Overview
Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) (Doctor of Pharmacy (Post Baccalaureate)) is a three-year advanced professional programme for B.Pharm graduates, approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), that builds clinical pharmacy skills and awards the Pharm.D qualification.
Course Details
- Level: Professional doctoral degree
- Duration: 3 years
Eligibility
A B.Pharm degree from a PCI-approved institution. PCI also restricts the programme to institutions permitted to run Pharm.D.
Admission
Admission is institution or state dependent. There is no single national entrance test.
Registration & Recognition
Graduates are eligible for pharmacist registration under the applicable rules, if not already registered.
What You Will Learn
The course covers Clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapeutics, hospital training, drug information and patient counselling.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmacovigilance Specialist and Drug Information Specialist. Roles and requirements vary by employer, region and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to PhD, clinical research and regulatory roles, or senior hospital pharmacy positions.