College Code: VDPN, Main Menu: NAAC
VAGDEVI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND RESEARCH CENTRE
[Approved by PCI, Affiliated to JNTU Anantapur & ISO Certified]
Brahmadevam, Muthukur Mandal, SPSR Nellore-524346, Andhra Pradesh
Pharm. D
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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
Overview
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) at Vagdevi College of Pharmacy is a 6-year professional doctoral program designed to produce expert clinical pharmacists who play a vital role in patient care, drug therapy management, and the healthcare system. Our program is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated with JNTU Anantapur, ensuring a globally recognized qualification that opens opportunities in hospitals, research, industry, and academia.
The Pharm D program includes five years of academic study followed by one year of full-time internship/residency in hospitals, where students gain hands-on experience in patient care and clinical practice.
Course Highlights
Duration: 6 Years (5 Years Academic + 1 Year Internship) Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics OR Diploma in Pharmacy from PCI-approved institution Approval & Affiliation: PCI Approved, JNTUA Affiliated Training: Integrated hospital training & clinical rotations Intake: [30 Seats]
What You’ll Learn
The Pharm D curriculum is designed to meet international healthcare standards and covers:
Clinical Pharmacy – Patient-centered pharmacy practice
Pharmacotherapeutics – Drug therapy planning for various diseases
Hospital Internship (Year 6)
Students undergo compulsory one-year internship in a hospital attached to the college, gaining experience in:
Ward rounds with doctors
Patient medication counseling
Therapeutic drug monitoring
Adverse drug reaction reporting
Prescription auditing
Clinical case presentations
