Pharmaceutical
Engineering/Technology
Introduction:
Pharmaceutical
Engineering/Technology involved
in the discovery, design and development of parts and products within
pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical engineering utilizes the concept of
both biology and biochemistry to design, develop, and manufacture
pharmaceutical drugs. Those who work in this field are referred as
Pharmaceutical Engineers.
Nature of Work:
Pharmaceutical
engineers design, construct, maintain and operate the technology used to
research and manufacture pharmaceutical drugs. Engineers work alongside
chemists and pharmacists to research and develop active pharmaceutical
ingredients, and then formulate it into the product that a patient takes. Right
from designing the product up to packing, pharmaceutical engineers are required
at every level of a pharmaceutical organization.
Personality:
Pharmaceutical engineers must be
knowledgeable in areas such as product development, production facilities,
processes and equipment, supply chain management, quality control and
regulatory compliance.
Professional Courses:
The minimum
eligibility criterion for undergraduate programs (B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc) in
pharmaceutical science and technology/ pharmaceutical engineering is 10+2 pass
with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. For admission
to postgraduate programs (M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc), candidates should hold a Bachelor
degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university. Interested
candidates can continue their studies after M.Tech by doing research work in
the relevant field.
Duration:
5 years
Eligibility:
12 std Science
Career Prospects /Companies:
A
pharmaceutical engineer can easily get employed in pharmaceutical industry, in
R&D labs, designing quality drugs for diseases, production and quality
systems, biomedical industries. They can find jobs in biopharmaceutical plants,
biotechnological plants and Pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
GlaxoSmithKline, Lupin, Dabur Pharma, Ranbaxy Labs, Merck and Cipla are some of
the prominent pharmaceutical companies that employ pharmaceutical engineers.
Nowadays cosmetic industry needs people from this area of technology.
Pharmaceutical engineers also have an option of teaching in colleges/
universities.
Remuneration:
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