B Pharmacy is one of the job-oriented jobs in India for science students. Diverse job opportunities are available in the government and private sector after doing B Pharmacy, majoring in pharmaceutical firms, biotechnology firms, hospitals, etc. B Pharmacy or B Pharma is a 4-year bachelor's degree course and is mainly pursued by people who want to open their own pharmacy store or join the industry for research purposes.
Course Eligibility Criteria
The Bachelor of Pharmacy course is for candidates who have completed their higher secondary education. B.Pharm eligibility criteria are one should have a minimum of 50% in 10+2 examination along with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology as mandatory subjects.
B.Pharm Subjects
Admission Prosses
Students can apply for national level or state level Pharmacy entrance exams. The national level entrance exam is Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT 2021). You can also apply for state-level exams such as TS EAMCET 2021, AP EAMCET 2021, BCECE 2021, WBJEE 2021, etc as per the eligibility criteria of the exams.
B.Pharmacy Entrance Exams
Career and Jobs Opportunities
The pharmacy sector offers lots of opportunities. The students can work in a Pharmaceutical company or can practice as a Pharmacist. After completing a graduation degree, you can work at government hospitals, private medical shops & private hospitals/clinics. You can also start your own consultancies & medical shop.
B.Pharm Course Highlights
Full-Form |
Bachelor of Pharmacy |
Duration |
Course Duration of Bachelor of Pharmacy [B. Pharm] is 4 Years. |
Age |
minimum age limit is 17 years |
Minimum Percentage |
50% in 10+2 from a recognized board |
Subjects Required |
Should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 10+2 |
Average Fees Incurred |
INR 4 - 10 LPA |
Average Salary Offered |
INR 2 - 5 LPA |
Employment Roles |
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Retail Pharmacist, Pharmacy Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Pharmacy Manager, Health Inspector etc. |
Placement Opportunities |
Novartis, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, AstraZeneca, Syngene, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Glenmark Pharma, Zydus Cadila, Biocon, GlaxoSmithKline, Cipla Inc., Novo Nordisk Inc., GVK bio, etc. |
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