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Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) is a well known

Doctorate Degree program in Pharmacy. It is
also known by the name of Pharma D. It is a 6
years (5 years academic program + 1 year
internship) long course. In this article, you will be
reading about Pharm D course details, eligibility
criteria, admission process, syllabus, PG courses,
career prospects, job profiles and scope.

Pharm D is different from the traditional B Pharm

(Bachelor of Pharmacy) course in many ways.
Pharm D’s duration (6 years) is longer than that
of B Pharm (4 years). Other than that, Pharm D
course focuses more in clinical pharmacy,
pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical care as well
as health care. B Pharm course focuses only on
pharmacy industry and research. In short, Pharm
D is much more detailed (integrated) and
valuable that B Pharm course.

PHARM D: INTRODUCTION
In Western and European countries, Pharmacists
are healthcare professionals. Over there, Pharm
D is the professional degree required to practice
as a pharmacist. Sadly, B Pharm course
available in India is not up to mark, when
compared to Pharm D course. B Pharm lacks
quality in areas of studies such as clinical
pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, patient care etc.
In May 2008, the course of Pharm D was officially
introduced in India.

In India, there are 2 formats in which this course

is available-

1. Regular Pharm D program (6 years long)

2. Pharm D (Post-Baccalaureate) program (3
years long)

Regular Pharm D course may be pursued by

students who have passed 12th Science board
examination. Post-Baccalaureate Pharm D
course is for B Pharm graduates to pursue.

The course includes regular pharmacy subjects

and clinical pharmacy practices. This is why this
course is called an ‘integrated course’. The
program trains students in clinical pharmacy,
pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical care. At
the end of the course, students gain skills such
as diagnosis and treatment of diseases,
selection and therapeutic usage of drugs,
monitoring of patients etc. In short, Pharm D
graduates are capable of performing many tasks
that MBBS graduates are capable of doing
(monitoring patients, diagnosis etc).

COURSE DETAILS

Pharm D (6 years long): This course is 6

years long. Academic program lasts for a
period of 5 years. 1 year is dedicated towards
internship.
Pharm D (Post-Baccalaureate): This course
is 3 years long. Academic program lasts for a
period of 5 years. 1 year is dedicated towards
internship.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Pharm D (6 years long course): Science

stream students (any group- Mathematics or
Biology), who have passed 10+2 board
examination from a recognized board OR
Diploma in Pharmacy holders (from a PCI
recognized institute) are eligible to pursue
this course. Some institutes do have the
minimum marks criteria. According to this
criteria, a student must have scored at least
50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and
Optional subject (Mathematics/Biology) in
12th board examination.
Pharm D (Post-Baccalaureate): Graduates
who have completed B Pharm from a PCI
recognized institute are eligible to pursue
this course. Minimum aggregate marks
required -50%. Some institutes do have
minimum marks criteria.

ADMISSION PROCESS
Admission usually takes place through State
wise/Central Medical Admission authority. It is
based on merit marks. Marks scored by a
student in State/all India level entrance test
(depending upon the type of institute you want
admission in) and 12th Science board
examination are taken into consideration. Based
on these marks, a merit list is made. Seats will be
allotted to deserving students, based on the
merit list.

Some Deemed Universities and reputed

institutes have their own private entrance tests
(online/regular). To get admission in such an
institute, a student must pass the entrance test
and the interview that follows it.

When it comes to admission process,

reservations and relaxations exists in the form of
caste based reservations & relaxations, NRI
quota and donation quota. Eligible and capable
candidates may make use of such
reservations/relaxations.

COURSE CONTENT
Going through course content will help us get a
better idea about the course structure. Below,
I’ve listed some important subjects present in
Pharm D course. The academic program is
divided into 5 years. We will check out subjects
present in each academic year.

1st year subjects-

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Pharmaceutics
Medical Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematics/Biology

2nd year subjects-

Pathophysiology
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Pharmacognosy
Phytopharmaceuticals
Pharmacology
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacotherapeutics 1

3rd year subjects-

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Pharmacology (Advanced)
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmacotherapeutics 2
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Formulations

4th year subjects-

Hospital Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacy
Biostatistics
Research Methodology
Pharmacotherapeutics 3
Biopharmaceutics
Pharmacokinetics
Clinical Toxicology

5th year subjects-

Clinical Research
Clerkship
Pharmacoepidemiology
Pharmacoeconomics
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring
Project work

It is evident that there are recurring subjects

present in this course. Such subjects appear in
more than one academic year. Practical sessions
are present (along with theory classes) in case of
most of the subjects mentioned above. In case
of final academic year, project work is also
involved.

