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The B Pharmacy syllabus basically provides students with a good and strong foundation in subjects like Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, etc. It has a 4-year duration UG syllabus that is divided into 8 semesters. The syllabus is basically a mix of theory subjects, practical training and internships so that students get detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences.

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B Pharmacy Syllabus in Detail

The syllabus is divided into eight semesters with a balanced mix of theory and practical training. Students can check the table below which provides a detailed overview of the same -

Semester I

Semester II

Pharmaceutics-I (General and Dispensing Pharmacy)

Pharmaceutics-II (Unit Operations)

Pharmaceutical Analysis-I

Organic Chemistry

Inorganic Medicinal Chemistry

Computer Applications

Remedial Maths and Biology

Human Anatomy Physiology

Mathematics and Statistics

Human Anatomy Pathophysiology

Semester III

Semester 1V

Pharmaceutics-III (Physical Pharmaceutics)

Pharmaceutics-IV (Cosmeticology)

Heterocyclic and Natural Products Chemistry

Pharmacology-I

Biochemistry

Microbiology and Immunology

Pharmacognosy and Natural Products-I

Pharmacognosy and Natural Products-II

Semester V

Semester VI

Pharmaceutics-V (Biological Pharmacy)

Pharmaceutics-VI (Pharmaceutical Technology 1)

Medicinal Chemistry-I

Pharmacology-II

Pharmacognosy and Natural Products-III

Hospital Pharmacy

Industrial Management and Pharmaceutical Marketing

Pharmaceutical Analysis-II

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Pharmaceutics-VII (Pharmaceutical Technology 2)

Pharmaceutics-VIII (Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics)

Pharmacology-III

Pharmacology-IV

Medicinal Chemistry-II

Pharmaceutical Analysis-III

Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biotechnology

Forensic Pharmacy

Note - This info is just a general outline and may vary.

Core and Elective Subjects

The syllabus includes both core and elective subjects to provide students with a lot of knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences. Students can check the list below.

Core Subjects

Students can check the general list of core subjects in B Pharmacy syllabus below -

Subject Category

Core Subjects

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmaceutics

Physical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy, Dosage Form Design

Pharmacology

Human Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology-I, Pharmacology-II

Pharmacognosy

Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Herbal Drug Technology

Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

Microbiology & Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

Regulatory & Jurisprudence

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Drug Regulatory Affairs

Quality Control & Assurance

Quality Assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Research & Industrial Training

Project Work, Internship, Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Note - This info is taken from various sources and can vary.

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Elective Subjects

The B Pharmacy syllabus offers a lot of elective subjects that allow students to specialize in specific areas. Students can check the list of elective subjects in B Pharmacy syllabus below -

Elective Category

Elective Subjects

Advanced Pharmaceutics

Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Industrial Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Quality Control & Assurance, Instrumental Methods of Analysis

Regulatory & Legal Studies

Drug Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy

Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research, Medical Devices

Biotechnology & Nanotech

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery

Herbal & Natural Medicine

Herbal Drug Technology, Cosmetology, Nutraceuticals

Pharmaceutical Business

Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharma Management & Entrepreneurship

Emerging Fields

Radiopharmaceuticals, Pharmacoinformatics, Immunopharmacology

Note - This info is taken from different sources and can vary.

B Pharmacy Syllabus: Laboratory Subjects

The B Pharmacy syllabus includes so many laboratory subjects that provide hands-on training. Students can check the list of lab subjects in B Pharmacy syllabus below -

Laboratory Category

Laboratory Subjects

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab

Organic Chemistry Lab, Medicinal Chemistry Lab, Analytical Chemistry Lab

Pharmaceutics Lab

Physical Pharmacy Lab, Industrial Pharmacy Lab, Dosage Formulation Lab

Pharmacology Lab

Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab, Pharmacology & Toxicology Lab

Microbiology & Biotechnology Lab

Pharmaceutical Microbiology Lab, Biotechnology Lab

Quality Control & Analysis Lab

Drug Testing & Quality Assurance Lab, Instrumental Analysis Lab

Note - The B syllabus given is just a general outline and may vary.

B Pharmacy Syllabus: Workshops

Candidates can check a list of various workshops included in B Pharmacy syllabus -

  • Pharmaceutics Workshops
  • Workshop on Inorganic Medicinal Chemistry
  • Computer Applications Workshop
  • Human Anatomy Workshop

Top Books Covered

The B Pharmacy syllabus across Indian colleges follows a structured curriculum that includes textbooks written by renowned authors. Here’s a table of popular books in the B Pharmacy syllabus -

Subject

Book Title

Author(s)

Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design

Aulton M.E.

Pharmacology

Essentials of Medical Pharmacology

K.D. Tripathi

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

Ashutosh Kar

Pharmacognosy

Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy

William Charles Evans

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis

A.I. Vogel

Note - The info has been taken from external sources and may vary.

