Pharmacy

HI Vinay,
Yes, it is good choice. The Pharm D (Post-Baccalaureate) course will help you get a license to practice as a pharmacist in India and abroad. The course prepares students to practice as a pharmacist in supervised or independent environments. Some places where one may practice are Government hospitals, Private hospitals, Community health centers, Nursing homes and NGOs.
Pharm D (PB) course is accepted and recognized all around the world. It is the minimum Degree required to practice as a pharmacist in many developed countries. This means that the work abroad scope is very promising when it comes to this course. Various job opportunities are also available in the Pharmaceutical industry. One may take on technological, administrative or marketing positions in this industry. Teaching is another job opportunity. One may take on the job post of a lecturer/instructor at Pharmacy Colleges/institutes. Clinical research organizations and research labs also hire Pharm D (Post-Baccalaureate) Degree holders.
Common job profiles available are:
Pharmacist
Teacher/Instructor
Research professional
Marketing professional (Pharmaceutical Industry)
Administrative posts (Pharmaceutical Industry)
Quality Control Officer (Pharmaceutical Industry)
Drug Inspector

Hi Ayush,
Bachelor of Pharmacy eligibility:
Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy requires a candidate to have cleared 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology as subjects. One must also pass with at least 50% marks in Pre University Course with biology/mathematics as one of the subjects, or complete a D.Pharma. (Diploma in Pharmacy).
There is an option of pursuing Direct Second Year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Lateral Entry) if one has: Should have aggregate of 50% marks in the First and Second year D. Pharmacy Examination with a pass in HSC or equivalent with physics, chemistry and biology (Botany & Zoology) or Mathematics. Or
Minimum qualifying marks in 10+2 examination as per Regulation (1a) above with pass in two year D. Pharmacy course.
The criteria of 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.
Please check your qualifications as per the given eligibility for the pharma course.

Hi Celeena,
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.
One can also work in retail stores of medicines. After registering with the state Pharmacy Council, you can open chemist/drug shop and sell medicines as per doctors prescription.
The pay package depends upon the qualification, location and experience of the candidate. In India, the starting salary of a pharmacy graduates ranges from range from Rs. 15000/- to Rs. 25,000 a month. The average salary for a pharmacist is Rs 201,945 per year. Those, owning their own medicine shop will be able to make more.