Best Pharmaceutical Sciences College in Punjab, India - LPU

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Empowering future pharmacists through innovation, research excellence, industry exposure, and transformative education

We are one of the most Diverse University in India

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a distinctive institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It is recognized by various National and International ranking bodies. The curriculum is enriched by academics and industry experts to nurture young brains into responsible Pharma professionals. In addition to the fundamental study, skills are strengthened with significant practical work simulating industrial/clinical set-ups. The school aims to establish an environment for research that will increase awareness and equip students to address problems on a local, national, and international scale.

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Top companies hiring from the school

₹ 10 Lakh

Highest Salary Package

₹ 8.17 Lakh

Average Package of Top 10%

150+

Dream Offers  

40+

Recruiters Hired LPU Students

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Jubilant logo
Continuum logo
Lupin logo
Cipla logo
Overseas logo
Pellets Pharma logo
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Hetero logo
Abbott logo
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BE logo
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Our students earning, leading ventures, and studying abroad

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Success stories in placements

Bhavya Sharma — Pharmaceutical Sciences student

Analytical expertise secured a position at Roots Analysis with a ₹4 LPA package, demonstrating strong capabilities and preparedness for opportunities across the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector with confidence.

Placement Success of Prabhat Ranjan at LPU

Professional competence earned a placement at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. with an annual CTC of ₹4 lakh, marking a significant career milestone and reflecting strong industry readiness, capability, and potential.

Placement Success of Sana Praveen at LPU

A promising career milestone was achieved through placement at Learners Track with an annual CTC of ₹6.5 lakh, demonstrating professional preparedness, competence, and potential for sustained growth and excellence.

Placement success of Abhijeet Kumar Singh at LPU

Professional readiness secured a Trainee Product Specialist position at Novo Nordisk with an impressive annual package of ₹8 LPA, reflecting academic excellence, industry competence, and strong career potential.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Placement at LPU

A strong foundation in pharmaceutical practice enabled placement as a Trainee Product Specialist at Novo Nordisk with an annual package of ₹8 LPA, reflecting industry readiness, professional excellence, and potential.

Recognized excellence through industry-leading  rankings and unmatched performance highlights

Academics and campus facilities

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab LPU

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab

The Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab supports advanced experimental work in drug synthesis and analysis through a specialised instrumentation setup. The lab enables you to engage with analytical approaches used to investigate and characterise pharmaceutical compounds.

What You’ll Work on

Drug Synthesis Pharmaceutical Analysis Compound Characterisation HPLC, MS, NMR & FTIR
Central Instrumentation Lab LPU

Central Instrumentation Lab

The Central Instrumentation Lab brings sophisticated analytical capabilities together to support molecular investigation and pharmaceutical research. Access to specialised instrumentation enables detailed study of the composition and characteristics of materials relevant to scientific research.

What You’ll Work on

Molecular Analysis Pharmaceutical Research NMR GC-MS & XRD
Central Instrumentation Lab LPU

Advanced Analytical Facilities

Advanced Analytical Facilities strengthen practical understanding of contemporary pharmaceutical analysis through access to sophisticated instrumentation. The technology-enabled environment connects analytical concepts with their application in advanced scientific investigation.

What You’ll Work on

Analytical Techniques Instrument-based Analysis Advanced Instrumentation Practical Analysis
Animal House LPU

Animal House

The Animal House maintains regulated environments for scientific studies with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and appropriate standards of animal care. The facility supports research requirements within a structured environment designed around these established standards.

What You’ll Explore

Regulated Research Environments Regulatory Compliance Animal Care Standards Scientific Studies
Anatomy and Physiology Lab LPU

Anatomy and Physiology Lab

The Anatomy and Physiology Lab creates a practical learning environment for developing an understanding of the human body and its functions. Anatomical models and learning tools help connect theoretical concepts with visual and applied study.

What You’ll Work on

Human Anatomy Body Structures Physiological Functions Anatomical Models
Pharmaceutical Sciences Library LPU

Sciences Library

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Library provides access to books, journals and digital resources that support pharmaceutical education and research. You can engage with academic and reference material across different areas of pharmaceutical sciences for independent study and research.

