Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

Two-year master’s program under Pokhara University focused on advanced pharmaceutical sciences, aiming to develop high-level professionals for research, clinical support, drug development, and healthcare management roles.

The Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) program emphasizes advanced study in pharmaceutical sciences, drug formulation, pharmacology, quality systems, and research methodologies. The program is designed to cultivate expertise required for the development, evaluation, and safe use of pharmaceuticals. Students are trained to lead research, participate in clinical and institutional pharmacy practice, support drug regulation, and advance medical care delivery.
The program is offered exclusively at Pokhara University’s School of Health and Allied Sciences.

Features

• Strong focus on research and advanced pharmaceutical sciences
• Designed to produce future leaders in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical R&D
• Integrated academic and laboratory-based training
• Alignment with global standards of pharmacy education
• Suitable for roles across hospitals, government, academia, and industry

Fee (Approximation)

Typical expected cost for M.Pharm under PU:
Around NPR 8,50,000 – 10,00,000
(depends on School of Health and Allied Sciences)

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree
• Minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
• B.Pharm must be recognized by the Pharmacy Council of Nepal
• Candidates must meet MEC entrance exam requirements as applicable.

Admission Process

• Verify eligibility (B.Pharm with CGPA ≥ 3.0)
• Apply for entrance exam under MECEE-PG
• Score pass marks (minimum as defined by MEC)
• Merit ranking through MEC matching process
• Admission confirmation at Pokhara University School of Health and Allied Sciences

Job Prospects

• Ambulatory care pharmacist
• Consultant pharmacist
• Hospital and institutional pharmacist
• Public health and government pharmacy roles
• Managed care pharmacy specialist
• Pharmaceutical scientist in R&D
• Quality assurance and quality control officer
• Regulatory affairs specialist
• Clinical pharmacy associate (depending on specialization availability)
• Academia and teaching in pharmacy programs