Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Course Overview:

Pharm.D. is a six-year professional doctoral program integrating clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapeutics, and healthcare systems. It prepares students to become clinical pharmacists, focusing on patient care, drug therapy optimization, and interprofessional healthcare collaboration.

Key Subjects:

• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics
• Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals
• Hospital & Community Pharmacy
• Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance
• Internship/Residency (1 Year in Hospital Setup)
• Pharmacy Practice and Ethics

Career Opportunities:

• Clinical Pharmacist in Hospitals
• Pharmacovigilance Specialist
• Drug Safety Associate
• Healthcare Consultant
• Academic Roles in Pharmacy Colleges
• Opportunities Abroad (especially USA, Canada, Gulf countries)
• Roles in Insurance and Health Policy Agencies

Eligibility Criteria:

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCM)
• OR a D.Pharm. qualification from a recognized institution

Admission Process:

1. Application Submission: Apply online/offline via university or college portal.
2. Entrance Exam (if applicable): Some universities require entrance tests.
3. Merit List: Based on 10+2 performance or entrance exam rank.
4. Counseling & Document Verification: Required for final seat allocation.
5. Final Admission: Confirmed upon fee payment and enrollment.

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