Pharma Scope

A career in the pharmaceutical sciences is full of opportunities. Mentioned below are some of the options:
R & D: The pharmacy industry is one such industry that thrives on research and development. For this option, M. Pharms and Ph. This are highly in demand for research of new drugs, process development, formulation, development, clinical trials and Toxicological Studies. Analysis and Testing: Analysis and testing go hand in hand with this industry specially in order to maintain a proper Quality control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA). For the same highly skilled staff is required by companies to handle sensitive analytical dealings and sophisticated equipment. Production and Manufacturing: the options of working in production and manufacturing are huge. One can start his/ her own venture or work for someone. Professionals for production and manufacturing are not only required by biotechnological products, surgical dressings, medical devices, equipment, ayurvedic/ etc. Are also the requirement for the production of cosmetics, soaps, toiletries and dental products. Marketing: The Pharmaceuticals sales and marketing is considered to be a highly technical arena and hence one of the best when it comes to perks. Hospitals: Although it might be a trend of the US or Canada, but it is one that seem to be setting in India as well. The pharmacists in the hospitals are the best informed individuals for prescribing a drug. Mostly in western countries, the diagnosis is made by the Doctors but the pharmacists decide the medicines and their dosage. B.Pharma has diversity in the course work you do as they cover clinical and industrial pharmacy related aspects. But the drawback is that you will have to waste almost 6 months to 1 year between Masters and Bachelors programs while Pharma. D is a continuous 6-year integrated-graduate programme which is equivalent to M.Pharma in India. However, Pharma. D is purely clinicial oriented and once you get into Pharma. D you cannot move in Cognosy, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics or Analysis unless you do another Masters degree. However, I know people who have opted for Ph.D. in completely different areas abroad after completion of Pharma. D from India. Overall, choosing between B.Pharma and Pharma. D depends on how further you want your academics to proceed. Pharma. D can save 1 year in between Bachelors and Masters for a person who is totally inclined towards clinical pharmacology.

Job Prospects
There is no shortage of jobs in this field as high-quality pharmacovigilance practice makes for good business dealing. Students in this field can get jobs in various pharmaceutical companies and earn attractive and handsome packages. With new drugs being made every day, a career in pharmacovigilance has good prospects.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to pursue a career in pharmacovigilance, the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the course is:
A postgraduate or graduate degree in Bioscience/Life Sciences (with any of the following subjects: Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotech) with at least 50% marks in aggregate
A postgraduate or graduate degree with Chemistry as a subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate
A postgraduate or graduate degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences
A postgraduate or graduate degree in Medicine
The selection process is based on merit. Admission is granted only to students who have cleared a written examination and a personal interview.