical Digital Marketing Research Methodology and Biostatistics (SB) *Project – Summer Training (Internship/Industry Exposure in Digital Pharma) (SIP)
Semester IV	Project Management Ethical Considerations in Digital Pharmaceutical Practices Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Digital Pharma Thesis/Research Project/Dissertation Report Evaluation (External) (RES) Internal Assessment (IA) Final Dissertation Presentation & Viva (DISS)

Semester I	POM & Organizational Behavior in Pharma Pharma Logistics & Supply Chain Management Managerial Economics Business Communication in Pharma Marketing Management Quantitative & Modeling Techniques (Q&MT) Open Electives – I: Logistics for bulk drugs, formulations, vaccines, genes, & organs Pharma Stability studies Advanced Pharmaceutical Marketing Management Yogic Science & Wellbeing (PL) Seminar / Journal Club (Report Writing and Presentation Skills) (SEM)
Semester II	Procurement, Storage, and Warehouse Management Pharma Production and Operations Management Global Business Environment & International Trade Procedures Pharma Market & Operations Research Pharma Packaging and Distribution Management Total Quality Management in Pharma Open Electives – II: Supply Chain Risk Modeling & Management Lean Management Supply Chain Analytics Seminar / Journal Club (Professional Skills for Managers) (SEM)
Semester III	Strategic Management Distribution Management for Global Supply Chain Drug Regulatory Affairs & Intellectual Property (DRA & IPR) Digital Supply Chain Softwares Port and Airport Management for Logistics Elective – III: Marketing Analytics Advancements in Warehousing Bulk Drugs & Fine Chemicals Business Research Methodology (SB) *Project – Summer Training (Internship/Industry Exposure in Pharma Supply Chain Management) (SIP)
Semester IV	Sustainable Supply Chain Management International Logistics Management Business Ethics & Corporate Governance Thesis/Research Project/Dissertation Report Evaluation (External) (RES) Internal Assessment (IA) Final Dissertation Presentation & Viva (DISS)

Semester I	Human Anatomy & Physiology (Skin, hair, teeth & nail) Principles of Biochemistry & Metabolism Applied Microbiology Introduction to Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods Introduction to Cosmeceutical Formulation Science Open Electives – I: Biotechnology in Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals Nano-Technological Applications in Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals Herbal & Ayurvedic Formulations Human Anatomy & Physiology Practical Formulations of Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals Practical *Yogic Science & Wellbeing – Non-University exam
Semester II	Formulation Studies of Nutraceuticals Formulation Studies of Cosmeceuticals (Cosmetics Formulation Science) Cosmetic & Nutraceutical Product Testing and Evaluation (Analytical Techniques) Research Methodology & Biostatistics Communication & Writing Skills – English Open Electives – II: Biological Evaluation and Validation Phytochemistry & Herbal Drug Technology Pharmacology & Toxicology of Nutraceuticals Analytical Techniques for Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals Practical Biological Evaluation & Validation Practical
Semester III	Regulatory Concepts of Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals (RA & IPR) Development and Marketing of Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals Products Quality Assurance of Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals Safety and Toxicology of Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals Elective – III: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare & Product Development Clinical Trials & Pharmacovigilance Packaging and Marketing of Nutraceutical & Cosmeceuticals Products Biological Evaluation and Validation Practical Quality Assurance Practical *Yogic Science & Wellbeing – Non-University exam
Semester IV	Sustainability & Green Chemistry in Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals Entrepreneurship & Startups in Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals Seminar / Journal Club (Report Writing and Presentation Skills) Thesis/Research Project/Dissertation Report Evaluation (External) Internal Assessment Final Dissertation Presentation & Viva

Semester I	Fundamentals of Health Economics, Principles of Public Health, Biostatistics, Research Methods in HEOR, Practical: Statistical Analysis in Healthcare
Semester II	Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Pharmacoeconomics, Healthcare Systems and Policy Analysis, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Practical: Economic Modeling
Semester III	Advanced Outcomes Research Methods, Real-World Evidence and Big Data in HEOR, Behavioral Economics in Healthcare, Regulatory and Ethical Issues in HEOR, Practical: Case Studies in Health Economics
Semester IV	Internship in HEOR, Thesis/Research Project, Advanced Health Policy Analysis, Entrepreneurship and Leadership in HEOR

