Shree Swaminarayan College of Pharmacy

Pharm D

Pharm.D in SU Kalol (Swaminarayan University, Kalol) is a 4-year undergraduate pharmacy course approved by PCI, designed to train students in pharmaceutical sciences like pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, quality control, and clinical pharmacy; admission is based on ACPC counseling after 12th Science with Physics and Chemistry compulsory and Biology/Math as one subject, the intake is around 60 seats, total fees are approximately ₹2–2.6 lakh for the full course, and after completion students can work in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, medical stores, research labs, or pursue higher studies like M.Pharm, Pharm.D, or MBA in Pharmaceutical Management.

Program Duration
  • Total duration: 6 years

  • First 5 years: Academic study + hospital training

  • 6th year: Compulsory internship / residency in hospital

  • Mode: Full-time regular course

  • Includes: Clinical practice, patient care, and practical exposure

Curriculum

The Pharm D. program spans 6 years and may include a project or internship in the final year. The program structure is as follows.

Eligibility

    • Must have passed 12th Science (HSC)

    • Physics and Chemistry are compulsory subjects

    • Any one subject: Biology / Mathematics / Biotechnology

    • Minimum percentage as per ACPC norms (usually around 45% for general, 40% for reserved categories)

    • Admission through ACPC counseling based on merit (GUJCET/board marks as applicable)

  • Benefits & Advantage

    • Strong focus on clinical and hospital practice

    • Direct involvement in patient care and medication therapy

    • High demand in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers

    • Better career opportunities compared to B.Pharm in clinical field

    • Can work as Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Drug Safety Associate

    • Good scope in pharmacovigilance and clinical research

    • Opportunity to work abroad with proper licensing

    • More professional recognition in healthcare teams (with doctors and nurses)

    • Excellent base for higher studies and specialization

    • Growing demand due to rise in healthcare and hospital sectors