Pharmaceutical Technologists deal with the transformation of raw ingredients into usable products by means of chemical, bio-chemical and physical processes.B.Tech in Pharmaceutical Technology degree concentrates upon the field of medicines, such as their preparation, dosages, effects etc.. Students are also trained to conceptualize, design, build up, maintain and operate various industrial processes and machineries involved in the process. The program also involves formulation of a pure drug substance into a dosage form. The other branches of Pharmaceutical Technology include Pharmaceutical formulation, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, dispensing pharmacy, physical pharmacy and pharmaceutical jurisprudence.
B.Tech in Pharmaceutical Technology is a relatively new field under engineering. It is currently being offered by a select few institutions in the country
Top Colleges:
1- IIT Varanasi
2- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
4- Anna University BIT, Tamil Nadu
5- Mangalyatan University, Aligarh
Highlights:
| Course | Undergraduate |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Examination type | Semester |
| Admission Process | The selection process for the Bachelor of Technology programme in Pharmaceutical Technology is done through the entrance examination. |
| Course fee | Rs. 140000/- |
Course and Eligibility:
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Entrance |
| B.Tech | 4 years | +2 Pass from a recognized board with minimum 50% mark in the Science stream. Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics are compulsory subjects for this course. | JEE Main,JEE Advanced TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission) |
Top Recruiters:
1- Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
2- Ranbxy Labs
3- Nestle India Ltd
4- Paulson’s Drugs Pvt. Ltd.
5- Mendine Pharmaceuticals
6- Johnson & Johnson Group
7- Burnet Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Admission process:
The selection process for the Bachelor of Technology programme in Pharmaceutical Technology is done through the entrance examination.
Given that it is an extremely rare course in the country, there is no provision for lateral entry with this course. All candidates are offered admission based on their performance in the selection process, and there is no other method of gaining admission, i.e. no direct admission offers are given.
Syllabus:
Semester 1
Technical English - I
Mathematics - I
Engineering Physics
Engineering Chemistry
Engineering Graphics
Computing Techniques
Physics Laboratory
Chemistry Laboratory
Computer Practices Laboratory
Engineering Practices Laboratory
Semester 3
Probability and Statistics
Microbiology (Theory + Laboratory)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry - I
Pharmaceutical Chemistry - II
Pharmacology – I (Theory +Laboratory)
Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
Semester 4
Environmental Science and Engineering
Analytical Methods and Instrumentation (Theory + Lab)
Medicinal Chemistry - I
Physical Pharmaceutics (Theory + Lab)
Pharmacology - II
Unit Operations in Pharmaceutical Industry
Skills required:
Science
Biology
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Chemistry
Objectivity
Active Learning
Mathematics
Accountability
Monitoring
Medicine
Initiative
Judgement
Genetics
Analytical approach
Social Perceptiveness
English
Innovation
Quality Control
Information Technology
Self-control
Career and Job Prospect:
| Job profile | Job Description | Annual salary |
| Research Associate | Conducting research in order to help the growth of the industry | 2.5 - 3.5 lakh |
| Drug Analyst/Drug Inspector | Analysing and conducting inspection of existing medicines, usually under the government. | 5-6 lakh |
|
Pharmacist |
Working and dealing with different medicines, dosages etc. |
2-3 lakh |
| Pharmacoligist | Testing new medicines and their effects, repercussions etc. | 2-3 lakh |
FAQs:
Q: How is B.Tech. Pharmaceutical Technology Course Beneficial?
A: The course is beneficial for understand the process involved in production and purification of medicinal compounds in the laboratory/ bulk drug manufacturing industry, characterization of these compounds and stepwise handling of drug materials in formulation industry.
It is also beneficial for further studies such as M.E./ M.Tech., M.Phill, Ph.D. as it gives good base for it.
They can also have teaching option in colleges/ universities both on private and permanent basis.
Q; Which are the B.Tech. Pharmaceutical Technology Employment Area?
A: There are so many ares to choose from.some are given below:
1- University
2- Colleges
3- Government Departments
4- Research Institutes
1- Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
2- Ranbxy Labs
3- Nestle India Ltd
4- Paulson’s Drugs Pvt. Ltd.
5- Mendine Pharmaceuticals
6- Johnson & Johnson Group
7- Burnet Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
