Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 or equivalent examination.
Minimum Marks Required (Aggregate): Minimum 50% in 10+2 in science subjects.
Age Limit: The minimum and maximum age limits for B. Pharma are 19 years and 23 years respectively.

B-Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy) is a four-year undergraduate program in which students study the methods and process of preparing drugs and how does the dispensing of medicine and drugs take place. For anyone who aspires to be a pharmacist today, it is mandatory for them to undertake this course so that they have thorough and in-depth knowledge of the science of medicine.

The course is mainly divided into 6-8 semesters, depending upon the coursework and practical sessions. B.Pharma imparts useful knowledge about biochemical science and the healthcare business. Students during their coursework have to perform various practical's and experiments.

The regulatory body for the program is the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), which is responsible for laying down all norms and regulations for the B.Pharma course. The course enables candidates to practice the profession of a Pharmacist after graduation. B.Pharmacy degree has a lot of scopes and is going to flourish more in the coming years as there is a great demand for healthcare professionals who can prepare drugs to battle a number of diseases and deficiencies.

B.Pharma Career Options and Job Prospects
After a B.Pharma degree, students are offered various employment opportunities in the pharmacy sector. They can open their own pharmacy by registering themselves under State Pharmacy Council.

Students can find equal jobs in both public and private sectors such as Technical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Medical Dispensing Store, Health Centres, Food & Drug Administration among others. The average salary of a fresher is Rs. Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh. The popular job types for a B.Pharma graduate are: Analytic Chemist, Drug Inspector, Medical Transcriptionist, Teacher, Professor, Research Officer/ Manager, Drug Technician, Drug Therapist.