How To Study Pharmacy Abroad
Pharmaceutical Industry is one of the most emerging and sought industries. It deals with the medicine and health of the people. It is divided into Clinical/hospitality pharmacy, Industrial, and pharmacy regulations segments. If you are also planning or thinking how to go abroad after B pharmacy then this article will be a complete guide for you. We will be looking at the various eligibility criteria, entrance exams, top colleges, and study areas (subjects semesters-wise), scope of pharmacy.

For B Pharmacy abroad you must enroll for 2 years of pre-professional undergraduate that can be followed by 3 years or 4 years of professional study and candidates must earn a pharmacy license. There is a great scope of Pharmacy in foreign countries. Top foreign countries like the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Germany are providing the best education in the pharmacy field.
B Pharmacy abroad offers a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and Master of Pharmacy (MPharm). These courses also provide options for the students to opt for specializations such as Microbiology & Immunology, Drug development, Obesity & Weight Management, Veterinary Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Clinical Practice, Obesity & Weight Management, and many more.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
At least a minimum of 50 % of marks in 10+2 are required
Must pass a standardized test (SAT) and TOEFL, IELTS or PTE language proficiency tests
Scholarships to study in UK
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship
GREAT Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
Scholarships to Study Pharmacy Abroad in the USA
Global Excellence Scholarship
Dean's Pharmaceuticals Sciences Scholarship for International Students
Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program
Top Universities for Pharmacy abroad
University of Tokyo, Japan | National University of Singapore, Singapore |
Harvard University, US | University of Oxford, UK |
University of Cambridge, UK | Karolinska Institute, Sweden |
Monash University, Australia | Imperial College London, UK |
University of Tokyo, Japan | University of Melbourne, Australia |
University of Michigan, US | University of Nottingham, UK |
Leiden University, Netherlands | University of Paris, France |
University of Edinburgh, UK | University of Barcelona, Spain |
KU Leuven, Belgium | Karolinska Institute, Sweden |
University of Copenhagen, Denmark | University College London (UCL), UK |
B Pharmacy syllabus
When you opt for B Pharmacy abroad course, your study focus areas or subjects are some of these listed below:
Human Anatomy and Physiology Theory
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Theory
Biochemistry Theory
Pharmaceutical Analysis I Practical
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Practical
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Practical
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Theory
Medicinal Chemistry I Theory
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Practical
Herbal Drug Technology-Theory
Industrial Pharmacy I-Practical
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology-Theory
Industrial Pharmacy I-Theory
Quality Assurance -Theory
Scope of Pharmacy in foreign countries for B Pharmacy
Some of the career options for M Pharmacy are listed below that students can choose from as per their interest and skills.
Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist | Pharmacist (Hospital Services) |
Registered Pharmacist | Assistant Pharmacist |
Pharmacist | Clinical Pharmacist |
M Pharmacy syllabus
When you opt for M Pharmacy abroad course, your study focus areas or subjects are some of these listed below:
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmaceutics
Enzymology and Protein Chemistry
Cell Signalling
Neuropharmacology
Synthetic Drugs Design
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Scope of Pharmacy in foreign countries for M Pharmacy
Some of the career options for M Pharmacy are listed below that the students can choose from as per their interest and skills.
Higher Education Lecturer | |
Product/Process Development Scientist | Science Writer |
Medical science liaison | |
Pharmacologist |
Now when you know about the Pharmacy course and its details. You must follow some of these steps to study B Pharmacy Abroad.
Select university
When you are planning to study abroad, the first thing comes to mind is where do I study? in which college or university? Research thoroughly online, there are many websites giving you information about pharmacy colleges abroad. While looking for colleges you must consider checking about the pharmacy programs, style, faculty, and budget. Apart from that once you select the college you need to check their admission process. Check do they offer any scholarship programs that will be helpful for your financing for studies abroad.
Admission Process and documentation
To apply for pharmacy abroad, you need to have a relevant background study and most of the courses require that you be a registered as practicing pharmacist or holds an experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Must not have any criminal records and also keep ready proof of language proficiency.
Make sure you have all the documents ready with you such as a statement of purpose, application form, CV, official transcripts and bachelor's diploma, TOEFL, IELTS or any other English tests proof, receipt of application fee, passport copy, criminal record/police clearance.
Why you should study abroad?
Better education
Students abroad degrees get high salary package
Foreign countries helps students to build their career at higher levels
Degree from abroad adds more value and weightage to your job CV