A Doctor of Pharmacy is a professional doctorate in pharmacy. In some countries, it is a first professional degree and a prerequisite for licensing to practice the profession of pharmacy or to become a clinical pharmacist. In many countries they are allowed to practice independently and can prescribe drugs directly to patients. A PharmD program has significant experiential or clinical education components in introductory and advanced levels for the safe and effective use of drugs. Experiential education prepares graduates to be practice-ready, as they already have spent a significant amount of time training in areas of direct patient care and research. A PharmD graduate is entitled to prefix their name with "Dr."
Hyderabad is an important seat of learning in southern India. The city hosts two central universities, three deemed universities, and six state universities. Osmania University is one of the oldest universities in India. Many institutes for education like University of Hyderabad, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, International Institute of Information Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Hyderabad and medical colleges like Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences are located there. Also based in the city are the Institute of Public Enterprise and the National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR). Hyderabad has various research institutes such as the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology. It is also the home of Maulana Azad National Urdu University as well as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University.
Jamia Hamdard is an institute of higher education deemed to be university located in New Delhi, India. It is a government-funded university. Established in 1989, was formally inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India Shri Rajiv Gandhi on August 1, 1989. In 2019 it was awarded the Institute of Eminence status by Ministry of Human Resource Development.
The Master of Sciences of Pharmacy (MPharm) is the standard master's degree program in Pharmacy. It is the oldest honourable Diploma (Degree) authorized from the European Faculties of Pharmacy as it takes five years to complete. It is based on a credit system higher than the normal Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. It is different from the American Pharmaceutical Diploma, Doctor of Pharmacy,(PharmD), that takes 4 years to complete. The Faculty is a member of the Association of European Faculties of Pharmacy and its graduates meet all the requirements for the profession as defined by the European Union. In the initial three years students revise and broaden their knowledge of elementary natural and medical subjects to the level required for understanding specific subjects from the field of Pharmacy. Students attend lectures and seminars and take part in practical pharmacy placements. During the last year of study they work on their thesis. The programme is concluded by defending the thesis and taking the final state examination. Then the students are awarded the master's degree. The study programme is compliant with EU directive 2005/36/EC. Graduates awarded the master's degree can later sit for a thorough state exam including an advanced thesis defence. After passing they are awarded the "Testing Board" degree . Graduates can apply for postgraduate after studying several branches of Pharmacy in the five accredited years. After defending their dissertation, submit their researches in their selected branches of Pharmacy and passing the final state examination they are awarded the degree. The master's program is offered in different specialized areas, one major being Clinical Pharmacy. Clinical pharmacy specialization enables pharmacists to deliver higher levels of clinical services. In some countries these specializations are happening with residency programs.
A Bachelor of Pharmacy is an graduate academic degree in the field of pharmacy. In many countries, this degree is a prerequisite for registration to practice as a pharmacist. Since both PharmB and PharmD are prerequisites to license in most western countries they’re considered equivalent. In many western countries, the foreign graduates with BPharm, PharmB or BS Pharm practice similarly as PharmD graduates. It is analogous to MBBS vs. MD where MBBS is foreign equivalent of MD. It is training to understand the properties and impacts of medicines and developing the skills required to counsel patients about their use.
SVKM's NMIMS is a deemed university located in Mumbai. The University also has campuses at Shirpur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Indore and Navi Mumbai and two upcoming campuses in Dhule and Chandigarh. It has 17 constituent schools that offer both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in management, engineering, commerce, pharmacy, architecture, economics, mathematical sciences, hospitality, science, law, aviation, liberal arts, performing arts, architecture & design. It is accredited by NAAC with 3.59 CGPA and Grade A+. NMIMS was also awarded Category I University status by MHRD.
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar, also known as NIPER Mohali, is the Topmost Pharmaceutical research institute in India & the main campus of the group of seven NIPER institutes, under India's Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The institute offers Masters and Doctoral degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. As an Institute of National Importance it plays an important role in the Human Resource Development for the ever-growing Indian Pharmaceutical industry, which has been in the forefront of India's science based industries with wide-ranging capabilities in this important field of drug manufacture. The institute offers a 2-year PG degree & 4-5 year PhD Courses in 13 disciplines;
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur is a state university in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Founded in 1946, it has since 1973 been a constituent college of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, as set by The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Act, 1972. In 2008 it had received autonomous status by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Universities Act, 2008.
The basic requirement for pharmacists to be considered for registration is an undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy degree from a recognized university. In many countries, this involves a four- or five-year course to attain a master of pharmacy degree (MPharm). In the United States of America, students graduating after January 1, 2003, must complete a doctor of pharmacy degree to become a licensed pharmacist. This same requirement has been coming into place in other countries such as Canada and France.
Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) formerly known as Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology (DDIT) was founded on 2 January 1968 as an institution of higher learning in Nadiad, Gujarat, India in the fields of Engineering, Technology, Medical Science, Dental Science, Management and Pharmacy.
The Shadan College of Engineering and Technology (SCET) is a self-financed technical institution located in Peerancheru, Himayath Sagar Road, Hyderabad, India. It is 14.3 km from the city center. It was founded in 1994 by the Shadan Educational Society formed by Dr. Vizarath Rasool Khan. The college is permitted by Government of Telangana and approved by AICTE, affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH).
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad is an Indian public pharmaceutical research university. It is one of the seven schools under India's Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The institute offers Masters and Doctoral degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. As an Institute of National Importance, it plays a major role in human resource development for the Indian pharmaceutical industry.
Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences is a medical college in Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana. The institute with 150 medical seats is attached to a 800-bedded Multi speciality hospital for world class clinical training of its students as per the Medical Council of India. The college is currently affiliated to the KNR University of Health Sciences, Warangal, Telangana and is recognized by the Government of India.
Rajasthan Pharmacy College is an institute run under the aegis of Chandrawati Education Society, which has been in the field of education since 2000. The society is registered with the Registrar of Societies, government of N.C.T. Delhi vide registration No. S.35514 of 1999, under Societies registration Act of 1860 with aim of providing quality technical education. Rajasthan Pharmacy College (RPC) was established in the year 2006 affiliated to AICTE and governed by Rajasthan University of Health Sciences and approved by Pharmacy Council Of India, with an emphasis on providing course of study and preparing trained manpower in the field of pharmacy.
Sri Jayadev College of pharmaceutical sciences is a college in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India providing Pharmacy education since 1983.
Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy is a pharmacy college in India. It is located in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka, one of several colleges offering pharmacy programs, and is approved by Pharmacy Council of India.
Jyothishmathi College of Engineering and Technology is an engineering college in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana, India recognized by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) and affiliated to the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. It is often referred to as JCET.
Mohammed Vizarat Rasool Khan was a member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, founder and chairman Shadan Group of Educational Institutions. He was called "Sir Syed of Deccan".
MAK College of Pharmacy (MAKP) is an Indian private non-minority technical institute located in Telangana, India, affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH), India. It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and registered by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
