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 ABOUT
DAYANANDA SAGAR
UNIVERSITY
Dayananda Sagar Institutions was founded in the '60s by one such
visionary, the late Sri Dayananda Sagar, who was committed to taking
knowledge to the people and transforming today’s students
into responsible citizens and professional leaders of tomorrow.
Dayananda Sagar University was created by an Act of the
Karnataka State in 2014. It is built on this adorable legacy and
inspired by its milestones, meeting the need for quality higher
education in this part of the world.
 Great Legacy

Late Shri Late Dr. Chandramma

R. Dayananda Sagar Dayananda Sagar
The Founder President of Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Late Shri R. Dayananda Sagar and Late
Dr. Chandramma Sagar had a great vision: Education for all sections of society.
They set up the Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Peetha Trust (MGVP); which started as a one-college
campus and is today a multi location destination to thousands of young men and women who
walk into the Dayananda Sagar campuses in pursuit of a dream and march out as confident
citizens, ready to absorb the challenges and opportunities of an exciting new world.
Dayananda Sagar Institutions, played an important part in creating history enabling easy
access to good and quality education by all, winning the hearts of many, far and wide,
reflecting the legacy of Dayananda Sagar University.

Dr. D. Hemachandra Sagar Dr. D. Premachandra Sagar

Chancellor and Founder Pro Chancellor and Founder

They are thinkers, planners, and institution builders. By profession they are medical doctors,
enriched with insights gained from hands-on work experience, learning and sharing
through interaction. Accomplished and widely travelled, they bring with them worldly
wisdom in all that they do.
About College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dayananda Sagar College of Pharmacy was started in 1981 to cater to the needs of
Pharmacy Education in India under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
Karnataka. In 2015, the institution was renamed “College of Pharmaceutical
Sciences” and merged as a branch of the School of Health Sciences, affiliated with
Dayananda Sagar University.

The college is recognised by PCI, New Delhi, and the Government of Karnataka; It is
also a recognised Scientific and Industrial Organization by DSIR, Govt of India. The
COPS offers B. Pharm, M. Pharm, PharmD, and Ph.D. programs in Pharmaceutical
Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutical
Analysis.

The College has vibrant clusters of innovation ecosystems focused on drug

discovery and development in collaboration with industrial partners and research
organisations. It also has an excellent pharmacy practice department dedicated
to improving the healthcare community in association with Sagar Hospitals and
Dr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research.

Pharma education is special at DSU, with students and faculty working closely with
the schools of Medicine, Bio-sciences, Dentistry, Nursing, the Sagar Hospitals and
several other Centres of Excellence in the healthcare domain. The labs in each
department are state-of-the-art, providing an excellent opportunity for
interdependence, optimising resources and sharing people's expertise.

The School offers Doctoral Programmes (PhD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
and the regular Bachelor and Masters courses in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The faculty comprises well-laid-out classrooms, labs, and a distinguished group of
academicians and industry professionals.
Unique Advantages of the
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPS)
The College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPS) of Dayananda Sagar University is a
premier institution in India offering B. Pharm, M. Pharm and Pharm. D, and Ph.D. programs.

Research and Development: The COPS has clusters of innovation ecosystems across
various departments. Each department is integrated, interlinked, and focused on the
multi-disciplinary approaches of drug discovery and development, therapies, and
medical technologies.

Cutting-edge Technology: COPS has state-of-the-art technology and advanced R&D

infrastructure and facilities to innovate, design new drugs, and optimise and develop them
into high-quality, clinically useful pharmaceutical products.

Expertise and Specialization: Faculties at COPS are trained and educated globally. Our
faculty group has a blend of postdocs, doctorates, and highly skilled industrial experts. We
specialise in drug discovery, design, formulation and development of novel chemical
entities or herbal drugs towards oncology, neurology, and infections. Our highly skilled
experts are dedicated to advancing knowledge and treatments in these fields.

Pedagogy and Curriculum: Our students are educated and trained by providing
pedagogical instructions. The curriculum synergises teaching efforts by organising
conferences, workshops, and skill development programs.
Collaboration and Partnerships: COPS has many research activities collaborating with
academic institutions, research organisations, and other pharmaceutical companies to
leverage collective expertise, share resources, and accelerate drug development process-
es.

Patient-Centric Approach: COPS, in collaboration with CDSIMER and Sagar Hospitals, has
many initiatives to understand patient needs and develop therapies that improve patient
outcomes and quality of life. This involves patient engagement programs, personalised
medicine approaches, or patient support initiatives.

