Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs. It is a health profession that links health sciences with chemical sciences and aims to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs. Pharmacists are the experts and health professionals who have done their studies in medicines. They can use their knowledge of medicines for the benefit of patients.

Pharmacy is one of the popular fields among the students. Education in pharmacy varies from one country to another. In India, the academic courses in the field of pharmacy start from diploma level to doctoral level.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy-4years
• Bachelor of Pharmacy Lateral Entry-3 years
• Pharm(Hons)-4years
• Bachelor of Pharmacy(Ayurveda)-4 years
• Diploma in Pharmacy-2 years
• Master of Pharmacy– 2 years
• Doctor of Pharmacy-6 years

• Clinical research associate
• Medical science liaison
• Pharmacologist
• Product/process development scientist
• Regulatory affairs officer
• Science writer
• Toxicologist
• Dispensary Manager
• Hospital Pharmacist
• Consultant Pharmacists

• Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi
• Panjab University, Chandigarh
• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
• BITS, Pilani, Hyderabad
• Institute Of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
• Aligarh College of Pharmacy, Aligarh
• Jadavpur University, Kolkata
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

ENTRANCES:

Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi

• Course: B.Pharmacy
• Eligibility: 12th pass out with PCB/PCM with min 50%
• Admission Mode: Entrance Based (NEET/JEE-Main-1)

Panjab University, Chandigarh

• Course: B.Pharmacy
• Eligibility: Min 50% marks in 10+2 (45% marks in case of SC/ ST/ OBC Candidates) with English, Physics, Chemistry and one of the following subject: Biology/ Biotechnology/ Mathematics.
• Admission Mode: UPSEE/AIEEE qualification. (Subject to change as per AKTU)

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

• Course: Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Eligibility: H.S.C / (+2) or equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 50%
• Admission Mode: Entrance Based SRMJEEH

BITS, Pilani, Hyderabad

• Course: B.Pharm. (Hons)
• Eligibility: Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics
• Selection Process: BITSAT entrance (Admissions will be made purely on merit)

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

• Course: Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Selection Process: WBJEE scores

Institute Of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

• Course: B.Pharmacy
• Admission Procedure: 100% seats based on MT-CET score at State of Maharashtra level.
• Course :Tech (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
• Admission Procedure: 70% seats through MT-CET score, 30% seats through JEE-Main score.
• Eligibility:  passed 10+2 examination of Maharashtra State Board or its equivalent examination with subjects English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biotechnology /Biology/ Technical Vocational subject.

Aligarh College of Pharmacy, Aligarh

Course: B.Pharmacy

Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST) marks in total for required subject combination (Physics & Chemistry compulsory Maths/Biology/Biotechnology)

Admission Mode: UPSEE/AIEEE qualification. (Subject to change as per AKTU)

• Attention To Detail
• Strong Math And Science Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Multitasking and efficiency skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Ability To Operate Pill Counting Machines

Candidates who pass:

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths (PCM) or
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) or
• Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology are admitted to the 4-year bachelors program level (B.Pharm)

• Pharmacists working in pharmaceutical industries contribute in developing, and manufacturing drugs.
• They work across domains, such as in research & development, production & manufacturing, packaging, quality control, quality assurance, sales & marketing, and regulating affairs.
• They can work as community pharmacists in a medical store, or pharmacy, or as a druggist.
• Pharmacists in academia, may work as college faculties, teaching classes and performing research in a wide range of areas.
• Pharmacists can work in quality assurance, data management, bio-analytical services, and report writing etc.