B.Pharma Course Details: B Pharmacy Degree, Admission, and Scope

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If you have questions like what is B.Pharma, who is eligible for the course, colleges offering B.Pharma, fee structure, and the scope of B.Pharma? If yes, then you are reading the right blog which will answer all your queries.

Jun 10
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Dr Mohit Changani
AGM Medical Services at Cadila Pharmaceuticals
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Overview of B.Pharma Course 

In this section, we will discuss what a Bachelor of Pharmacy is, along with all the subjects involved in the course, how to take up admission in the program, and the scope after graduation. B.Pharma is a 4 year UG degree program where individuals study in detail about the pharmaceutical sciences. B.Pharma students get to learn about the therapeutic usage of drugs, drug monitoring, medical chemistry, regulatory aspects of the healthcare industry, etc.

 

Why Choose B.Pharma?

An individual can choose from a wide range of careers after earning a B.Pharm degree. The graduates can pursue advanced degrees in pharmacy, such as a Master of Pharmacy degree. The need for pharma specialists is increasing rapidly, making the pharmaceutical industry one of the growing sectors for career growth. Thus, a B.Pharma graduate will experience huge demand due to the expansion of pharmaceutical industries. 

Apart from that, those individuals who wish to serve patients can open their patient care units where they can use their B.Pharma knowledge to take care of all the medication of the patients in their units. Here is a list of career choices that one can opt for after completing the Bachelor of Pharmacy program:

 

Course Details of B.Pharma

Course Bachelor in Pharmacy
B Pharma Course LevelUndergraduate
B Pharmacy Course Duration4 years
B Pharma Fees₹3,000 - ₹4,00,000
B Pharma Course Admission CriteriaMerit-Based/Entrance-Based
B Pharma Course Eligibility CriteriaClass 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics subjects with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
B Pharma Entrance Exam 2024NEET, MHT CET, CUET, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, KCET, KEAM, etc.

Note - The above information may vary with time. Check the official website for updated information.

 

Syllabus of B.Pharma Course (Subjects in B.Pharmacy Course)

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Human Anatomy and Physiology I– TheoryHuman Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory
Pharmaceutical Analysis I – TheoryPharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I – Theory
Pharmaceutics I – TheoryBiochemistry – Theory
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – TheoryPathophysiology – Theory
Communication Skills – TheoryComputer Applications in Pharmacy – Theory

Remedial Biology/

Remedial Mathematics – Theory

Environmental Sciences – Theory
Human Anatomy and Physiology – PracticalHuman Anatomy and Physiology II –Practical
Pharmaceutical Analysis I – PracticalPharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I– Practical
Pharmaceutics I – PracticalBiochemistry – Practical
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Practical Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Practical
Communication skills – Practical-
Remedial Biology – Practical-

 

SEMESTER 3SEMESTER 4
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – TheoryPharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III– Theory
Physical Pharmaceutics I – TheoryMedicinal Chemistry I – Theory
Pharmaceutical Microbiology – TheoryPhysical Pharmaceutics II – Theory
Pharmaceutical Engineering – TheoryPharmacology I – Theory
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – PracticalPharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I– Theory
Physical Pharmaceutics I – PracticalMedicinal Chemistry I – Practical
Pharmaceutical Microbiology – PracticalPhysical Pharmaceutics II – Practical
Pharmaceutical Engineering –PracticalPharmacology I – Practical
-Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I – Practical

 

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6
Medicinal Chemistry II – TheoryMedicinal Chemistry III – Theory
Industrial Pharmacy I– TheoryPharmacology III – Theory
Pharmacology II – TheoryHerbal Drug Technology – Theory
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II– TheoryBiopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – Theory
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence – TheoryPharmaceutical Biotechnology – Theory
Industrial Pharmacy I – PracticalQuality Assurance –Theory
Pharmacology II – PracticalMedicinal Chemistry III – Practical
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II – PracticalPharmacology III – Practical
-Herbal Drug Technology – Practical

 

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8
Instrumental Methods of Analysis – TheoryBiostatistics and Research Methodology
Industrial Pharmacy II – TheorySocial and Preventive Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice – TheoryPharm Marketing Management
Novel Drug Delivery System – TheoryPharmaceutical Regulatory Science
Instrumental Methods of Analysis – PracticalPharmacovigilance
Practice School

Quality Control and Standardization of

Herbals

-Computer-Aided Drug Design
-Cell and Molecular Biology
-Cosmetic Science
-Experimental Pharmacology
-Advanced Instrumentation Techniques

 

B.Pharma Eligibility and Admission 

The eligibility criteria for the B.Pharma UG course vary as per institutions’ demands and you should always check the official website of the institutions for the correct and updated information. Below are some of the most common eligibility criteria:

  • One should have studied physics, chemistry, biology, or mathematics in their 12th standard. 
  • Aspiring students must have a score of a minimum of 50% aggregate in their 12th standard final exam.
  • If you have a diploma in pharmacy, you are also eligible for the B.Pharma course. 

