Shree Swaminarayan College of Pharmacy

Department Of Para-Medical Science

Pharm D (Post Baccalaureate) is a 3-year professional doctoral program designed for students who have already completed B.Pharm. It focuses on advanced clinical pharmacy practice, patient care, and therapeutic drug management. The course emphasizes hospital-based training, clinical rotations, case studies, and research. Graduates are trained to work directly with doctors and healthcare teams to optimize medication therapy, monitor drug safety, and improve patient outcomes. It is ideal for those who want to build a strong career in clinical pharmacy and hospital practice.

Program Duration
  • Total duration: 3 years

  • First 2 years: Academic study + hospital training

  • 3rd year: Compulsory internship / residency in hospital

  • Mode: Full-time regular course

  • Focus: Clinical practice, patient care, and therapeutic management

Curriculum

The Pharm D (Post Baccalaureate) program spans 2 years and may include a project or internship in the final year. The program structure is as follows.

Eligibility

  • Must have completed B.Pharm from a PCI approved institute

  • Must be eligible for registration as a Pharmacist in India

  • Minimum marks:

    • 55% for General category

    • 50% for SC/ST/OBC categories (may vary by institute)

  • Admission is usually through merit-based selection / ACPC counseling / institute-level process

  • Final year B.Pharm students can apply (degree must be completed before admission)

  • Candidate should be medically fit for hospital and clinical training

  • Interest in clinical pharmacy, patient care, and hospital practice is beneficial

Benefits & Advantage

  • Strong career in hospital and clinical pharmacy

  • Direct involvement in patient care and treatment decisions

  • High demand in multi-specialty hospitals and healthcare centers

  • Better professional status in the medical team

  • Opportunities as Clinical Pharmacist, Drug Safety Associate, Medical Advisor

  • Good salary growth compared to B.Pharm alone

  • Scope in pharmacovigilance and clinical research

  • Opportunity to work abroad with required licensing

  • Improves skills in therapeutic drug monitoring and patient counseling

  • Excellent foundation for teaching and research careers

  • More practical, hospital-oriented training

  • Respected and growing profession in healthcare sector