Pharm D (Doctor of pharmacy)

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Health Science Campus) Kochi

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Full Time

Duration

6 Year

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English

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Pharmacy

Pharm. D. is a 6- year doctorate level course, including five years of academic study and a year of internship or residency. The course aims to prepare eligible candidates students in the management of patient medication therapy and improving patient outcomes.     

Pharm. D.: What is it About?

Pharm. D. is the art and science of preparing and dispensing medicines. The course has been designed to train eligible candidates in clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical care. Upon successful completion of the course, students gain skills in diagnosis and treatment of diseases, selection and therapeutic usage of drugs, monitoring of patients, etc.

Pharm. D. is a latin term which means pharmaciae doctor. It is a registered qualification under pharmacy act, 1948. The course was introduced by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), regulatory body for pharmacy education in India. The course is generally meant for students who have interest in learning of concepts related to clinical research and acquire an in-depth understanding of pharmacy practice concepts. 

Also, such professionals take on a number of tasks that MBBS graduates perform, such as monitoring patients, diagnosing diseases, etc.

Pharm.D.: Eligibility

Candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

A minimum aggregate score of 55% at both Higher and Senior Secondary levels (classes 10th and 12th) completed from a recognized educational Board.

Also, candidates should have completed the Senior Secondary level (class 12th) in the science stream, with a minimum aggregate score of 60% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

Pharm.D.: Admission Process

For admission to the course, eligible candidates need to have passed a relevant entrance examination, conducted by any university at State and national levels, as part of the general admission procedure. Subsequently, qualifying candidates are needed to qualify rounds of group discussion and personal interview as part of the counseling procedure.

Some of the major entrance examinations conducted in India for admission to the course are as follows:

GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test)

UP-CPMT (Uttar Pradesh Combined Pre-Medical Test)

PMET (Punjab Pre-Medical Entrance Test)

UPSEE Pharmacy (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination)

Besides these entrance examinations, some institutes in the country also have their own admission criteria in place, and offer admission on the basis of the candidate’s score in such qualifying examination.

 

Job Opportunities
Job profile Job description Average salary
Pharmacist A Pharmacist work for pharmacies and drugstores and dispense drugs to the patients. They analyse both inpatient and outpatient medication and work in close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of filled prescriptions. A Pharmacist work for pharmacies and drugstores and dispense drugs to the patients. They analyse both inpatient and outpatient medication and work in close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of filled prescriptions. 2,30,274 in 0-2 Years

* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors


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The medium of Pharm D (Doctor of pharmacy) course is English
Basically you would want to choose a course that will lead you to fulfill your ambition and build your future career. you will always want to take courses which will future-proof your existing skillsets to better equip you to excel in your workplace and move your career path to succeed well in life.
Duration of the Pharm D (Doctor of pharmacy) course is 6 Year

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