Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Duration6 Year
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) is a professional six-year doctoral-level programme that prepares students for clinical and community-based pharmacy practice.
Applied for approval by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the programme integrates academic knowledge with hands-on clinical experience, equipping students to play a vital role in patient care, drug therapy management, and healthcare decision-making.
The curriculum covers subjects like pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, clinical pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical toxicology, and pharmacy practice. The final year is dedicated to a one-year internship/residency in a hospital setting, allowing students to gain real-time exposure to patient care, medication therapy review, and interprofessional healthcare collaboration.
Pharm.D graduates are trained to become competent clinical pharmacists capable of working in hospitals, healthcare institutions, regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical industries, research organizations, and academia. The programme also opens pathways to global opportunities, especially in countries where Pharm.D is the standard for pharmacy practice.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSO 01
Graduates will acquire comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences related to pharmacopoeial & non-pharmacopoeial drugs, pharmacotherapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacovigilance, patient care management, hospital and community pharmacy, and drug interactions to serve as professional clinical pharmacists.
PSO 02
Graduates will be able to serve or start their own practices in clinical pharmacy services, hospital pharmacy, therapeutic drug monitoring, patient counselling, and healthcare education.
PSO 03
Graduates will be able to understand the need for research and higher education for updating clinical knowledge and applying it to the profession of pharmacy and advanced patient care.
Programme Outcomes (PO)
Programme Outcomes (POs) of Doctor of Pharmacy Programme: Students of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree programme at the time of graduation will be able to-
Apply the fundamental concepts and applications of pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, biomedical sciences, pharmacotherapeutics, socio-behavioural sciences, and drug regulation to solve the complex issues in the healthcare and clinical pharmacy sector.
Plan and manage the resources, time, and manpower in resolving intricate issues related to patient care and pharmacy practice.
Design and develop patient-centric therapeutic strategies by critical thinking to ensure patient safety, efficacy, and optimal therapeutic outcomes while considering socio-cultural health aspects.
Apply pharmaceutical and professional knowledge to bring novel research in clinical practice, drug therapy, and healthcare systems.
Build and enhance the skills to accommodate leadership & teamwork quality in a clinical and hospital pharmacy setting.
Applying the knowledge of ethical practices and human values as clinical pharmacists in hospitals, communities, or healthcare setups.
Demonstrate effective communication with healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Demonstrate the code of ethics and uphold the laws for the upliftment of the pharmacy profession and community health.
Select and apply novel techniques, software and modern tools in patient data management, drug utilisation review, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
Understand and apply the principles of environment protection and sustainability in healthcare settings, including safe drug disposal and environmental stewardship.
Understand the need to enhance knowledge and skills to engage in life-long learning and apply it to advanced clinical pharmacy practices.
Curriculum Details
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDP101 | Human Anatomy and Physiology – Theory | 4 |
| PDP102 | Pharmaceutics – Theory | 3 |
| PDP103 | Medicinal Biochemistry - Theory | 4 |
| PDP104 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry - Theory | 4 |
| PDP105 | Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry - Theory | 3 |
| PDP106/107 | Remedial Mathematics/Biology - Theory | 4 |
| PDP108 | Human Anatomy and Physiology - Practical | 3 |
| PDP109 | Pharmaceutics - Practical | 3 |
| PDP110 | Medicinal Biochemistry - Practical | 3 |
| PDP111 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry - Practical | 3 |
| PDP112 | Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry - Practical | 3 |
| PDP113 | Remedial Biology - Practical | 3 |
| Total | 40 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDP201 | Pathophysiology – Theory | 4 |
| PDP202 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology - Theory | 4 |
| PDP203 | Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals - Theory | 4 |
| PDP204 | Pharmacology- I - Theory | 4 |
| PDP205 | Community Pharmacy - Theory | 3 |
| PDP206 | Pharmacotherapeutics- I - Theory | 4 |
| PDP207 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology - Practical | 3 |
| PDP208 | Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals - Practical | 3 |
| PDP209 | Pharmacotherapeutics- I - Practical | 3 |
| Total | 32 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDP301 | Pharmacology- II - Theory | 4 |
| PDP302 | Pharmaceutical Analysis - Theory | 4 |
| PDP303 | Pharmacotherapeutics- II - Theory | 4 |
| PDP304 | Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence - Theory | 2 |
| PDP305 | Medicinal Chemistry - Theory | 4 |
| PDP306 | Pharmaceutical Formulations - Theory | 3 |
| PDP307 | Pharmacology- II - Practical | 3 |
| PDP308 | Pharmaceutical Analysis - Practical | 3 |
| PDP309 | Pharmacotherapeutics- II - Practical | 3 |
| PDP310 | Medicinal Chemistry - Practical | 3 |
| PDP311 | Pharmaceutical Formulations - Practical | 3 |
| Total | 36 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDP401 | Pharmacotherapeutics- III - Theory | 4 |
| PDP402 | Hospital Pharmacy - Theory | 3 |
| PDP403 | Clinical Pharmacy - Theory | 4 |
| PDP404 | Biostatistics and Research Methodology- Theory | 3 |
| PDP405 | Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics- Theory | 4 |
| PDP406 | Clinical Toxicology - Theory | 3 |
| PDP407 | Pharmacotherapeutics- III - Practical | 3 |
| PDP408 | Hospital Pharmacy - Practical | 3 |
| PDP409 | Clinical Pharmacy - Practical | 3 |
| PDP410 | Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics- Practical | 3 |
| Total | 33 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDP501 | Clinical Research - Theory | 4 |
| PDP502 | Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics - Theory | 4 |
| PDP503 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring - Theory | 3 |
| PDP504 | Clerkship | 1 |
| PDP505 | Project work (Six Months) | 20 |
| Total | 32 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship or Residency Training Including postings in specialty units. Student should independently provide clinical pharmacy services to the allotted wards. i) Six months in General Medicine department ii) Two months each in three other specialty departments |
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Career Path
- Clinical Pharmacist – Work in hospitals, healthcare clinics, and primary care settings to optimise drug therapy for patients.
- Hospital Pharmacist – Manage medication distribution and provide drug-related consultations in hospitals.
- Research & Development (R&D) Scientist – Engage in pharmaceutical research and development of new drugs.
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Ensure compliance with drug regulations and work with government agencies.
- Pharmacovigilance Expert – Monitor and assess drug safety and adverse effects.
- Academia & Teaching – Become faculty members or researchers in pharmacy colleges and universities.
- Medical Writer/Clinical Research Associate – Work in medical communication, drug trials, and research studies.
- Entrepreneurship – Start a pharmacy business, consultancy, or healthcare-related venture.
Fee Structure
Yearly
| 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3nd Year | 4nd Year | 5nd Year | 6nd Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹2,80,000 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
Semester Wise
| 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | 3rd Sem | 4th Sem | 5th Sem | 6th Sem | 7th Sem | 8th Sem | 9th Sem | 10th Sem | 11th Sem | 12th Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹1,55,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,25,000 |
Admission Process
Complete the Application
Appear for Entrance test and interview
Get shortlisted and Received the offer letter
Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)*
Minimum qualification for admission in First year Pharm.D:
Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and/or Biology (P.C.B / P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects individually. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.
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