DepartmentBengaluru CampusDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry is dedicated to the study, design, synthesis and analysis of bioactive compounds that support the discovery and development of safe, effective medicines.
At Nargund College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru.
To be a leading center of excellence in pharmaceutical chemistry education, research, and innovation, contributing to the discovery of high-quality medicines and the advancement of healthcare.
About the department
About the department
It provides students with a strong foundation in medicinal chemistry, analytical techniques, drug design and quality control, while fostering innovation, scientific integrity and problem-solving skills for the pharmaceutical industry and academia.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Areas of expertise
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis
- Analytical Chemistry
- Drug Design
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Spectroscopic Methods
- Chromatographic Techniques
- Structure Elucidation
- Quality Control
- Computational Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Laboratories
- Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory
- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
- Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
- Research and Synthesis Laboratory
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Research focus
- Drug Discovery
- Lead Optimization
- Natural Product Chemistry
- Analytical Method Development
- Phytochemical Studies
- Bioactive Compound Isolation
- Quality Assessment of Medicines
- Molecular Modeling
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Student learning opportunities
- Hands-on laboratory training in synthesis and analysis
- Exposure to modern instrumentation and techniques
- Research participation with faculty mentors
- Project-based learning and scientific writing practice
- Industry-relevant problem-solving and case studies
- Seminars, workshops, and professional development activities
- Internship and collaborative research opportunities
Career opportunities
Where graduates go
Graduates can pursue careers as pharmaceutical chemists, medicinal chemists, analytical chemists, quality control analysts, research scientists, formulation support specialists, regulatory affairs professionals, and academic instructors in pharmaceutical and healthcare-related sectors.