B. PHARM

Medical College

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.

  1. Pharmacist
    Work in hospitals, retail pharmacies, or government dispensaries.
  2. Production & Manufacturing
  3. Quality Control (QC) & Quality Assurance (QA)
    QC: Testing raw materials and finished products.
  4. Regulatory Affairs
    Preparing and submitting drug approval documents to regulatory bodies like CDSCO, USFDA, EMA.
  5. Pharmacovigilance
    Monitoring drug safety and reporting adverse effects.
  6. 💼 Sales, Marketing & Business
  7. Employers: MNCs like IQVIA, Parexel, Cognizant, etc.
  8. Medical Representative (MR)
    Promoting drugs to doctors and hospitals.
  1. Research & Development (R&D)
    Focus on formulation development, drug discovery, or clinical trials.
  2. Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
    Involved in clinical trials and research studies. Employers: pharma companies, research institutions.
  3. Medical Writing
    Creating scientific documents for regulatory submissions, drug marketing, etc.
  4. 🌍 Opportunities Abroad B. Pharm graduates can pursue higher studies or licensing exams like: NAPLEX (USA), PEBC (Canada), GPhC (UK), KAPS (Australia)
  5. Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) to enter clinical pharmacy roles abroad
  1. Pharma Marketing Manager
    With experience, MRs can move into product management and marketing strategy roles.
  2. 🏛 Government Jobs: Drug Inspector
    Conduct inspections and enforce drug regulations.
    • Requires passing state or UPSC-level competitive exams.
  3. 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.
  4. Teaching
    After M.Pharm, eligible for lecturer roles in pharmacy colleges.
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