The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is popularly called BPharma in India. Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma) is an undergraduate course in the field of Pharmacy. The students having an interest in the medical field (except becoming a doctor) can choose this course after the completion of class 12th (PCM/B) together with English as a compulsory subject. After the completion of this course, the students can practice as a Pharmacist. Pharmacists can add a spread of industries associated with the prescription, manufacture & provision of medicines. The duration of this course is 4 years.

BPharma is one of the best popular job oriented courses among the science students after class 12th. In this course the students are trained about the drugs and medicines, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry etc. This course provides plenty of job opportunities in both the public and private sector. BPharma is a career-oriented course and if you aspire to be a pharmacist, it’s mandatory for you to pursue this course and build skills and knowledge on medicines. The key BPharma subjects covered in the course curriculum concentrate on teaching aspects of medicines, drugs, their chemical structure, formulation, etc.

There are several career options available for the science students after the completion of BPharma degree. The students can select higher studies within the Pharmacy i.e. Master of Pharmacy (MPharma). This course focuses in the topics like biochemical science and health care. The Pharmacy Courses are approved by the India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) & Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

The B Pharmacy eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

• • Candidates should have passed 10+2 examinations with English and PCM/PCB.
  • Candidates have to secure a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination.
  • Students who completed DPharma get lateral entry in BPhrama course.
  • Candidates should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the same year of admission in B Pharmacy course.

The pharmacy sector offers many opportunities to the students after the completion of the course. The students can work in a pharma company or can practice as a Pharmacist. There’s a huge number of opportunities available for the students in both public as well as private sector. Besides this, you’ll be able to also join an Abroad Company.

After completing a graduation degree, you’ll be able to work in government hospitals, private medical shops & private hospitals/clinics. You’ll be able to also start your own consultancies & medical shop.

The students can join a pharma company or can practice as a Pharmacist. In Pharma Company, you’ll join departments like quality control, manufacturing, packing marketing, production, etc.

After the completion of the course the students can work as a:

• • Chemical/Drug Technician
  • Bio-Technology Industries
  • Drug Therapist
  • Drug Inspector
  • Hospital Drug Coordinator
  • Health Inspector
  • Pharmacist
  • Pathological Lab
  • Research & Development
  • Making Prescription to Patients
  • Scientist
  • Research Officer

• • State wise Drugs and Pharmaceutical Boards
  • Medical Shop chains (the likes of Apollo Pharmacy)
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Cipla
  • Abbott India
  • Research bodies and labs
  • Sun Pharmaceuticals
  • Biocon
  • Novartis
  • Baxter
  • Chemist shops
  • Private and Government Hospitals

In India, there are many jobs opportunity available for students who completed their pharmacy Education. The salary in this profession ranges around INR 2.5-4 lakhs per annum. After gaining an experience in this profession, you can earn around 6-7 lakhs per annum.