Pharm D
DOCTORATE IN PHARMACY (Karnataka)
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences [Govt University]
• Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
• Approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Duration : 6 Years
Eligibility for Admission
Pharm D
Career Scope
The qualification in Pharmacy gives enormous national and international career and employment opportunities in areas such as: Academics - Teaching, Research and Development, Administration, Management, etc. and Regulatory Affairs - In Government and Statutory bodies in drug / manufacturing regulation / implementation / Quality Control, etc.
DOCToRATE IN PHARMACY
About the course:
The course of study in Pharm D comprises of six academic years (five years of study and one year of internship or residency) full time with each academic year spread over a period of not less than two hundred working days. The period of six years duration is divided into two phases.
Phase I : Consisting of First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth academic year
Phase II : Consisting of internship or residency training during sixth year involving posting in specialty units. It is a phase of training wherein a student is exposed to actual pharmacy practice or clinical pharmacy services and acquires skill under supervision so that he or she may become capable of functioning independently.
Minimum Qualification for admission for Pharm D
A pass in any of the following examinations
1) 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics or Biology
2) A pass in D.Pharm course from any institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the pharmacy act.
3) Any other qualification approved by the pharmacy council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations
Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course
Mass Communication & Journalism
People in this field can either be employees of one of the newspapers, radio, TV Channels or magazines or they can be freelancers.
Various Fields
Script Writer, News Reader, Content Writer, e-Learning, Advertising Agent, PRO etc.
Freelancers operate on an assignment basis and use their network of contacts to obtain specific assignment. At times they write based on their own areas of interest and get a publication to feature their pieces.
The salary of journalism varies depending on the nature of the establishment and the actual performance. The starting pay scale is around Rs.10, 000-15,000 pm approx. The pay scale is higher in electronic media, starting from Rs.15, 000-25,000 pm approx. After 5 years, it will be around Rs.50, 000-60,000 onwards approx.
Microbiology
After completing 10+2 with PCB, one can be admitted to B Sc microbiology course. For PG Degree in microbiology with a B Sc microbiological sciences. There is also an option of choosing any specialization from a list that comprises medical microbiology, food microbiology, industrial microbiology, bioinformatics, clinical research bio-chemistry, forensic science, hospital management.
The employment sphere for microbiologists is large and expanding rapidly. Microbiologists find jobs in research and development labs of govt.& private hospitals, research organizations, pharmaceuticals, food beverage and chemical industries. Microbiologists can also become faculty members in universities, colleges or teachers in schools.
In India, professionals in the pharma and biotech labs get starting salaries between Rs.10,000-Rs.15,000 approx. pm. After 2/3 years of experience, this may be doubled.
Fashion Designer
There are three broad categories of fashion designers---Clothing Designers, Footwear Designers, and Accessory Designers.
There are various sectors related to fashion that a designer can opt to work in. Export houses dealing with garment/textile/handloom exports; retail and wholesale garment businesses in a wide range of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; govt. and semi govt. handloom/textile manufacturers, and independent design houses are just some of the businesses one can choose from.
Specialization: 1. Fashion Coordinator
2. Illustrator
3. Fashion Consultant
4, Design Dept.
A fashion designer generally becomes a design manager after 5 to 6 years. Then goes to head of design and be responsible for the overall look of the brand.
The starting salary of a fashion graduate in an export house is around Rs.12, 000 -15,000 approx. As it is a performance based industry the pay comprises a large component of incentives.
Animation
Animation professionals can work for educational programmes, movies, television shows, news channels and advertisements. Some animators also work individually, providing specific graphics animation for websites or other projects.
In the new world of computer games, graphic animators are used to develop characters, background and storyline in various games.
Other Areas
Real Estate Firms, Furniture Designing, AutoCAD designing, creating virtual environment etc.
Start as junior animator, then to animator within 2/3 years and senior animator in 5 yrs. It takes 9/10 years to creative director or production head.
The average salary of a fresher (2D)--Rs.8, 000—10,000 approx. increases in 2/3 years Rs.20, 000—30,000 pm approx.
Salary (3D) ---fresher—Rs.15, 000 pm approx.
The remunerations in this industry are totally based on the quality of work.
Healthcare Dentistry
There are several avenues of employment open to a dentist. These include hospitals, armed forces, community dental services, corporations and teaching in universities.
Moreover, the option of having a private practice of one’s own is also extremely attractive, since the field is lucrative and provides flexibility of location and working hours.
A novice in this profession can earn Rs.5, 000-20,000 pm approx. With more experience, a dentist’s monthly income can go up to Rs.20, 000-1,00,000 pm approx.
Paramedical Services—X-Ray Technician, medical laboratory technician, dental mechanics, emergency medical technician, pharmacists, sanitary engineers, physiotherapist, occupational therapist etc.
