Academic Department Bangalore, Karnataka University Estd. 1925

Department of Psychopharmacology

Constituent Department of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

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About Department of Psychopharmacology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of Psychopharmacology

The Department came into existence towards the end of 1983, believes in inter- departmental and inter- institutional collaborations. The department is awaiting clinical research unit to be established in collaboration with the clinical department or having its own clinical unit.

Courses offered

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Objectives

=> To provide specialized clinical services for Neurosychiatric disorders particularly when diagnosis needs to be confirmed.
=> To provide information on study state plasma levels of psychotropic drugs for Clinical Management, Dosage Scheduling, Side Effects, Toxicity, Over dosage and Poisoning.
=> To provide therapeutic drug monitoring.
=> To establish pharmacokinetic database for psychotropic drugs for the Indian population.

Contact Details

Department of Psychopharmacology
NIMHANS,
Hosur Road,
Bangalore - 560029,
India

Phone: +91-80-26995111

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department

Affiliation National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Campus Location Bangalore, Karnataka

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Objectives

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> To provide specialized clinical services for Neurosychiatric disorders particularly when diagnosis needs to be confirmed.

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> To provide information on study state plasma levels of psychotropic drugs for Clinical Management

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Dosage Scheduling

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Side Effects

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Toxicity

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Over dosage and Poisoning.

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> To provide therapeutic drug monitoring.

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> To establish pharmacokinetic database for psychotropic drugs for the Indian population.

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Psychopharmacology

Where is the Department of Psychopharmacology located?

The Department of Psychopharmacology is an academic teaching department of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Psychopharmacology are conducted as per National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Psychopharmacology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore.