Dear Aspirant,

Pharm D is a 6 year course that was introduced in India in 2008. The course structure is such that you would spend the first five years studying and the final year is internship or residency training.

BENEFITS:

• After completion of this course, one can prefix 'Dr' title for practicing pharmacy profession.
• There is immense scope for Pharm D students to avail opportunities for higher studies and research.
• Pharm D careers can be a rich and fulfilling experience for aspirants who would like to the world of healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

SCOPE:

• The primary industry that hires Pharm D students is the pharmaceutical industry.
• Some of the career options include:

Clinical research, Pharmacovigilance, Research and Development, Medical Writing, Nutritionist, Clinical Pharmacist, Lecturer etc.

ELIGIBILITY:

For Pharm D admissions, the candidates must have completed 10+2 from any recognized institution securing minimum 50% aggregate marks. Certain colleges also take into account the entrance exam marks. Some of the PharmD entrance exams include:

GPAT, BITS HD Pharmacy, UP-CPMT, UPSEE, AIPSSCET Etc.

The aspirants should have taken Physics and Chemistry as core subjects and Maths and Biology as elective subjects in 12th Std level to be eligible for Pharm D course.

For more details regarding Pharm D colleges, click on the link below:

Top Pharm.D Colleges in India 2021 – Courses, Fees, Admission, Rank (careers360.com)

Hope it helps.

All the best!

Hi,

I hope you are doing well.

Eligibility

In order to get admission in Pharm D. course, candidates are required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with physics , chemistry , and biology / maths as compulsory subjects.

Candidates must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree B. Pharm from a recognized university.

Candidates studying D. Pharm (diploma of pharmacy) are eligible for lateral entry to the program.

Scopes

Career scope in the field of pharmacy is huge. After completing Pharm D. course, students can choose for a P.hD programme

As a Pharm D. graduate, one can work in the following fields:

Oncology : Cancer patients are dependent upon many different drugs to help them fight their illnesses.

Nuclear Pharmacy: Nuclear pharmacy is that category of pharmacy which is connected to radioactive drugs. These types of drugs are used for methods such as PET scans or for different treatment procedures for diseases like cancer.

Psychiatric Pharmacy: Pharmacists who specialize in psychiatric medications prospect how these drugs interrelate with other drugs, and help advise medical specialists who authorize these drugs which supports them to properly identify those conditions where the drugs will be efficient and beneficial.

Careers Opportunities after Pharm.D

The candidates who complete their study of Doctor of pharmacy are offered a variety of jobs according to their job interests and skills they possess.

• Clinical Pharmacist

• Hospital Pharmacy Director

• Hospital Staff Pharmacist

• Pharmacist

• Pharmacist in Charge

• Retail Pharmacist

• Retail Staff Pharmacist

• Drug Experts

• Drug Interaction Specialists

Hi,

The Government of India and the Pharmacy Council of India introduced the Doctor of Pharmacy, or Pharm.D, as a six-year professional pre-Ph.D. postgraduate doctorate in 2008. The Doctor of Pharmacy was developed with the goal of improving clinical pharmacy services in India because it is the only pharmacy service that has direct contact with the patient health care system. Students enrolling in the programme must finish a five-year classroom and hospital-based didactic study programme, followed by a one-year internship training programme in hospitals, which includes continuous practicals and research projects.

Eligibility:

• Candidates must have completed 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and biology/maths as obligatory courses from a recognised board.
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in pharmacy (B. Pharm) from a recognised university.
• Candidates who are currently pursuing a D. Pharm (diploma in pharmacy) are eligible to apply for lateral admission into the programme.

Scope: The area of pharmacy offers a wide range of career opportunities. Students can pursue a P.hD. programme after completing the Pharm D. programme. For Pharm D. candidates, there is a lot of opportunity to work in pharmaceuticals abroad. They must collaborate with doctors and pharmacists, which instils in them a sense of accountability for pharmaceutical therapy management. One can work in the following fields as a Pharm D. graduate:

• Oncology
• Pediatric Pharmacy and much more

Candidates who complete their Doctor of Pharmacy studies are offered a number of work opportunities based on their job interests and skills. They aid pharmacists in their everyday activities by assisting them in the preparation of prescriptions, assisting with issue solving, and assisting with the pharmacy's daily operations and ongoing programmes.

• Clinical Pharmacist

• Hospital Pharmacy Director

• Hospital Staff Pharmacist

• Pharmacist

• Pharmacist in Charge

• Retail Pharmacist

• Retail Staff Pharmacist

• Drug Experts

• Drug Interaction Specialists

Hope that answers your question

All the best