Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D. - Post Baccalaureate) 

at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal

There are multiple theory and lab subjects included in the course curriculum. The subjects are around the field of Pharmacy and related terms. Mentioned below are some of the subjects included in the Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences DPharm course curriculum:

• Pharmaceutics + Lab
• Human Anatiomy and Physiology + Lab
• Pharmaceutics
• Medicinal Biochemistry
• Remedical Biology + Lab
• Remedial Mathematics, etc.

Yes, the students have to go through an internship in the last semester of the programme. The internship is included in the course curriculum to ensure students become ready for the real world. Some more benefits of the internship being part of the course curriculum are:

• To provide patient care in cooperation with prescribers, patients, and other inter professional health care professionals
• To promote health, wellness, and disease prevention
• To inculcate leadership qualities in the professionals, etc.

Candidates seeking admission to Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences DPharm course should first check the eligibility criteria. Eligible students can register and apply for the course. The students who have passed Class 12 with PCM/PCB from a recognised board can apply. 

The selection for the course admission is done based on Manipal Entrance Test (MET) scores. In addition, the scores of KCET may also be accepted for selection. After the entrance exam, a cutoff list is released by the authorities. Candidates who meet the cutoff criteria can take part in counselling for seat allotment.

Students applying for admission to UG & PG courses at MCOPs must upload a set of documents. For UG courses, candidates must submit the scorecard of Class 12. Whereas for PG courses, they provide the document of UG degree. The other required documents for various UG & PG courses are listed below

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet

• Undergraduate marksheet (if applicable)

• Postgraduate marksheet (if applicable)

• Birth certificate

• Passport-size photograph

• Transfer certificate

• Character certificate

Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences DPharm 2024 registrations are currently open. The aspirants must register and complete application form on or before Jul 15. This application end date is taken from the official website. Moreover, the MET 2024 counselling registration for round three is expected to be carried out from Jul 4 to Jul 5.

As per the MET syllabus, the candidates will have to study Mathematics, Physics Chemistry and English. The various topics and units of the syllabus that has to be studied for the examination is released through the syllabus of MET. It is to be noted that the MET syllabus will be similar to the 12th standard qualifying examination. Candidates are advised to check the official exam pattern to know how the questions were divided into question paper sections.

To open a clinic in India, it is necessary to be registered with the Pharmacy Council of India and have a valid license to practice as a pharmacist. Also, as DPharm is a Diploma course, the candidate may also be required to have further qualifications for admission. It is advisable to stay informed about regulatory changes and actively engaging in professional development can help candidates leverage these opportunities effectively. Hence, MCOPS DPharm holders may not be able to open their clinics.