Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
| Program Outline Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) | |
| Duration | 6 Years |
| Campus | Electronic City (EC) Campus |
| Affiliation | PES University |
| Admission Test | PES Entrance Test |
| Approval Body | Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Govt of Karnataka. |
Pharm.D is a Professional Pharmacy doctoral programme of 6 years duration after 10+2 (science academic stream) which includes 5 yrs of academic study + 1 year of internship or residency.
Pharm.D curriculum is different than that of B.Pharm, it includes extensive didactic clinical preparation and a full year of hands-on practice experience.
Both B.Pharm and Pharm.D are the registrable qualification for practicing pharmacy profession under the Pharmacy Act. B.Pharm is a 4-year course and Pharm D is 6 years course including one year of clinical internship. Pharmacy practice component in all spheres of Pharmacy professional services to develop knowledge and skills in various area like Hospital Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapeutics, Clinical Pharmacy, Biostatistics and Research Methodology, Clinical Toxicology, Clinical Research, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacoeconomics, Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring are emphasized in Pharm D programme and after Pharm D qualification the professionals are eligible to undertake Ph.D. programme.
Placement Opportunities
Future Career Prospects after completing the Program
- Clinical Pharmacist: Graduates can work in hospitals as health care team member
- Teaching: Graduates are eligible to work as teaching faculty in Pharmacy Colleges
- CRA: Graduates can be able to work as Clinical Research Associate in many Clinical Research Organizations (CROs).
- Medical Writing: Graduates can work as Medical Writer in many pharmaceutical companies and health care setups.
- Drug Safety Associate: Graduates will be hired for to monitor the drug safety profile by pharmaceutical companies and CROs
- Pharmaceutical Advisor: Graduates can provide support for the pharmaceutical clients with their expertise and knowledge
- Pharmacovigilance: Graduates can work as pharmacovigilance associate and work in drug safety related issues
- Clinical Research: Clinical research is a flourishing area where pharm D graduates can explore their career in different domains.
Who should pursue this Program?
- Students who are enthusiastic about working in health care settings can join
- Students who want to work in clinical trials
- Aspirants of new drug research and development
- Students interested in various Drug regulatory career
Pedagogy Method
- Integrative sessions will be conducted on clinical courses using patient case data
- Inquiry based learning process will be used to enhance students’ clinical skill set through drug query solving sessions
- Students will be collaborated with other health care professionals to provide a better real time pharmaceutical care
- Hands on training will be provided in Drug Therapy Monitoring in their hospital postings.
Programme Highlights
- Programme was framed to enhance the clinical skills of the students.
- This is an integrated Post Graduation (PG) programme.
- Exemplary training ground for practice-based pharmacy education.
- Students will be highly skilled in pharmaceutical care in patient care such as Drug error management.
- Course framework makes the student as a complete drug expert.
Extra-Curricular/ Co-Curricular Activities in the Program
- Social outreach activity Medical Camps, public awareness program etc., will be conducted.
- Cultural and Sports activity will be conducted periodically.
- Encourage the students for attending local and international conferences.
Focus Areas/ Key Subjects
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Community Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacotherapeutic drug monitoring
- Clinical Research
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Placements
Opportunities in the corporate sector are made available for outgoing students during their final semester for which professional training is imparted. Students are expected to have good academic records to ensure a definite placement
Placements
Opportunities in the corporate sector are made available for outgoing students during their final semester for which professional training is imparted. Students are expected to have good academic records to ensure a definite placement
How to apply
See the eligibility criteria and important information for our programs
How to apply
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Electronic City Campus:
080-10-297297
Hanumanthanagar Campus:
+91 80 22429391
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