Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Affiliation

JKKM College of Pharmacy is affiliated with:
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
No. 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – Tamil Nadu 600 032, India

Approval
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi

Intake Capacity
Pharm.D – 30 Seats

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed any of the following:

• 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Mathematics or Biology

• D.Pharm course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act

• Any qualification approved by PCI as equivalent to the above

Course Duration
Six Academic Years (Including 1 year of Internship)

Scope of the Course
Pharm.D is a dynamic and patient-focused professional program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in:

• Clinical pharmacy and patient care

• Drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacovigilance

• Therapeutic decision-making and hospital pharmacy practice

• Evidence-based medicine and pharmaceutical care planning

Pharmacists act as vital members of the healthcare team, contributing to improved patient outcomes and offering guidance on medication use, safety, and efficacy.

Career Opportunities
Clinical Pharmacist / Hospital Pharmacist
Drug Information Specialist
Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs
Medical Coding & Clinical Data Management
Healthcare Consultancy
Academics & Research
Government and Private Hospitals
Pharma Marketing & Medical Writing
Global Opportunities in Patient-Care Pharma Roles