Pharmacy

Pharmacy is a science and technique of preparing, researching, and distributing medicinal drugs. Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who are responsible for ensuring that people derive maximum therapeutic benefit from their medicinal treatment.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
 Class XII with science stream Any combination from PCB/PCM/PCBM Pursue Bachelors in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) for 3 years Pursue Masters in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) for 2 years OR Pursue Doctor of Pharmacy (Post- Baccalaureate) for 6 years Pursue PhD. In Pharmacy
Path 2
 Class XII with science stream Any combination from PCB/PCM/PCBM Pursue Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) for 2 years You can get a lateral entry to Bachelors in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) 2nd year on the basis of merit. Pursue Doctor of Pharmacy (Post- Baccalaureate) for 6 years OR Pursue Masters in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) for 2 years if you have got later entry from Diploma to Bachelors in Pharmacy Pursue PhD. In Pharmacy
Path 3
 Class XII with science stream Any combination from PCB/PCM/PCBM Pursue Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) for 6 years - -

Personality Traits

  1. Liking for life science & medicine
  2. Ability to put hard work
  3. Strong logical thinking
  4. Patience
  5. Sense of responsibility
  6. Patient counseling skills
  7. Strong analytical abilities

Job Prospects

  1. Pharmaceutical Industry
  2. Government Departments
  3. Universities
  4. Teaching Hospitals
  5. Investigation & Research Institute
  6. Drug Control Administration
  7. Armed Forces

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai
  • Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
  • PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore
  • Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  • University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh
  • Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Delhi
  • Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
  • Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT – BHU), Varanasi
  • Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda – (MSU), Baroda
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