Pharmacy

Hi Vikas,
Pharmacy entrance exam pattern:
The exam pattern will vary according to the university or the state government conducting it. Usually, the question paper will include a total of 150 to 200 questions and its duration will be 2 and a half or 3 hours. The syllabus is generally covered from Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.
If the candidates have prepared a well-planned schedule for the preparation then it will be more helpful for them to achieve the aim. The planned schedule must be realistic too. They should make the plan practical and must complete the work for each day.
Bachelor of Pharmacy eligibility:
Bachelors in pharmacy requires a candidate to have cleared 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths (PCM), Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology as subjects. One must also pass with at least 50% marks in the pre-university course with biology/mathematics as one of the subjects, or complete a D.Pharma. (Diploma in Pharmacy).
There is an option of taking direct admission in the second year of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Lateral Entry) if one has:
An aggregate of 50% marks in the first and second year D. Pharmacy examination and the candidate should have completed HSC or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) or Mathematics.
The criteria of the minimum percentage of marks may differ from institute to institute. In some states, it is also mandatory to give an additional pharmacy entrance examination in order to be eligible for the course.

Hi Kandarp,
B.Sc in Physiotherapy is an undergraduate course in science. The duration of this course is 3 to 4 years (depending on the university that offers the course). The course study mainly covers the method and techniques used in the eradication of diseases via physical exercises. The modern methods in physiotherapy treatment such as electrotherapy, rehabilitation therapy, etc., are also covered under the course. Further, physiotherapy also has a vast range of career options to choose. People can either work in India or go abroad and flourish their career in physiotherapy.
Hospital employed physiotherapists may earn Rs. 5000-7000/month and can even go up to rs. 1500/day in private practice. Though salary varies as per the location, institution and sector, an annual physiotherapy salary ranges between Rs. 74,190 to Rs. 6,02,002.
On the other hand, due to the opening of large pharmaceutical companies, the future in the field of pharmacy is bright. Numerous jobs are available for pharmacists in government as well as private organizations. After completing your studies, you can easily find jobs in pharmaceutical industries, government departments, colleges and universities, hospitals, investigation and research institute etc.
Pharmacists can practice in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and regulatory agencies. Sales & Marketing job sector also hire a huge number of pharmacy graduates.
For more information on this, please follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/articles/your-career-after-studying-pharmacology-blogId-4678

Hi Praneeth,
By taking a specialization in any specific area while doing M.Pharm, one can focus to make a career in a field like Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Drug Discovery, and Development. Another benefit of taking specialization is that aspirants can look for teaching jobs in both government and private pharmacy colleges.
Specialization areas in M.Pharm
M.Pharm in Biopharmaceutics
M.Pharm in Drug Regulatory Affairs
M.Pharm in Biotechnology
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
M.Pharm in Medicinal Natural Products
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Technology
M.Pharm in Bulk Drugs
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance
M.Pharm in Industrial Pharmacy
M.Pharm in Clinical Pharmacy
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Administration
M.Pharm in Medicinal Chemistry
M.Pharm in Drug Discovery and Development
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis
M.Pharm in Pharmacology
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Marketing Management
M.Pharm in Phytopharmaceuticals and Natural products
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
M.Pharm in Quality Assurance
M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
M.Pharm in Pharmacy Practice
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics