B. Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy Overview

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B. Pharmacy is one of the popular job oriented undergraduate degree Program among the science students after HSc. It is a four-year program to be completed in eight semesters (each semester is of 6 months).

This program is about the manufacture, quality control, research and development of drugs. The program is highly career oriented and opens up excellent opportunities in Pharma industry.

Eligibility for Admission

  • All categories of candidates except SC/ST community should have a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in HSc with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics, or Physics, Chemistry & Biology or Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology).
  • Diploma in Pharmacy holders (from a PCI recognized institute) are eligible to pursue this course under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. The curricula and syllabi for the program shall be prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi and The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai.
  • Each semester shall consist of not less than 100 working days. The odd semesters shall be conducted from the month of June/July to November/December and the even semesters shall be conducted from December/January to May/June in every calendar year. Candidates are required to put in at least 80% attendance in individual courses considering theory and practical separately.
  • The candidate shall complete the prescribed course satisfactorily to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations.

Career Prospects

After B.Pharm, students can pursue higher studies like M.Pharm degree for improving their skills and knowledge with monthly stipend after qualifying the GPAT examination.

  • After Qualifying in GRE, TOEFL, IELTS entrancewrk examinations they can pursue MS (Pharm), MBA and other pharmacy related courses in USA, UK, Canada and Australia etc.
  • B.Pharm graduate can directly join in Pharm.D Post Baccalaureate (PB) 3 years Program.
  • B.Pharm candidate can take up the role of a medical scientific writer,Industry pharmacists, Formulation Development (F&D) Associate, Drug Inspector/Analysis, Marketing professional, whole sale and retail sale of drugs. They can also serve as lecturer in D. Pharm institution.