Goa College Of Pharmacy

Introduction :

Pharmacy profession in Goa is the oldest in the Indian subcontinent. The first ever Pharmacy course was introduced along with the medical course in 1842 at the old Portuguese school known as “Escola Medica de Goa” and later named as “Escola Medica Cirurgica de Goa”. The Pharmacists (farmaceuticos) and Doctors (Medica Cirurgiao) were educated and trained in the same medical school and they had almost the same status in the Goan society.

Vision :

To be a leader in the field of Pharmacy Education and Research, by developing a culture of excellence through Dynamic educational experiences to a high-achieving diverse student body, thus Empowering them to become leaders in their professions by fostering innovation in Pharmaceutical education, pioneering Clinical research and Community engagement.

Mission :

• Prepare students of the college to become the next generation scientists, researchers and educators to lead innovative research in pharmaceutical sciences and patient care by embracing interdisciplinary collaboration. (Mapped to PEO 1, 2 & 3)
• Carve a niche for the continuous and rigorous education of our students as well as health practitioners in novel drug deliveries and diversified healthcare systems. (Mapped to PEO 1 & 2)
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Build in the students and collaborators, a culture of compassion, high moral ethics and congeniality thereby reminding them of the true meaning of their professional responsibilities. (Mapped to PEO 4 & 5)

Provide a scaffold to our alumni to forge ahead in their careers to build both national and international collaborations and strategic alliances in order to meet un-met medical needs of patients. (Mapped to PEO 3 & 5)

Foster a culture of inclusivity that attracts and retains an outstanding and diverse faculty and staff. (Mapped to PEO 5)

Build partnerships with international academic institutions, industries and professional bodies for exchange of ideas and knowledge sharing, in order to promote success, growth and engagement of our students and alumni. (Mapped to PEO 3 & 5)

Raise awareness of the value of pharmacy among consumers, patients, policymakers, the media, all healthcare partners and stakeholders. (Mapped to PEO 1, 4 & 5)

Cultivate relationships with patients, decision makers, medical practitioners, and other key stakeholders to meet changing needs, model patient-centered care, and shape the evolving health care system both locally and globally. (Mapped to PEO 1 & 5)

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) (5):

Our graduates will :

PEO-1: Be successful in their careers as pharmacists in a globally competitive industrial arena and health care.

PEO-2: Pursue higher education, research and development in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

PEO-3: Be engaged in creative and innovative efforts in developing Pharmaceutical Technology.

PEO-4: Be socially and ethically responsible for sustainable development.

PEO-5: Demonstrate leadership qualities and professionalism in their chosen field of specialisation.

Department :

• Citizen Charter

Department Notice Board :

• M. Pharm Prospectus 2026-27