The above-mentioned criteria make sure that you are eligible to apply for the B.Pharma courses offered by institutions all over India. The next step will be the admission process as some institutions will organize entrance exams, some will give admission based on aggregate marks of plus two, and some colleges will offer admission based on other criteria.

 

List of B.Pharma Entrance Exams 

EntranceExamsFullFormExamBodyConducting
NEETNational Eligibility cum Entrance TestNational Testing Agency (NTA)
BITSATBirla Institute of Technology and Science Admission TestBITS, Pilani
AP EAMCETAndhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance TestJawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK)
TS EAMCETTelangana State Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance TestJawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad 
UPSEEUttar Pradesh State Entrance ExaminationDr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow
KEAMKerala Engineering Architecture and Medical Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE)
GUJCETGujarat Common Entrance Test Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB)
OJEEOdisha Joint Entrance Examination Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB)
KCETKarnataka Common Entrance Test Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
MHT-CETMaharashtra Common Entrance Test Directorate of Technical Education (DTE)

 

Top Colleges Offering B.Pharma Courses  

Below is the list of top 15 pharmacy colleges as per NIRF ranking 2023:

  • National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad
  • Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
  • JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
  • Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
  • National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali
  • JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore
  • Panjab University, Chandigarh
  • Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
  • SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
  • National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati
  • National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ahmedabad
  • National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli
  • S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

 

Fees For B.Pharma Institutes

Government Colleges Fees

B.Pharma CollegesB.Pharma Fees
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research₹ 1.2 - 2 Lakhs
Jadavpur University₹ 10k - 30k
Jamia Hamdard₹ 5.4 - 8.4 Lakhs
Gujarat Technological University₹ 8k -  4 Lakhs
Annamalai University₹ 1.5 - 2 Lakhs 

 

Private Colleges Fees

B.Pharma CollegesB.Pharma Fees
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research₹ 4 - 5 Lakhs
GLA University₹  6.1 - 8 Lakhs
Pes University, Bangalore₹ 7.8 to 10 Lakhs
Jaipur National University₹ 3.5 - 4.8 Lakhs
GITAM Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam₹ 6 - 7 Lakhs

 

Career Scope After B.Pharma

The scope of pursuing UG in B.Pharma is immense when it comes to getting a job and starting a career. Here is a list of some recruiters who hire B.Pharma graduates:

  • Biocon Ltd.
  • Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
  • Abbott India Ltd.
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
  • Pfizer
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Ipca Laboratories Ltd.
  • Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
  • AstraZeneca
  • Roche

 

Job Roles and Salary of B.Pharma 

Job Roles Average Salary
Pharmacist₹ 2.5 - 3.5 Lakhs
Clinical Researcher₹ 3.5 - 5 Lakhs
Drug Inspector₹ 6 - 10 Lakhs
Medical Representative₹ 2.5 - 5.5 Lakhs
Medical Writer₹ 3.5 - 6 Lakhs
Hospital Pharmacist₹ 2.4 - 4.5 Lakhs

Refer to Docthub and get easy access to a comprehensive list of B.Pharma colleges, and know more about the program fees, and eligibility criteria of various colleges.

 

FAQs

1. What is a bachelor of pharmacy?

A Bachelor of Pharmacy is a 4-year duration UG program for those who have just passed their 12 standard exams with PCBM subjects and a 3-year duration UG program for those who have a diploma in pharmacy.

 

2. Who is eligible for B Pharma after the 12th standard?

Anyone who studied physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics in their 12th standard. And has a minimum of 50% aggregate in their 12th final exam. 

 

3. Is B Pharm equal to MBBS?

No, both are different degrees of medical science. MBBS students are exposed to clinical and therapeutic ways to cure a patient. On the other hand, B.Pharma students are exposed to clinical and industrial approaches to producing pharmaceuticals for commercial and medicinal benefits. 

 

4. What is the scope of B.Pharmacy? 

As discussed in the blog, the scope after pursuing B.Pharma is pretty wide. There are various job roles in which B.Pharma graduates can apply and start their careers. 

 

5. Which pharmacy course is the best after the 12th standard? 

There are mainly four types of B Pharma courses available to students, namely; Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Pharmacy (lateral entry), Pharmacy (Hons.), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Ayurveda). You can choose the course you are eligible for and the one which aligns with your interest.