No, you cannot get direct admission in the 2nd year of D. Pharma which is a doctorate degree. The candidate who have successfully completed his/her bachelor degree in B. pharma with the minimum of 50% marks are eligible to do this course. Candidates who have completed their D. Pharm course with 40% in aggregate are also eligible to study for the Pharm. D course. Science stream with PCB (Physics, chemistry, Biology) or PCM (Physics, chemistry, Mathematics) as subjects are preferred.
The minimum eligibility of both course is 12th science pass. But if you have a D. Pharm degree then you will directly admitted in the 2nd year of B. Pharm course through some entrance exam.
Scope of Pharm. D in India:After completing this degree, the students can work in the following positions in India:
1. Clinical Pharmacist.
2. Hospital Pharmacy Director.
3. Hospital Staff Pharmacist.
4. Medical Writer.
5. Pharmaceutical Advisor.
6. Medical Safety Physician.
7. Supply Logistics leader.
8. Drug Safety Associate.
Pharm is quite different from the fee structure of D. Pharm as the level and tenure of both the courses are different. Apart from that, the syllabus of B. Pharm includes an even more intensive study of the field of pharmacy as compared to the syllabus of D. There are many opportunities after completion of D. Pharma course Details & D Pharmacy course fees: You can get job at drug stores of private or government hospitals. You can work in health clinics, NGOs, community health centres by checking the prescriptions, dispensing medicines and give them advice and directions. Average salary for a B. Pharmacy in India is 2.5 Lakhs per year (20.8k per month).