Faculty of Pharmacy

Shaping the Future of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Empowering next-generation pharmacists with advanced research, clinical excellence, and ethical practice through PCI-approved programs — a legacy of over three decades in pharmaceutical education.

2
Institutions
80th
NIRF 2025
4,000+
Alumni
8+
Programs
Faculty of Pharmacy at ACU

Pharmacy Faculty by the Numbers

Over three decades of shaping pharmaceutical leaders — from drug discovery to clinical practice, across two campuses in Karnataka.

2
Constituent Institutions
80th
NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2025
4,000+
Graduated Alumni
57+
Expert Faculty Members
30+
Years of Excellence
Constituent Institutions

Two Centres of Pharmaceutical Excellence

A legacy institution at B.G. Nagara and a new-generation campus in Bengaluru — together offering comprehensive pharmacy education from diploma to doctoral level.

Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy
Est. 1992 B.G. Nagara, Mandya

Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy

SACCP

The flagship pharmacy institution of ACU, established in 1992 with over 4,000 alumni worldwide. Ranked 80th by NIRF 2025 in Pharmacy, SACCP offers programs from D.Pharm to Ph.D. across six M.Pharm specializations — with direct access to a 1,000+ bed teaching hospital for clinical pharmacy training.

NAAC A+ NIRF 80th PCI Approved ISO Certified
Programs Offered
D.Pharm B.Pharm M.Pharm (6 Specs.) Pharm.D Ph.D.
BGS Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Est. 2024 Kengeri, Bengaluru

BGS Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

BGS GIPS

The newest addition to ACU's pharmacy ecosystem, located at the BGS Health & Education City in Bengaluru. Equipped with a state-of-the-art pilot plant, HPLC, PCR, electron microscopy, and modern instrumentation rooms — designed from the ground up for 21st-century pharmaceutical education and research.

Modern Campus Pilot Plant Research Centre
Programs Offered
B.Pharm
Academic Departments

Specialized Pharmacy Departments

Six core departments driving academic excellence, research innovation, and clinical practice across the pharmaceutical sciences.

Pharmaceutics

Drug formulation, delivery systems, nanotechnology, and industrial pharmacy with pilot plant training.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Medicinal chemistry, drug design, synthesis, and structure-activity relationship studies.

Pharmacology

Drug action mechanisms, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and pre-clinical research using the Central Animal House.

Pharmacognosy

Natural product chemistry, herbal drug standardization, phytochemistry, and the Medicinal Garden.

Pharmacy Practice

Clinical pharmacy, hospital pharmacy management, patient counseling, and pharmacovigilance.

Pharmaceutical Analysis & Regulatory Affairs

Quality control, drug analysis (HPLC, FTIR), regulatory submissions, and Drug Testing Laboratory.

Programs Offered

Diploma to Doctorate in Pharmacy

Comprehensive programs spanning every level of pharmaceutical education — all approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and aligned with global standards.

Diploma

D.Pharm

2 Years SACCP

Foundation program with 500 hours of hospital practical training in dispensing and drug store management.

Undergraduate

B.Pharm

4 Years SACCP & BGS GIPS

Comprehensive pharmacy degree with 150 hours of in-plant industrial training and hands-on laboratory experience.

Postgraduate

M.Pharm (6 Specializations)

2 Years SACCP

Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Regulatory Affairs.

Doctoral

Pharm.D

6 Years SACCP

Clinical pharmacy doctorate integrating patient care, pharmacotherapy, and evidence-based medicine at the attached hospital.

Research

Ph.D. in Pharmacy

3-6 Years SACCP

Advanced research in drug discovery, nanomedicine, pharmacogenomics, herbal standardization, and pharmaceutical technology.

Advancing Pharmaceutical Discovery

From drug delivery systems to herbal medicine standardization — our faculty drives research that bridges the gap between laboratory innovation and patient care.

NIRF 80
National Pharmacy Ranking 2025
30+
Years of Research Output
6
M.Pharm Specializations
Active
Drug Testing Lab & Clinical Trials

World-Class Infrastructure

State-of-the-art laboratories, a dedicated drug testing lab, medicinal garden, and direct hospital access for clinical training.

1,000+ Bed Hospital

AIMS teaching hospital for clinical pharmacy rotations and patient interaction.

Drug Testing Laboratory

Dedicated lab for quality control and analytical testing of pharmaceutical products.

Medicinal Garden

Curated collection of medicinal plants for pharmacognosy research and herbal drug studies.

Pilot Plant & Instrumentation

Manufacturing-scale pilot plant with HPLC, PCR, electron microscopy at BGS GIPS campus.

Incubation Centre

Startup support and innovation hub for pharmaceutical product development and entrepreneurship.

Central Library

Extensive pharmacy journal collection, e-resources, and digital databases for research.

Start Your Pharmacy Career

From diploma to doctorate — find the right program and begin your journey in pharmaceutical sciences.

Eligibility & Criteria

Check PCI-mandated eligibility, qualifying exams, and minimum criteria for D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D.

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International Admissions

Visa guidance, fee structure, and dedicated support for international and SAARC pharmacy students.

International Guide

Browse All Programs

Explore the complete catalog of pharmacy programs across both SACCP and BGS GIPS campuses.

All Programs

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