Pharm.D. (Lateral Entry)

Pharm.D. (Lateral Entry)

Course Overview:

Pharm.D. (Lateral Entry) is a three-year doctoral program offered to B.Pharm. graduates. It includes advanced coursework and a one-year mandatory internship, focusing on clinical and hospital pharmacy practices.

Key Subjects:

• Clinical Research & Drug Safety
• Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
• Clinical Toxicology
• Biostatistics & Research Methodology
• Patient Counseling Techniques
• Pharmacy Practice
• Internship/Residency (Final Year)

Career Opportunities:

• Clinical Pharmacist
• Medication Therapy Manager
• Clinical Trials Monitor
• Drug Inspector or Regulatory Officer
• Academic and Research Positions
• Career Opportunities Abroad (clinical and hospital pharmacy)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) from a recognized institution
• Minimum required percentage as per institutional norms

Admission Process:

1. Application Submission: Submit applications via institutional portals.
2. Entrance Exam (if applicable): Required by some colleges/universities.
3. Merit List: Based on B.Pharm. marks or entrance test scores.
4. Counseling & Document Verification: Attend and submit required documents.
5. Final Admission: Pay fees and confirm admission.

Sl. No.	Course	Duration	Eligibility
1	D. Pharm.	2 years	10+2 Inter (PCB/M)
2	B. Pharm.	4 years	10+2 Inter (PCB/M)
3	M.Pharm.	2 years	B.Pharm.
4	Pharm.D.	6 years	10+2 (PCM/PCB) or D.Pharm
5	Pharm.D. (Lateral Entry)	3 years	B.Pharm