The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) program is an undergraduate degree program that spans four years and eight semesters.
It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy practice, and the Pharmaceutical industry. The B. Pharm curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical analysis, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Clinical Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Management. Additionally, students are exposed to the laws and regulations related to the Pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery and development, and drug safety.
Pharmacy is a discipline that has witnessed significant evolution over the years. Recent advancements in the field have led to the development of new drugs and innovative drug delivery systems. Advancements in Pharmaceutical technology have paved the way for novel drug formulations such as sustained-release, controlled-release, and targeted-release formulations. These formulations enable the controlled release of drugs into the body, improving drug efficacy and reducing adverse effects. Biopharmaceuticals are another area of advancement in Pharmacy. Biopharmaceuticals are drugs produced using biotechnology techniques such as recombinant DNA technology, and include therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and gene therapy products. Biopharmaceuticals have enormous potential in treating various diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and genetic disorders.
Pharmacy practice has undergone significant changes in recent years with the introduction of new Pharmacy services such as medication therapy management, patient counseling, and disease management. These services aim to improve patient outcomes and ensure the safe and effective use of medications. The Pharmaceutical industry is also evolving rapidly, with the introduction of new business models and technologies. These technologies enable researchers to analyze large amounts of data and identify potential drug candidates more efficiently.
Pharmacy research encompasses a broad range of scientific inquiry, from drug discovery and development to Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy. New developments in these areas include the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms to identify novel drug targets and optimize medication dosing, the application of nanotechnology to design targeted drug delivery systems, and the exploration of emerging therapeutic modalities such as gene editing and regenerative medicine. Additionally, recent global events have highlighted the importance of Pharmacy in addressing public health crises. The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred unprecedented efforts to develop and distribute effective vaccines and therapies, underscoring the critical role of Pharmacy in promoting public health and disease prevention.
Furthermore, the increasing trend towards personalized medicine is driving the Pharmaceutical industry towards developing drugs that are tailored to individual patient needs. This approach involves using biomarkers to identify patients who are likely to respond to a particular drug, enabling the development of targeted therapies that are more effective and have fewer side effects. The Bachelor of Pharmacy program provides students with a strong foundation in the Pharmaceutical Sciences and prepares them for a career in the Pharmaceutical industry or healthcare. Graduates of the B. Pharm program can play a critical role in advancing the field of Pharmacy and improving patient outcomes.
Duration
1st Year (2025-26)
| Particulars | Tuition Fees | Academic Services Fee | Total Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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All India Category |
1st Installment |
56,800 |
37,350 |
94,150 |
|
2nd Installment |
56,800 |
37,350 |
94,150 |
|
|
Uttarakhand/Himalyan State Quota (After 25% Scholarship on Tuition Fee) |
1nd Installment |
42,600 |
37,350 |
79,950 |
|
2nd Installment |
42,600 |
37,350 |
79,950 |
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Upon graduation they can pursue Master’s degree in various specialization in India and outside. The graduates will have opportunities to work in government sector as Drug Inspector, Food Inspector, Hospital Pharmacist, junior chemist/scientist, etc. In private sector especially in Pharmaceutical and health care industries they can work in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Research & Development, Formulation & Development, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory affairs besides working as community pharmacist.
Students can serve their potentialities in various pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology industries and multi specialty hospital as a:
Graduate will be able to analyze and solve challenges in manufacturing, marketing and business of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Graduate will be practicing the pharmacy ethically and professionally in community, clinical, hospital and industrial pharmacy setups nationally and globally.
Graduate will exhibit qualities to be a successful entrepreneur and a leader in a professional team.
Knowledge: Fundamental knowledge: Demonstrate basic knowledge of biology, mathematics, human body, chemistry, dosage forms, pathophysiology, environment, communication and computer application. Applied knowledge: Exhibit ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, herbal technology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmaceutics, engineering, industry, biotechnology and statistics. Advanced Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing, pharmacovigilance, molecular biology, cosmetics, instrumentation techniques, dietary supplements, experimental pharmacology, drug design and regulatory science.
Aptitude: Extend service as an expert in pharmaceutical industries, marketing, patient care, drug & dosage form development, patient counselling, herbal medicines and use of technologies in pharmaceutical sciences.
Skill: Demonstrate skills required for instrumental analysis, herbal technology, drug action, chemistry of drug action, industrial pharmacy, aspects of pathogen, biochemical process, engineering of dosage form preparations and human physiology.
Professionalism: Exhibit professional commitment to carry out responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
Self-learning: Demonstrate ability to be a life-long learner through project works, learning from experience and learning by doing
Ethical Values: Exhibit human values towards community, society, environment and practice pharmacy profession legally and ethically.
Leadership: Demonstrate ability to take up challenges in health care sector independently and in team, ability to build team, maintain team spirit, group leadership qualities.
Community service: Show dedication and commitment to the society in improving health and wellness through preventive measures, identifying pathogens, recommending herbal & dietary supplements, educating patient & carers and protection of environment.
Employability: Able to get opportunities to serve the needs of pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, marketing, hospital and community pharmacies and patient counselling.
Entrepreneurship: Develop strategies to establish, manage, and market medicine store in the community, hospitals and clinics in compliance with regulatory authorities independently or joint or franchise the chain pharmacy.
Research: Design and develop a hypothesis and test it in community, hospital, clinical and pharmacy practice based independently or in group and statistically analyse the data to derive conclusion and recommendation.
Systems based approach: Demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to be larger system of health care and demonstrate the skills needed to improve the health of specific populations
| Additional Scholarship for: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Students | Student has scored 80% & above in X & XII Std. aggregate for UGprograms (To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 8.5 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case.) | 10% | |
| Sibling | Siblings of current Students / Alumnus (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) | 5% | |
| Defence | Defence Personnel (Serving / retired) (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) Defence (Martyrs Defence Personnel / Gallantry Medals Awardees) (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) |
5% | |
| Ward of Single Mother | Scholarship for Ward of Single Mother (To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case) |
5% | |
| Both Parents are not Alive | Scholarship for the Orphan Student (To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case) |
5% | |
| Differently Abled | Scholarship for Differently Abled Student (To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case) |
5% | |
| Sports | Scholarship on the basis of performance in Sports.(The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) | Please refer the policy document | |
| Merit Scholarship on the basis of Percentage of marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology in XII Std. | |
|---|---|
| ≥ 90% or 1st Rank Holders of all Boards | 30% |
| ≥ 80% to < 90% | 20% |
| ≥ 75% to < 80% | 10% |
The Merit Scholarship is applicable for 1st year only, for subsequent years please refer to Merit based policy for subsequent/continuing years in the Scholarship Policy
