Program Overview
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) is a six-year programme designed to develop competent clinical pharmacists capable of providing patient-centered pharmaceutical care. The curriculum integrates pharmaceutical sciences with clinical practice through classroom instruction, laboratory training, hospital postings, clinical clerkships, and a one-year internship. The programme equips students with the knowledge and skills required for medication therapy management, patient counselling, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and collaborative healthcare practice. The programme is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
Eligibility for Admission
Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Mathematics or Biology as one of the optional subjects, or any other examination recognized as equivalent by the Kerala University of Health Sciences and the Pharmacy Council of India, are eligible for admission. Admissions are made in accordance with the prevailing regulations of the University and Government of Kerala.t the official Kerala University of Health Sciences website : www.kuhs.ac.in
Job Prospects
Pharm.D graduates have excellent career opportunities in hospitals, clinical pharmacy, healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical industries, clinical research organizations, pharmacovigilance centers, regulatory agencies, and academia. They can work as Clinical Pharmacists, Drug Information Pharmacists, Clinical Research Associates, Pharmacovigilance Officers, Regulatory Affairs Executives, Medication Safety Officers, and Healthcare Consultants. Graduates may also pursue higher studies, research, fellowships, or international licensure examinations to build successful careers in patient care, clinical research, and healthcare management.