Semester I	Fundamentals of Precision Medicine Fundamentals of Biochemistry & Enzymology Basics of Drug Action Introduction to Human Genetics and Genomics Bioinformatics and Structural Biology Open Electives – I: Precision Diagnosis for Precision Medicine AI and Machine Learning for Precision Medicine Application of Precision Medicine to Inflammatory and Autoimmune Disease Practical Laboratory Research Skills-I (Genetics and Genomics: DNA/RNA extraction and sequencing, CRISPR and gene editing, Real-time PCR and ELISA) Yogic Science & Wellbeing
Semester II	Medical Genomics: The Genetics and Epigenetics of Disease Personalised Molecular Medicine Drug Design and Discovery Analytical Skills in Precision Medicine ‘Omics and Biomarkers Pathophysiology Open Electives – II: Microbial Genetics, the Microbiome, and Infectious Diseases The Application of Precision Medicine to Neurological Diseases Genetic Technologies for the Treatment of Disease Practical Laboratory Research Skills-II (Personalized genomic medicine: High-throughput sequencing analysis, Flow cytometry and imaging techniques, Single-cell RNA sequencing)
Semester III	Proteomics and Metabolomics High-Throughput Technologies Novel Therapies: From Concept to Clinical Translation Clinical Interpretation of Precision Diagnostics and Response Monitoring Research Methodology & Biostatistics Elective – III: Epigenomics and Functional Genomics in Health and Disease Gene-drug Interactions The Application of Precision Medicine to Cancer Practical Laboratory Research Skills-III (Bioinformatics & AI in Personalized Medicine: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Data Analysis, Machine Learning for Disease Prediction & Pharmacogenomic Database Analysis)
Semester IV	Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Precision Medicine Counselling and Communication Skills for Precision Medicine Journal Club, Assignment and Presentation (Case studies in precision medicine) Thesis/Research Project/Dissertation Report Evaluation (External) Internal Assessment Final Dissertation Presentation & Viva

Teaching Pedagogy

1 Academic year = 2 Semesters

Semester = 90 working days = Minimum 15 weeks

1 credit = 15 hours of lectures/tutorials = 2.5 – 3 days (or)

1 credit = 30 hours of Practical/Lab/Fieldwork/Seminar = About 5 days

20 credits = approximately 12-15 weeks including holidays and other requirements

Summer term = 8 weeks

Summer Internship/Work-based occasional training/Regular courses/Additional courses/Backlogs = 1-2 weeks

2 credits – Summer internship

9 credits – Skills enhancement Courses

9 credits – Ability enhancement Courses

Teaching hours per day = 6 hours (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 1-hr lunch break)

S. No	Broad Category of Course	Minimum Credit Requirement
		3-year UG	4-Year UG
1	Major (Core)	60	80
2	Minor Stream	24	32
3	Multidisciplinary	9	6
4	Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)	8	8
5	Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)	9	9
6	Value Added Courses common for all UG	6-8	6-8
7	Summer Internship	2-4	2-4
8	Research Project/Disseration	–	12
	Total	120	160
Note — Honours students not undertaking research will take 3 courses for 12 credits instead of a research project/Dissertation.

1 year UG certificate – 40 credits + 4 occasional credits

2-year UG Diploma – 80 credits + 4 occasional credits

3-year B.Sc. degree – 120 credits major discipline

4-year B.Sc. degree with honours – 160 credits in Major discipline

4-year Multidisciplinary B.Sc. degree with honours + research – 160 credits [75% marks and above in UG degree with 4th year research project or dissertation (12 credits) in the major discipline]

Students who exit with a UG certificate or UG diploma are allowed to re-entry within 3 years and complete the program within a maximum of 7 years

Eligibility for the UG Programs

3-year Bachelors degree – Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent stage of education

4-year Bachelors degree with honours – Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent stage of education

4-year Multidisciplinary Bachelors degree with Honours + Research B.Sc. – Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent stage of education

MALLA REDDY VISHWAVIDYAPEETH

(Deemed to be University)

Hyderabad

Recognised under section 3 of The UGC Act, 1956, vide Notification No.9-4/2024-U.3(A) by Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.