Pharmacy practice encompasses the application of knowledge and skills in discovering,
producing, preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications to improve patient health.
What is the role of a practicing pharmacist?
Pharmacists collaborate with other healthcare professionals and patients to ensure
successful treatment outcomes. They play a crucial role in hospital, clinical, and
community settings.
What are the eligibility criteria for B.Pharm?
Candidates typically need to have passed the 12th standard or equivalent with Physics,
Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCM).
What is the duration of B.Pharm?
B.Pharm is a 4-year course, while Pharm.D is a 6-year course including a one-year
internship.
Is Pharm.D a registrable qualification?
Yes, Pharm.D is a registrable qualification under the Pharmacy Act 1948.
Can I prefix Dr. to my name after completing Pharm.D?
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) clarifies that the Pharm.D qualification makes you
eligible to use the title "Dr.".
What is the difference between B.Pharm and Pharm.D?
B.Pharm is a 4-year undergraduate degree, while Pharm.D is a 6-year postgraduate
degree with a clinical internship focus, emphasizing pharmacy practice in various
settings.
What is the scope and placement of Pharmacy courses?
Pharmacy courses offer diverse career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry,
hospitals, community pharmacies, research, and regulatory fields.
Are there any age limits for admission?
Generally, there are no age limits for admission to pharmacy courses, but specific
requirements may vary by institution.
What is Pharm.D course?
Pharm.D course is a Professional Pharmacy doctoral programme of 6 yrs duration after
10+2 (science academic stream) which includes 5yrs of academic study + 1 year of
internship or residency.
What is Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)?
Pharm.D (PB) course is a Professional Pharmacy doctoral Programme. B.Pharm
graduates shall be admitted as lateral entry candidate to the 4th year of Pharm.D
programme & the duration of course is 3 academic years (2yrs of study and 1 year of
internship or residency).
What are the eligibility criteria to join Pharm.D courses?
For Pharm.D: i) A pass in 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory
subjects along with one of the following subjects: Mathematics or Biology. ii) A pass in
D.Pharm course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy council of India under
section 12 of The Pharmacy Act. For Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate): i) A pass in
B.Pharm from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12
of the Pharmacy Act.
How many numbers of admissions will be made by the institution for the Pharm.D and Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)?
Number of admissions for the Pharm.D program shall be as prescribed by the Pharmacy
Council of India from time to time and presently it is restricted to 30 students intake for
Pharm.D & 10 students for Pharm D (PB) per academic year.
Whether the Pharm.D is a registrable qualification?
Yes, Pharm.D is a registrable qualification under the Pharmacy Act 1948.
In what way Pharm.D differs from regular B.Pharm?
Both B.Pharm and Pharm D are the registrable qualification for practicing pharmacy
profession under the Pharmacy Act. B.Pharm is a 4 yrs course and Pharm D is 6 yrs
course including one yr of clinical internship. Pharmacy practice component in all
spheres of Pharmacy professional services like Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy,
Community Pharmacy, clinical research, regulatory, formulation development, quality
control are emphasized in Pharm D programme and after Pharm D qualification the
professionals are eligible to undertake Ph.D. programme.
After completion of Pharm D am I eligible for Ph.D.?
Yes. After Pharm.D the candidate is eligible to register for Ph.D.
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