Doctorate Program

Doctorate Program

PHARM.D – DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

Professional Pharmacy Programme

Mahathi College of Pharmacy (Autonomous), Madanapalle

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) is a professional doctoral-level pharmacy programme focused on clinical pharmacy, patient care, rational use of medicines, hospital pharmacy, clinical research and pharmacotherapeutics.

At Mahathi College of Pharmacy (Autonomous), the Pharm.D programme aims to develop pharmacy professionals with strong knowledge of medicines and the skills required to participate effectively in patient-centred healthcare.

The programme integrates pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, clinical pharmacy practice and hospital-based training, enabling students to understand disease conditions, drug therapy and medication-related problems.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Programme: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Duration: 6 Years

  • 5 Years of academic study

  • 1 Year of internship/residency involving specialty rotations

Level: Professional Doctoral Programme

Mode: Full-Time

Counselling Code: MCPM

The programme shall be conducted in accordance with applicable Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) regulations and other relevant academic/statutory requirements.

ABOUT PHARM.D

Pharm.D is designed to develop pharmacists with an advanced understanding of clinical pharmacy and patient-oriented pharmaceutical care.

Unlike programmes primarily focused on pharmaceutical manufacturing and formulation, Pharm.D places significant emphasis on the clinical application of medicines and medication management.

Students study the relationship between:

Patient → Disease → Diagnosis → Drug Therapy → Monitoring → Therapeutic Outcome

The programme helps students develop skills in evaluating prescriptions, identifying drug-related problems, monitoring drug therapy, providing drug information and supporting the rational use of medicines.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The Pharm.D programme aims to:

  1. Develop competent clinical pharmacy professionals.

  2. Provide comprehensive knowledge of medicines and disease management.

  3. Develop patient counselling and communication skills.

  4. Promote rational and evidence-based use of medicines.

  5. Develop skills in prescription and medication review.

  6. Identify and help prevent medication-related problems.

  7. Develop knowledge of adverse drug reaction monitoring.

  8. Strengthen understanding of clinical research.

  9. Develop drug and poison information skills.

  10. Prepare students for multidisciplinary healthcare environments.

  11. Promote professional ethics and responsibility.

  12. Encourage lifelong learning and research.

COURSE STRUCTURE

First Year

The first year establishes a foundation in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.

Major subjects generally include:

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology

  • Pharmaceutics

  • Medicinal Biochemistry

  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

  • Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry

  • Remedial Mathematics / Biology

SECOND YEAR

Students develop knowledge of disease processes, microbiology, pharmacology and community pharmacy.

Major areas generally include:

  • Pathophysiology

  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology

  • Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals

  • Pharmacology

  • Community Pharmacy

  • Pharmacotherapeutics

THIRD YEAR

The third year provides greater emphasis on pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical analysis.

Major areas generally include:

  • Pharmacology

  • Pharmaceutical Analysis

  • Pharmacotherapeutics

  • Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

  • Medicinal Chemistry

  • Pharmaceutical Formulations

FOURTH YEAR

During the fourth year, students advance into major clinical pharmacy and hospital-oriented subjects.

Important areas include:

  • Pharmacotherapeutics

  • Hospital Pharmacy

  • Clinical Pharmacy

  • Biostatistics & Research Methodology

  • Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

  • Clinical Toxicology

FIFTH YEAR

The fifth year focuses substantially on clinical pharmacy practice and research.

Important components include:

  • Clinical Research

  • Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacoeconomics

  • Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring

  • Clerkship

  • Project Work

Students gain opportunities to apply their academic knowledge to clinical and patient-care situations.

SIXTH YEAR – INTERNSHIP / RESIDENCY

The sixth year consists of internship or residency training as prescribed under the applicable Pharm.D regulations.

This is one of the most important components of the Pharm.D programme.

Students undergo clinical rotations and receive practical exposure to patient-care activities under appropriate professional supervision.

Internship/Residency Exposure

Training may include:

  • General Medicine

  • Paediatrics

  • Surgery

  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology

  • Psychiatry

  • Dermatology

  • Other specialty departments as applicable

The exact rotation structure is governed by applicable academic and regulatory requirements.

CLINICAL PHARMACY TRAINING

Clinical pharmacy is a major component of the Pharm.D programme.

Students are trained to understand and participate in activities such as:

Prescription Review

Evaluation of prescriptions for appropriate medication use and potential drug-related problems.

Patient Medication History

Collection and documentation of information regarding medicines previously or currently used by patients.

Patient Counselling

Providing appropriate information regarding:

  • Correct use of medicines

  • Dose and timing

  • Duration of treatment

  • Storage

  • Precautions

  • Potential adverse effects

  • Medication adherence

Drug Information Services

Developing the ability to retrieve, evaluate and communicate evidence-based information about medicines.

Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring

Understanding the detection, assessment, documentation and reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions.

Drug Interaction Assessment

Identification and evaluation of clinically relevant:

  • Drug–drug interactions

  • Drug–food interactions

  • Drug–disease interactions

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Understanding the role of drug concentration monitoring and patient-specific factors in optimizing therapy for selected medicines.