What You’ll Access

Pharmaceutical Books Academic Journals Digital Resources Research Material
Pharmacognosy Lab LPU

Pharmacognosy Lab

The Pharmacognosy Lab supports practical study of natural products within pharmaceutical sciences. The laboratory environment enables you to work with extraction and analytical processes used to examine natural materials and develop an applied understanding of their pharmaceutical relevance.

What You’ll Work on

Natural Product Extraction Soxhlet Extraction Rotary Evaporation TLC Analysis
Pharmaceutics Lab LPU

Pharmaceutics Lab

The Pharmaceutics Lab supports practical learning in the development and evaluation of pharmaceutical formulations. The laboratory environment enables you to understand the processes and analytical practices involved in developing and assessing pharmaceutical products.

What You’ll Work on

Formulation Development Tablet Compression Particle Size Analysis Quality Testing
Ayurvedic Lab LPU

Ayurvedic Lab

The Ayurvedic Lab brings traditional Ayurvedic knowledge into a contemporary pharmaceutical research environment. It enables you to examine traditional approaches from a scientific perspective and understand their relevance within pharmaceutical studies.

What You’ll Research

Ayurvedic Remedies Traditional Knowledge Pharmaceutical Science Ayurvedic Formulations
Computer Lab LPU

Computer Lab

The Computer Lab integrates computing with pharmaceutical studies, providing a digital environment for technology-enabled learning and analysis. It enables you to build practical understanding of how computational approaches can support work in pharmaceutical sciences.

What You’ll Work on

Pharmaceutical Data Analysis Programming Software Development Computational Applications

Tie-ups to enhance your learning

UNICEF
Overseas
Lupin
LSSSDG
Univille
Healium
Eminent Physicians
JSS
MNUMS
Christian

Pioneers of
research & innovation

Research
1300

Research Papers Published

2130

Book Chapters

460

Patents Filed

World's Top 2% Scientist 2025 LPU

World's Top 2% Scientist - 2025

Dr. Vijay Mishra, a distinguished Professor, has been recognized in the World's Top 2% Scientists list for 2025, highlighting his exceptional contributions to pharmaceutical sciences.

World's Top 2% Scientist 2025 LPU

World's Top 2% Scientist - 2025

Dr. Bhupinder Kapoor, a renowned Professor, has been recognized in the World's Top 2% Scientists list for 2025, reflecting his significant contributions to the field.

Top Scientist and Punjab Biodiversity Grant Recipient LPU

Top Scientist and Punjab Biodiversity Grant Recipient

Dr. Monica Gulati, Professor, is recognized in the World's Top 2% Scientists for 2025 and received a research grant from the Punjab Biodiversity Board.

Recognized Scientist SERB-DST Grant LPU

Recognized Scientist and SERB-DST Grant Recipient

Dr. Sachin Kumar Singh is recognized in the World's Top 2% Scientists for 2025 and received a SERB-DST grant for his research on SNEDDS for managing diabetes mellitus.

World's Top 2% Scientist Stanford LPU

World's Top 2% Scientist - 2025

Dr. Vancha Harish, Associate Professor, has been named among the World's Top 2% Scientists by the prestigious Stanford University.

World's Top 2% Scientist Stanford LPU

World's Top 2% Scientist - 2025

Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Professor, has been named among the World's Top 2% Scientists by the prestigious Stanford University.

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Dr. Monica Gulati, Registrar and Dean

Dr. Monica Gulati

Registrar and Dean
M. Pharm., Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Panjab University, Chandigarh

A message from the Dean

It is said that 'Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair'. The trust won by pharmacy as a profession during the COVID-19 crisis needs to be upheld by honing our skills in the newer technologies and therapeutic approaches. The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, LPU is committed to providing quality education that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to excel in the ever-evolving field of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

To be the pre-eminent school of Pharmaceutical Sciences, known for impacting human health through innovations in teaching and learning, industry, entrepreneurship, research and leadership at global level.

  • To create lifelong learners who are scientifically sound, ethically strong, and professionally competent to meet the demands of global pharmaceutical industry and healthcare.
  • To bridge the gap between academia and industry through innovative curriculum, experiential learning, and strong industry partnerships.
  • To develop graduates who can serve as competent professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
  • To foster national and international collaborations for advancing pharmaceutical education and research.
  • To build a robust research ecosystem that addresses contemporary challenges in drug discovery, development, and delivery.

