Hello,

I will try to explain in as detail as possible. If you still have any query then you can ask in the comments section below.

Pharm.D. is a Professional Pharmacy Doctoral Programme. Pharm.D. enables one to practice the profession of a Pharmacist. Doctor of Pharmacy Programs is focused on classroom theory, penetrative laboratory experiments and motivated research projects.

There are only a limited number of Pharmacy Schools which provide Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

There are 2 types of Pharm.D:

1) Pharm.D- The duration of the course shall be 6 academic years (5 years of study and 1 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 6 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 for 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.

2) Pharm.D.(Post Baccalaureate) -The duration of the course shall be for 3 academic years (2 years of study and 1-year internship or residency) full time with each academic year spread over a period of not less than two hundred working days.

The period of 3 years duration is divided into two phases

Phase I- consisting of First and Second academic year.

Phase II -consisting of Internship or residency training for third 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.

Pharm.D. Eligibility:

For Pharm.D. (6-year course):

A pass in any of the following examinations :-

• 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.
• Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.
• Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course.
• There shall be reservation of seats for the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government/State Government/Union Territory Administration from time to time.

For Pharm.D. (Post Baccalaureate)

• A pass in B.Pharm. from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
• There shall be reservation of seats for the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government/State Government/Union Territory Administration from time to time.

Pharm.D. Subjects

The following subjects are of Pharm.D. (6-year course). Pharm.D. (Post Baccalaureate) subjects may vary from the former.

• Pharmaceutics
• Medicinal Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Clinical Research

Minimum Marks for Passing Examination:

• A student shall not be declared to have passed examination unless he or she secures 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 examinations including sessional marks.
• The students securing 60% marks or above in aggregate in all subjects in a single attempt at the Pharm.D. or, Pharm. D. (Post Baccalaureate) course examination shall be declared to have passed in first class.
• Students securing 75% marks or above in any subject or subjects shall be declared to have passed with distinction in the subject or those subjects provided he or she passes in all the subjects in a single attempt.

How is Doctor of Pharmacy Course Beneficial?

• Pharma.D. enables one to prefix the title of 'Dr.' for practicing Pharmacy Profession.
• Pharm. D is a registrable qualification for practicing pharmacy profession.
• After completing Pharm. D, candidates are eligible to undertake Ph.D. programme.

Doctor of Pharmacy Employment Areas:

• Colleges & Universities
• Drug Control Administration
• Food & Drug Administration
• Foundation/Trust
• Govt./Pvt. Hospitals
• Health Centres
• Medical Dispensing Stores
• Non-Profit Organization
• Pharmaceutical Firms
• Research Agencies

Doctor of Pharmacy Jobs

• Analytical Chemist
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Clinical Pharmacist & Retail Pharmacist
• Drug Inspector
• Researcher
• Retail Pharmacist

I've tried explaining you in detail yet if you feel any query then do ask in the comment section below.

Hope this helps and all the very best to you!

Hi Anjun

Pharm.D is a professional Pharmacy doctoral programme and it is 6 yrs of duration for science academic stream students after 10+2

Duration of 5 yrs and 1 year internship or residency



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Hello Aspirant

Pharm  d is doctor of pharmacy.it is 6 year doctorate level  course including 5years of academic study and one year internship. now a days d pharm is necessary for pharmist in medical store.

Top institutes for this course are:

Jss college of pharmacy

Poona college of pharmacy etc

If you have any other doubts further let me know.

Thank you!!

Hello Anjun Nargees K,




Pharm. D. is a 6- year doctorate level course, including five years of academic study and a year of internship or residency. The course aims to prepare eligible candidates students in the management of patient medication therapy and improving patient outcomes.





Top Institutes offering Pharm D are:

• 
  
  Manipal University of Pharmaceutical Science
  
  


• 
  
  JSS College of Pharmacy
  
  


• 
  
  Poona College of Pharmacy
  
  


• 
  
  KLE College of Pharmacy
  
  


• 
  
  Annamalai University
  
  

The basic eligibility criterion to apply for the course is a

10 + 2

or equivalent qualification from a recognized board and a qualified diploma in Pharmacy from any

Pharm. D. College

recognized by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The average fee charged for the course in India ranges between

INR 6 and 20 Lacs

, varying across Institutes. Various institutes accept score

GPAT

for the admission.




Upon completing the course successfully, postgraduates are lucratively employed in both private and government hospitals, or run open their own pharmacy. The average initial annual salary offered to such postgraduates ranges between

INR 3 and 10 Lacs

, depending upon the candidate’s skillsets.




Thanku.

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