This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
The M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Medicine program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad is a postgraduate program designed to train students in the scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial aspects of pharmaceutical research and drug development. This interdisciplinary program bridges the gap between basic medical sciences, pharmacology, and clinical practice, with a strong emphasis on regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, clinical trials, and drug safety.
From the first semester, students engage in rigorous academic learning combined with practical exposure to clinical research methodologies, drug evaluation techniques, biostatistics, and ethical frameworks in drug development.
Graduates are prepared to work in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research organizations, regulatory agencies, and drug safety departments, both in India and globally. Graduates of this program will be prepared for higher studies, research, entrepreneurship, or professional roles in technology-driven sectors with a multidisciplinary edge, with plenty of job opportunities globally.

Course Details
Description: 2 Years Degree Program
No. of Seats: 20
No. of Credits: 80 minimum & as specified
- Eligibility
- Curriculum Structure
- Program Outcomes
- Career Enhancement
- Higher Studies
- Job Roles & Progression
Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy / Medicine / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Chemistry or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
Semester | Name of the Subject |
Semester 1 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Medicine, Human Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics, Principles of Clinical Research, Biostatistics and Research Methodology, Practical: Drug Evaluation and Data Analysis |
Semester 2 | Clinical Trial Design and Management, Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety, Regulatory Affairs and Ethics in Drug Development, Practical: Clinical Trial Simulations and Safety Monitoring |
Semester 3 | Medical Writing and Scientific Communication, Health Economics and Market Access, Quality Assurance in Clinical Research, Practical: Dossier Preparation and Regulatory Submissions |
Semester 4 | Emerging Trends in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Industry Internship/Capstone Project, Thesis / Dissertation |
- Pharmaceutical Science Proficiency: Advanced understanding of human pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and drug development.
- Clinical Research Expertise: Ability to design, manage, and evaluate clinical trials following international standards (ICH-GCP).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (CDSCO, US FDA, EMA) and submission processes.
- Drug Safety Monitoring: Competency in pharmacovigilance systems, ADR reporting, and risk-benefit analysis.
- Medical Communication Skills: Mastery in writing clinical study reports, regulatory dossiers, and scientific manuscripts.
- Industry-Ready Skills: Preparedness for roles in pharma, CROs, hospitals, and regulatory bodies with real-world training.
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Certification
- ICH-GCP & Pharmacovigilance Training
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)
- Advanced Diploma in Clinical Data Management
Workshops in MedDRA, CTD Dossier Filing, and EDC Tools
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Clinical Research
- Doctorate in Regulatory Affairs / Drug Safety
- Advanced certifications in Regulatory Writing and Pharma QA
Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
0–3 years | Clinical Research Associate, Pharmacovigilance Executive, Medical Writer, Drug Safety Associate | ₹4,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 per annum |
3–5 years | Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Clinical Trial Manager, PV Team Lead | ₹7,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 per annum |
5–10 years | Senior Regulatory Manager, Head of Clinical Operations, Global Drug Safety Manager | ₹12,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 per annum |
10+ years | Director – Clinical Research/Regulatory Affairs, VP – Medical & Scientific Affairs | ₹20,00,000+ per annum |

Fee Structure Per Academic Year
Tuition Fee | Miscellaneous Fee | Scholarship | ||
175000 ₹ | 10000 ₹ | Above 90% – 35000 ₹ | Between 81-90% – 17500 ₹ | Between 71-80% – 8750 ₹ |
