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Doctor of Pharmacy (Post Baccalaureate)*

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Pharm.D (PB) is designed for B.Pharm graduates seeking advanced clinical and patient-care training. The program includes rigorous coursework, clinical exposure, and hands-on practice in hospital settings.

Industry Immersion

  • Clinical internships in multi-specialty hospitals.
  • Collaboration with healthcare professionals for patient counseling.
  • Research projects in clinical pharmacy and pharmacovigilance.
     

eligibility criteria

Graduation in Pharmacy from a recognized university with atleast 50% marks

Admission criteria

  • Entrance exam or merit-based selection.
  • Personal interview (if applicable).
     

Duration

3 Years

related program

curriculum

minor

  • The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program with Post-Baccalaureate entry (Pharm.D. (PB)) includes essential coursework such as Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and Pharmacotherapy. It covers legal and ethical aspects, pharmacy management, and clinical rotations for practical experience. Additional areas include Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Patient Counseling, and Research Methods. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training, public health integration, and elective opportunities for specialization, preparing graduates for diverse roles in pharmacy practice, research, and management.

Open Minor

  • The Pharm.D. (PB) program covers fundamental pharmacy principles, clinical pharmacology, patient care skills, legal and ethical considerations, pharmacy management, and practical clinical rotations. Students also explore pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy informatics, research methodologies, and the intersection of pharmacy with public health. The curriculum includes elective specializations for personalized learning, providing a well-rounded education to prepare graduates for diverse roles in pharmacy practice and healthcare.

Industry Interface

  • The Pharm.D. (PB) program emphasizes industry interface to bridge academic learning with practical applications. Students engage in internships, clinical rotations, and collaborations with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and community pharmacies. This exposure ensures a firsthand understanding of industry practices, regulatory compliance, and the evolving landscape of pharmacy. Industry interactions also provide students with networking opportunities, keeping them abreast of current trends, technological advancements, and career pathways within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Study Abroad

  • This  program often provides study abroad opportunities, allowing students to gain a global perspective on pharmaceutical practices. Study abroad experiences may involve international internships, collaborations with foreign institutions, and exposure to diverse healthcare systems.

CORPORATE JOBS

  • Pharm.D. (PB) graduates are well-suited for various corporate roles within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Opportunities include positions in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, health insurance companies, and healthcare consulting. Graduates may contribute to drug development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, or pharmaceutical sales and marketing. Additionally, corporate roles in healthcare management, quality assurance, and strategic planning are common career paths.

government JOBS

  • Pharm.D. (PB) graduates are well-positioned for various government roles in healthcare. Opportunities include positions in regulatory agencies, public health departments, and government hospitals. Graduates may contribute to drug regulation, policy development, and healthcare management. Roles in public health research, epidemiology, and pharmaceutical safety are also common.

higher studies

  • After completing a Doctor of Pharmacy with Post-Baccalaureate entry (Pharm.D. (PB)), graduates have the opportunity to pursue higher studies to enhance their expertise and contribute to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Many graduates choose to pursue a Master's in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) for further specialization in areas such as pharmacology, pharmaceutical analysis, or clinical pharmacy. For those interested in research, academia, and making significant contributions to the field, a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Clinical Pharmacy is a common path.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • Opportunities for students include establishing independent pharmacies, specialty clinics, or consulting services. Entrepreneurial pharmacists may also explore innovative solutions, such as digital health platforms or personalized medication services. The diverse skill set acquired during the Pharm.D. (PB) program equips graduates to identify gaps in the market, contribute to healthcare innovation, and potentially establish their own businesses to address specific community health needs.

RESEARCH

  • Pharm.D. (PB) graduates interested in research can pursue a Ph.D. to delve deeply into pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, or related fields. A Ph.D. program typically involves conducting original research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the chosen area. Graduates engage in rigorous study design, data collection, and analysis, preparing them for careers in academia, research institutions, or leadership roles within the pharmaceutical industry. A Ph.D. in Pharmacy provides the skills and expertise to make significant contributions to the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical practice and healthcare.

