Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)

About PharmD Post Baccalaureate :

Clinical pharmacy services have proved and are proving their importance in healthcare systems of the world towards better healthcare, especially in western countries. Very few professional clinical pharmacy services are being provided in India. Hence, the need for a patient-oriented approach in Pharmacy curriculum was felt by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and in view of that, the Union Ministry of Health and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) introduced a six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) course. It provides intensive training in pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy services.

With a view to provide a similar career opportunity to B. Pharm pass outs, PCI has introduced a PharmD Post Baccalaureate program in India from 2008 which is a three-year post-graduate degree offered under the banner of Pharmacy.

Curriculum/ Course design:

Curriculum is divided in three years. The first twoyears focus on imparting theoretical knowledge and project work followed by one year of internship in different departments of hospital like medicine, paediatric, surgery, gynaecology, orthopedic, etc.

Main Subjects:

• Pharmacotherapeutics
• Hospital Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Biostatistics & Research Methodology
• Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
• Clinical Toxicology

Our association with esteem Multi-speciality Hospitals:

1. Shree Sardar Smarak Hospital, Bardoli
2. Shri R. B. Shah Mahavir Trauma Centre, Surat
3. D. Mehta Mahavir Cardiac Hospital
4. BAPS ShriPramukh Swami Hospital, Surat
5. Metas Adventist Hospital, Surat

Career Opportunities after Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)

Pharm.D (PB), when it comes to career opportunities:

• Clinical Pharmacist
• Drug Inspector
• Analytical Chemist
• Researcher
• Retail Pharmacist
• Hospital Pharmacy Director
• Hospital Staff Pharmacist
• Research Scientist
• Regulatory Affairs Manager
• Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmacy Manager

The major recruiting sectors include:

• Pharmacovigilance
• Colleges & Universities
• Clinical research Organizations
• Medical writing Organizations
• Drug Control Administration
• Food & Drug Administration
• Hospitals
• Pharmaceutical Firms
• Medical Dispensing Stores
• Research Agencies
• Biotech firms