Admissions Open — 2027 Batch

Pharm D | Allied Healthcare Sciences

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)

A six-year clinical pharmacy degree: five years of study and one year of internship in hospital wards. Learn how medicines are used safely in real patients, with hospital training at a nearby Apollo or partner hospital.

6-Year Programme 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry + Maths/Biology) or D.Pharm Hospital Postings from Year 2 Partner University Degree Internship Included
Apply Now call Download Brochure download call Talk to a Counsellor
6 Years Programme Duration
5+1 Years of Study + Internship
50+ Hospital Posting Hours per Year (Years 2–4)
5 Career Roles Covered

What is the Pharm D course?

Pharm D stands for Doctor of Pharmacy. It is a professional degree built around the patient rather than the factory. A student learns how medicines work, and also how to choose a dose, spot an interaction, check a prescription and explain a drug to a worried patient. Compared with a B.Pharm, the difference is clinical depth. B.Pharm leans toward making and testing medicines. Pharm D puts you in the ward from year 2, working beside doctors and nurses on real cases, which is why graduates are often hired into hospital and clinical research roles.

Choose a partner university tied up with Apollo Healthcare Academy (see our partner universities), train at a nearby Apollo hospital or one of our partner hospitals, and get hands-on experience, career guidance and job and placement support from AHA. Your partner university awards the degree.

program-images-top-right

WHY PHARM D

Programme Highlights

Here is what makes the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) with Apollo Healthcare Academy a strong start for a career in clinical pharmacy:

01
Six-year structure

Six-Year Structure

A six-year structure that ends with a full year of internship in clinical departments.

02
Hospital postings

Hospital Postings

At least 50 hours of hospital posting in each of years 2 to 4, with a certified report, then ward-round clerkship in year 5.

03
Subject coverage

Wide Subject Coverage

Subjects span pharmacology, pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology and clinical toxicology.

04
Project and independent service

Project & Independent Practice

A six-month project in year 5 and independent clinical pharmacy service during internship.

dot grid
Programme Objective
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Programme Objective

The course prepares pharmacists who take responsibility for how medicines are used. By the end of the Pharm D programme, a graduate should be able to:

Review a medication chart with attention to dose and prescription accuracy.
Flag a risky combination of medicines before it reaches the patient.
Counsel a patient on a new prescription in clear, simple terms.
Report a suspected adverse reaction through the proper channel.
Take responsibility for how medicines are used in clinical practice.
dot-images
CORE CURRICULUM

PHARM D SYLLABUS & SUBJECTS

The scheme below follows the Pharmacy Council of India's Pharm D regulations. The partner university may sequence papers slightly differently.

image

Year 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology Pharmaceutics Medicinal Biochemistry Pharmaceutical Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Remedial Mathematics or Biology
01
image

Year 2

badge Hospital posting: at least 50 hours, with certified report
Pathophysiology Pharmaceutical Microbiology Pharmacognosy Pharmacology I Community Pharmacy Pharmacotherapeutics I
02
image

Year 3

badge Hospital posting: at least 50 hours, with certified report
Pharmacology II Pharmaceutical Analysis Pharmacotherapeutics II Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Medicinal Chemistry Pharmaceutical Formulations
03
image

Year 4

badge Hospital posting: at least 50 hours, with certified report
Pharmacotherapeutics III Hospital Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Biostatistics and Research Methodology Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Clinical Toxicology
04
image

Year 5

badge Ward-round clerkship and six-month project
Clinical Research Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Ward-Round Clerkship Six-Month Project
05
image

Year 6

badge Internship in hospital wards
Six months in General Medicine Two months each in three other specialty departments
06
ADMISSION INFORMATION

Pharm D Admission, Eligibility & Fees

Everything you need to know about eligibility, how to apply and fees for the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) programme, 2027 admissions.

icon

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • tick 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus Mathematics or Biology, or a D.Pharm from an approved institution.
  • tick Age 17 or above by 31 December of the admission year.
  • tick The Pharmacy Council's regulations do not fix a minimum percentage; the university may set one.
icon

B.PHARM GRADUATES

B.Pharm graduates can join a 3-year post-baccalaureate route.

icon

TUITION FEE

SHARED AT COUNSELLING

2027 BATCH

Fees are shared by the admissions team at counselling. Please confirm the current fee with the institution once before you decide.

icon

HOW TO APPLY

  • tick Talk to the Apollo Healthcare admissions team.
  • tick Pick a partner university from our list.
  • tick Upload your 10+2 marks sheet.
  • tick Complete counselling and the document check.
Doctor
CAREER OUTLOOK

Build a Rewarding Career in Clinical Pharmacy

Hospitals, research organisations and healthcare companies need people who understand medicines in clinical use.

where pharm d graduates work

  • Clinical pharmacists in hospitals.
  • Drug safety associates and clinical research coordinators.
  • Medical information specialists and hospital pharmacy managers.

licensing to practise

  • Registration with the state pharmacy council is needed to practise as a pharmacist.

Continue your education

icon-image M.Pharm
icon-image Research degree
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Jobs and Career Options after Pharm D

Graduates work across hospitals, clinical research, drug safety and medical information roles.

ROLE WHAT YOU DO
Clinical pharmacist Review prescriptions, advise doctors on dosing, counsel patients
Pharmacovigilance associate Collect and assess adverse drug reaction reports
Clinical research coordinator Run trial visits, consent and data records at a site
Medical information specialist Answer drug queries for doctors and patients
Hospital pharmacy manager Manage stock, safety and compliance in the pharmacy
1
STEP 1

Intern

2
STEP 2

Clinical Pharmacist
or Associate

3
STEP 3

Senior Pharmacist
or Team Lead

4
STEP 4

Department Head
or Consultant

FAQ

Pharm D FAQs

Everything you need to know about the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) programme: duration, eligibility, degree, careers and what Apollo Healthcare Academy provides.

Disclaimer:

The information on this page is for guidance. Eligibility, fees and course details follow the rules of the partner university and the regulator, and can change. Please confirm the current details with the institution before you apply.

Sources:

Pharm D regulations and syllabus (Pharmacy Council of India), via RK University  |  Pharmacy Council of India: FAQs

Enquire Now
Enquiry Form