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BPharm - Overview
Post-independence, pharmacy education in India has undergone tremendous changes to meet the requirements of industry and the community at large. The Diploma in Pharmacy is able to meet the requirements of community and hospital stores only partly. The degree program (BPharm) is developed to address all other demands of the profession of pharmacy. However, BPharm education today is facing the challenge of meeting the changing needs the of industry. The four-year BPharm course offered by Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, is prepared considering the needs of the industry, which gives more impetus for skill development. Thus, BPharm graduates can don the roles like Industrial Pharmacist (Manufacturing, Packaging, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance), Hospital and Community Pharmacist (Dispensing of Medicines and Counselling of patients), Sales and Distribution executive (Detailing to Doctors and Bulk Distribution of Medicines), Academic Pharmacist (Training Diploma in Pharmacy Students). With the higher qualification, MPharm, a person could land jobs in the pharma industry in several niche areas, including research, regulatory affairs, new formulation development, marketing, and administration. With experience, an aspirant can move up the ladder to occupy senior positions in pharmaceutical companies getting hefty pay and perks.
BPharm Academic Calender (Even semester) 2023-24
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Course Outcomes (COs):
B. Pharm Curriculum
- Hands-on training
- Laboratory teaching
- Case studies
- Group discussion
- Conferences for UG students
B. Pharm Assessment
- Two sessional exams shall be conducted for each theory and one sessional exam for practical course as per the schedule fixed by the college.
- Sessional exams are conducted by teachers handling the course and the average is taken. Whereas, university papers are evaluated by more than one examiner.
- Theory examination pattern: section I: Multiple choice questions; section II: Long answers; section III: Short answers
- Practical examination pattern: spotters, synopsis, major experiment, minor experiment and viva-voce.
- Attendance and progress: A candidate is required to put in at least 80% attendance in individual courses considering theory and practical separately. The candidate shall complete the prescribed course satisfactorily to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations.
Click to view Regulations for BPharm CBCS (Choice based credit system) programme
Key Dates & Deadlines
15
Mar 15 25
Mar ' 25
Last date to Apply
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Tentative Course Commencement Date
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
B. Pharm Course Duration
4 Years (8 semesters).
B. Pharm Career Paths
The career path of pharmacy graduates takes them to assume the roles like
- Industrial Pharmacist (Manufacturing, Packaging, Quality Control and Quality Assurance)
- Hospital and Community Pharmacist (Dispensing of Medicines and Counselling of Patients)
- Sales and Distribution executive (Detailing to Doctors and Bulk Distribution of Medicines)
- Medical Representative (Pharmaceutical Product Promotion)
- Drug Inspector (monitor a drug's safety, utility performance, and consistency)
- Academic Pharmacist (Training Diploma in Pharmacy Students).
- Higher Education (M.Pharm, PharmD (PB), M.Tech, MPH, MBA, etc)
Campus Placements for B. Pharm Students
Graduates are placed in reputed organisations dealing with research & development, formulation, marketing and management aspects of pharmaceuticals.
Facilities
Healthcare
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training.
Innovation Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre facilitates multi-disciplinary research.
Labs
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience.
Sports & Fitness
Marena has world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium.
Libraries
Libraries give students access to study resources, digital and print.
Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes.
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