Parul University's Excellent Program Outcome For B.Pharm: The Importance Of Solid Academics And Strategic Industrial Ties

Parul University`s excellent program outcome for B.Pharm

Already India for long has been known as a global leader in the supply of pharmaceuticals, a legacy which was further bolstered during the pandemic by the domestic production of COVID vaccines. However, anyone from the medical fraternity will attest that there is still much advancement to be made in pharmaceutical research to cope with the health challenges we continue to face. This is where the role of the education sector comes in. Further progress in the sector beckons universities to set up their game towards research-oriented B.Pharm programs, a feat that Parul University has been successful at since its inception.

Considering that the pharmaceutical industry demands professionals who are adept at both practical research and academic knowledge of the domain, the Vadodara-based university ensures that learning research skills is an inseparable part of its B.Pharm program, which also has a lateral entry option. Apart from top educators from IITs, NITs, and IISc, Parul University has 45+ world-class laboratories dedicated to pharmaceutical research, ensuring a research-focused program outcome. The facilities include the Chemistry and Pharmaceutics Lab, the Central Research Lab, the Quality Assurance Lab, the Skill & Simulation Lab, and access to work in a 750-bedded hospital. But most importantly, what makes the university program so unique as compared to its counterparts is the strategic alliances that Parul University has forged over the years. These partnerships not just include industry players but also experts, who can guide and nurture talent.

To elaborate, via various platforms, the institute offers the enviable opportunity to launch one's research career under the guidance of eminent experts in the discipline, whose presence further accentuates the mettle of Parul University. The domain leaders include Dr. Gordhan Patel, President of JP Laboratories Inc, Padmashree Prof. Dr. Dipankar Chaterjee, who was the former President and Secretary, IASC, Fellow INSA, Padmashree Prof. Dr. Sujoy Guha, associated with the Centre for Biomedical Engg. IIT and AIIMS, New Delhi, and Dr Pravin Ingole, Scientist, CSIR - NEIST, Assam. Similarly, in terms of industry collaborations, the university has over 700+ tie-ups that provide a window for the students to be part of cutting-edge research undertakings, giving them a head start to a rewarding career in R&D.

Attesting to the success of the research-focused thrust of the program, Parul University has garnered an impressive amount of research funding, adding to around 15 crores. Some of the top projects headed by the university were in association with the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research), European Union-funded CABCIN project, and Gujarat Council of Science Technology, amounting to 179 lakhs, 298 lakhs, 63 lakhs and 82 lakhs, respectively. Further, the NAAC A++-ranked university has also been the driving force behind 320+ filed and granted patents, leading the institute to be ranked 7th across the country by the Indian Patent Office. Also, adding to its list of achievements in terms of research, Parul University is DSIR( Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India)-recognised and accredited by the prestigious NABL (National Accreditation Board for Test and Calibration of Laboratories).

About the program and tie-ups, Dr. Parul Patel, Vice President, Parul University said, "Education at Parul University has always been about what our cohorts can do to contribute to the industry and the society at large. This is why for a medical science-oriented program such as B.Pharm we spared no effort in blending practical and academic learning seamlessly so that both aspects of the discipline get their due attention, leading to an ideal program outcome. We reckon that while top educators can foster a solid theoretical foundation, industry-based training is imperative to strengthen the practical aspects of the subject. This is why we have painstakingly forged industry connections. Moreover, as students participate in industry projects they also develop the ability to collaborate, an essential quality for a good researcher."

Additionally, Parul University's education has always been about giving back to society. The research collaboration with the prestigious IAMA ( Indian American Medical Association) aimed at exploring medicine and pharmaceutical-centric welfare projects, would be one such example where a strategic partnership of the university has been about helping society.

The conjoined project with IAMA is also a fine example of international exposure, which again is important for budding scientists, given the fact that the more they are in touch with a synergy of ideas, the more they are likely to flourish. On the global exposure front as well Parul University has left no stone unturned. The university currently enjoys over 75 Global Partnerships.

Finally, the presence of leading companies in the pharma sector including Emcure, Parimal, and Finecure, among others shows how valuable Parul University's industry-focused grooming and industry-immersive training is. Moreover, the average package and the highest-earned package of 8 and 30 LPA, respectively, further indicate the institute's robust foothold in the industry, especially the R&D sector.

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