Learn from our impactful faculty

Experience holistic learning with a
student first approach

Reliance Foundation Scholarship

Ankita Saxena, a student of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, received the prestigious Reliance Foundation Scholarship, recognizing her academic excellence and research potential in pharmaceutical sciences.

Ankita Saxena receives Reliance Foundation Scholarship LPU

NIPER JEE 2024 Rank Achievement

Sumit Roy, a B. Pharm student from batch 2020-2024, secured 28th Rank in NIPER JEE 2024, earning opportunities at India's premier pharmaceutical education and research institutes.

Sumit Roy NIPER JEE 2024 Rank 28 LPU

National Badminton Gold Medal

Dinesh Meher, a B. Pharm student, secured the Gold Medal in the Men's Doubles event at the SGDAF National Badminton Championship.

Dinesh Meher Gold Medal SGDAF Badminton Championship LPU

JRF Selection at DPSRU

Samaksh Tyagi, an M. Pharm student, selected as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU) for a prestigious research project funded by CCRUM, New Delhi.

Samaksh Tyagi selected JRF DPSRU CCRUM project LPU

4th International Conference of Pharmacy

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences hosted the 4th International Conference of Pharmacy (IPGA) - ICP 2024, bringing together global pharmacy experts, researchers, and students for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

4th International Conference of Pharmacy ICP 2024 LPU

SPER-2026 International Conference

The 15th Annual International Conference & Exhibition SPER-2026 was successfully held, under the theme “Building a Future-Ready Pharma Ecosystem with AI and Sustainable Development Goals.

15th Annual International Conference SPER 2026 LPU

International Conference (She-Science 2025)

LPU have co-organized SHE-SCIENCE 2025 in association with the Society of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (SPER), to celebrate and highlight the significant contributions of women in advancing sustainable solutions and transformative approaches in global health.

15th Annual International Conference SPER 2026 LPU

Guest lectures

Guest Lecture by Ms. Sakshi Rastogi at LPU

AI & ML in Healthcare & Life Sciences

The session explored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in revolutionizing healthcare delivery, drug discovery, and life sciences research with real-world applications.

Sakshi Rastogi

Global Client Solutions Partner, Quantiphi

Guest Lecture by Manmeet Kaur at LPU

Career Guide for Medical Scribing

The lecture provided comprehensive insights into the emerging field of medical scribing, career pathways, required skills, and opportunities in the healthcare documentation sector globally.

Manmeet Kaur

Group Manager, Medical College of Wisconsin

Guest Lecture by Dr. Hitesh Manchanda at LPU

Clinical trials help to build the future of medicine

The session highlighted the critical importance of clinical trials in pharmaceutical development, covering trial design, regulatory frameworks, ethics, and how evidence-based research drives modern medicine forward.

Dr. Hitesh Manchanda

Senior Manager, Syneos Health

Guest Lecture by Dr. Mandar Bodas at LPU

Innovative data analytics tool for pharma researchers

The lecture introduced cutting-edge data analytics tools that empower pharmaceutical researchers to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, accelerating drug research and development processes.

Dr. Mandar Bodas

Solution Consultant, Elsevier

Guest Lecture by Mr. Vineet Rastogi at LPU

Video Conferencing - A Remote Friendly Healthcare Practice

The session explored the integration of telemedicine and video conferencing in healthcare delivery, discussing technology adoption, patient engagement, and the future of remote-friendly clinical practice.

Vineet Rastogi

Founder & MD, Healium.io

Guest Lecture by Dr. Gagandeep Kwatra at LPU

Improving Patient Safety: Opportunities and Challenges

The lecture addressed contemporary challenges and opportunities in patient safety, covering medication errors, clinical protocols, healthcare quality improvement, and the pharmacist's pivotal role in safeguarding patient wellbeing.

Dr. Gagandeep Kwatra

Professor, CMC

From the former students to
current achievers

Recipient of the Innovation Jump Start Award from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, recognizing entrepreneurial innovation, impactful ideas, and successful translation of research into real-world solutions globally.

Dr. Mahima Bansal

B. Pharm.

Batch 2003-2007
Dr. Mahima Bansal

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