Yet another college in the south is in news for staring Pharm D course and this time it's Amrita University in Kerala.
This university is making hectic efforts to launch the Pharm D course in this academic year itself.
Outsmarting other colleges which have already started offering this course, Amrita University is trying to make tie-ups with University at Buffalo, New York and a University in Canada for this course.
The intake for the first batch (which is expected this year) is 25.
Check out the previous blogs on Pharm D
Pharm D all set to begin
Applications invited for admission to Pharm D
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Master of Science in Applied Pharm Analysis/ Applied Pharm Bioinformatics/ Applied Pharm Microbiology
Two Year Full Time Master of Science Programme In Applied Pharm Analysis/ Applied Pharm Bioinformatics/ Applied Pharm Microbiology (Batch 2008- 2010)
School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPTM) of SVKM’s NMIMS University has designed a unique MSc programme with specialization in Applied Pharm Analysis/ Applied Pharm Bioinformatics /Applied Pharm Microbiology
Objective
This MSc programme has been prepared taking into consideration the needs of the Pharmaceutical industry with particular reference to skilled manpower in areas like Analytical, Quality Control, Pharm Microbiology and Bioinformatics. Currently the post graduate courses in Science stream face difficulty in placement and employability due to lack of Pharma industry specific skills.
Intake Capacity
20 seats in each specialization for Applied Pharm Analysis/ Applied Pharm Bioinformatics/ Applied Pharm Microbiology
Important dates:
Last date for issue of application form 28th June 2008(Saturday)
Last date for receipt of application forms 30th June 2008 (Monday)
More info about the Programme
School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPTM) of SVKM’s NMIMS University has designed a unique MSc programme with specialization in Applied Pharm Analysis/ Applied Pharm Bioinformatics /Applied Pharm Microbiology
Objective
This MSc programme has been prepared taking into consideration the needs of the Pharmaceutical industry with particular reference to skilled manpower in areas like Analytical, Quality Control, Pharm Microbiology and Bioinformatics. Currently the post graduate courses in Science stream face difficulty in placement and employability due to lack of Pharma industry specific skills.
Intake Capacity
20 seats in each specialization for Applied Pharm Analysis/ Applied Pharm Bioinformatics/ Applied Pharm Microbiology
Important dates:
Last date for issue of application form 28th June 2008(Saturday)
Last date for receipt of application forms 30th June 2008 (Monday)
More info about the Programme
Friday, June 20, 2008
APCDA to set up pharmacy college in Hyderabad
The Andhra Pradesh Chemists & Druggists Association (APCDA) is planning to set up a pharmacy college in Hyderabad. The proposed college would be exclusively for the family members of pharmacy traders in the state !
According to the association it had set up Andhra Pradesh Chemists and Druggists Association Trust, in order to carry out the proposed plan and run the day-today activities of the college. The college would be coming up at the existing 1800 sq ft premises of APCDA in Hyderabad. The association stated that it is setting up the college mainly with a view to provide professional education to the family members of chemists and druggists and enable them to support their family business.
"We formed a trust last week to carry out the plan and run the college. The college would come up in our existing premise and in the future if required, we would shift the college into a separate campus in the city" said, Dr Ghisulal Jain, president, Andhra Pradesh Chemists and Druggists Association.
The association is yet to decide on the courses, which upcoming college would be offering. The fund would be raised from the association members and the wholesale dealers. It is also learnt that the association would approach the pharma companies to support their move and each block would be named in after the sponsors.
Dr Jain further added that the college would provide all practical knowledge to the students, including practical knowledge on the preparation of bill and educating the consumers. He stated that most of the colleges are not offering this kind of practical knowledge to the students.
According to the association it had set up Andhra Pradesh Chemists and Druggists Association Trust, in order to carry out the proposed plan and run the day-today activities of the college. The college would be coming up at the existing 1800 sq ft premises of APCDA in Hyderabad. The association stated that it is setting up the college mainly with a view to provide professional education to the family members of chemists and druggists and enable them to support their family business.
"We formed a trust last week to carry out the plan and run the college. The college would come up in our existing premise and in the future if required, we would shift the college into a separate campus in the city" said, Dr Ghisulal Jain, president, Andhra Pradesh Chemists and Druggists Association.
The association is yet to decide on the courses, which upcoming college would be offering. The fund would be raised from the association members and the wholesale dealers. It is also learnt that the association would approach the pharma companies to support their move and each block would be named in after the sponsors.
Dr Jain further added that the college would provide all practical knowledge to the students, including practical knowledge on the preparation of bill and educating the consumers. He stated that most of the colleges are not offering this kind of practical knowledge to the students.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Ranbaxy & Daiichi - A deal like never before.
A transaction of over 10000 crores and it occupied most part of the business newspapers. Guess its really worth.
