About the Programme

After completing Class 12 in the Science stream, students can pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, a six-year professional course comprising five years of academic study and one year of mandatory internship or residency, regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The Pharm.D. program offers strong career prospects in a highly competitive healthcare environment, as pharmacists play a vital role in patient care and community health. Graduates can explore diverse career opportunities in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research organizations, nursing homes, academic institutions, and other healthcare sectors. With the Indian pharmaceutical industry projected to grow rapidly—reaching USD 65 billion by 2024 and an estimated USD 130 billion by 2030—demand for qualified pharmacy professionals continues to rise. Additionally, the profession offers flexible work options, supporting a healthy balance between professional growth and personal life.

Duration:- The duration of the course shall be six academic years (five years of study and one year of internship or residency)

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Life Sciences Knowledge: To impart basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, applied biochemistry, formulation science etc. as per the requirement.
PO2: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology knowledge: To impart extensive knowledge of pathophysiology, application of microbiology, medical uses of natural drugs as well as pharmacological aspects of drugs.
PO3: Community Pharmacotherapeutics knowledge and Expertise: To impart skills like dispensing of drugs, rational medication usage, patient counseling and patient care.
PO4: Clinical Pharmacist Knowledge: To enhance clinical knowledge by attending ward rounds in hospital, case presentation & follow-up progress of patients.
PO5: Environment, sustainability and Pharmaceutical Regulations: To understand Good Laboratory Practice, quality management, quality review and documentation and study of regulatory bodies such as Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO guidelines.
PO6: Design/Development of solutions: To study the modern concept of rational drug design such as Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship, Computer Aided Drug Design and industrial technology.
PO7: Conduct investigations of complex problems: To understand biopharmaceutical principles and pharmacokinetic principles through different models, and to understand assessment of bioavailability and bioequivalence.
PO8: Toxicology Knowledge: To understand the toxicological aspects of microbes, pesticides, caustics, radiation, heavy metals, plant drugs, food poisonings, snakebites, and other envenomation.
PO9: Ethics: To understand the clinical aspects of drug development, such as phases, ethical issues, and roles and responsibilities of clinical trial personnel, design of clinical study documents, data management and safety monitoring in clinical trials.
PO10: Problem analysis and learning: To impart knowledge by in house scientific competition, case study presentations, prescription auditing, and contribution to drug information centre.
PO11: The Clinical Pharmacist and society: To participate in community camps, disease awareness programs to inculcate the social responsibility.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1: The prepare professional with basic and applied knowledge of medications along with basic knowledge of core subjects needed for the application of these concept into drug therapy and human health.
PEO2: To prepare professionals with basic knowledge of Pharmacotherapeutics, Pharmacoeconomics, health behavior, social and administrative sciences, health policy and legal issues along with ability to use these principles in the practice of pharmacy.
PEO3: To prepare professionals with analytical, observational, critical thinking, communication and team work skills, as well as leadership qualities, entrepreneurship capabilities and ethical attitude to engage in life-long learning and development.
PEO4: To prepare professionals in providing evidence based care, excellence in promoting public health, effectively applying principles of human resources to manage medication use, drug information services.
PEO5: To prepare professionals to produce safe and appropriate medication use for society along with cultural and social perspectives towards patient care.

Course Fee

1st Year 370000

2nd Year 381100

3rd Year 392533

4th Year 404309

5th Year 416438

6th Year 428931

1st Sem 187500	3rd Sem 193050	5th Sem 198767	7th Sem 204654	9th Sem 210719	11th Sem 216966
2nd Sem 187500	4th Sem 193050	6th Sem 198767	8th Sem 204654	10th Sem 210719	12th Sem 216966

For International Students

Fee Per Semester	Fee Per Year
NA	6000**

Programme Structure

School of Pharmacy
Programme Structure: 2024-30 Program: Pharm.D.
S. No	Course Code	Course Name	Category	Hours (L+T+P)
Year - I
1	PDP101	Human Anatomy and Physiology - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
2	PDP102	Pharmaceutics - Theory	Core	2+1+0 = 3
3	PDP103	Medicinal Biochemistry - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
4	PDP104	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
5	PDP105	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry - Theory	Core	2+1+0 = 3
6	PDP106	Remedial Mathematics - Theory	Elective	3+1+0 = 4
7	PDP107	Remedial Biology - Theory	Elective	3+1+0 = 4
8	PDP108	Human Anatomy and Physiology - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
9	PDP109	Pharmaceutics - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
10	PDP110	Medicinal Biochemistry - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
11	PDP111	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
12	PDP112	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
13	PDP113	Remedial Biology - Practical	Elective	0+0+3 = 3

Year - II
1	PDP201	Pathophysiology - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
2	PDP202	Pharmaceutical Microbiology - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
3	PDP203	Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
4	PDP204	Pharmacology- I - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
5	PDP205	Community Pharmacy - Theory	Core	2+1+0 = 3
6	PDP206	Pharmacotherapeutics- I - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
7	PDP207	Pharmaceutical Microbiology - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
8	PDP208	Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
9	PDP209	Pharmacotherapeutics- I - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3

Year - III
1	PDP301	Pharmacology- II - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
2	PDP302	Pharmaceutical Analysis - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
3	PDP303	Pharmacotherapeutics- II - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
4	PDP304	Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence - Theory	Core	2+0+0 = 2
5	PDP305	Medicinal Chemistry - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
6	PDP306	Pharmaceutical Formulations - Theory	Core	2+1+0 = 3
7	PDP307	Pharmacology- II - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
8	PDP308	Pharmaceutical Analysis - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
9	PDP309	Pharmacotherapeutics- II - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
10	PDP310	Medicinal Chemistry - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
11	PDP311	Pharmaceutical Formulations - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3

Year - IV
1	PDP401	Pharmacotherapeutics- III - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
2	PDP402	Hospital Pharmacy - Theory	Core	2+1+0 = 3
3	PDP403	Clinical Pharmacy - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
4	PDP404	Biostatistics and Research Methodology - Theory	Core	2+1+0 = 3
5	PDP405	Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
6	PDP406	Clinical Toxicology - Theory	Core	2+1+0 = 3
7	PDP407	Pharmacotherapeutics- III - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
8	PDP408	Hospital Pharmacy - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
9	PDP409	Clinical Pharmacy - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3
10	PDP410	Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - Practical	Core	0+0+3 = 3

Year - V
1	PDP501	Clinical Research - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
2	PDP502	Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics - Theory	Core	3+1+0 = 4
3	PDP503	Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring - Theory	Core	2+1+0 = 3
4	PDP504	Clerkship	Core	0+1+0 = 1
5	PDP505	Project work (Six Months)	Core	0+0+20= 20

Year - VI
1	PDP601	Internship	Core

Programme Curricula

S.No.	Academic year	Curricula Link
1	2024-25	View Details

Eligibility Criteria

For National Students

Minimum qualification for admission in Pharm.D.

Part-I Course – A pass in any of the following examinations

10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Mathematics or Biology.
A pass in D.Pharm course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.
A student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course.

For International Students

The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.

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