Pharm.D

The Pharmacy council of India (PCI) recognized 6 year Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) course and 3 year Pharm.D PB (Post Baccalaureate) in India, there has been an increase in the scope of Pharmacy to meet the ever-growing needs of the healthcare industry


Pharm.D Advantage :


The duration of course shall be 6 years including 5 year of class room study (phase 1) and 1 year of internship or residency (phase 2) in speciality departments. During this internship period a student is exposed to actual clinical practice and acquires in-depth understanding of pharmacy practice concept so that he/she may become capable of functioning independently. Pharm.D is different in its course content from the undergraduate B.pharm and the Postgraduate M.Pharm course. However; it was more leaning towards Pharmaceutical Industry than clinical practice. This gap was meant to be fulfilled by the Pharm.D programme. After successful completion of Pharm.D, the graduates enables to prefix the title of "Dr" for practicing and they can work as clinical pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, nuclear pharmacist, researcher, Pharmacovigilance associate, oncology pharmacist, poison control pharmacist, psychiatric pharmacist, medical writer, medical advisor and regulatory pharmacist etc.


Eligibility


  • A Candidate who has passed the Higher Secondary Examination of the Kerala State with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics as optional Subjects and equivalent thereto are eligible to apply.

    • OR


  • Group A - N.C.E.R.T syllabus in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

    • OR


  • Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.

    • OR


  • However candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from outside the state of Kerala shall produce the certificate of recognition and equivalency of qualifying examination from Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. This should be furnished at the time of admission. Eligibility for admission to the candidates belonging to OBC, OEC, SC/ST will be as per the requirements of the Kerala University of Health Sciences.

M.Pharm

The course of study for M.Pharm shall extend over a period of four semesters. Each semester consists of not less than 90 working days.


Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Number of seats -12


Pharmaceutics - Number of seats -15


Pharmacology - Number of seats -06


Eligibility


  • Pass in B Pharm degree of KUHS or any other university recognized as equivalent from an institution approved by PCI and AICTE with a minimum of 55% marks.

    • OR


  • Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.

B.Pharm

The course of study for B.Pharm shall extend over a period of eight semesters. Each semester consists of not less than 90 working days. For those admitted directly in to the third semester through lateral entry scheme the course of study for B.Pharm course shall extend over a period of six semesters.


Eligibility


  • A Candidate who has passed the Higher Secondary Examination of the Kerala State with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics as optional Subjects and equivalent thereto are eligible to apply.

    • OR


  • Group A - N.C.E.R.T syllabus in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

    • OR


  • Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.

    • OR


  • Any other course with Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics/Bio-Technology/ Computer Science as optional subjects approved as equivalent to any of the above courses by the Kerala University of Health Sciences.

    • Note:


  • (a)In respect of candidates who have taken Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics as optional subjects, the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology OR Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics whichever is higher shall be considered for the purpose of admission.
  • (b)LATERAL ENTRY ADMISSION: A candidate who has passed the Diploma in Pharmacy course of Education Regulations 1991 under Pharmacy Act 1948 from an Institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India with a minimum of 50% marks in the final year examination.

    • FEE FOR B.PHARM



    Merit Quota


  • Fee for the admission to the course will have to be paid by the candidate at the Allotment Centre it self. Refund of Fee in case of cancellation of seat will be as per the provisions in the Prospectus issued by the CEE and the existing Government Orders.

    • Management Quota


  • A candidate who secures admission under Management Quota will have to pay fees as laid down by the Fee Regulatory Committee appointed by Govt as per S 6 of the Kerala Professional Colleges or Institutions Act 2006.
  • The fee under the Management Quota includes the tuition fee, development Fee and any other Fee fixed by the Fee Regulatory Committee.
  • The tuition fee will be in accordance with the order in force, judgment, or order of any court or other authority.
  • The tuition fee will be in accordance with the order in force, judgment, or order of any court or other authority.
  • Other fees will be as decided by the Fee Regulatory Committee and this may include University Affiliation fee, cost of Records, Laboratory Expenses, Pharmakalolsav Fees, Annual Sports Meet, Medical expenses, etc.

    • Note:


  • Any candidate discontinuing the course after securing admission will have to pay the full Tuition Fee for the remaining years of the course before applying for Transfer Certificate. For Example a student discontinuing in the 2nd year will have to pay Tuition Fee for the 3rd and Final year, in case of B.Pharm.

    The above rule regarding fee - both under Merit Quota and Management Quota shall be subject to the directions issued by Government and / or of any court order and such decisions prevailing at the time of Admission shall be binding on the candidate. Under no circumstances the fee once paid by the candidate securing admission under the Management Quota will be refunded, except the Caution Deposit.

D.pharm

The course of study for D.Pharm shall extend over a period of two academic years with each academic year spread over a period of not less than 180 working days in addition to 500 hours practical training spread over a period of not less than three months.


Eligibility


  • A candidate who passed the Higher Secondary Examination of the Kerala state with Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics as optional subjects or any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent thereto are eligible to apply.

    • OR


  • V.H.S.C of Kerala from 1994-1995 session with Group A and B only are considered as equivalent examination for admission to D.Pharm course

    GROUP A- NCERT syllabus in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

    GROUP B- NCERT syllabus in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.