Pharm D - Post Baccalaureate
Explore our comprehensive specializations under this program designed to prepare you for a successful career.
Institution
St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Specializations
3 Available
Program Type
Full Time
Career Ready
Industry Focused
Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) — Programme Educational Objectives
PEO1: The Doctor of Pharmacy (Post Baccalaureate) graduate will develop adequate Knowledge on basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, Research Skills and Understanding of safe and effective use of Medications.
PEO2: The Doctor of Pharmacy (Post Baccalaureate) graduate will develop necessary skills to provide efficient Pharmaceutical care to the Patients, community and also serve as pioneer in Research.
PEO3: The Doctor of Pharmacy (Post Baccalaureate) graduate will be able to adapt to newer technology and advancement by becoming lifelong learners and assume leadership roles in promoting public health of the society.
Course of Study (Fourth Year – Internship)
The Post Baccalaureate program admits B.Pharmacy graduates directly into the Fourth Year, followed by Fifth Year and Internship.
Fourth Year
| S.No. | Name of Subject | Theory (hrs) | Practical (hrs) | Tutorial (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Pharmacotherapeutics-III | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4.2 | Hospital Pharmacy | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4.3 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4.4 | Biostatistics & Research Methodology | 2 | – | 1 |
| 4.5 | Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4.6 | Clinical Toxicology | 2 | – | 1 |
| Total hours | 15 | 12 | 6 = 33 |
Fifth Year
| S.No. | Name of Subject | Theory (hrs) | Practical (hrs) | Tutorial (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Clinical Research | 3 | – | 1 |
| 5.2 | Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics | 3 | – | 1 |
| 5.3 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring | 2 | – | 1 |
| 5.4 | Clerkship * | – | – | 1 |
| 5.5 | Project work (Six Months) | – | 20 | – |
| Total hours | 8 | 20 | 4 = 32 |
* Attending ward rounds on daily basis.
Sixth Year — Internship / Residency
| Posting | Details |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | Six months — independently provide clinical pharmacy services to the allotted wards. |
| Speciality postings | Two months each in three other speciality departments. |
Internship or residency training including postings in speciality units.
Course Outcomes — Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)
4.1Pharmacotherapeutics-III – Theory+
- Prepare patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic plans for gastrointestinal diseases.
- Prepare patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic plans for hematological diseases.
- Prepare patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic plans for pain and nervous system diseases.
- Prepare patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic plans for psychiatric disorders.
- Answer drug queries based on evidence-based medicine.
4.2Hospital Pharmacy – Theory+
- Know about hospitals and their management.
- Understand the role of various hospital committees.
- Know inventory control and pharmacy services.
- Gain knowledge of pharmaceutical preparations.
- Understand professional relations and development programmes.
4.2PHospital & Clinical Pharmacy – Practical+
- Prepare solid dosage forms, powders and parenterals; handle drug information queries and interactions.
- Perform ABC analysis of drugs.
- Monitor drug therapy through medication chart and clinical review.
- Obtain medication history, counsel patients and resolve drug-related problems.
- Detect, assess and monitor adverse drug reactions.
- Interpret laboratory results and retrieve and formulate drug information.
4.4Biostatistics & Research Methodology – Theory+
- Know statistical methods to solve different types of problems.
- Operate statistical software packages.
- Appreciate the importance of computers in hospital and community pharmacy.
- Apply statistical techniques in solving pharmaceutical problems.
4.5Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – Theory+
- Understand basic concepts, significance and factors affecting absorption, distribution and elimination.
- Use plasma concentration–time data to calculate pharmacokinetic parameters.
- Discuss one-compartment and multi-compartment models.
- Describe multiple-dosage regimens.
- Explain non-linear pharmacokinetics and bioavailability / bioequivalence.
4.6TClinical Toxicology – Theory+
- Describe principles in management of poisoning and toxicokinetics.
- Differentiate clinical symptoms and management of acute and chronic poisoning.
- Manage chronic poisoning by heavy metals.
- Recognize envenomation and food and plant poisoning.
- Evaluate and prevent substance abuse cases and manage emergencies.
5.1Clinical Research – Theory+
- Evaluate the new drug development process.
- Understand regulatory and ethical requirements.
- Analyse clinical trials as per regulatory and ethical requirements.
- Facilitate clinical trials and promote quality drug trial research.
- Understand safety monitoring and reporting in clinical trials.
5.2TPharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics – Theory+
- Identify applications of pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics and outcome measures.
- Describe risk concepts, measurement methods and epidemiological designs.
- Explain data sources and special applications of pharmacoepidemiology.
- Understand principles and concepts of pharmacoeconomics in healthcare decisions.
- Compare pharmacoeconomic evaluation methods and software used.
5.3Clinical Pharmacokinetics & TDM – Theory+
- Apply pharmacokinetic principles in dosing drugs to specific populations.
- Recognise clinical areas where TDM improves patient care.
- Analyse dosage regimens for various clinical situations.
- Estimate population pharmacokinetic parameters by various methods.
- Comprehend pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics for drug safety and optimal dosing.