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Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

Are you interested to do a Pharmacy Course?

Yes! Then, B.Pharm is the best course for you after 12th.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is an undergraduate degree course in the field of Pharmacy education. The students those are interested in the medical field (except to become a doctor) can choose this course after the completion of class 12th (PCM/B). After the completion of this degree, the students can practice as a Pharmacist. Pharmacists can work in a range of industries related to the prescription, manufacture & provision of medicines. The duration of this course is 4 years.

The B.Pharm is one of the popular job oriented course among the science students after class 12th. In this course the students study about the drugs and medicines, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry etc. This course provides a large no. of job opportunities in both the public and private sector.

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There are various career options available for the science students after the completion of B.Pharm degree. The students can go for higher studies in the Pharmacy i.e. Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm). This field is one of the evergreen fields in the medical sector, with the increasing demand of Pharma professional every year.

B.Pharm programme covers the syllabus including biochemical science & health care. The Pharmacy Courses are approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) & Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

Courses & Durations

The Pharmacy field offers you with lots of career opportunities. If you wish to make your future in the pharmacy sector than you can choose one of the several courses. These course may be diploma, degree or postgraduate degree course. The detailed list of the courses in the Pharmacy sector is given below:

  • Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
  • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
  • Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

1. Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm):

The D.Pharm is a foundation course in the pharmacy field for the duration of 3 years. This course covers the basic information related to the Pharmacy field. It comprises of all the subjects which are related to the pharmacy field.

2. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm):

B.Pharm is an undergraduate degree course in the pharma field. The duration of this course is 4 years. After the completion of this course, an individual can practice as a Pharmacist or chemist.

B.Pharm Subjects:

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Maths & Biostatistics
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

3. Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm):

Master of Pharmacy or M.Pharm is a postgraduate degree course in Pharmacy after the completion of this course, the student can either work in a company or go for higher studies.

Some of the top pharmacy colleges in India offer UG & PG courses are given here:

  • Government Pharmacy Institute, Bariatu
  • Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Government College of Pharmacy, Bangalore
  • Government College of Pharmacy, Maharashtra
  • Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi

Eligibility

Students who want to join the B.Pharma programme have to fulfill the given eligibility criteria:

  • For admission to the Pharmacy courses, student must have passed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/Biology.
  • Students have to secure a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination.
  • Students, those pass the three year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) are also eligible.

Admission

To get admission into the Pharmacy course, students have to complete their 10+2 education & apply for national level or state level Pharmacy entrance exam. The national level entrance exam is Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT 2024). You can also apply for the state level exams such as TS EAMCET 2024, AP EAMCET 2024 ,BCECE 2024, WBJEE 2024, etc as per the eligibility criteria of the exams.

There are various exams conducted by private and public universities for the admission to the various graduate and postgraduate Pharmacy courses. There are some of famous university level exams like BVP CET 2024, IPU CET 2024, MHT CET 2024, etc. Few Institutions offer direct admission into the Pharmacy programme without appearing in an entrance test on the basis of the 12th marks.

Career and Jobs

The pharmacy sector offers lots of opportunities to the students after the completion of the course. The students can work in a Pharmaceutical company or can practice as a Pharmacist. There is huge number of opportunities available for the students in both public and the private sector. You can also work in a government sector. Beside this, you can also work in an Abroad Company.

After completing a graduation degree, you can work at government hospitals, private medical shops & private hospitals/clinics. You can also start your own consultancies & medical shop.

With knowledge of pharmacy you can also work with Indian Army. The army recruits B Pharmacy graduate candidates with proper Physical Ability. Army Medical Corps or Soldier Phrma and Sepoy pharma are some of the positions that students can apply for.

The students can work in a Pharmaceutical company or can practice as a Pharmacist. In Pharmaceutical Company, you can work in departments such as quality control, manufacturing, packing marketing, production, etc.

You can also make your career in Pharmaceutical Management & marketing field as a Production Manager, Medical Representative, Area Manager, etc.

After the completion of the course the students can work as a:

  •   Chemical/Drug Technician
  •   Bio-Technology Industries
  •   Drug Therapist
  •   Drug Inspector
  •   Hospital Drug Coordinator
  •   Health Inspector
  •   Pharmacist
  •   Pathological Lab
  •   Research & Development
  •   Making Prescription to Patients
  •   Scientist
  •   Research Officer

Top Recruiters

  • Hospitals and Clinics (Government and Private)
  • State wise Drugs and Pharmaceutical Boards
  • Medical Shop chains (the likes of Apollo Pharmacy)
  • Chemist Shops
  • Cipla
  • Abbott India
  • Research bodies and labs
  • Sun Pharmaceuticals
  • Biocon
  • Glaxo Smith Kline India

Salary

In India, there are many employment opportunities available for aspirants who completed their Pharmacy education. The salary in this profession varies from company to company in which an individual is working.

