The college was established in 1963. Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a constituent college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (MAHE). Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences is commonly known as MCOPS Manipal. The college has a total of eight academic departments namely Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Department of Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy Management, Department of Pharmacy Management, and Department of Pharmacy Practice. As per Careers360 Rankings,Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has been ranked 1st in the pharmacy category. The total faculty strength at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences is 77.
The college is located in Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka. Mangaluru International Airport is the nearest airport to the college. It is located at a distance of 60.3 km that will take 1 hr 27 minutes to reach Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The nearest railway station is Surathkal Railway Station located 56.3 km away from the MCOPS Manipal. Students can take a bus from Manchikere Bus Stop that is located 4.6 km away from the college.
Boys Hostel Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has separate hostels for boys and girls. MCOPS Manipal boys hostel facilities include electricity, water supply, common telephone, common reading room etc.
Girls Hostel MCOPS Manipal has separate hostels for girls with all the basic facilities such as electricity, water supply, common telephone etc. Hostels rooms have a cot, mattress, study table etc.
Gym Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has a well-equipped gym for students.
Library Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences library can accommodate 1300 students at a time. The library provides access to a range of databases on the campus network, e-resources, and OPAC-related access to its vast collection. MCOPS Manipal has a separate audio-visual room, a group study area and a private study area.
Sports Students at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences are offered sports facilities for outdoor and indoor sports.
Cafeteria Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences cafeteria serves a variety of food items for students.
Auditorium All the major events such as workshops, seminars of the college are organised in the Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences auditorium.
Medical/Hospital Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has access to clinical facilities of Kasturba Medical College. MCOPS Manipal has a health centre that offers medical facilities to students.
Wifi Wi-Fi enabled from end to end – restaurants, libraries, hostel rooms, labs and classrooms.
IT Infrastructure Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has a well developed and upgraded IT infrastructure.
Classrooms The classrooms of Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences are equipped with audiovisual aids that facilitate the teaching and learning process.
Transport The college offers frequent bus services from Manipal to Udupi and Mangalore.
Laboratories Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences labs are equipped and spacious. MCOPS Manipal labs have CMS-MS, flow cytometer, auto analyzer, zetasizer, etc.