Pharm D (Post-Baccalaureate) is a Doctoral Degree course in the field of Pharmacy. Duration: It is 3 years long course. Academic program lasts for a period of 2 years (Phase 1). 1 year is dedicated towards internship (Phase 2). The course covers topics such as clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical practice and pharmaceutical care. Skills acquired by students after completing the course are- diagnosis, therapeutic use of drugs, selection of drugs, treatment of diseases and monitoring of patients. During the phase of internship, candidates are imparted advanced lessons in clinical pharmacy services or pharmacy practice under the supervision of faculty members.
Eligibility
Bachelor of Pharmacy completed from a university recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation.
Candidates awaiting their graduation-level examination’s results are also eligible to apply on provisional basis.
Syllabus and Course Description
Year I
Year II
Pharmacotherapeutics – I
Pharmacotherapeutics - III
Pharmacotherapeutics – II
Clinical Research
Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmaco-economics
Biostatistics & Research Methodology
Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Biopharmaceutics& Pharmaco-kinetics
Clerkship *
Clinical Toxicology
Project work (Six Months)
Year III
Internship
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Subjects
Pharmaceutical Formulations
Medicinal Chemistry
Jurisprudence
Biochemistry, Microbiology
Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacognosy And Pharmaceutics.
Hospital Pharmacy
Community and Clinical Pharmacy
Clinical Toxicology
Pathophysiology
Bio-Statistics
Pharmaco-Economics
Pharmaco-Epidemiology and Clinical Research.
Job Profiles
Pharmacist
Teacher/Instructor/ Professor
Research professional
Marketing professional (Pharmaceutical Industry)
Administrative posts (Pharmaceutical Industry)
Quality Control Officer (Pharmaceutical Industry)
Consultant
Clinical Pharmacist
Drug Inspector
Analytical Chemist
Retail Pharmacist
Hospital Pharmacy Director
Hospital Staff Pharmacist
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Retail Staff Pharmacist, etc.
Recruiters
Government Hospitals
Private Hospitals
NGOs
Clinical Research Organizations
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmacy Colleges/Institutes
Average Fee
The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 6000 and 20 Lacs for a span of 3 years.
Average Salary
The average initial annual salary offered to such postgraduates ranges between INR 3 and 10 Lacs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise and experience in the field.
Description Of Doctor of Pharmacy Post Baccalaureate