Pharm D

Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) is a comprehensive six-year (UG+PG integrated) course designed for students aspiring to complete a doctoral program in professional pharmacy.

Course Overview:

• Duration: Pharm D spans six years.
• Academic Study: The first five years focus on academic coursework, covering pharmaceuticals, medicine, and drug-related practices. 
• Internship and Residency: The final year (6th year) involves an internship and residency training, emphasizing pharmacy practice or clinical pharmacy services.

Indore Institute of Pharmacy is associated with CHOITHRAM HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER, INDORE (A Multispecialty Hospital), to carryout hospital based studies throughout the course.

• Eligibility Criteria:

1. Candidates must have cleared 10+2 (Science + Mathematics) from a recognized school, as specified by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
2. A pass in D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) course from an institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India.

Admission Process:

Admission is on merit basis through DTE (Directorate of Technical Education, Madhya Pradesh, India) counselling.

Course Highlights::

• Course Type: Doctorate or Use Prefix as Doctor
• Examination Type: Yearly 
• Average Salary (Freshers): INR 3,00,000 to INR 10,00,000.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can take up roles such as Hospital Pharmacy Directors, Clinical Pharmacists, Hospital pharmacist, Pharmacovigilance Specialist, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writer, Research Scientist, Clinical Data Analyst etc.

Top Recruiters:

Government and Private Hospitals, Wipro, Cognizant, Lupin, Cipla, Piramal, TCS, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Laboratorie etc.

Remember, Pharm D combines science with the art of dispensing medicines, making it a crucial field in healthcare. If you’re passionate about pharmaceuticals and patient care, this course could be an excellent fit for you.