Sustainability and Social Responsibility: COPS prioritise sustainable practices, ethical

research, and environmental responsibility, aligning our R&D efforts with the broader goal
of promoting public health and social well-being.

Facilities
• Zetasizer • FTIR
• HPLC • Semiauto analyzer
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometer • Power Labs
• Refrigerated Incubator Shaker • Dissolution Apparatus
• Ultra-Cool Centrifuge • Muffle furnace
• Walk in Cold Chamber • Gas Chromatography
• Spectrofluorimete • Electroconvulsiometer
Research Activities / Consultancy Projects

• Research Disciplines
• Department of Pharmaceutics
• Department of Pharmacology
• Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Department of Pharmacy Practice
• Department of Pharmacognosy
• Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis
• IPR-Patents, Designs and Copyrights
• Publications
• Books and Book chapters

Partnerships and Collaborations

DSU - College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has partnered and collaborated with many
Universities, Institutes and Research organizations

National Institutes International Institutes

• JSS University, Mysuru • AIMST University, Malaysia
• Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science • Cyberjaya University, Malaysia
and Research, Bengaluru • Kathmandu University, Nepal
• MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences,
Bengaluru
Research Laboratories
• Bangalore Bioinnovation Center, Karnataka
• Arka Genomics, Bengaluru
• Institute for Drug Delivery and Biomedical Research (IDBR), Bengaluru
• Invivo Bioscience, Bengaluru
• Avenida Innovations, USA
• GOMTI Insinco, Bengaluru,
• Karnataka Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Association (KDPMA)
• Group Pharmaceuticals
• Invitro Research Solutions Pvt Ltd
Career opportunities:

The career opportunities in pharmacy are vast and the scholars are placed well either in
pharma industry/hospitals, MNCs or engaged in higher studies. Career opportunities for
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPS), DSU students are accelerated through the
placement cell though campus recruitment.
The scholars experience regular orientation, training and skill development during the
course time in the university.

Students pursuing bachelors in pharmacy can foresee a promising career fostering lucrative
jobs in pharmaceutical drug manufacturing and in hospital as well as in central Govt. services
– pharmaceutical manufacturing, production, quality test, analytical, pharmacovigilance,
drug inspector, registered pharmacist, medical writing and coding, data analysts, medical
representative, stockist for drugs and cosmetics, and as drug technician etc.

Scholars completing masters in pharmacy can wish to acquire careers mentioned above and
in addition, such as clinical research associate, discovery scientist, formulation scientist,
quality control specialist and quality assurance manager, QC manager, medical devices and
quality control including research associate, and as faculty in universities post
Ph.D. attainment.

Students who have completed 6 years Doctor of pharmacy Programme can pursue their
career in hospital and community pharmacy, as clinical pharmacist, clinical data analyst,
research associate, pharmacovigilance, pathological lab assistant, drug review associate, and
medical writing and data mining in MNC company
supporting heath care and services.

Scholars who have completed their PG can enroll for full and part time Ph.D. programs
specializing to the area of their interest either in DSU, or in other universities of India and in
foreign universities.
Placements:
The exemplary record in placements of DSU is the reflection of academic excellence. It is a
preferred destination for a large number of global recruiters.

The quality of education and experience is proved by our students on campus placement records.
Each of our programs are well designed to impart a both balanced academic education and
practical knowledge, which makes the students industry ready.

The placement frame at DSU has always been extremely positive.

Our students are placed in various pharmaceutical companies such as Novo Nordisk, Himalaya,
Novartis, Strides, Anthem Biosciences, Eli Lilly, Mylan, IQVIA, Omega health care, Biocon, OG Health
care, Fortrea, Jubilant Biosys, Glaxo Smithkline, Viatris, Torrent Pharma, Adcock Ingram, Randstad,
etc
Pharm. D
Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) is a professional 6-year pharmacy doctoral program after
10+2 with the objectives of meeting the growing needs and expectations of the patient and
the medical community globally and nationally. Department activities cover the entire
spectrum of patient care and services, including ward round participation, adverse drug
reaction (ADR) reporting, drug interaction, patient counselling, providing drug & poison
information, clinical intervention, and research.

Duration: 5 years course work + 1 year Hospital Internship

Pharm. D Highlights
The department provides professional educational opportunities for students to enable
them to practice pharmaceutical care, adapt to changing professional roles, use new
technologies, assume leadership roles in a dynamic healthcare environment and
contribute new knowledge to the profession.

