MD Pharmacology at KMC

Mangalore

Build Expertise at the Intersection of Medicine, Research, and the Pharmaceutical Industry

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pharmacology at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, is a three-year postgraduate program regulated by the National Medical Commission. You gain strong grounding in basic and clinical pharmacology alongside exposure to research, regulatory science, and pharmaceutical industry practices.

Through structured academics, industry interaction, and supervised research, the program builds competence in rational drug use, patient safety, and drug development, preparing you for careers across academia, research, healthcare systems, regulatory bodies, and the pharmaceutical sector.

Program Highlights

NMC-Regulated Curriculum: You follow a postgraduate training framework prescribed by the National Medical Commission.

Integrated Academic, Clinical, and Industry Exposure: Our program provides training across basic science, clinical pharmacology, and pharmaceutical industry domains.

Pharmacovigilance and Materiovigilance Training: The department functions as an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring Centre under the National Pharmacovigilance Programme of India and contributes to the Materiovigilance Programme of India.

Industry Internship Opportunity: You receive opportunities for industry internships during training, strengthening practical understanding of pharmaceutical operations.

Strong Research Ecosystem: Training includes basic and clinical research supported by a well-established animal house and collaborations with clinicians and engineers.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Specialised Skills

Training includes drug safety, pharmacovigilance, regulatory guidelines, clinical trial processes, and exposure to pharmaceutical industry practices.

Teaching & Learning

Actively participate in undergraduate teaching, seminars, journal clubs, and collaborative learning sessions that build academic confidence and communication skills.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Apply principles of pharmacotherapeutics for rational and safe drug use.

Work with pharmacovigilance, materiovigilance, toxicology, and pharmacoeconomics frameworks.

Understand processes involved in new drug development and clinical research.

Design and execute research protocols in compliance with regulatory standards.

Develop skills relevant to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries.

Department of Pharmacology

KMC Mangalore's Department of Pharmacology combines innovative and didactic teaching with collaborative basic-science and clinical research, participating in the Pharmacovigilance Program of India alongside Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission and pharmaceutical industry partnerships.

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Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways:

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

Pass in MBBS degree from an Institution / Universality recognized by National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI)

The internship completion date should be on or before the date specified by NMC

Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / State Medical Council

Candidates holding foreign degree must be a registered practitioner in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and MUST obtain a temporary registration certificate from National Medical Council (NMC)

Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations.

Note

Deemed University Counseling by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC): KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore

State Counseling by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA): KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore

Visit http://manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee (2026 Admissions)

General:

INR 36,19,000

NRI/Foreign:

USD 69,350

Note : Fee structure for 2027 admissions will be updated shortly

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

Entrance Test

NEET PG / NEET SS through Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Scholarship on program fee

As per the Table 1 below

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable / Not Available

Room type

Not Applicable / Not Available

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable / Not Available

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of scholarship for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year.
The scholarship will be extended for the following years only to those students who qualify in the year-end examinations as per NMC (erstwhile MCI) / DCI guidelines.
Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades are NOT eligible for scholarship and MUST pay the full Program fee applicable for that academic year.
Scholarship will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University, etc.

Withdrawal Policy

As the Institute / University does NOT have the provision to fill the vacant seat after the last date applicable for resignation as per DGHS / MCC timeline, if the scholar resigns/withdraws from the course, he / she MUST reimburse the total Program fee (all fee instalments) applicable for entire duration as per Prospectus 2025, received for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal, before leaving the program.

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

NMC-Regulated Curriculum: You follow a postgraduate training framework prescribed by the National Medical Commission.

Integrated Academic, Clinical, and Industry Exposure: Our program provides training across basic science, clinical pharmacology, and pharmaceutical industry domains.

Industry Internship Opportunity: You receive opportunities for industry internships during training, strengthening practical understanding of pharmaceutical operations.

Strong Research Ecosystem: Training includes basic and clinical research supported by a well-established animal house and collaborations with clinicians and engineers.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Specialised Skills

Training includes drug safety, pharmacovigilance, regulatory guidelines, clinical trial processes, and exposure to pharmaceutical industry practices.

Teaching & Learning

Actively participate in undergraduate teaching, seminars, journal clubs, and collaborative learning sessions that build academic confidence and communication skills.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Clinical Training

Conduct basic and clinical research, including experimental pharmacology and clinical studies, culminating in dissertation work and scientific publications.

Department of Pharmacology

Know more

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

Pass in MBBS degree from an Institution / Universality recognized by National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI)

The internship completion date should be on or before the date specified by NMC

Permanent Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Council (NMC) / the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) / State Medical Council

Candidates holding foreign degree must be a registered practitioner in the Country from where they have obtained their degree and MUST obtain a temporary registration certificate from National Medical Council (NMC)

Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations.

Note

Deemed University Counseling by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC): KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore

State Counseling by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA): KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore

Visit http://manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee (2026 Admissions)

General:

INR 36,19,000

NRI/Foreign:

USD 69,350

Note : Fee structure for 2027 admissions will be updated shortly

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

Entrance Test

NEET PG / NEET SS through Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Scholarship on program fee

As per the Table 1 below

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable / Not Available

Room type

Not Applicable / Not Available

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable / Not Available

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of scholarship for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year.
The scholarship will be extended for the following years only to those students who qualify in the year-end examinations as per NMC (erstwhile MCI) / DCI guidelines.
Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades are NOT eligible for scholarship and MUST pay the full Program fee applicable for that academic year.
Scholarship will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University, etc.

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