B. Pharm. is an undergraduate Pharmacy course. Pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines. Its curriculum provides valuable knowledge of health care and biochemical science. In this course, students are expected to perform a number of experiments along with theory classes. Pharmacy education and profession in our country up to graduate level is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India i.e. a statutory body governed by the provisions of the Pharmacy Act. Degree in Pharmacy enables one to practice the profession of a Pharmacist. There are large number of recognized universities worldwide which offer online Pharmacy Degree.
Course highlights:
| Type of course | Degree (Bachelors) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent |
| Average salary | INR 2 Lacs to 5 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Semester |
| Higher study options | M. Pharma |
Employment Areas: Chemist Shops, Drug Control Administration, Hospitals, Educational Institutes, Food and Drug Administration, Health Centres, Medical Dispensing Store, Pharmaceutical Firms, Research Agencies, Sales and Marketing Department etc.
Type of Course: B. Pharmais a 4-years undergraduate Pharmacy course.
Duration: The duration of course is 4-years.
Eligibility:
- Students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Physics Chemistry Mathematics or Physics Chemistry Biology Mathematics from recognized board.
- Student must also pass with 50% marks in Pre University Course with Biology or Mathematics or complete a D. Pharma.
- The criteria of minimum percentage of marks may differ from institute to institute. Some states have made it mandatory to give an additional pharmacy entrance examination in order to be eligible for the course.
Entrance Tests:
- BHU B. Pharma. Entrance Exam
- GPAT
- GCET
- MHT-CET
- BITSAT
- WBJEE
- TSEAMCET
- KCET
- GITAM GAT
- GPAT
- UPSEE
Core Subjects:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmaceutical Maths & Biostatics
- Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Remedial Mathematical Biology
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Basic Electronics and Computer Applications
- Advanced Mathematics
- Anatomy, Physiology & Health Education
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Pathophysiology of Common Diseases
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence & Ethics
Possible roles: Pharmacist,Health Inspector, Analytical Chemist, Research Officer, Chemical/Drug Technician, Drug Therapist, Retail Pharmacist, Pharmacy Assistant, Customs Officer, Data Manager, Drug Inspector, Hospital Drug Coordinator, Medical Transcriptionist, Regulatory Manager, Teacher/Lecturer etc.
