Maratha Mandal's College Of Pharmacy
Belagavi
PHARMACOGNOSY
About the Department of Pharmacognosy
The Pharmacognosy Program at Maratha Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, Provides a Strong Foundation in Medicinal Plants, Natural Products, and Herbal Drug Development. This PCI-Approved Course Emphasizes Practical Training, Scientific Evaluation, and Research Skills, Enabling Students to Understand Both Traditional Remedies and Modern Phytopharmaceuticals. Graduates Are Well-Prepared for Careers in Herbal Drug Research, Formulation, and the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Program Overview
The Pharmacognosy Program at Maratha Mandal’s College of Pharmacy Provides Students With Practical and Theoretical Expertise in Herbal Medicines and Natural Bioactive Compounds. Learners Gain Skills in Plant Identification, Extraction, Phytochemical Analysis, Formulation, and Quality Assessment. Through Hands-On Laboratory Training, Research Projects, and Case Studies, the Course Prepares Graduates to Combine Traditional Herbal Knowledge With Modern Pharmaceutical Practices for Research and Production.
With Growing Global Interest in Plant-Based Medicines, Pharmacognosy Professionals Are in High Demand for Developing and Analyzing Herbal Products. The Pharmacognosy Program at Maratha Mandal’s College of Pharmacy , Belagavi Provides Students With Advanced Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Research Expertise in Herbal Drug Science and Natural Product Development. Graduates Are Prepared for Careers in Pharmaceutical Industries, Research Labs, and Academic Institutions.
With State-of-the-Art Laboratories, Experienced Faculty, and a PCI-Approved Curriculum, Maratha Mandal’s College of Pharmacy Remains a Leading Choice in North Karnataka for Students Pursuing Excellence in Herbal and Natural Medicine Research.
OUR DEPARTMENTS
Career Opportunities
- Pharmacognosy: Graduates of the Pharmacognosy Program at Maratha Mandal’s College of Pharmacy Have Access to a Wide Range of Career Options in Pharmaceutical Companies, Herbal Medicine Industries, Clinical Research Organizations, Academia, and Regulatory Bodies. Popular Career Paths Include:
- Herbal Drug Research Scientist
- Phytopharmaceutical Formulation Expert
- Quality Control Analyst for Herbal Products
- Clinical Research Associate in Herbal Medicine
- Lecturer or Researcher in Pharmacognosy
- R&D Specialist in Natural Product Development
Staff Profile
Name: Prof (Dr.) Archana Manuvijay Patil
Designation: Professor
Joining Date: 01/12/1999
Qualification: M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy) and Ph.D. (Pharmacy)
Nature of Association: Regular
Area of Expertise: Herbal formulations, Phytochemistry, Extraction techniques, and Herbal Cosmetics.
Experience: 25 Years
Name: Prof (Dr.) Prasanna Shankar Rao Sutar
Designation: Professor
Joining Date: 26/08/2005
Qualification: M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy) and Ph.D. (Pharmacy)
Nature of Association: Regular
Area of Expertise: Novel drug delivery of herbals, Phytochemistry, Cancer, in vitro cell line studies.
Experience: 20+ Years
Name: Mrs. Aarzu Babu Jamadar
Designation: Assistant Professor
Joining Date: 01/12/2023
Qualification: M. Pharm (Pharmacognosy).
Nature of Association: Regular
Area of Expertise: Herbal formulations, Phytochemistry, Extraction techniques, Analytical studies, In-silico studies, Herbal Cosmetics.
Experience: 02+ Years
Name: Mrs. Aarzu Babu Jamadar
Designation: Assistant Professor
Joining Date: 01/12/2023
Qualification: M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy).
Nature of Association: Regular
Area of Expertise: Herbal formulations, Phytochemistry, Extraction techniques, Analytical studies, In-silico studies, Herbal Cosmetics.
Experience: 02+ Years