Pharmacy is a medical program that focuses on the study of drugs, medicine, etc., and their effects on the human body. The course prepares
individuals to become a pharmacist and to make a career in the field of pharmacy. This course holds immense importance in the medical field
as it ensures the safe and effective use of medicine.Bachelor of Pharmacy(B.Pharma) - B.Pharma is an undergraduate course in pharmacy.
The duration of this course is four years. Students who have completed their class 12 in the science stream can opt for this course if
they are interested in making their career in Pharmacy. On completion of this degree, students can practice as Pharmacists.
Pharmacists can explore careers in industries related to medicine. This course is top-rated among science students and is also job-oriented.
The course provides opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) - D.Pharma is a short-term term
course in pharmacy. If someone wants to quickly start their career in Pharmacy then this course is an ideal option. This course covers the
fundamentals of Pharmacy and the study of chemical salts, their application, and uses in medicine. The duration of this course is two years.
After completing the degree one can work as Hospital pharmacists, Community Pharmacists, Production Chemists, Production technicians, Medical
representatives, and Pharmaceutical wholesalers.
If students want to go for higher studies in the same field. Then students can opt for Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharma). A post-graduation course helps you get more deeper understanding and knowledge about a particular subject and you gain additional skills and knowledge. It helps you to specialize in your field.
B PHARMA-
Semester I |
Pharmaceutical Analysis-I , Remedial Mathematics Biology, Pharmacognosy-I , Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I (Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Basic Electronics & Computer Applications |
Semester II |
Pharmaceutics -I (Physical Pharmacy), Advanced Mathematics , Pharmaceutical Chemistry -II (Physical Chemistry), Pharmaceutical Chemistry-III (Organic Chemistry-I), Anatomy, Physiology & Health Education (APHE) -I |
Semester III | Pharmaceutics -II (Unit Operations _ I including Eng. Drawing) , Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IV, (Organic Chemistry - II), Pharmacognosy -II, Pharmaceutical Analysis - II |
Semester IV | Pharmaceutics - III, Pharmaceutical Microbiology , Pharmacognosy - III, Pathophysiology of Common Diseases , Pharmaceutics -N (Dispensing & Community Pharmacy) |
Semester V |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry - V, Pharmaceutics - V, Pharmacology - I , Pharmacognosy -N , Pharmaceutics -VI |
Semester VI | Pharmaceutical Chemistry - VI, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence & Ethics, Pharmaceutics -VII, Pharmacology -II, Pharmacognosy - V |
Semester VII | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology , Pharmaceutics - VIII, Pharmaceutical Industrial Management, Pharmacology -III, Pharmaceutical Chemistry _ VII, Elective (Theory) |
Semester VIII | Pharmaceutics - IX , Pharmaceutical Analysis - III, Pharmaceutical Chemistry - VIII, Pharmacognosy - VI, Pharmacology - IV, Project related to Elective, Model Academic Programme and Evaluation Scheme |
D.PHARMA-
Semester I |
Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology, Human Anatomy and Physiology- I, Health Education and Community Pharmacy- I, Pharmacognosy - I, Pharmacognosy Lab, Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I Lab |
Semester II |
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry- I, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmaceutics Lab, Drug Store and Business Management, Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II Lab |
Semester III | Health Education and Community Pharmacy, Human Anatomy and Physiology - II, Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology Lab, Antibiotics, Pharmacognosy- II |
Semester IV | Health Education and Community Pharmacy-II, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Lab, Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II, Pharmaceutics |
60% Marks in 12th
A minimum of 45% in PCB in both theory and practical is required for the B.Pharma course.
Minimum of 45% for general candidates
40% for SC/ST Candidates with physics, chemistry, and biology in 12th for D.Pharma course.
Entrance Exam is an attractive option for Indian students for several reasons:
UPSEE, GPAT, NEET, NIPER JEE, etc. students can appear for these entrance examinations to get enrolled in the B.Pharm course
For admission to B. Pharm colleges in West Bengal, the candidates must appear in WBJEE
Documents required
Passport Size Photo
10th Mark sheet
10th Board Certificate
12th Mark sheet
Nationality /Domicile Certificate
Cast Certificate
EWS Certificate
Aadhar Card
Gap Certificate
Annual Income Certificate
Nationalize Bank A/C No.
The average fee of pharmacy ranges between 1 lakh to 12 lakh depending upon the college chosen by the student. Fee in government colleges is comparatively lower than private colleges. Some of the top institutes to pursue Pharmacy are as follows:
COLLEGE NAME | FEES |
BITS Pilani Admission | 19 lakhs |
JSS College of Pharmacy Ooty Admission | 5 lakhs |
JSS College of Pharmacy Mysore Admission | 5 lakhs |
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Science Admission | 8 lakhs |
Chitkara College of Pharmacy Admission | 3 lakhs |
The Scope of Pharmacy course is very wide and a wide range of job possibilities in the pharmaceutical industry like drugs and medicines, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical engineering, etc. Graduates can work at pharmaceutical companies in a variety of departments such as Packaging and Marketing, Quality Control, Production, etc. The degree provides opportunities in both public and private sectors.
After completing the degree one can work as a Hospital pharmacist, Community Pharmacist, Production Chemist, Production technician, Medical representative, Pharmaceutical wholesaler, etc. The average salary is 3-10 LPA depending upon the experience and job role.
Course | Pharmacy |
Duration | 2-4 years |
Entrance Exam | UPSEE, GPAT, NEET, NIPER JEE, WBJEE |
Eligibility | 60% Marks in 12 in PCB |
The scope of pharmacy Average fee | 1 - 15 lakh |
Employment opportunities | Pharmacists, Hospital pharmacists, Community Pharmacists, Production Chemists, Production technicians, Medical representatives, and Pharmaceutical wholesalers. |
Average Salary | 4-6 lakh |
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