The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) is a professional doctoral degree in pharmacy approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). This 6-year integrated program is designed to train students in clinical pharmacy, hospital-based practice, and pharmaceutical care. It includes five years of academic learning followed by one year of mandatory internship or residency in a hospital.
Pharm.D curriculum covers core subjects like pharmacology, clinical toxicology, hospital pharmacy, therapeutics, and pharmacovigilance. It emphasizes direct patient care, drug therapy management, clinical research, and interactions with healthcare professionals, making it highly relevant for a career in clinical and hospital settings.
Pharm.D graduates are equipped to work in clinical research organizations (CROs), hospitals, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and can pursue further studies or international licensing exams like NAPLEX, FPGEE, or Pharmacy Board Exams in various countries.
