Unherd is teaming up with pharmacologist, Dr. Sujit Nair to provide online Mentorship to high-schoolers in India who wish to explore the pharmaceutical industry, want to study the science behind drug development, or simply wish to interact with a mentor about their career decision.
What will I Learn?
Get an in-depth look at how drugs and other therapeutics can be used to treat and prevent diseases – along the way the online certificate course will help you understand how pharmacists use their knowledge in real clinical practice.
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Online Class from May 2 to July 4,
every Sundays 2 PM to 3 PM IST
Career Planning
Receive tips and guidance from an experienced industry professional on how to prepare for your education and career in Pharmacy.
Principles
The program will have activities where you need to apply pharmacological principles to discuss emerging therapeutic strategies and issues.
Get Certified
Complete the program with a project & earn a certificate to use for college/job applications by adding it to your resume/portfolio.
Sciences
Using basic scientific knowledge, learn the principles of what the body does to a drug and, in turn, what a drug does to the body
Case Studies
Apply your knowledge and classroom learnings to solve patient case scenarios by discussing and analysing with your mentor.
College Ready
Not only will you be career informed about Pharmacology but also learn about your potential and interests that could prepare you for college.
The Mentorship Process
Apply online
Fill up our application form
Get selected
Based on your interest
and an interview
Start learning
Meet your Mentor
Dr. Sujit Nair
Dr. Sujit Nair, a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Mumbai has more than 20 years of teaching and cancer research experience. A Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Rutgers, he has published extensively in international journals and has over 2500 citations on his work. He is also an Editor for several international journals. Dr. Sujit has mentored pharmacy, life sciences, and biotechnology students over the years on their future career options in India and abroad, either in the research field or in the MBA track, both in the biopharmaceutical industry and in academia.
With the belief that it is important to ignite young minds for the future of India, Dr. Sujit is looking at educating students (13-18-year-olds) online about careers in Pharmaceutical Sciences where he plans to share his knowledge, skills, and learnings with a few students curious about medical sciences.
Note: This is a Mentorship Program for high-school students (13-18-year-olds) in India to explore a career in Pharmacology. Using this Mentorship certificate to practice pharmacy or treat patients is strictly prohibited. Students could use the certificate to apply to colleges, résumé, or job portfolio.
Got a question?
How much does the course cost?
The certified online course on Pharmacology costs Rs. 4550/- inclusive of all taxes. Fee can be paid only after the phone interview round.
Do you offer scholarships?
100% scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need, aptitude, and genuine interest in the program. The decision lies solely with the selection committee. For more details please write in to us: contact@unherd.in.
What is the duration of the program?
The Mentorship Program is planned online from May 2 2021 to July 4 2021, every Sunday from 2 PM to 3 PM IST.
Sruthi Shanker
Grade 12
Unherd’s classes gave me more confidence to pursue a career of my interest before making a decision.
Akshay Anand
Grade 11,
The program gave me an opportunity to meet inspiring professionals from the industry.
Arunima Sen
Grade 10
Words fall short to describe the experience I had with Unherd. It changed the course of my future.
Confused about a career?
Unherd offers mentorship classes on diverse potential careers, for 13 to 18 year-olds, based on their current interest, potential and skillsets.