A career in pharmacy is chosen by students who took science as their stream in junior college. Pharmacy is a very popular career choice as it involves the study of various pharmaceutical drugs, the science & technique in preparing them and their effective & affordable use. Pharmacists vouch for the safe use of drug medication.
If you are planning to lead a career in Pharmacy, you either need to do an undergraduate course, B.Pharm or a diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from one of the top pharmacy colleges in Bangalore. With so many colleges out there, how do you choose a college that suits you best? Let’s take a look.
1. Accreditation
Please check if your desired college is affiliated to any university. An autonomous body will hand you a certificate, while a college affiliated to a particular university will hand you out a degree. Whichever works for you, choose your college accordingly.
2. Do your research
Often, students join the first college that comes in their way, and within a few months, struggle to adapt there. It is absolutely vital that you do your research before joining a college. After all, you will be spending a lot of time and money here. Might as well join a good college, right?
To understand how good the college is, check out the reviews online, look for factors such as curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and job placement statistics. The brochures of these colleges help you learn more about them as they showcase their culture, student alumni, their testimonials and placement records.
3. Pursuing a postgraduate degree in the same college
After completing an undergraduate course, many students look out for a master’s. If your college offers a postgraduate degree in pharmacy, you have a significant advantage here.
a) Pursuing a master’s degree from the same college will not only save you money but time as well that you would have spent looking for a different master's college.
b) You know your current college inside out. So you won’t be facing any cultural shocks.
c) You will get better opportunities after completing your master’s.
4. Course Fees
Pharmacy courses can get expensive. There is a stark difference in fees between the private and government colleges. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that there will be a big difference in quality as well. To reiterate my previous point, do your research. Search for the colleges that offer you the best return on investment. At the end of the day, we are all striving for the same degree. There is absolutely no point in immersing yourselves in massive student loan debts.
These are some of the tips that you can apply for choosing the best pharmacy college in Bangalore and elsewhere. All the best!
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