Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)** is a 4-year undergraduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences. It focuses on the study of drugs, medicine manufacturing, their uses, side effects, dosage, and formulations. The course equips students to become licensed pharmacists and work in healthcare, pharmaceutical research, marketing, and production.
B.Pharm is a 4-year undergraduate program that teaches students about the formulation, preparation, dispensing, and proper use of drugs and medicines. It is designed to develop skilled professionals in the pharmaceutical sector, healthcare, and research. After completing the course, graduates can become licensed pharmacists and work in hospitals, medical stores, pharmaceutical companies, or research labs.
Qualification:
Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Science stream (Physics and Chemistry are compulsory subjects).
Must have studied Biology or Mathematics as an additional subject.
Minimum Marks:
Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 (varies by institution; relaxation of 5% for reserved categories may apply).
Age Limit:
The minimum age is 17 years at the time of admission.
Entrance Exams:
Some universities require entrance exams such as:
MHT CET (Maharashtra)
WBJEE (West Bengal)
KEAM (Kerala)
UPCET (Uttar Pradesh)
BVP CET
NEET (some private institutions)
4 years, divided into 8 semesters
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Organic & Inorganic)
Pharmaceutics
Pharmacology
Pharmacognosy
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (Drug Laws)
Biostatistics & Research Methodology
Industrial Training / Project Work
Drug formulation and preparation
Understanding of drug actions and interactions
Patient counseling and communication
Regulatory knowledge of drugs and healthcare systems
Pharmaceutical business management
Research and lab skills
Pharmacist (Retail or Hospital)
Medical Representative
Drug Inspector
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Clinical Research Associate
Pharmaceutical Production Executive
Quality Control/Assurance Officer
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Pharmacovigilance Analyst
M.Pharm (specializations like Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, etc.)
Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)
MBA (Pharma Management, Healthcare)
PG Diploma (Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs)
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sun Pharma
Cipla
Dr. Reddy’s
Lupin
Pfizer
Ranbaxy
Glenmark
Apollo Hospitals
Government Health Departments
