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Programme: MD (Ayurveda) in Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana
About the department
The Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana offers comprehensive academic and practical training in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, with emphasis on classical Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana principles along with contemporary pharmaceutical and analytical sciences. The department caters to undergraduate teaching in the BAMS programme and offers a postgraduate MD(Ayurveda) programme.
Rasashastra encompasses the systematic purification, processing, and therapeutic application of metals, minerals, and herbo mineral preparations. Bhaishajya Kalpana deals with formulation techniques, dosage forms, preservation, standardization, and rational use of herbal and compound medicines. Together, these disciplines form the core of safe, effective, and evidence based Ayurvedic drug development.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
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Years: 3 Years
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Postgraduate Intake Capacity: 5 seats per academic year
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To emerge as a centre of excellence in Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana by integrating classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific principles for quality education, evidence based clinical practice, and safe Ayurvedic drug development.
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To impart quality undergraduate and postgraduate education with strong classical foundations and scientific integration.
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To promote safe, ethical, and evidence based use of Ayurvedic formulations in clinical practice.
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To ensure pharmaceutical excellence through standardization, quality assurance, and innovation.
Academic Strengths
- Strong emphasis on classical Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana literature
- Integration of Ayurveda with modern pharmaceutical sciences
- Focus on drug safety, standardization, and quality control
- Training oriented towards undergraduate teaching, postgraduate academics, research, and clinical application
Teaching–Learning Practices
- Lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group discussions
- Case based learning and formulation clinical correlation
- Continuous assessment and structured mentoring of undergraduate students and PG scholars
- Practical oriented training in pharmacy and quality control lab
FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- Well established teaching pharmacy
- Traditional instruments and essential modern equipment
- Facilities for storage, documentation, and quality maintenance
- Supportive infrastructure for postgraduate practical training and research
Research & Academic Enrichment
- Undergraduate research initiatives including SPARK and RGUHS-funded projects
- Research focusing on standardization, safety, and efficacy of Ayurvedic formulations
- Encouragement for scholarly publications, paper presentations, and academic writing
- Exposure to interdisciplinary research and modern analytical methodologies
Academic Events & Outreach
- Organization of departmental seminars, workshops, and guest lectures
- Participation in conferences, CMEs, and academic programs
- Journal clubs, scholarly discussions, and academic extension activities