The department aims to successfully implement the objectives of the Pharmacy Council of
India (PCI) towards meeting the growing needs and expectations of the patient, society
and health care system nationally and globally.

The department with top-class infrastructure and facilities focuses on providing in-depth
knowledge and clinical skills, developing attitude responsibilities, and promoting
professionalism to the future leaders of the healthcare profession.

Department activities cover a broad spectrum of patient care and services, including
adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring & reporting, drug interaction checking, patient
counselling, ward round participation, medical history interviews, drug & poison informa-
tion and clinical intervention.

Pharm. D Eligibility

Pass in PUC / CBSE / ICSE or 10+2 equivalent examination in PCM / PCB.

Or
A Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an Institution approved by the
Pharmacy Council of India.
Pharm. D Job Roles and Descriptions
Clinical Pharmacist: Clinical pharmacists work directly with healthcare teams to provide
patient-centered care. They assess medication regimens, monitor patient outcomes, and
collaborate with healthcare providers to optimise drug therapy.

Hospital Pharmacy Manager: Hospital pharmacy managers oversee the operations of

hospital pharmacies, including staffing, inventory management, and compliance with
regulations. They ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services to
patients.

Community Pharmacist: Community pharmacists work in retail pharmacies, providing

medication counselling, dispensing prescriptions, and offering over-the-counter
medications and health advice to patients.
Clinical Data Management: It is a critical phase in clinical research, which leads to genera-
tion of high-quality, reliable, and statistically sound data from clinical trials leading to a
drastic reduction in time from drug development to marketing

Clinical Research Pharmacist: Clinical research pharmacists design and manage clinical
trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of investigational drugs. They ensure compliance
with protocols, regulations, and ethical standards.

Pharmacovigilance Specialist: Pharmacovigilance specialists monitor and assess the

safety of pharmaceutical products, collecting and analysing adverse drug reaction reports
and communicating safety information to regulatory agencies and healthcare
professionals.

Managed Care Pharmacist: Managed care pharmacists work for healthcare organisations
or insurance companies, operating medication formularies, conducting medication
utilisation reviews, and promoting cost-effective drug therapy.

Drug Information Specialist: Drug information specialists provide evidence-based

medication information to healthcare professionals and patients. They conduct literature
reviews, respond to drug information inquiries, and contribute to medication safety
initiatives.

Clinical Pharmacy Educator: Clinical pharmacy educators teach pharmacy students and
trainees in academic settings or residency programs. They develop curricula, facilitate
learning experiences, and mentor students in clinical practice.

Pharmacy Informatics Specialist: Pharmacy informatics specialists utilise technology and

data to improve medication-related processes and patient outcomes. They design and
implement pharmacy information systems, analyse data, and optimise medication use
workflows.

Medical Reviewer: Evaluates and assesses the safety and efficacy of drugs, both before
and after they are approved for use by the general public
Hospital Training

Students will be trained at the following departments of CDSIMER

• Medicine/Emergency Medicine

• Surgery

• Pediatrics

• Gynecology & Obstetrics

• Psychiatry

• Skin & VD (Dermatology)

• Orthopedics

• Cardiology

• Urology & Nephrology

• Neurology

• Endocrinology

• ENT, Head and Neck

Alumni Testimonials

Dr. Suhana.S
Clinical Research associate in
Astrazeneca Pharma India Limited, Bengaluru
HSC17PD0031

I am incredibly proud to be a part of the college community, and I

have no doubt that each and every one of you will go on to accom-
plish amazing things.

Dr. Smriti Jha

Clinical Research associate in
Founders' Officer in Arintra, Inc, Bengaluru
HSC17PD0030

I am incredibly grateful for the positive impact that the College of

Pharmaceutical Sciences has had on my academic and personal
development. I am confident that the skills and knowledge I have
gained here will serve me well in my future endeavors. Thank you to
the faculty, staff, and administration for your dedication to excel-
lence.

Dr.Prutha PWelankiwar
MS in Regulatory Affairs in Northeastern University, USA
DSU15PD0020

DSU was a truly vibrant campus with a diverse student body and a
wide range of clubs and activities.In addition to these, there were
diverse cultural programs and informative programs raising aware-
ness about important issues like leprosy, cancer and many more....I
also made many good friends at DSU, and the experience helped me
develop my communication and teamwork skills. I am confident that
the skills and knowledge I gained at DSU will prepare me for a suc-
cessful career
Your journey to
success begins at
Dayananda Sagar
University

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