HOSPITAL & CLINICAL EXPOSURE

Hospital-based learning provides Pharm.D students with an opportunity to understand how medicines are used in actual patient-care environments.

Clinical exposure may involve:

  • Ward rounds

  • Case presentations

  • Patient case studies

  • Medication chart review

  • Prescription analysis

  • Patient counselling

  • Drug information queries

  • ADR monitoring

  • Medication safety activities

  • Clinical case discussions

  • Therapeutic monitoring

Such activities are conducted according to applicable institutional, hospital and regulatory arrangements.

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS

Pharmacotherapeutics teaches students the rational use of medicines in the management of diseases.

Students develop an understanding of drug therapy related to various systems and disease conditions, including areas such as:

  • Cardiovascular disorders

  • Respiratory disorders

  • Gastrointestinal disorders

  • Endocrine disorders

  • Infectious diseases

  • Neurological disorders

  • Psychiatric disorders

  • Renal disorders

  • Musculoskeletal disorders

The emphasis is on understanding appropriate therapeutic approaches and monitoring treatment outcomes.

CLINICAL RESEARCH

Pharm.D students are introduced to the principles and practices involved in clinical research.

Important areas include:

  • Clinical trial fundamentals

  • Clinical trial phases

  • Research protocols

  • Informed consent

  • Good Clinical Practice

  • Research ethics

  • Clinical data

  • Drug safety

  • Evidence-based medicine

  • Biostatistics

  • Research methodology

PHARMACOVIGILANCE

Pharmacovigilance is an important career and learning area for Pharm.D graduates.

Students develop knowledge related to:

  • Adverse Drug Reactions

  • ADR Detection

  • ADR Assessment

  • ADR Documentation

  • ADR Reporting

  • Drug Safety

  • Medication Errors

  • Signal concepts

  • Risk–benefit assessment

  • Post-marketing safety surveillance

PHARMACOECONOMICS

Pharmacoecnomics helps students understand the relationship between the cost and outcomes of pharmaceutical therapy.

This area is increasingly important for healthcare systems when evaluating treatment options and resource utilization.

PROJECT & RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Pharm.D students undertake research/project activities as prescribed by the applicable curriculum.

Students develop skills in:

  • Literature review

  • Research question formulation

  • Protocol preparation

  • Data collection

  • Clinical data interpretation

  • Biostatistics

  • Scientific writing

  • Presentation of research

  • Project report preparation

Students are encouraged to participate in seminars, conferences, poster presentations and other academic activities.

PHARM.D FACILITIES

Students can benefit from academic and practical facilities such as:

  • Clinical Pharmacy facilities

  • Pharmacy Practice facilities

  • Drug Information resources

  • Pharmaceutical laboratories

  • Computer and internet facilities

  • Library and digital resources

  • Seminar facilities

  • Research support

  • Hospital/clinical training facilities as applicable

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

The Pharm.D programme aims to develop important professional competencies, including:

Clinical Knowledge

Patient Counselling

Prescription Assessment

Drug Information

Medication Safety

Pharmacovigilance

Clinical Research

Communication Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Research & Scientific Writing

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

After completion of Pharm.D, graduates may explore opportunities, subject to the eligibility requirements of individual employers and regulatory authorities, in areas such as:

Clinical Pharmacy

  • Clinical Pharmacy Services

  • Medication Review

  • Patient Counselling

  • Drug Information Services

Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Hospital Pharmacy

  • Medication Safety

  • Drug Information

  • Clinical Support Services

Clinical Research

  • Clinical Research

  • Clinical Trial Operations

  • Clinical Data Management

  • Research Coordination

Pharmacovigilance

  • Drug Safety

  • ADR Monitoring

  • Case Processing

  • Safety Data Review

  • Pharmacovigilance Operations

Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Medical Affairs

  • Scientific Services

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Clinical Research

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Medical/Scientific Writing

Academia & Research

Graduates interested in teaching and research may pursue opportunities subject to the applicable qualification and recruitment requirements.

HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH

Pharm.D graduates may explore further education and research opportunities in India and abroad, depending on the admission and professional requirements of the respective institution or country.

Areas of further specialization may include:

  • Clinical Pharmacy

  • Clinical Research

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Regulatory Sciences

  • Public Health

  • Pharmacoeconomics

  • Pharmacoepidemiology

  • Healthcare Management

  • Pharmaceutical Research

WHY STUDY PHARM.D AT MAHATHI?

Mahathi College of Pharmacy (Autonomous)

The programme aims to provide:

  • Patient-oriented pharmacy education

  • Clinical pharmacy training

  • Experienced faculty guidance

  • Practical and laboratory learning

  • Hospital-oriented exposure

  • Case-based learning

  • Research opportunities

  • Seminars and presentations

  • Pharmacovigilance exposure

  • Drug information training

  • Career guidance

  • Professional skill development

ADMISSIONS – 2026–27

Pharm.D Admissions

Admissions are in Progress

EAPCET 2026 Counselling

Counselling Code: MCPM

Candidates should satisfy the eligibility and admission requirements prescribed by the competent authorities for the respective academic year.

Contact for Admissions

9398671640
8919952511
9441254648

Mahathi College of Pharmacy (Autonomous)

Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh

Website: www.mcpm.edu.in

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