Daiichi Sankyo, Japan's third largest pharmaceutical company announced that it will acquire the entire shareholding of the Sellers in Ranbaxy and further seek to acquire the majority of the voting capital of Ranbaxy at a price of Rs 737 per share with the total transaction value expected to be between US $3.4 to US $4.6 billion.
This is the largest transaction involving an Indian pharmaceutical company. Daiichi initiated the bid and this will catapult Daiichi to become the 15th biggest drugmaker in the world from the current 22 and give access to 60 countries from the present 15.
Indian pharma industry has for sure got some good lessons from this acquistition.
Is this something referred to as "a deal like never before" ?!
Daiichi Sankyo, Japan's third largest pharmaceutical company announced that it will acquire the entire shareholding of the Sellers in Ranbaxy and further seek to acquire the majority of the voting capital of Ranbaxy at a price of Rs 737 per share with the total transaction value expected to be between US $3.4 to US $4.6 billion.
This is the largest transaction involving an Indian pharmaceutical company. Daiichi initiated the bid and this will catapult Daiichi to become the 15th biggest drugmaker in the world from the current 22 and give access to 60 countries from the present 15.
Indian pharma industry has for sure got some good lessons from this acquistition.
Is this something referred to as "a deal like never before" ?!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Applications invited for admission to Pharm D
As discussed in previous blogs, following the green signal from MOH Annamalai university has invited applications for admission to Six Year Integrated Post Graduate in Pharm. D Degree Programme for the academic year 2008-2009.
Eligibility for admission:
A pass in H. Sc (10+2 level) [Academic stream] with 50% of marks in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) or any other equivalent qualification approved by Annamalai University.
For SC/ST: A pass in the above subjects.
Age limit: Should have completed 17 years as on 31.12.2008
Selection Process:
Selection of candidates to the Pharm. D Programme will be made on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the qualifying examination besides an interview.
Application form and prospectus can be obtained from The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 from 09.06.2008 onwards on payment of Rs.500/- in Person or by sending a Demand Draft obtained on or after 09.06.2008 drawn in favour of The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar from any Bank, payable at Chennai along with a self-addressed stamped thick kraft envelope of size 30 cm x 24 cm (stamps affixed to the value of Rs.30/-) with the name of the programme. The Name and Address of the Candidate should be clearly indicated on the backside of the Demand Draft also.
Issue of Applications in the University cash counter: Only during working days (Holidays: Public Holidays, All Saturdays and Sundays).
Dates to Remember:
1. Issue of Application forms commences from: 09.06.2008
2. Last Date for issue and receipt of filled in application forms: 30.06.2008
Eligibility for admission:
A pass in H. Sc (10+2 level) [Academic stream] with 50% of marks in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) or any other equivalent qualification approved by Annamalai University.
For SC/ST: A pass in the above subjects.
Age limit: Should have completed 17 years as on 31.12.2008
Selection Process:
Selection of candidates to the Pharm. D Programme will be made on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the qualifying examination besides an interview.
Application form and prospectus can be obtained from The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 from 09.06.2008 onwards on payment of Rs.500/- in Person or by sending a Demand Draft obtained on or after 09.06.2008 drawn in favour of The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar from any Bank, payable at Chennai along with a self-addressed stamped thick kraft envelope of size 30 cm x 24 cm (stamps affixed to the value of Rs.30/-) with the name of the programme. The Name and Address of the Candidate should be clearly indicated on the backside of the Demand Draft also.
Issue of Applications in the University cash counter: Only during working days (Holidays: Public Holidays, All Saturdays and Sundays).
Dates to Remember:
1. Issue of Application forms commences from: 09.06.2008
2. Last Date for issue and receipt of filled in application forms: 30.06.2008
Clinical Research Professionals - Needs in India
Every day there is a new institute coming up with a Clinical Research Training course. The existing ones expand their operations to other metros.
With three new institutes which I came to know in the last two of days, I wonder if any one get a statistics on the number of institutes offering clinical research courses rather than the statistics on the number of clinical research professionals required by the industry.
I found one such statistics and here it is:
40 - Number of clinical research training institutes in India.
5,000 - Number of trained professionals that these institutes produce annually.
11,000 - Number of trained professionals needed per year currently.
50,000 - Number of trained professionals required by the year 2010.
Will I confuse the readers by leaving the quote from Aaron Levenstein "Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital."
Well, I may not ;)
With three new institutes which I came to know in the last two of days, I wonder if any one get a statistics on the number of institutes offering clinical research courses rather than the statistics on the number of clinical research professionals required by the industry.
I found one such statistics and here it is:
40 - Number of clinical research training institutes in India.
5,000 - Number of trained professionals that these institutes produce annually.
11,000 - Number of trained professionals needed per year currently.
50,000 - Number of trained professionals required by the year 2010.
Will I confuse the readers by leaving the quote from Aaron Levenstein "Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital."
Well, I may not ;)
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