Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)

Introduction

Since our childhood, we are used to the fact of taking particular medicine whenever we get ill. We would have the pills but never asked a question about it still in a little corner of our brain some question would always arise that how is a medicine made? or who are the person making it? Well, for people having such questions and to solve such questions B.Pharm must be the desired course after completing class 12th in the field of science from a recognized university. Bachelor of Pharmacy also known as B.Pharm is a course in which we get knowledge of preparing and presenting drugs and medicines for several illnesses and deficiencies. To practice as a pharmacist one has to hold a degree of B.Pharm. B. Pharm is a 4-year course. 

Eligibility

To apply for B.Pharm, there are 3 things to be considered. 

1. To complete class 12th in the stream of science with the combination of Physics, Chemistry, and Maths or Biology. 
2. Students need to secure at least 50% marks in the national or state level Pharmacy Entrance Examination.
3. Students having the degree of Diploma in Pharmacy can also apply for B.Pharm

Syllabus

B. Pharm is a vast course of 4-years. It has numerous subjects which are

•          Human Anatomy and Physiology I– Theory
•          Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Theory
•          Pharmaceutics I – Theory
•          Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Theory
•          Communication skills – Theory
•          Remedial Biology
•          Remedial Mathematics – Theory
•          Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory
•          Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I – Theory
•          Biochemistry – Theory
•          Pathophysiology – Theory
•          Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Theory
•          Environmental sciences – Theory
•          Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II
•          Physical Pharmaceutics I
•          Pharmaceutical Microbiology
•          Pharmaceutical Engineering
•          Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III
•          Medicinal Chemistry I
•          Physical Pharmaceutics II
•          Pharmacology I
•          Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I
•          Medicinal Chemistry II
•          Industrial Pharmacy I
•          Pharmacology II
•          Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II
•          Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
•          Medicinal Chemistry III
•          Pharmacology III
•          Herbal Drug Technology
•          Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
•          Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
•          Quality Assurance
•          Herbal Drug Technology
•          Instrumental Methods of Analysis
•          Industrial Pharmacy II
•          Pharmacy Practice
•          Novel Drug Delivery System
•          Biostatistics and Research Methodology
•          Social and Preventive Pharmacy
•          Pharma Marketing Management
•          Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science
•          Pharmacovigilance
•          Quality Control and Standardization of
•          Herbals
•          Computer-Aided Drug Design
•          Cell and Molecular Biology
•          Cosmetic Science
•          Experimental Pharmacology
•          Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
•          Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals

Entrance Examination

There is various entrance examination held at the National, State, and Private levels. Some of them are as follows 

1. National Level - GPAT
2. State Level - TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, BCECE, WBJEE, etc. 
3. Private Level - BVP CET, IPU CET, MHT CET, etc. 

The questions asked in the entrance exams are based on the topics Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English Proficiency/Logical Reasoning. 

Specializations

People cannot get satisfied with one option and so B. Pharm provides 4 options for specialization which are 

1. B.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
2. B.Pharm in Pharmaceutics
3. B.Pharm in Pharmacology
4. B.Pharm in Ayurveda

Top Colleges 

There many famous and best colleges to pursue B.Pharm but the best 10 of them are as follows

Future 

After securing the degree of B.Pharm, the degree holder can either go for M.Pharm or some other degree or join a job. The degree holder can get a job in the following areas  

5. Hospital Pharmacy
5. Clinical Pharmacy
5. Technical Pharmacy
5. Research Agencies
5. Medical Dispensing Store
5. Food and Drug Administration
5. Sales and Marketing, Department
5. Educational Institutes
5. Health Centres and more. 

Job Profiles

Recruiters

Various national and international companies recruit Students who have pursued B.Pharm from a recognized college or university.

Salary

An average entry-level salary of a B.Pharm degree holder is between 1.4 lakhs to 2 lakhs per annum and at the maximum level, it is between 13.5 lakhs to 25 lakhs per annum.