The starting salary for a fresher in this field can be Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 18,000 per month in India. After gaining an experience in this field, you can earn approx Rs. 9 to 12 Lakh per annum. In abroad the starting salary could be anywhere between $15000 to $25000 per annum.

Books & Study Material

  • Pharmaceutical Mathematics & Biostatistics by A.R Vasistha
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry –II by M.P Saluja
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis – I by Nitin, Anjana Sharma
  • Textbook of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 1st Edition by Mohammed Ali
  • Practical Pharmaceutical Chemistry by A.H Beckett & J.B Stenlake

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741 Comments

  1. Sir, I have completed 12 with math.After I shall do 12 only bia(one subject),can i complete b.pharma/d.pharma for a medical stor or other chances.howmany cource will benefit me?Please suggest it’s prossegure.

  2. sir PCB lekar padhai karte hai kya to isme maths nahi liye hue hai to b pharma kar sakte hai?
    please advice me sir.

    1. aap chahe 10+2 pcm se kijiye ya pcb se………agar aap 47% score ek ek subject mein hasil karle toh aapko admission mil sakta hai.

  3. Sir, i have secured 50% mark in +2 science in the aggregate. I conceed mark in the subject of physics chemistry and biology with individual mark more than 50,but in english i have lesser mark that is 45 in both year.so sir am asking you that,could i am eligible for b.pharma

  4. i have completed 12 .i want to know that which has more scope in india b.pharma or b.sc anatomy physiology and biochemistry combine (apb) ?

  5. sir ,i have completed my +2 and there is gap of 3 years ,can i do b.phram.what about enterence exam can you explain

    1. my dear don’t worry about gap, if u did ur 10+2 (PCM / PCB) with 47% marks each in Chemistry, Physics cumpulsory (Maths or Biology) then u r eligible to take admission. only u have to justify that what u did during those 3 years eg. if job then provide job letter etc.

  6. hallo i completed my botany honours course i want to do pharma course so how can i apply for the course???

    1. all institutions are good until unless they are affiliated with All India Council Of Technical Studies (AICTS) and Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI).

  7. I got 67% marks in HS.plz tell me I’m eligible for B Pharm or not???If I eligible how I take admission in Pharmacy course in any govt college im West Bengal.

  8. I got 1011 rank in mtcet entrance is there chance to get admission in Mumbai government CLG and I got 75% in hsc

  9. i got 70marks in mhcet pls tell me i m eligible for b pharma or not n i not gave any pharmacy entrance exam then how to take admission in pharmacy course in any colleges??

  10. i got 60%in hsc..n 75marks in associate cet pls tell me i m eligible for physiotherapy or not??

  11. if i do d pharmacy is it possible for me to give exams for gov jobs like drug inspector,etc.or else what course should i do.

  12. im dng b.e(cse)1st year.but im interested to do b.pharm.i’m gng to discontinue my b.e course ths year.its better to do b.pharm or not.pls tell me.

    1. why are you putting your leg on axe. You have a good career in CSE. B.Pharma is good but accordingly it is better to have BE (CSE). It will give you more opportunity.

  13. I passed out my +2 I want to knw that is there any goverment job after completion this courses. And what is the sallery. Or I choose some other Of field related to science

  14. Sir i want to become a B pharmacy and i will take pcb subject so it is possible or not to take admission in B pharmacy

  15. sir I am confused what to do b pharma or d pharma what is the best options between this two corse B or D sir

  16. I’ve secured 65.54% inHSC & 104 (PCM) in pharmacy cet 2015, can i get admission in Govt. College of B. Pharmacy from Pune university?

  17. sir this is my last year ..in b.pharm ….my grades and pointer lies between 6-7 , sir can i get a job of a good perk aftr completing my course ..or should i go for mba. i m totally confused …

  18. I’ve got 71% in CBSE 12th board exam and I’m going for B and then M pharm. And I want to di Research works… Plz tell me after M pharm What is the scope of doing research work after 6 years..

    1. Yes, this field carries huge scope and you are in a right direction, many job and research opportunities are available in this field.

  19. I m 12th passed by 59% (pcmb)I want to join B.Pharma . I need to know more about what kind it is ?
    What are the subjects? What I will learn ? I require guidance.

