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healthcare Doctorate 6 Years (5 Years Academic + 1 Year Clinical Residency)

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Comprehensive six-year professional doctorate combining rigorous biomedical science with intensive clinical rotations in tertiary multi-specialty hospitals.

Average Starting Package
₹8.0 - ₹16.0 LPA
Campus and off-campus placements
Academic Eligibility
10+2 with PCB/PCM (min 50% aggregate) or D.Pharm; approved by Pharmacy Council of India
Minimum entry requirements
Placement Demand
High Growth Industry Sector
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Core Competencies & Skills Developed

Clinical Pharmacokinetics Pharmacotherapy & Disease Management Hospital Pharmacy Administration Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Clinical Toxicology Patient Medication Counseling

Primary Career Roles & Job Profiles

Clinical Pharmacist
Entry to Senior Professional Track
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Medical Affairs Manager
Entry to Senior Professional Track
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Pharmacovigilance Scientist
Entry to Senior Professional Track
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Hospital Pharmacy Director
Entry to Senior Professional Track
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Career Progression Timeline

01

Years 0 - 2: Associate / Graduate Trainee

Focus on core execution, mastering production codebases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

02

Years 2 - 5: Senior Engineer / Analyst

Independent module ownership, system design choices, mentoring freshers, and optimizing operational workflows.

03

Years 5+: Lead Architect / Engineering Manager

High-level architectural vision, team leadership, cross-domain strategic initiatives, and budget management.

Colleges & Universities Offering This Program

Verified institutions providing Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) with NIRF rankings, average graduate CTC, and tuition fees

9 Institutions
Filter State: All States Punjab (25) Maharashtra (19) Telangana (14) Gujarat (11) Tamil Nadu (11) Uttar Pradesh (11) Karnataka (9) Himachal Pradesh (8)
State Govt Tier 2
NIRF #6

JSS College of Pharmacy

Mysore, Karnataka
Average CTC 8.0 LPA
Annual Tuition ₹75,000/year
College Profile & Cutoffs
Deemed Tier 3
NIRF #8

Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal

Udupi, Karnataka
Average CTC 9.5 LPA
Annual Tuition ₹3.5 Lakhs/year
College Profile & Cutoffs
State Govt Tier 2
NIRF #41

N.G.S.M. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Mangaluru, Karnataka
Average CTC 8.0 LPA
Annual Tuition ₹75,000/year
College Profile & Cutoffs
State Govt Tier 3
NIRF #42

KLE College of Pharmacy, Belgaum

Belgaum, Karnataka
Average CTC 8.0 LPA
Annual Tuition ₹75,000/year
College Profile & Cutoffs
State Govt Tier 1
NIRF #68

M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Average CTC 8.0 LPA
Annual Tuition ₹75,000/year
College Profile & Cutoffs
State Govt Tier 3
NIRF #83

Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy

B G Nagar, Karnataka
Average CTC 8.0 LPA
Annual Tuition ₹75,000/year
College Profile & Cutoffs
State Govt Tier 1
NIRF #86

Acharya & B M Reddy College of Pharmacy

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Average CTC 8.0 LPA
Annual Tuition ₹75,000/year
College Profile & Cutoffs
State Govt Tier 1
NIRF #98

Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Average CTC 8.0 LPA
Annual Tuition ₹75,000/year
College Profile & Cutoffs
State Govt Tier 3
Accredited

Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Jnana, Karnataka
Average CTC N/A
Annual Tuition N/A
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Top Institutes Offering This

JSS College of Pharmacy
Mysore, Karnataka #6
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
Udupi, Karnataka #8
N.G.S.M. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mangaluru, Karnataka #41
KLE College of Pharmacy, Belgaum
Belgaum, Karnataka #42
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka #68
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