Pharmacy
is one of the popular fields among students. The pharmacy courses
vary from one country to another. In India, the courses start
from diploma level to doctoral level. Read on to know more on
different courses to decide for you:
Diploma
in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
This
course has a duration of total two years, along with a 3 months
internship (practical training) at a hospital that is recognized by
Pharmacy
Council of India (PCI).
To apply for this course the eligibility is 10+2 with mandatory
subjects being Physics and Chemistry, and the third one can be
Biology or Mathematics. For most of the pharmacy
colleges in India,
a minimum of 80% is required in both theory and practical class to
get enrolled.
On
the completion of this diploma program, one can find jobs in the
pharmaceutical industry or set up her own store after registering
with the PCI or the State Pharmacy Council. This course does not
provide any specialization but provide basic concepts. Students who
have done this course can also get admission into the second year
of the Bachelor
of Pharmacy program.
Bachelor
of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
This
undergraduate course is of 4 years. Applying students should have
passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as mandatory subjects plus
anyone of these - Mathematics / Computer Science / Biotechnology /
Biology. Graduates from pharmacy
colleges in Bangalore
and
other cities of India can have several career opportunities in both
the sectors - government and private.
Candidates
undergo practical training in pharmaceutical manufacturing companies,
hospitals or CSIR research labs after completing 3rd year or 4th
year.
Doctor
in Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
Introduced
in 2008 by the Government of India and PCI, it is a 6-year (5 years
study and 1 year residency) doctoral program in pharmacy. Educational
requirements include 12th standard/PUC/PDC / H.Sc / Intermediate with
Physics.
As
lateral entry, B.Pharma graduates can be admitted in to the 4th year
of the Pharm.D program. For them it will be a 3-year course (Pharm.D
Post Baccalaureate), which has 2 years of study and 1 year residency.
Students
considering these courses if cannot make it to the top Pharmacy
colleges in Bangalore or
other cities, should not get depressed. In fact, they should ensure
that the institution they are choosing is approved by PCI and AICTE.
Most prestigious institutes in India may not be the best for you, so
focus on choosing a college
that offers specialized pharmacy courses
only, like Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy. Here’s a list of PCI
Approved Degree Colleges
for your quick reference.
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