PHARM.D [Doctor of Pharmacy]

ELIGIBILITY

10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Mathematics or  Biology.

A pass in D.Pharm course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.

(3) Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.

DURATION

The duration of the course shall be six academic years (five years of study and one year of internship or residency) full time with each academic year spread over a period of not less than two hundred working days. The period of six years duration is divided into two phases –

Phase I – consisting of First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth academic year.

Phase II – consisting of internship or residency training during sixth year involving posting in speciality units. It is a phase of training wherein a student is exposed to actual pharmacy practice or clinical pharmacy services and acquires skill under supervision so that he or she may become capable of functioning independently.

AGE

17  years and above on 31st December of the year of admission.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

A minimum of 80% attendance in both theory and practical classes is essential to get eligibility for sessional and university examination.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARK

During each academic year three sessional exams for theory and practical will be conducted and an average of the best two will be considered to qualify for the university exam.

MINIMUM MARKS FOR PASSING EXAM

A student shall not be declared to have passed the examination unless he or she secure at least 50% marks in each of the subjects separately in the theory examinations, including sessional marks and at least 50% marks in each of the practical examination including sessional marks.

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Hospital Posting

Every students shall be posted in constituent hospital for a period of not less than seventy five hours to be covered in not less than 200 working day in each of second, third & fourth year course. In the fifth year, every student shall spend half a day in the morning hours attending ward rounds on daily basis as a part of clerkship.

Project Work

To allow the student to develop data collection and reporting skills in the area of community, hospital and clinical pharmacy, a project work shall be carried out under the supervision of a Preceptor. The project topic must be approved by the Head of the Department followed by Head of the Institution. Project work shall be presented in a written report and as a seminar at the end of the year. External and the internal examiners shall do the assessment of the project work.

Internship

Every student must complete a one year mandatory internship period as per Appendix-C regulations. Internship is a phase of training where a student is expected to conduct actual practice of pharmacy and health care and acquires skills under supervision so that he or she may become capable of functioning independently. A student shall be permitted to start the internship only after having passed in theory and practical of all subjects of all previous years. Every students has to undergo one-year internship as per PCI regulations.

COURSE DETAILS

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

FIFTH YEAR

SIXTH YEAR

 Internship [12 -MONTHS]

WHY TO CHOOSE PHARM.D

SMART CLASS ROOMS

 Technological equipment for better learning & teaching.

DIGITAL LIBRARY

DRUG INFORMATION CENTER

Is a service offered through pharmacy practice department, provides healthcare professionals, patients, and the public with accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date information about medications

EXPERIENCE FACULTIES

Are deep knowledge and passion for their subject matter.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

plays an important role in preparing the student for a professional career.

SEMINARS & CONFERENCES

Gives intensive exposure to a topic through presentations & discussions

ACTIVE ALUMNI

can assist in strengthening confidence, improve motivation…

Scholarships

are important resources for college students seeking to make ends meet.

Well Equipped Labs

conducive to facilitate impactful learning.

*Awaiting course approval from Authority

JOB OPPORTUNITIES  FOR PHARM.D IN INDIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES

1. Clinical Pharmacy / Hospital Pharmacy

• Work in hospitals under healthcare teams.
• Involves medication therapy management, patient counseling, and adverse drug reaction monitoring.
• Growing opportunities in corporate hospitals like Apollo, Fortis, Manipal, and AIIMS.

2. Pharmacovigilance

• Monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactions.
• Work in CROs (Contract Research Organizations) or pharma companies (e.g., IQVIA, Accenture, Cognizant, TCS).

3. Regulatory Affairs

• Ensuring compliance with drug laws and regulations.
• Opportunities in companies like Dr. Reddy’s, Sun Pharma, and Mankind.

4. Medical Writing / Scientific Writing

• Writing drug monographs, clinical trial reports, research summaries.
• Roles in media, publishing, CROs, and pharma companies.

5. Academia / Teaching

• Lecturers or assistant professors in pharmacy colleges.
• Can pursue Ph.D. to advance in academic positions.

6. Community Pharmacy

• Running or working in retail pharmacies.
• More relevant with the rise of e-pharmacy platforms like 1mg, NetMeds.

7. Research and Development

• Clinical research associates (CRAs).
• May require additional qualifications like GCP training.

8. Government Sector

• Drug Inspector (through PSC/UPSC exams).
• CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organization).
• Pharmacist roles in Indian Railways, ESIC, defense.

 Job Opportunities in other countries

Pharm.D is well-recognized in countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and Gulf countries, though requirements vary.

United States

• Pharm.D is the entry-level requirement for becoming a licensed pharmacist.
• Must pass NAPLEX, FPGEE, TOEFL, and get internship hours.
• Work settings: retail pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens), hospitals, research, academia.

Canada

• Licensure through PEBC (Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada).
• Complete bridging programs.
• Jobs in hospital and community pharmacy, regulatory agencies.

Australia

• Must go through APC (Australian Pharmacy Council) process.
• Often need a bridging course and pass the KAPS exam.
• Can work in clinical, retail, or regulatory roles.

 United Kingdom

• Currently requires MPharm + 1-year pre-reg training.
• Pharm.Ds from India often need equivalency assessments or additional education.
• Roles in NHS, research, medical writing.

Gulf Countries (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman)

• Growing demand for clinical pharmacists in private and government hospitals.
• Must pass MOH / DHA / HAAD / Prometric exams.
• High salaries compared to India.