NIPER Hyderabad is an "Institute of National Importance" with a focus on advanced research in pharmaceutical sciences.
Part of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India.
Started functioning on October 19, 2007, in Hyderabad.
Offers programs including M.S. (Pharm.), M.Tech. (Pharm.), M.B.A (Pharm.), and Ph.D.
Strong emphasis on research, education, and exposure to advanced techniques.
Academic Programs:
The institute initially offered M.S. (Pharm.) in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Analysis.
Later expanded to include Pharmaceutics, M.B.A (Pharm.), and Regulatory Toxicology.
Ph.D. programs started in various disciplines.
Academic Departments:
NIPER Hyderabad has nine academic departments, each offering specialized programs.
Chemical Sciences: Offers M.S. (Pharm.) in Medicinal Chemistry and M.Tech. (Pharm.) in Pharmaceutical Technology (Process Chemistry).
Pharmaceutical Analysis: Focuses on analytical methods and techniques for pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.
Biological Sciences: Offers M.S. (Pharm.) in Pharmacology & Toxicology.
Pharmaceutics: Specializes in drug delivery and pharmacokinetics.
Pharmacoinformatics: Trains students in multidisciplinary approaches for research.
Medical Devices: Offers an M.Tech. program in Medical Devices for diagnostics and related technologies.
Natural Products: Concentrates on identifying novel biologically active compounds from natural sources.
Regulatory Affairs: Focuses on regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and related industries.
Pharmaceutical Management: Provides M.B.A (Pharm.) in Pharmaceutical Management for various industry domains.
Academic Excellence:
NIPER Hyderabad promotes free and open inquiry, fostering rigorous study and field-advancing insights.
Aims to prepare individuals to make a positive impact on the world through transformative education.
Placed a strong emphasis on industry readiness and maintaining a faculty-student ratio of 1:10.
Maintains a strong faculty with awards and recognition.
Achievements:
Travel Grant Award:
PhD Research Scholar Mr. David Paul, supervised by Dr. N. Satheesh Kumar in Pharmaceutical Analysis, was awarded the DST-SERB Travel Grant.
UK-India Newton Bhabha Fund Researcher Links Workshop:
Dr. Satheesh Kumar Nanjappan, Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Analysis, was selected for the UK-India Newton Bhabha Fund Workshop.
Current Research:
Ongoing research focuses on revitalizing traditional Ayurvedic medicine for cancer therapy.
Best Poster Award:
Ms. T Sowjanya, a Doctoral student in Pharmacology and Toxicology, received the Best Poster Award under Dr. Chandraiah Godugu's guidance.
Lupin Merit Scholarship Award:
In 2020, under Dr. Jitender Madan's guidance, Ms. Akshaya Iyer received the Lupin Student Fellowship as an M.S. (Pharm.) student in Pharmaceutics department.
Overall Goals:
NIPER Hyderabad aims to develop human resources for the Indian pharmaceutical industry.
Provides high-quality technical and scientific education in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Aims to create a niche in the biomedical realm, meet the current demand for medical devices, and support research and innovation.
Distance from important places in Hyderabad
From Secunderabad Railway Station - 10 KMs - 28 Minutes
From Begumpet Railway Station - 5 KMs - 18 Minutes
From Kachiguda Railway Station - 14.7 KMs - 44 Minutes
From Nampally Railway Station - 12.1 KMs - 35 Minutes
From Mahatma Gandhi Bus Stand - 14.7 KMs - 50 Minutes
From Jubilee Bus Stand - 8.4 KMs - 23 Minutes
From Rajiv Gandhi international Airport - 44 KMs - 1 Hour 5 Minutes