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The duration of Bachelor of Pharmacy course of Tbilisi State Medical University Georgia is 4 years. For admission to this course, Indian students should have completed Class 12 education. An IELTS score have to be submitted too for admission to B.Pharm course. After studying this course, students ca

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Nishtha Singh

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Yes, listed below are the top government B Pharma colleges in Indore with fees and eligibility criteria -

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Tuition Fee

Eligibility / Exams

DAVV Admission

INR 1.4 lakh

CUET

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi.

for B.Pharm admissions, the “merit list” is not solely based on 12th‑class marks — it includes an entrance exam (or valid external score) + possibly PI (interview) + meeting eligibility criteria (e.g. 45% in required subjects in 12th).

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heena agrawal

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According to the official fee-structure of Dr. DY Patil Dnyan Prasad University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR), the annual tuition fee for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programme is ₹ 2,50,000 per year.

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heena agrawal

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi.

According to the official information from Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR), the B.Pharm programme is structured as follows:

  • The B.Pharm is a 4‑year undergraduate programme.

  • It is divided into 8 semesters (two semesters per academic year). 

So — there ar

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

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School of Pharmacy and Research admission is merit-based. The institute offers courses at UG level. Selection to the offered programmes is entirely based on the academic score of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam. To secure admission at School of Pharmacy and Research, candidates must mee

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

The MSU Baroda has released the annual report 2024. As per the report, the highest package offered to BPharma students was INR 3 LPA. Refer to the table for more clarity: 

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INR 3 LPA

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

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Answered 3 weeks ago

 

 

1. Check eligibility:

 

12th Science (PCM/PCB) with 45% marks.

 

MHT-CET / NEET score required.

 

 

 

2. Fill the online form:

 

Go to DPGU SPR official website → Application Form.

 

Enter personal details, marks, entrance-exam score, and upload documents.

 

 

 

3. Submit the form & pay the application fee.

 

 

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Aqsa nazalia

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Good question. There isn't a single universally accepted “rank-wise” list for all B.Pharm colleges, but one of the most credible measures is the NIRF Pharmacy ranking. Below, I'll:

 

1. Give some of the top B.

 

1. Top B.Pharm / Pharmacy Colleges (Rank-wise) in India

 

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Aqsa nazalia

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Jamia Hamdard University (Delhi), Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Manipal)

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Aqsa nazalia

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates who opt for hostel get a special fee discount. NIMS BPharm fee for students opting for hostel is INR 2.75 lakh, per year. The bifurcation is that the tuition fee is INR 1.15 Lacs and INR 1.6 Lacs is the hostel fee. This fee data is as per the official website.

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Mohit Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates who meet the scholarship criteria can apply in online mode. NIMS BPharm scholarship form is available on the official website. The important documents also have to be provided for verification.

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Raushan Piplani

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of NIMS BPharm admission. Candidates who meet the criteria are eligible for selection. Besides, the students must be Class 12 pass with PCB and English as one of the subjects. 

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Virajita Madavi

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes, students can get admission to the BPharm course at Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy without NEET. Even students without relevant scores in KCET can also get admissions to the BPharm course. The only factor that is considered is Class 12 scores. Admissions is based on merit. 

 

 

 

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Indrani Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The expected placements opportunities after completing BPharm course at Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy involves clinical roles, manufacturing roles, research, etc. The names of some of the job profiles are as follows: 

  • Clinical Pharmacist 
  • Drug Therapist 
  • Communist Pharmacist 
  • Research Scientist

 

 

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Kartik Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy admission dates can be tracked in two ways. Students can go to the verified website of the college and navigate the recent announcements and academic calendar information. Also, they should Class 12 dates and follow the dates accordingly. 

 

 

 

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Vishakha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy offer scholarships to BPharm students according to their academic scores and financial background, also the college also offers scholarships in the form of financial aid. Students can get more information about the scholarship by visiting the college in Monday to Frida

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Rachit Kumar

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Answered a month ago

The important factors to consider that students can take into account while choosing the BPharm course from Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy depend on personal interest. For example, if a student's concern is affordability, then he/ she should consider the fee structure. In the same manner, if placeme

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Krishnendu Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

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The tuition fee of BPharm course is evenly distrubuted for each year. The fees is INR 2.8 lakh, and students need to pay Rs. 70,000 per year. Apart from the tuition fee, the total fee of BPharm course also involves different parts, like admission fee, application fee, one-time charges, and others. T

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Piyush Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy does offer the BPharm LE course for a duration of three years. In the lateral entry admissions, students can get admission to the course directly through the second year of the BPharm course. The students need to apply for LE admissions by the website of the colle

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Chanchal Gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The eligibility criteria for enrollment in the BPharm course at Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy is simple, in which students need to complete their HSC with acceptable scores. Also, students who have studied PCM/ B can only apply. The college grants BPharm admission through Class 12 merit. 

 

 

 

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Abhishek Hazarika

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Answered 2 months ago

The main criteria was you passed class 12 as a science student (PCB ,PCM ) both candidates can apply but commerce and arts students can't able to apply in this course 

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Prashant

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