THE pharma industry in India is nearly a hundred years old. Today, the Indian market comprises over 25,000 manufacturing units and according to government statistics one-fifth of them makes bulk drugs.
Candidates who possess 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology (PCM/PCB) are admitted to the 4-year Bachelor’s programme (Bachelor of Pharmacy or B Pharm). The pharmacy degrees offered in India include 4-year B Pharm, Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm, 2 years’ duration) and Master’s in Pharmacy (M Pharm).
With responsibilites of pharmacists increasing considerably, it is advisable to purse 6-year integrated Pharm D course. Explore it here!
Entrance exams for the admissions to pharmacy courses are usually at state-level.
Don't miss: All pharmacy degrees are not valid!
One needs to be registered as a pharmacist in India in order to practice hospital and community pharmacy. One does not require registration to work in other areas such as the pharmaceutical industry. Possessing a B Pharm degree from a recognised university usually suffices unless you want to develop new drugs.
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