This department is involved in screening of natural and synthetic drugs for their pharmacological activities using in vitro and in vivo models involving preclinical and toxicological studies. Knowledge on experimental skill is imparted to students through computer aided visuals.

The department imparts profound knowledge of traditional systems of medicines and studies safety, efficacy and biological activity of herbal plants and products. The area of research involves identification and investigation of medicinal plants for their phytochemical, pharmacological and microbiological activities.

It comprises of a well organized research wing which works to understand the safety, efficacy and biological action of different formulations and designing of novel drug delivery systems like sustained, controlled, transdermal, ocular, mucoadhesive and targeted drug delivery systems.

The department is established in 2006, well equipped and works on the designing and development of new molecules for various diseases of CNS, CVS, Pain, inflammation, cancer, TB etc.. using advanced tools, synthetic methodologies and techniques. It is also engaged in research on natural products. The deparment has experienced faculty and the alumni are 100% placed in various sectors.