B. Pharm Bachelor of Pharmacy
Shantha College of Pharmacy offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for a successful career in the pharmaceutical field. This four-year undergraduate course emphasizes a balanced approach to learning, combining academic rigor with hands-on training to prepare students for various roles in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) course is a four-year undergraduate program focused on the study of pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, healthcare, and pharmacy practice. It is a foundational degree for those interested in working in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research, or becoming a registered pharmacist.
Eligibility for B. Pharm:
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics Minimum 50% marks .
Core Subjects:
1st Year
- Human Anatomy & Physiology.
- Pharmaceutical Analysis.
- Pharmaceutics.
- Inorganic Chemistry.
2nd Year
- Pharmacognosy.
- Organic Chemistry.
- Pathophysiology.
- Microbiology.
3rd Year
- Medicinal Chemistry.
- Pharmacology.
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
4th Year
- Clinical Pharmacy.
- Biopharmaceutics.
- Quality Assurance.
- Project Work
Job Opportunities after B. Pharm
After completing B. Pharm, candidates are eligible to register as a Pharmacist with the State Pharmacy Council, allowing them to legally practice.
- Pharmacist
Work in hospitals, retail pharmacies, or government dispensaries. - Production & Manufacturing
- Quality Control (QC) & Quality Assurance (QA)
QC: Testing raw materials and finished products. - Regulatory Affairs
Preparing and submitting drug approval documents to regulatory bodies like CDSCO, USFDA, EMA. - Pharmacovigilance
Monitoring drug safety and reporting adverse effects. - 💼 Sales, Marketing & Business
- Employers: MNCs like IQVIA, Parexel, Cognizant, etc.
- Medical Representative (MR)
Promoting drugs to doctors and hospitals.
- Research & Development (R&D)
Focus on formulation development, drug discovery, or clinical trials. - Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Involved in clinical trials and research studies. Employers: pharma companies, research institutions. - Medical Writing
Creating scientific documents for regulatory submissions, drug marketing, etc. - 🌍 Opportunities Abroad B. Pharm graduates can pursue higher studies or licensing exams like: NAPLEX (USA), PEBC (Canada), GPhC (UK), KAPS (Australia)
- Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) to enter clinical pharmacy roles abroad
- Pharma Marketing Manager
With experience, MRs can move into product management and marketing strategy roles. - 🏛 Government Jobs: Drug Inspector
Conduct inspections and enforce drug regulations.- Requires passing state or UPSC-level competitive exams.
- Government Pharmacist
Work in ESIC, railways, defense services, or public health departments.- Postgraduate Studies
M.Pharm (various specializations), MBA (Pharma or Healthcare), Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate). Leads to better roles in R&D, regulatory affairs, teaching, or hospital pharmacy.
- Postgraduate Studies
- Teaching
After M.Pharm, eligible for lecturer roles in pharmacy colleges.