Pharmacy is emerging as one of the most promising career paths in the healthcare industry. In the simplest terms, pharmacists deal with research & development, preparation, and dispensing of drugs as well as analysis of their effects and side-effects. Like any other medical profession, a career in pharmacy also offers an opportunity to work for the well-being of patients besides a variety of lucrative job roles.
However, making a choice between several medical professions can indeed be a daunting task. Therefore, it is quite common for students to get confused. This can also lead to concern and worry among parents who wish to aptly guide their wards. So, to lessen your burden a little, we have tried to answer some of the most frequently asked questions related to the pharmaceutical career.
Most common Pharmacy Related FAQs are as follows –
Why pursue Pharmacy?
Many science students opt for a Career in Pharmacy for following reasons –
- Unconventional approach to healthcare careers
- Well-paid jobs in both academia and industry
- Job mobility and stability
- Rewarding research opportunities
What is the career scope of Pharmacy in India?
Pharmacy students can find great career opportunities in following fields –
- Research
- Teaching
- Quality Assurance
- Customs Officer
- Drug Inspector
- Drug Therapist
- Health Inspector
- Hospital Drug Coordinator
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical Marketing
- Pharmacy Practice
What are the popular professional courses available in Pharmacy?
- Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) — 2 years
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) — 4 years
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) Lateral Entry — 3 years
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Ayurveda) — 4 years
- Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) — 2 years
What is the eligibility criterion for B.Pharm and M.Pharm?
Students need to have at least a minimum qualification of 10+2 in either of the Science streams (PCM/PCB) for admission into D.Pharm or B.Pharm. However, Diploma holders in Pharmacy can also lateral admission into B.Pharma. Moreover, students need to have a B.Pharm degree from an institution approved by the Pharmay Council of India for admission into M.Pharm.
What are the various Pharmacy specialisations that you can opt for?
Some of the popular Specialisations among M.Pharm students are –
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Phytopharmaceuticals and Natural products
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Industrial Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Marketing
What are the Leading Pharmacy Institutes in the country?
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi; Panjab University, Chandigarh; and National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali are some of the leading pharmacy institutes in the country. Shoolini University in Himachal Pradesh is also emerging as one of the top research universities for Pharmacy.
Are there any good private universities for Pharmacy in North India?
Shoolini University is a leading North Indian private university for Pharmacy. University offers world-class infrastructure for research under well-qualified academicians and researchers as well as top placements with the leading pharmaceutical companies. School of Pharmacy at Shoolini is approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It has also ranked consistently among the top 40 pharmacy institutes of India in the NIRF rankings.
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