Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a constituent college of Andhra University, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Established in 1951, it is recognized as one of the oldest and highly esteemed institutions dedicated to pharmaceutical education and research in India.

History[edit | edit source]

The Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences was established in 1951 as a Department of Pharmacy under the auspices of Andhra University. The college was initially housed in the main campus of the university. In 1963, it was relocated to its present location in the Pithapuram Beach campus of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam.

Courses[edit | edit source]

The college offers a variety of courses in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. These include Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in various specializations of pharmacy.

Research[edit | edit source]

The college is known for its extensive research activities. It has several research projects funded by various national and international agencies. The research areas include drug discovery, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis, and pharmaceutical biotechnology.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The college has state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research. These include modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a library with a vast collection of books and journals, and a computer center.

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

Many alumni of the college have made significant contributions to the field of pharmacy. They have held prestigious positions in academia, industry, and government.