A Pharmaceutical Engineer deals with the manufacture and production of a variety of drugs in a regulated environment, with a particular emphasis on quality control. The primary goal of this field is to focus on medication, including its planning, dosages, and side-effects. It encompasses various elements of biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, and chemical engineering.
Personal Competencies
• You are good at logical thinking
• You like solving problems
• You enjoy researching and experimenting
• You enjoy working in a team
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in Pharmaceutical Engineering OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's degree (M.E./M.Tech) in the same discipline
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1 . Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi
3. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharastra
4. Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai
5. Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
6. Institute of chemical technology, Mumbai
7. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kalyani, West Bengal
8. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. University College of Science, Technology and Agriculture, Kolkata
2. B.V. Raju Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana
3. Kakinada Institute of Technological Sciences, Ramachandrapuram, Andhra Pradesh
4. PP Savani University, Surat, Gujarat
5. Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
6. Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
7. K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Chennai
8. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,96,000 -7,40,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• SchoIarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Pharmaceutical engineers are employed by pharmaceutical companies, universities, research laboratories, and government agencies. They are likely work in either a laboratory setting or a manufacturing facility.
Work Environment: You will mostly work in laboratory settings for approx. 8 hours a day and 5 or 6 days a week, depending on the organization you work for.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Quality Control Analyst → Drug Analyst → Drug Inspector → R&D Manager
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Pharmaceutical Engineer ranges between INR 17,200 -59,300* per month or more.
Richi Sethi is a Bioprocess systems specialist at Merck Life Sciences. Young and Dynamic, she is currently leading the design of bioprocess equipment critical for downstream processing in Pharmaceutical industry. She started her career with India's maior pharmaceutical company, Biocon, around 4 years back. Highly optimistic about the growth of pharmaceutical industry in India, she believes women would play a key role in realizing it. She holds a Master's degree in Biomedical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and was a gold medalist in Bachelor of Engineering from Paniab University, Chandigarh.*
PHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEER
NCS Code: NA | E036• You are good at logical thinking
• You like solving problems
• You enjoy researching and experimenting
• You enjoy working in a team
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in Pharmaceutical Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's degree (M.E./M.Tech) in the same discipline
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1 . Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi
3. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharastra
4. Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai
5. Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
6. Institute of chemical technology, Mumbai
7. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kalyani, West Bengal
8. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. University College of Science, Technology and Agriculture, Kolkata
2. B.V. Raju Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana
3. Kakinada Institute of Technological Sciences, Ramachandrapuram, Andhra Pradesh
4. PP Savani University, Surat, Gujarat
5. Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
6. Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
7. K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Chennai
8. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,96,000 -7,40,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• SchoIarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Pharmaceutical engineers are employed by pharmaceutical companies, universities, research laboratories, and government agencies. They are likely work in either a laboratory setting or a manufacturing facility.
Work Environment: You will mostly work in laboratory settings for approx. 8 hours a day and 5 or 6 days a week, depending on the organization you work for.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Quality Control Analyst → Drug Analyst → Drug Inspector → R&D Manager
The approx. salary of a Pharmaceutical Engineer ranges between INR 17,200 -59,300* per month or more.
Source: http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=100&loctype=1&job=6129&jobtype=3
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Richi Sethi is a Bioprocess systems specialist at Merck Life Sciences. Young and Dynamic, she is currently leading the design of bioprocess equipment critical for downstream processing in Pharmaceutical industry. She started her career with India's maior pharmaceutical company, Biocon, around 4 years back. Highly optimistic about the growth of pharmaceutical industry in India, she believes women would play a key role in realizing it. She holds a Master's degree in Biomedical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and was a gold medalist in Bachelor of Engineering from Paniab University, Chandigarh.*
Source: https://ispe.org/people/richi-sethi
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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