B.Pharm. Bachelor of Pharmacy

Pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines. It also refers to a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold, which is a limited definition of the term. Bachelor of Pharmacy is an Undergraduate Academic Degree awarded for a course or program in the field of Pharmacy. It is also known as B.Pharm. or B.Pharma. which is an abbreviated form of Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy. Pharmacy education and profession in India up to graduate level is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), a statutory body governed by the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 passed by the Indian Parliament. Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy enables one to practice the profession of a Pharmacist. The duration of B.Pharm. is 4 years. B.Pharm. curriculum provides valuable knowledge of health care and bio chemical science. Students are expected to perform a number of experiments along with theory classes covered over a number of semesters. B.Pharm. (Hons.) programme is also offered by variosu Institutes. One needs to study additional subject for B.Pharm. (Hons.). There are various Pharmacy Schools and Colleges in India. Find Pharmacy Schools of India. There are a number of recognized universities worldwide which offer online Pharmacy Degree. Some of the online Pharmacy Degree Schools are University of Florida, Kaplan University, Baker College, Lehigh University, University of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University and University of Liverpool.

Eligibility

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy requires a candidate to have cleared 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology as subjects. One must also pass with at least 50% marks in Pre University Course with biology/mathematics as one of the subjects, or complete a D.Pharma. (Diploma in Pharmacy). In some states it is also mandatory to give an additional pharmacy entrance examination in order to be eligible for the course.

Bachelor of Pharmacy Subjects

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

Bachelor of Pharmacy Specialisations

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy doesn't have any specialization.

Who can and Who should pursue Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree

Candidates who have a keen interest with a little knowledge on the subject, can and should pursue Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree. Those who aspire to start a Chemist Shop should acquire business skills along with good knowledge of products which are stocked and which are sold.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree

• A candidate can pursue a Master Degree in Pharmacy which offers various specialization like Pharmacognosy, pharmacology etc.

• After obtaining a Pharmacy degree, and registering with the state Pharmacy Council, one can start his/her own Pharmacy or Chemist Shop to stock and sell medicines.

Bachelor of Pharmacy Jobs

As long as people are sick or get injured, Pharmacist can never run out of employment. This scenario is impossible as at one point or the other we do require medicines if not for our own selves. Pharmacy jobs are mostly found in medicine manufacturing companies, chemist shops, research departments etc.

Employment Areas

• Chemist Shop.
• Drug Control Administration.
• Educational Institutes.
• Food and Drug Administration.
• Health Centres.
• Hospitals.
• Medical Dispensing Store.
• Pharmaceutical Firms.
• Research Agencies.
• Sales and Marketing Department.

Job Types

• Analytical Chemist.
• Customs Officer.
• Data Manager.
• Drug Inspector.
• Medical Transcriptionist.
• Regulatory Manager.
• Researcher.
• Teacher.