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Scope Of DPharma In India and abroad

Scope Of DPharma In India and abroad

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Feb 27, 2024 10:35 AM IST

Pharm D in India stands for Doctorate of Pharmacy. It is a professional pre-PhD postgraduate program for six years. The degree program deals with the study of clinical drugs and experiments. It also focuses on the study of medicine and the health of the people. This course is divided into two phases, phase I will be for five years and Phase II will be for one year of duration with internship/residency. In this article, we will be looking at the scope of Pharm D in India and abroad.

In countries such as the USA, Australia, and Canada, this course plays a vital role in the healthcare system. As it is the highest qualification for pharmacy students there is a lot of scope of Pharm D in India. We will look at the Pharm D scope and salary in India.

Eligibility Criteria for Pharma D in India

  • Candidate must pass 10+2 Science (Medical/ Non-Medical) or D.Pharmacy

  • Qualify for a diploma in Pharmacy from Pharm.D college recognized by PCI (Pharmacy Council of India)

  • Required Entrance examinations are BV CET, MET, GPAT, NIMSEE, SRMJEE

Eligibility criteria for Pharm D in Abroad

  • Candidates must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

  • At least a minimum of 50 % of marks in 10+2 are required

  • Must pass a standardized test (SAT) and TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE language proficiency tests

Scope after D Pharmacy in India

There is a lot of scope of Pharm D available in various private and government sectors such as KPOs, governmental organizations, BPOs, healthcare services, corporate firms, etc. Pharma jobs are in high demand in India. It is providing various job opportunities such as Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacy Executive, Medical Writer, Pharmaceutical Advisor, Medication cum Drug Safety Pharmacist, Clinical Research Associate, Drug and Poison Information Specialist, Medical Transcription & Coding Executives, and Regulatory Associates.

CareerEstimated Income

Clinical Pharmacist

Estimated Rs 2.6 lakhs per annum

Hospital Pharmacy Executive

Estimated Rs 3.0 lakhs per annum

Medical Writer

Estimated Rs 5.0 lakhs per annum

Pharmaceutical Advisor

Estimated Rs 5.7 lakhs per annum

Medication cum Drug Safety Pharmacist

Estimated Rs 2.7 lakhs per annum

Clinical Research Associate

Estimated Rs 3.5 lakhs per annum

Drug and Poison Information Specialist

Estimated Rs 8.0 lakhs per annum

Medical Transcription & Coding Executives

Estimated Rs 3.0 lakhs per annum

Regulatory Associates


Estimated Rs 4.6 lakhs per annum

Scope of Pharm D in abroad

Pharm.D scope is available in various private and government sectors, here are some of the best job opportunities in India such as Analytical Chemist, Drug Store Management, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Information Pharmacist, Ambulatory Pharmacist, Paediatric Care Pharmacist, E-Prescription Pharmacist, E-Pharmacy Pharmacist, Medical Coding, Special, Care Pharmacist, Hospital/Clinical Pharmacist, Community Pharmacist, Pharmacist Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Patient Counsellor.

Pharm D Specialisations

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Pharmaceutical Technology specialization includes the study of scientific knowledge to develop new methods for manufacturing and developing drugs.

Pharmaceutical R&D

Pharmaceutical R&D professionals research new drugs and discover medicines and treatments for patients or people.

Medicinal Chemistry study deals with the research and development of pharmaceuticals.

They research pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, Biomedical analysis, pharmacology,

Medicinal Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry study deals with the research and development of pharmaceuticals.

They research pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, Biomedical analysis, and pharmacology

Industrial Pharmacies

Industrial pharmacy studies involve the development, manufacture, promotion, and distribution of medicines to end-users.

Top companies in Abroad

Here are some of the top Pharma.D companies Abroad providing Pharm.D job opportunities.

Some of them are Accenture, TCS, Indegene, Moderna, Fortis, Johnson & Johnson, Biocon and Quintiles Inc

Top Companies in India

Here are some of the top Pharma.D companies in India providing Pharm.D job opportunities.

Some of them are Cipla, Lupin, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, Divi’s Laboratories Ltd, Torrent, Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, Sun, Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, Novartis, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, AbbVie, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, and Pfizer

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