6-Year Clinical Doctorate · PCI Approved
The premier clinical pharmacy qualification in India — training students in patient-oriented pharmaceutical care, drug therapy management, and clinical research at a 1,500-bed teaching hospital with 30+ specialties.
Pharm.D is a 6-year doctorate program consisting of 5 years of academic coursework and 1 year of internship/residency. It is the premier clinical pharmacy qualification in India, approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), designed to produce pharmacists who can work alongside physicians in direct patient care.
Students are trained in patient-oriented pharmaceutical care, drug therapy management, and clinical research. The program integrates classroom theory with extensive hospital-based practice, preparing graduates to serve as vital members of the healthcare team.
Clinical training takes place at SACP's affiliated Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Centre (AHRC) — a 1,500-bed multispecialty teaching hospital — giving students direct patient interaction experience across 30+ specialties from their early years.
Six years of progressive learning — from pharmaceutical foundations through advanced clinical sciences to full-time hospital clerkship.
Pharm.D students gain unparalleled clinical exposure at AHRC, working alongside medical teams in real patient-care settings.
Training at a multispecialty teaching hospital with 30+ clinical departments and specialties
Participate in daily ward rounds alongside physicians, contributing to drug therapy decisions
Provide patient counseling and operate drug information services for healthcare professionals
Identify, document, and report adverse drug reactions through systematic pharmacovigilance protocols
Gain exposure to clinical research methodology and participate in ongoing hospital clinical trials
Optimize medication regimens for patients with complex, chronic, and multi-drug conditions
Pharm.D graduates are among the most versatile healthcare professionals, with career opportunities spanning hospitals, industry, research, and academia.
Work in hospital wards optimizing drug therapy and ensuring patient safety
Manage drug dispensing, formulary, and medication safety systems
Design, manage, and monitor clinical trials for pharma and biotech companies
Provide evidence-based drug information to healthcare professionals and patients
Monitor drug safety, manage adverse event reporting, and regulatory compliance
Teach at pharmacy colleges and contribute to pharmaceutical education and research
Medical affairs, medical writing, drug safety, and product management roles
Navigate drug approvals, regulatory filings, and compliance for pharmaceutical firms
Admission requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program at SACP.
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board
50% aggregate in the qualifying examination (relaxation as per PCI norms for reserved categories)
Valid entrance exam score as per PCI and university norms for admission
Join the Pharm.D program at SACP and train at one of India's leading teaching hospitals with 1,500+ beds and 30+ specialties.