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PhD of Doctor of Pharmacy
- Pune, India
- 6, 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) is a three-year full-time professional doctorate programme taught in English on the Pune campus of MIT-WPU. The programme page lists tracks or specialisations such as Patient Care, Hospital and Clinical Practices, Clinical Research, Community Pharmacy.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Formulate original research questions in Doctor of Pharmacy
- Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
- Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.
Career outcomes
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Regulatory Affairs
- Pharmacovigilance
- Drug Development & Medical Affairs
- Research Scientist/Analytical Chemist
Curriculum
- Three-year programme for B.Pharm graduates
- Admitted to the fourth year of Pharm.D. The first two years teach theory such as pharmacotherapeutics and clinical pharmacy with hospital rotations
- The final year is a mandatory one-year clinical internship. Tracks: patient care
- Hospital and clinical practice
- Clinical research
- Community pharmacy.
Entry requirements
Academic
- B.Pharm degree. Selection on B.Pharm score plus a 500-word Statement of Purpose. Equivalence of the qualification through AIU is required.. Entry grade detail: Minimum 50% aggregate in B.Pharm or equivalent recognised by AIU or the Government.
Accepted academic background
B.Pharm degree.
Documents you’ll need
- Graduation Transcripts
- Postgraduate Transcripts
- Passport Copy (submit documents within the stated post-offer deadline).
How to apply
- Check eligibility
- International category and deadline. Apply through the university admissions portal and pay the processing fee (USD 300 or INR 20
- 000). Upload student and parent passports
- Mark sheets
- Certificates
- Photograph (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA also employer
- Sponsorship and NRI certificates). Follow the selection process for academic qualifications and applicable entrance tests in the published admissions policy. Receive the provisional offer
- Pay the first fee instalment
- Pass verification and receive the final offer letter. Apply for the Indian student visa with the admission letter
- Endorsed to MIT-WPU
- With proof of funds. On arrival
- Submit the verified visa copy to the International Relations Division.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $1,800 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 USD |
| Deposit | ₹10,000 INR |
Program details
| Campus | Kothrud, Pune |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | 50% international scholarship for FN/OCI/CIWGC-SEA applicants with min 50% marks (already reflected in the fee, First come first served, Not for NRI), Up to 50 foreign nationals can receive a 100% scholarship with 80% or more marks |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 6, 3 years.
Tuition is $1,800 USD per year. The application fee is $300 USD. The deposit is ₹10,000 INR. The estimated living cost is $4,800 USD.

