Pharm.D (PB) stands for Doctor of Pharmacy (Post Baccalaureate), which is a professional doctoral degree program in pharmacy. The program prepares graduates for rewarding careers as clinical pharmacists, patient care providers, medication therapy experts, and leaders in the healthcare industry. It is typically a three-year program designed for students who have already completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree. The curriculum of Pharm.D (PB) includes advanced courses in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacy practice, patient care, and pharmacy management. It also incorporates practical training, internships, and clinical rotations in hospital settings. Students undergo clinical rotations in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, clinics, and healthcare institutions. These rotations provide hands-on experience in patient care, medication therapy management, drug counseling, and pharmaceutical care services.
Graduates of Pharm.D (PB) program have diverse career opportunities in pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, patient care, pharmaceutical industry, research organizations, academia, healthcare administration, and regulatory agencies. Graduates are eligible to apply for pharmacist licensure and registration to practice pharmacy professionally.
All those candidates who have passed the B.Pharmacy examination with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institute approved by Pharmacy Council of India are eligible.