B.Pharm

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 of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is an under graduate course in the field of Pharmacy. This field mainly concerns with the preparation and dispensing of drugs and medicines. It is a course of 4 years duration. It enables a candidate to practice a professional career as a Pharmacist. The course will cover a syllabus including health care and biochemical science. The program covers practical experiments along with theory classes. Pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines. The duration of B.Pharm.is four years whose curriculum is covered in a number of 8 Semesters. Students are expected to perform a number of experiments along with theory classes. B.Pharm course will cover a syllabus including health care and biochemical science. The candidate with a degree in Pharmacy has a great career ahead. They are assured of good salary packages also. They can also go for their higher studies including Master's degree in Pharmacy, Master of Business Administration etc. Practical Training Each candidate shall undergo the practical training in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing House or Laboratory or an approved Hospital/National Research Laboratory for a period of not less than 300 hours to be covered in not less than 2 month during the course period. B. Pharm degree will be awarded only after getting the training certificate from the training institute. Job and Career options for B.Pharm The candidates will get jobs in drug manufacturing companies, research field, chemist shops etc. Some other jobs available for the B.Pharm candidates are drug inspector, medical representatives, lectures etc. After B.Pharm, the candidates can go for M.Pharm or MBA. Teaching is a better choice. The students will get job openings in the government as well as private sector also. Job types • Analytical chemist • Customs officer • Data manager • Drug inspector • Medical transcriptionist • Regulatory manager • Researcher • Teacher Employment areas • Chemist • Drug control administration • Educational institutions • Food and drug administration • Health centers • Hospitals • Medical dispensing store • Pharmaceutical firms • Research agencies • Sales and marketing departments