B.Pharm

Healthcare & Medicine

Programme Overview

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is an undergraduate academic degree program in the field of pharmacy. The duration of the program is typically four years.

The B.Pharm curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical science and its various aspects. The coursework includes subjects such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmaceutical technology, pharmacognosy, and pharmacy practice.

The first year of the program typically focuses on building a foundation in basic sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. The second year emphasizes pharmaceutical science, including drug delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. In the third and fourth years, students delve deeper into specific areas of pharmacy, including drug design, toxicology, pharmacotherapy, and pharmacy management.

B.Pharm programs also include practical training, such as laboratory work and clinical pharmacy rotations, to give students hands-on experience in pharmacy practice. In addition, students may be required to complete research projects or internships in the pharmaceutical industry.

Graduates of B.Pharm programs may pursue a variety of career paths, including working in the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals, clinics, research institutions, regulatory agencies, or academic institutions. Some may also choose to pursue advanced degrees in pharmacy or related fields.

Scholarship

The Diocesan Golden Jubilee Scholarship is available to all students.

Career Opportunities

• Community pharmacist: Community pharmacists work in retail pharmacies, drugstores, or supermarkets, and are responsible for dispensing medications, providing medication advice to patients, and managing inventory.
• Hospital pharmacist: Hospital pharmacists work in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, and are responsible for preparing and dispensing medications to patients, working with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans, and managing medication inventory.
• Clinical research associate: Clinical research associates work in the pharmaceutical industry, and are responsible for designing and conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medications.
• Pharmaceutical sales representative: Pharmaceutical sales representatives work for pharmaceutical companies, and are responsible for promoting and selling prescription medications to healthcare providers.
• Regulatory affairs specialist: Regulatory affairs specialists work in the pharmaceutical industry, and are responsible for ensuring that pharmaceutical products meet regulatory requirements and comply with government regulations.
• Drug safety associate: Drug safety associates work in the pharmaceutical industry, and are responsible for monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactions and ensuring that pharmaceutical products are safe for use.
• Quality control analyst: Quality control analysts work in the pharmaceutical industry, and are responsible for testing pharmaceutical products to ensure that they meet quality and safety standards.
• Academician: B.Pharm graduates can pursue academic careers in universities, where they can teach and conduct research in the field of pharmacy.