After completing 5 academic years, successful

students have to go through 1 year long
internship (residency training). Talking about
modes of evaluation used in this course, there
are 4 main types of examinations present-
written examination, practical examination, oral
test and clerkship examination.

Note: The above course structure belongs to 6

years long Pharm D course. The course content
and structure of Post-Baccalaureate Pharm D
course is may differ.

COURSE TO PURSUE AFTER

COMPLETING PHARM D
MBA is a very good course to pursue after
completing Pharm D. The 2 years long MBA
course will help one acquire key management
skills, which will be useful in landing
administrative jobs in pharmaceutical industry as
well as healthcare sector.

CAREER PROSPECTS AND JOB

OPPORTUNITIES
Pharm D course will help one get license to
practice as a pharmacist in India and abroad. The
course prepares students to practice as
pharmacist in supervised or independent
environments. Some places where one may
practice are Government hospitals, Private
hospitals, Community health centres, Nursing
homes and NGOs.

Pharm D course is accepted and recognized all

around the world. It is the minimum Degree
required to practice as a pharmacist in many
developed countries. This means that the ‘work
abroad’ scope is very promising, when it comes
to this course.

Job opportunities are also available in the

Pharmaceutical industry. One may take on
technological, administrative or marketing
positions in this industry.

Teaching is another job opportunity. One may

take on the job post of a lecturer/instructor at
Pharmacy Colleges/institutes. Clinical research
organizations and research labs also hire Pharm
D Degree holders.

Common job profiles available are-

Pharmacist
Teacher/Instructor
Research professional
Marketing professional (Pharmaceutical
Industry)
Administrative posts (Pharmaceutical
Industry)
Quality Control Officer (Pharmaceutical
Industry
Drug Inspector

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Places/areas where one may find job are-

Government Hospitals
Private Hospitals
NGOs
Clinical Research Organizations
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmacy Colleges/Institutes

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13 Comments
Manichandana JUNE 28, 2018
How to get admissions in pharm-D .also provide
the Fee structure
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Swagatika panda MAY 27, 2018

I have completed 12th in 2018 . I have appeared
for a state level entrance my rank is around 4000
. Did I get a admission in a good college . I want
to have a career in pharm D . What should I do
next for my career . Please reply me as soon as
possible .
Reply

Joyous Johny MAY 15, 2018

I completed my 12th. Now i am looking forward
to study pharmD. What should i do as i didnt
appear in entrance exams also. Please help me
what to do for my future goals.
Reply

Arun Kallarackal MAY 15, 2018 &

You may enquire about admission at an
individual-institute level.
Reply

Mayana Humera Khan MAY 5, 2018

i want to join pharm d i cmpleted my 12th i didnt
got rank in eamcet how can i join in the
respective colleges
Reply

Blessy Thomas APRIL 17, 2018

I want to do Pharm D now i am in 12th i complete
my 12th in 2018.
Reply

Bittu Dey APRIL 7, 2018

Which college is best for pharm D after class 12
in west Bengal? ??Kindly give me details
information Pharmacy Very soon.
Reply

Chandrakant Patel MARCH 20, 2018

which college is best for pharm d after 12
science? both goverment and private ..
1st Preference Gujarat
India
Reply

harshal MARCH 10, 2018

which college is best for pharm d after 12
science? both goverment and private ..
Reply

Shweta Shinde MARCH 9, 2018

I have to doing pharm D plz suggest me good
Colg and some information about pharm D
Reply

Aneeta MARCH 9, 2018

Is pharm d (post-baccalaureate)3 years course
after b pharm after completing it we will become
a doctor or not? And what are the job
opportunities in India after it?
Reply

Kamlesh patil DECEMBER 18, 2017

I want to do pharmacy.now i am in 12th i
complete my 12th in 2018.i want to career in
pharmacy but I didn’t understand for this course
is this to course diploma in pharmacy and
pharmacy.what is B pharma,Dpharma,M pharma
and pharma D . And subject in that and how
many year course is this. And salary and job
details. Please tell me about this or i want to give
any entrance.please all information about whole
pharmacy.
Reply

Nischal Agrawal NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Can I get the name of colleges for Pharm D
course
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