Pharm D
(Doctorate of Pharmacy)
About Pharm D
As a Pharm D graduate, you will possess in-depth knowledge of medicines, pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenomics. You will be equipped to optimize and monitor drug therapy, counsel patients, and collaborate with healthcare teams.
Pharm D graduates can pursue hospital, community, or clinical pharmacy roles. You can also undertake further specialization or research. Options also exist in the pharma industry, regulatory affairs, academics, and healthcare administration.
Mastering Medicines for Optimal Patient Care
Step into the dynamic pharmaceutical sector by pursuing a 6-year Doctor of Pharmacy program at SGI Group of Institutions. Gain expertise spanning drug design, synthesis, analysis, manufacturing, dispensing, and more!
100% Placement
Practice-Oriented Learning
Diverse Career Avenues
Skilled Faculty
Friendly Atmosphere
Course Details
The Pharm D is a 6-year course divided across 12 semesters. The extensive curriculum encompasses subjects like pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacogenomics, clinical research, and more.
Integrated practice-based learning takes place via internships at hospitals, community pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies. Students also undertake a final-year thesis/project.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for Pharm D admission include:
- 10+2 completion in science stream with minimum 50% aggregate
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics subjects
- Good English proficiency
Admission Process
SGI provides direct Pharm D admission, fast-tracking aspirants’ journeys to become accomplished pharmaceutical care providers.
Pharm D Specializations
During the Pharm D program, students can opt for specialization tracks like:
- Pharmacology: Focuses on drug discovery, design, action, and effects
- Clinical Pharmacy: Emphasizes direct patient care to optimize medication therapies
- Pharmaceutical Analysis: Deals with the development and validation of analytical methods for drugs
- Pharmaceutics: Involves dosage form design, drug delivery systems and pharmacokinetics
Why Choose SGI?
Here’s what gives SGI an edge for pursuing Pharm D:
- 100% Placement Record: Robust campus recruitment ensures students’ successful career launches
- Practice-Focused Learning: Hospital rotations augment theoretical knowledge with clinical exposure
- Excellence in Sports: Sports quota incentives motivate sporting talents
- Affordability: Competitive fee structure makes quality pharmacy education accessible for all
Career Avenues after Pharm D
- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacists
- Community Pharmacists
- Pharmaceutical Industry Roles (R&D, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs etc.)
- Academics and Teaching
- Public Healthcare Positions
- Health Administration Jobs
- Government Healthcare Programs
- Consultant Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Entrepreneur
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Clinical Data Management
- Global Healthcare Organizations
Competencies Gained in Pharm D Program
- Medication Management Expertise: In-depth knowledge of medicines, pharmacology principles, and skills to optimize drug therapy via dosage adjustments, combinations, contraindications monitoring, etc.
- Patient Counseling Abilities: Master techniques to effectively educate patients regarding medications’ proper usage, storage/disposal, potential side effects, drug interactions, the importance of adherence, etc.
- Clinical Decision-Making Skills: Develop proficiency in analyzing patients’ symptoms, history, and test reports to accurately identify diseases/conditions and determine suitable drug treatments.
- Research and Analytical Proficiency: Hands-on learning in designing and conducting clinical trials, analytical testing of drugs, data evaluation skills using statistical tools, and publishing findings.
- Regulatory/Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of protocols around quality, manufacturing, testing per standard regulations, and new drug development procedures in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Foster the ability to connect well with diverse patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to gather health data, convey drug information, ensure satisfaction, etc.
Enroll in SGI's Pharm D Course Today!
SGI provides world-class infrastructure and faculty quality that is second to none, providing an environment where students are able to achieve their potential.
To learn more about Pharm D eligibility, fees, admissions, placements, and other details, get in touch with SGI’s admission office today.