MASTERS ABROAD

  • Graduates may opt for a Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, or related fields. Studying abroad enhances cultural competency, provides exposure to diverse healthcare systems, and allows for collaboration with global experts. A Master's degree abroad opens doors to advanced career opportunities, research roles, and leadership positions within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries on an international scale.

fees

Details

Amount

Programme Fees (per Semester)

₹80000

Examination Fees

₹3000

International Programme Fees (per Year)

$6000

Programme Outcomes

  • Able to apply knowledge of pharmacy practice utilizing current information for the delivery of pharmaceutical care in optimizing treatment outcomes promoting quality medicine use in population. 
  • Able to appreciate regulatory aspects of clinical trials of drug, design and critical analysis of drug use, policy to promote drug discovery and development, distribution, and cost-effective use of medicines. 
  • Able to apply cognitive skills, investigative approach, creative thinking to evaluate and interpret data related to medicine use, poison information, clinical and laboratory investigations, pharmaceutical care and drug handling of prescription.
  • Able to perform and engage professionally and as multidisciplinary team member at different areas of professional practice. Communicate effectively with the pharmacy community and with society at large, make effective documentation
  • Able to analyze the problem to address issues at professional care practice. 
  • Able to apply knowledge on ethical practices, moral integrity and human values in personal and professional endeavors. 
  • Able to converse, write, interpret and interact effectively and scientifically for efficient professional practice of pharmacy. Utilize the principles of scientific enquiry, thinking analytically, clearly and critically, while solving problems and making defensible decisions during pharmacy practice.
  • Able to distinguish professional impact within local, national and global perspectives in field of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice. 
  • Able to embark upon lifelong professional learning to adapt to ever changing professional and health care scenario.
  • Able to assimilate modern approaches to quality professional practice.
  • Able to utilize basic knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences associated with the profession of pharmacy, along with understanding of behavioral, social, and administrative pharmacy sciences; along with good manufacturing practices related to pharmaceuticals.

Programme Specific Outcomes

  • Apply the basic knowledge gained in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacology, pharmacognosy and computer technology in pharmacy profession. Enable graduate to practice their profession and adapt to a globe of constantly developing trends.
  • Develop required skills in formulation, synthesis, preclinical and clinical testing of drugs as well as overcoming potential incompatibilities and behavior of drugs. 
  • Ability to understand and apply technological innovations in the field of pharmacy practice, biotechnology and drug therapy in disease management.
  • Ability to demonstrate and communicate ethical values of the pharmacy profession & research with commitment to societal welfare. Significance of communication skills, leadership qualities and other required soft skills for professional achievement.
  • Understanding contextual knowledge to understand medical prescription, perform patient counselling along with handling of drugs and recognize the necessity to engage in independent and life-long learning.
  • To develop a sense of professional responsibility to be a medication handling and be able to master, generate, interpret, and disseminate the knowledge of pharmaceutical care. To enhance the entrepreneurial capabilities for value added services and systems relating to industrial pharmacy, community pharmacy and clinical trial setups. 
  • Acquire knowledge in the field of synthetic, natural sources of drugs and biological products as well as their formulation and evaluation, including their regulatory requirements. 
  • Enable graduates to understand the core and basic knowledge in different subjects of pharmaceutical sciences as per the requirement of pharmaceutical sectors. 
  • Enable graduates to succeed in technical or professional careers in various pharmaceutical industries/institutes or health care system.
  • As a practicing pharmacist, using the fundamentals in clinical pharmacy, pathology pharmacology and toxicology of various drugs to exhibit better clinical outcomes with minimal risk / drug incompatibilities. 
  • Applying their expertise to recognize possible drug-related problems / (ADR), counsel the patients in complying with the prescribed treatment regimen, lifestyle modification, and preparation of case studies. 

Salient Features

  • To empower graduates with knowledge principles and practice of pharmaceutical care across the discipline through ambience of motivation that could impel excellence and career growth in clinical testing of pharmaceuticals.
  • To enhance practice-based skills to meet professional challenges in the delivery of health care products, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals and drugs.
  • To spur graduates in interpersonal skills, to value professional integrity and ethics and accustomed to lifelong learning in clinical pharmacy
  • To foster and imbibe graduates to leadership and entrepreneurship qualities to serve health care system.
  • To appreciate local and global needs of health care and health promotion with concern towards environment sustainability providing rational and safe utilization of drugs. 

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