  20. I passed +2 with 65 marks in bio ,62marks in chemistry and 40marks in physics,,i just wanna knw can i get admission in b.pharm

  21. I have a compleet the 12th I got 772 marks in gvmt clz I not best in mathematics I do bpharma course its impossible r not impossible pls say the ans

  22. hello! i am 12th passed out stud. in pcm with 58% ,
    also give entrance exam of CET/pharmacy with 64 marks out of 200.
    i am interested in pharmaceuticals education. wht i doo now , plz guide me..

  23. hi.i m studying b.e(cse). first year.but im intrested to do b.pharm.some oscillation occur between this two course.pls any one suggest me to take correct decission

  24. can anybody please tell me either i should opt. for government college or ptivate college for b.pharma ??

  25. iam fail in 2″and PUC in maths I Clear this maths subject in reexam I do b pharm it’s possible or not and fees strc

  26. hi any body help me please iam b.pharm student but i not get good job till, earn good salary dear, and also want to study a good cources which hp me in future and make me happy

  27. I have just passed 12th with biology only with 76% marks
    please guide me for bright future THANK YOU

  28. hi ?
    m amisha i had cmplete mih 12.n obtaind 57% marks ..n i want to do pharmacy .it is possible r not n frm whch collges it is possible .
    my cntct no.- 9918552277

  29. I am waiting for my +2 results. i am interested in b pharm courses.i studied biology science. so plz tell me the procedure to take admission for b pharm. please reply immediately. i want to know the fees structure also.

  30. I have passed 12th with PCB 53% & I am interested in b. pharma so please tell me it is possible or not if possible so please guide abt course.

  31. sir i had completed my +2 and had secured 89% so please tell me that which is the most demanded government college in india from where i can complete my master pharmacy course through govt seats.

  32. i have given +2 exams and i obtained 86% marks in non-medicl now i want to do b.pharmacy. plz tell me which subjects are requires for this degree

  33. I have just given class 12 exams with non medical and i want to do b.pharmacy please guide me about this course

  34. I have complete my t y b.com exam just and i want to know that b com student can do pharmacy course or not. Please guide as per the requirement. Thank you

    1. yes you can..for that u have get admission in D.pharm.. after D.pharm join B.pharm..D.pharm is open for Science and arts comerce

      1. I got 866 in govt clg in 12th…..financally we r poor..intrst in bformacy…..how much does it requires to complete this course if i got seat in govt clg

      2. The fees structure in govt colleges is different in different state generally it is 15- 20 thousand per yr.

    2. Respected sir I want to know that I have completed bsc in math honours now can I eligible for m pharma

      1. Hai..I am complete in+2..to get 825 marks,I am going for b.sc nursing,and, b.pharme,.patikkalama

  35. Hi, I got 95% in +1 and our +2 results are not declared yet. Can I become a scientist as mentioned above by doing b.pham and m.pham. If yes, can you please tell me its procedure.

    1. for scientist and research you have to study further and apply for the research courses.

  36. yes u can take adm. to b pharm, in some lower demanded clg, or in better clg with more donation,
    and you will have to give entrance exam.
    if u r not got adm to b pharm ,then same time try for d pharm ,
    u can do b pharm after d pharm

    1. hi can I do b pharmacy after doing d pharmacy and in which year I’ll get admission in b pharmacy after doing d pharmacy

      1. sir I have passed my 12th in sciences and B.A. so I wish join to b primacy or d primacy what will I do in feature pls comment me imadatelly

      1. b pharmacy cource are not depend your 12sci markes addmision time the institute check your three subject marks total group in according to your cast

    1. yeah ofcource.. u eligilble for b.pharma..
      all the best
      you must be search good college near by you…
      all the best..
      stay god blesses ??

      1. i get 42% in 10+2 in 2008. i want to study bpharma; can i get seat to study bpharma
        Reply

    2. I have completed 12th class from cbse…i want to do B.pharmacy course…. I want to information about this course……plz informed me…

      1. now i am pursuing bpharmacy in jntu i am feeling very sad because y i am choose this course so plzz dnt join this course if you are financially good then you choose this course and go to foregin to higher studies and your future is very beautiful in this course

      1. ya I have completed 12th…..I have got 944 marks and med.cut off is 164.75,,,may I know fee structure for doing this course….and I need to know best college for doing b.pharm

      1. yes you can take admission you’re eligible if you secures more than 45% in pcm or PCB ( for general categories) and in case of backward categories it is mandatory to score 40% in PCB or pcm

    3. Pharmacy is my dream but friend
      Is uncomplet …because my condition……but you are so lucky…….

    4. Sir igot 55’/, in hsc examinitionin pcmb group but , in pcm/b I got under 50’/, mark so, I got the admision of b pharmcey

      1. Sir i want to open my medical shop
        If i complete my b.pharm
        So can i open my b.pharm

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