B.Pharm – Bachelor of Pharmacy
Preparing skilled pharmaceutical professionals who bridge chemistry and healthcare through drug knowledge, patient counseling, and quality assurance expertise.
Overview
The Bachelor of Pharmacy program at People’s University provides comprehensive pharmaceutical education combining medicinal chemistry, drug formulation science, and clinical pharmacy practice. Students explore drug discovery principles, manufacturing processes, therapeutic applications, and pharmaceutical care delivery. This curriculum develops professionals capable of ensuring medication safety, efficacy, and optimal patient outcomes. The program balances laboratory sciences with healthcare applications, preparing graduates for diverse pharmaceutical sector roles.
Duration & Eligibility
- Duration: Four years of integrated theoretical learning and practical pharmaceutical training
- Level: Undergraduate (UG)
- Eligibility: Higher Secondary Education (10+2) completion with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as core subjects, meeting minimum academic standards established by regulatory authorities.
Syllabus/Modules
- Foundation Years: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry
- Intermediate Years: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pathophysiology, Drug Formulation Technology
- Advanced Years: Clinical Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Biopharmaceutics, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Highlights
- Well-equipped pharmaceutical laboratories for hands-on drug formulation experience
- Training in modern analytical instruments and quality testing equipment
- Clinical pharmacy rotations in hospital settings for patient interaction
- Industry-oriented curriculum covering drug manufacturing and quality control
- Guest lectures from pharmaceutical industry experts and regulatory professionals
Admission
Enrollment follows university admission guidelines with selection based on academic merit and entrance examination results as per Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) regulations.
Career
Graduates pursue careers in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacy departments, pharmaceutical manufacturing units, quality assurance laboratories, and drug regulatory agencies. Professional opportunities include roles as clinical pharmacists, drug safety officers, formulation scientists, quality control analysts, and medical representatives. Career paths extend to pharmaceutical research institutions, drug information centers, academic teaching positions, and healthcare consulting. Many establish independent retail pharmacy businesses or advance to management positions in pharmaceutical corporations. The qualification enables further specialization through postgraduate studies and professional certifications in clinical pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, or regulatory affairs.