Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)
Durtion : 4 years
B Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy) is a job-oriented undergraduate degree for science students who want to make a career in the pharmacy sector. BPharm course duration is of 4 years with 8 semesters.
A Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is the gateway for entering Pharmacy sector in Medical and Health Care Industry. One who pursues this degree studies core subjects including Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy.
This course is popular because of diverse career options in pharmaceutical firms, biotechnology firms, medical sectors, private sectors, and public sectors. Many drug research companies prefer students with BPharm degree
Lateral admission to B Pharma is also offered to students with D Pharmacy (Diploma in Pharmacy) qualification. Lateral entry system allows students to get admission into the second year BPharm directly. Hence, in 3 years students can earn a BPharm degree, instead of 4 years (normal entry).
The degree must be accredited by the All Indian Council of Technical Education (AICTE) or the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
Vast job opportunities are thereafter B Pharma. Students can become a Drug Safety Associate or go into Clinical Research or Pharmacovigilance sector. Students can also become an R&D scientist or can open their own pharmacy. It is one of the most popular job oriented degrees for science students. That is why it’s so popular these days.