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Pharma D
The Pharm D program at Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, KVV Karad, prepares students for careers in clinical and hospital pharmacy. It includes five years of academic study in subjects like pharmacology, clinical toxicology, and pharmacy practice, followed by a one-year hospital internship with hands-on clinical training and patient care experience.
Overview
The Pharm D program is a professional doctoral degree in pharmacy that integrates pharmaceutical education with clinical practice. Designed to create expert clinical pharmacists, this six-year program combines comprehensive pharmaceutical science knowledge with direct patient care experience in hospitals and healthcare settings. The curriculum emphasizes drug therapy management, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacovigilance, patient counseling, and evidence-based medicine, aligning students with current global standards in pharmacy practice.
Departments facilitate comprehensive understanding and skill development in:
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmaceutical Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics
Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Hospital & Community Pharmacy
Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance
Patient Safety, Drug Interactions & ADR Monitoring
Pharmacy Practice and Ethics
Biostatistics & Research Methodology
The Pharm D program offers expert training in clinical pharmacy and healthcare practices through a comprehensive blend of pharmaceutical sciences and hospital-based learning, as outlined by KVV.
Core Curriculum (Traditional Undergraduate)
Years 1–5:
Sr No.
Core Curriculum Structure
1
Classroom teaching in pharmaceutical and medical sciences
2
Practical training in labs and simulated settings
3
Hospital postings for hands-on learning
4
Case presentations, clinical rounds, drug interaction analysis
Year 6 (Internship):
Sr No.
Core Curriculum Structure
1
12-month clinical internship/residency in hospital
2
Active participation in patient care
3
Clinical case reporting, ward rounds, and drug therapy management
4
Exposure to pharmacovigilance and drug information services
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 30 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- 10+2 / HSC with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and Mathematics or Biology as an additional subject
- Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from an institution approved by the PCI
- Admission is subject to university and PCI regulations
- Duration:
- 5 Years of academic study
- 1 Year compulsory hospital-based internship
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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