Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Ranked 41st among “Top Pharmacy Colleges in India” by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences focuses on excellence in teaching, promoting lifelong learning and preparing students for challenges in the field of pharmacy. We are the only Pharmacy School in Himachal Pradesh to acquire NIRF ranking.

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

This upholds our commitment to create highly competitive and valuable human resource as per the requirements of

Pramod Kumar

Gabriel India Limited I am lucky to be a part of the first engineering batch of Shoolini University. I have seen the all-around progress of Shoolini University, right from world-class infrastructure to a focused research approach in every field. The placement drive was the turning point of my life as I got placed in a top automobile company.

Kamna Sharma (PhD)

Marketing Manager at Haoyaun Chemexpress, Shanghai, China My learning experience at Shoolini University has been unmatched. I have grown intellectually and personally — traits that helped me further my professional goals. The faculty and department leave no stone unturned to shape a student's future. I have tremendous respect and love for my teachers. Thanks to their untiring efforts, I have been able to carve out a successful career for myself.

Uttam Joon (M Pharmacy)

Shoolini University has contributed immensely to shaping my personality. I have developed leadership and team management skills, taking them to an all-new level. The infrastructure on the campus is one of the finest and stands out in the entire country. The best thing here is the cross-culture interaction between students from various parts of the world. The learned and globally acclaimed professors have made the university what it is today.

Sunil Kumar (PhD)

GM Plant (Medical Devices) at Sancara MD Pvt Ltd, Dera Bassi If you want a flourishing career and want to stand apart from the crowd, Shoolini University is the answer! The state-of-the-art facilities, renowned faculty, and hands-on experience gave me a chance to empower myself in every aspect. Moreover, the campus has positive vibes and students from any part of the world can adapt quickly to this place. Overall, it was a great experience, and I carry a lifetime of happy memories.

Kalpna Palsra (B Pharmacy, M Pharmacy)

Drug Safety Associate, Clario Pharmacovigilance firm in Mysore, Karnataka My Shoolini master's degree provided an ideal blend of academia and practical knowledge. The six years I spent at Shoolini University (B Pharm + M Pharm) have been a wonderful learning experience with prolific exposure to the outside world. All faculty members have helped me tremendously. Thanks to their efforts, I am among the best professionals globally. In addition, the facilities at the Pharmacy department are excellent and match international standards. I am fortunate to be a part of Shoolini University.

Rahul Sharma (B Pharmacy + M Pharmacy)

Drug Safety Associate, Parexel International, Pharmacovigilance firm in Chandigarh I am glad that I made the right choice of joining Shoolini University. With the perfect blend of academia and industry knowledge and supportive professors, the program transformed me into an international management professional, helping me excel in the challenging global workplace. My experience on the campus has been par excellence. I found the course curriculum very challenging but rewarding. My teachers inspired me to push my boundaries and fly high. They provided the challenge, but not without the support to succeed. I use the knowledge and skills I learned at Shoolini every day of my life.

HighLights

Faculty from University of Innsbruck, Austria; University of Constance, Germany; Chang Won National University, South Korea; NIPER

Pharma NIRF Rank 41 (All India)

104+ cutting-edge laboratories across university

Students receive scholarships and fellowships at UG and PG levels

Application-oriented curriculum

Shoolini is #1 in India for Citation Index (QS Ranking)

Dr. Amanpreet wins international Young Water Fellowship

B Pharma Summit Research Program for bright undergrad students

Faculty Members

Faculty members make up the primary fabric of the school. All faculty members are qualified and come from renowned organizations. Collective skills and experience of the faculty members help us to impart education relevant to the practices of pharmacy, basic concepts, and application of the science as well as industrial perspectives. Focus on research at the School of Pharmacy is aligned with the theme of the university to explore the potential of Himalayan Biodiversity, medicinal plants, and therapeutic potential.

Our qualified and experienced faculty members are highly acclaimed for research and education. In addition to teaching and research, our faculty members are also involved in professional activities such as consultative services for pharmaceutical industry, clinical pharmacy practice, drug information services, and analysis of traditional remedies.

Deepak Kapoor

GPAT, PHD (PU), IPCA FELLOWSHIP, International travel award from CSIR to present a paper at Barcelona, Spain, and by ACS to attend a workshop at Melbourne, Australia, AMRSC (Royal Society of Chemistry, UK)

Rohit Goyal

DST-SERB, ICMR, NMHS GRANTS

Deepak Kumar

PhD (South Korea), Alumnus (Sikkim Central University, Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow).

Poonam Negi

MS (NIPER), UIPS (PUNJAB UNIV)

Navneet Kumar Upadhyay

PhD (Shoolini University), Alumnus (Jaipur National University, Jagatpura, Jaipur)

Swati Pundir

M Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy), PhD (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University), co-Principal Investigator in the Project(Development of Standards of therapeutically important medicinal plants’, funded by ICMR)

Research

Focus of research is aligned with the theme of the university to explore the potential of Himalayan biodiversity, medicinal plants, and therapeutic potential. The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences has formulated research groups with a focus on thematic areas. This helps to engage in high-impact research of global relevance. We have published more than 120 research and review papers and filed around 20 patents.

We have secured research projects from DST, ICMR, DRDO and INMAS, along with industrial projects from Meridian Medicare Ltd and Tirupati Medicare Ltd.

Our BPharma Summit Research Program is a unique, research-oriented degree that prepares students for global opportunities. They join leading academic institutions and corporate R&D teams in the Pharmacy sector. This one-of-a-kind program in India has been created to encourage students at the undergraduate level to pursue research. This helps them get the best jobs in the Pharma and aligned industries.

The faculty is involved in consultancy research projects with several research organisations and the pharmaceutical industry.

Natural Products/Synthetic-Based Drug Discovery: Phytochemical evaluation and Standardisations of medicinal plants, ayurvedic or other formulations; Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery Research.
Pharmacology and Toxicology: In vivo models for the brain, cardiac, respiratory, gastric problems, Diabetes, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Cancer, Malaria, microbial infections & Toxicology.
Drug Delivery Group: Formulation development, evaluation of herbal drugs, nano-based formulations; topical and transdermal drug delivery systems, Pharmacokinetic & stability studies, implantable & targeted drug delivery systems.

Current Areas of Research

Sustainable utilisation of Himalayan biodiversity
Biological potential of natural products for treating human diseases & disorders
Formulation & development of pharmaceutical preparations
Drug Delivery Systems
Drug Discovery and QSAR Modeling

We have received grants from national and international sources such as:

Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO)
National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Himachal Pradesh State Council

Placements

Our ‘Mission 130’ aims at 100 per cent employability of students with 30% in the top companies. This is possible because of the highly focused curriculum, proactive faculty members and a dedicated Placement Cell.

An active placement cell undertakes career development, training and placement of students. India’s domestic pharma industry is growing rapidly. With that, there is a steep rise in the need for skilled experts. With our exhaustive curriculum and soft skills initiatives such as the SPRINT program, Shoolini students reach their potential, gain knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to thrive in the competitive corporate world.