BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (B. PHARM.)

Course duration:  4 Year

Medium of instruction:  :English

 

OverviewAdmission

 

 

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) program is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate course designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical sciences. The program equips students with a strong foundation in chemistry, biology, and medicine, preparing them for various roles in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

 

Course Objective

  • To impart fundamental and advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences.
  • To develop practical skills through laboratory work and industrial training.
  • To foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • To prepare students for careers in pharmacy, research, and related fields.
  • To promote ethical practices and lifelong learning in the pharmaceutical profession.

 

Admission Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

Completion of higher secondary education (10+2) /PUC with a focus on science subjects

  • PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics).
  • PCMC (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science)
  • PCME (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronics)
  • PCMH (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Home Science)
  • PCMG (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology)
  • PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology)
  • PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • CBS (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics)
  • PCBC (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science)

 

Curriculum

The B Pharm curriculum is structured to cover essential areas of pharmaceutical education, including:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmacology

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology

Pharmaceutics:

  • Physical Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Formulations
  • Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacognosy:

  • Medicinal Plant Identification
  • Herbal Drug Technology
  • Phytochemistry

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

  • Biotechnology Techniques
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Biopharmaceuticals

Clinical Pharmacy

  • Clinical Pharmacy Practice
  • Hospital and Community Pharmacy
  • Therapeutics and Drug Interactions

Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance

  • - Drug Regulatory Affairs
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

 

Practical training

Laboratory Work

  • Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical laboratories.
  • Experiments in drug formulation, analysis, and synthesis.

Industrial Training

  • Internships in pharmaceutical companies.
  • Exposure to real-world pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control processes.

Clinical Training

  • Training in hospital and community pharmacies.
  • Interaction with healthcare professionals and patients.

 

Career Opportunity

Graduates of the B Pharm program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

Pharmacist

  • Community and hospital pharmacies
  • Patient counseling and medication management

Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Drug development and research
  • Quality control and regulatory affairs
  • Sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products

Research and Development

  • Academic and industrial research
  • Clinical trials and biopharmaceuticals

Regulatory Affairs

  • Government and private regulatory bodies
  • Drug approval and compliance