The professional in this field can work with healthcare providers in the private as well as public sector
The salary variations are huge depending on the sectors and cities of employment. In the private sector, the starting salary is nearly Rs.10, 000 pm approx. With experience and expertise, you can earn up to Rs.20, 000-30, 000 pm approx.
Audiologist
Nursing
Dietician
Fitness Trainer
Audiologist
An audiologist can work with private and govt.-run hospitals, clinics, medical centers, the armed forces or can have his or her own practice. Medical research, schools and teaching in schools and universities is another avenue of employment.
The demand for professionals in this field is quite high these days, a beginner can start a salary of around Rs.15, 000 pm approx. After gaining some years of experience in the industry, this figure could go up to Rs.25, 000-30, 000 pm approx.
People in this field can either be employees of one of the newspapers, radio, TV Channels or magazines or they can be freelancers.
Various Fields
Script Writer, News Reader, Content Writer, e-Learning, Advertising Agent, PRO etc.
Freelancers operate on an assignment basis and use their network of contacts to obtain specific assignment. At times they write based on their own areas of interest and get a publication to feature their pieces.
The salary of journalism varies depending on the nature of the establishment and the actual performance. The starting pay scale is around Rs.10, 000-15,000 pm approx. The pay scale is higher in electronic media, starting from Rs.15, 000-25,000 pm approx. After 5 years, it will be around Rs.50, 000-60,000 onwards approx.
Microbiology
After completing 10+2 with PCB, one can be admitted to B Sc microbiology course. For PG Degree in microbiology with a B Sc microbiological sciences. There is also an option of choosing any specialization from a list that comprises medical microbiology, food microbiology, industrial microbiology, bioinformatics, clinical research bio-chemistry, forensic science, hospital management.
The employment sphere for microbiologists is large and expanding rapidly. Microbiologists find jobs in research and development labs of govt.& private hospitals, research organizations, pharmaceuticals, food beverage and chemical industries. Microbiologists can also become faculty members in universities, colleges or teachers in schools.
In India, professionals in the pharma and biotech labs get starting salaries between Rs.10,000-Rs.15,000 approx. pm. After 2/3 years of experience, this may be doubled.
Fashion Designer
There are three broad categories of fashion designers---Clothing Designers, Footwear Designers, and Accessory Designers.
There are various sectors related to fashion that a designer can opt to work in. Export houses dealing with garment/textile/handloom exports; retail and wholesale garment businesses in a wide range of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; govt. and semi govt. handloom/textile manufacturers, and independent design houses are just some of the businesses one can choose from.
Specialization: 1. Fashion Coordinator
2. Illustrator
3. Fashion Consultant
4, Design Dept.
A fashion designer generally becomes a design manager after 5 to 6 years. Then goes to head of design and be responsible for the overall look of the brand.
The starting salary of a fashion graduate in an export house is around Rs.12, 000 -15,000 approx. As it is a performance based industry the pay comprises a large component of incentives.
Animation
Animation professionals can work for educational programmes, movies, television shows, news channels and advertisements. Some animators also work individually, providing specific graphics animation for websites or other projects.
In the new world of computer games, graphic animators are used to develop characters, background and storyline in various games.
Other Areas
Real Estate Firms, Furniture Designing, AutoCAD designing, creating virtual environment etc.
Start as junior animator, then to animator within 2/3 years and senior animator in 5 yrs. It takes 9/10 years to creative director or production head.
The average salary of a fresher (2D)--Rs.8, 000—10,000 approx. increases in 2/3 years Rs.20, 000—30,000 pm approx.
Salary (3D) ---fresher—Rs.15, 000 pm approx.
The remunerations in this industry are totally based on the quality of work.
Healthcare Dentistry
There are several avenues of employment open to a dentist. These include hospitals, armed forces, community dental services, corporations and teaching in universities.
Moreover, the option of having a private practice of one’s own is also extremely attractive, since the field is lucrative and provides flexibility of location and working hours.
A novice in this profession can earn Rs.5, 000-20,000 pm approx. With more experience, a dentist’s monthly income can go up to Rs.20, 000-1,00,000 pm approx.
Paramedical Services—X-Ray Technician, medical laboratory technician, dental mechanics, emergency medical technician, pharmacists, sanitary engineers, physiotherapist, occupational therapist etc.
The professional in this field can work with healthcare providers in the private as well as public sector
The salary variations are huge depending on the sectors and cities of employment. In the private sector, the starting salary is nearly Rs.10, 000 pm approx. With experience and expertise, you can earn up to Rs.20, 000-30, 000 pm approx.
Audiologist
Nursing
Dietician
Fitness Trainer
Audiologist
An audiologist can work with private and govt.-run hospitals, clinics, medical centers, the armed forces or can have his or her own practice. Medical research, schools and teaching in schools and universities is another avenue of employment.
The demand for professionals in this field is quite high these days, a beginner can start a salary of around Rs.15, 000 pm approx. After gaining some years of experience in the industry, this figure could go up to Rs.25, 000-30, 000 pm approx.
