The Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) in Clinical Pharmacy at Novel Academy, Pokhara, is a two-year postgraduate program affiliated with Purbanchal University. The course prepares pharmacists to provide advanced patient-centered pharmaceutical care across various healthcare settings. With a growing need for professionals who can actively contribute to therapeutic decisions, this program supports the development of clinical competence, evidence-based reasoning, and inter-professional collaboration in pharmacy practice.
This program is designed for students who have completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and seek to deepen their knowledge and apply it in clinical environments. Students engage in theoretical and practical learning across hospital, community, and research settings.
The program follows a semester system, with four semesters spread over two academic years. Each course carries 62 credit hours and includes core subjects, practical training, project work, a clerkship, and a dissertation.
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Pathophysiology
Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Clinical Pharmacy I
Hospital Pharmacy
Novel Drug Delivery System and Pharmaceutical Products
Pharmacotherapeutics I
Biostatistics and Clinical Research
Clinical Pharmacy II
Hospital and Community Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Pharmacotherapeutics II
Clinical Pharmacy III
Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics
Dissertation Synopsis
Clinical Clerkship
Project Dissertation
Article Writing
Viva (Oral Defense)
Coursework includes seminars, internal and final evaluations, practical lab sessions, and supervised hospital engagement through clerkships.
The program aims to:
Develop clinical decision-making skills for pharmaceutical care
Strengthen patient-centered service delivery
Promote safe and effective medicine use
Encourage communication between pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
Improve patient outcomes through rational drug therapy
Clinical pharmacy is expanding within hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. Graduates of this program are prepared to function as clinical pharmacists in public and private healthcare institutions. The course also opens pathways to research, academia, pharmaceutical consulting, and public health policy.
Graduates can work in:
Hospitals and nursing homes
Community pharmacies
Health research institutions
Government health programs
NGOs involved in medicine safety or rational drug use
Academic institutions, such as faculty or researchers
After completing the program, students will be able to:
Conduct patient case evaluations and provide medication therapy reviews
Identify, prevent, and manage adverse drug reactions and interactions
Collaborate with healthcare teams in clinical settings
Apply therapeutic guidelines and research to decision-making
Maintain accurate and ethical documentation
Develop evidence-based patient care plans
The course includes modules aimed at building technical, clinical, and soft skills:
Patient counseling
Prescription auditing
Drug dosage calculation
Hospital formulary management
Clinical trial support
Data interpretation
Communication in clinical settings
Report writing and presentation skills
The program applies student-focused approaches that combine academic lectures, group discussions, patient simulations, case reviews, and hospital visits. Faculty members are trained professionals with experience in clinical settings.
Assessment includes:
Internal theory and practical marks
Semester-end examinations
Case-based evaluations
Seminars and oral presentations
Research projects
Candidates must:
Hold a recognized Bachelor of Pharmacy degree
Be registered with the Nepal Pharmacy Council
Score at least 50% in the entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission (MEC)
Format: Multiple choice questions (200 items)
Time: 3 hours (with one-time optional break)
Areas covered:
Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Instrumental Analysis
Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy
Quality Assurance, Pharmacology, Jurisprudence
Therapeutics, Toxicology, Pharmacy Practice
M. Pharm (Clinical Pharmacy) graduates are trained for direct involvement in patient care services. They assist in managing medication-related issues, providing therapeutic consultations, and ensuring rational drug use.
Potential job areas include:
Clinical intervention and pharmaceutical care
Health education and patient awareness programs
Pharmacy administration and drug policy development
Medication reconciliation and therapy monitoring
Hospital-based research and clinical trials
Public health drug safety programs
Pharmacists from this program may work independently or as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
Novel Academy offers limited scholarships based on merit and need. Purbanchal University guidelines are followed for allocation. Additional support is available for students with high academic performance or those selected under institutional award categories.
This program integrates clinical expertise with practical application in healthcare delivery. It builds pharmacists' capacity to serve accurately, responsibly, and scientifically in patient care environments.
The course is supported by:
Updated hospital-based learning
Structured clinical clerkships
Seminars and mentorship from senior professionals
Training in communication, research, and clinical documentation
Students benefit from the academic environment of Novel Academy, along with its partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations in Pokhara.
The M. Pharm in Clinical Pharmacy program at Novel Academy addresses the growing need for clinical expertise in pharmacy practice. By combining evidence-based learning with real-world engagement, the course prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to healthcare systems in Nepal and beyond.
Graduates leave with skills in medication management, patient care, and professional collaboration—ready to support responsible medicine use and contribute to health outcomes across diverse settings.
