Overview
PGDM Pharmaceutical Management (Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Pharmaceutical Management)) is a two-year full-time management programme for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, covering marketing, regulatory affairs, supply chain and business strategy. It is an AICTE-approved management diploma at many institutes and is not a pharmacy qualification.
Course Details
- Level: Postgraduate diploma
- Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree with usually at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Some institutes prefer pharmacy or life-science graduates, while others accept any discipline.
Admission
Many institutes use national management tests such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA or GMAT, followed by a group discussion and interview. Others run their own selection.
Registration & Recognition
It does not lead to registration as a pharmacist. Pharmacist registration needs a PCI-approved qualification such as D.Pharm, B.Pharm or Pharm.D and registration with the State Pharmacy Council.
What You Will Learn
The course covers pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare management, regulatory affairs, supply chain, business analytics and finance.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Pharmaceutical Product Manager, Business Development Manager, Medical Marketing Executive and Supply Chain Manager. Roles and requirements vary by employer, region and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to senior management roles in pharma and healthcare, or further management study.