Pharmacy

Pharm D course graduates become pharmacists who focus on medications and patient care related to medications, while MBBS graduates become medical doctors who diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of medical conditions. Both roles are essential in providing comprehensive healthcare services.

Candidates can view the table below to know the comparison between the two.

Relevant links for Pharma D Course:

BPharm is the popular programme at GH Raisoni Institute of Life Sciences. The total tuition fee for the BPharm course is around INR 3.4 Lacs. Students must note that in the total fee charged by GH RILS for BCA, it can include multiple components, such as tuition fees, security deposit, hostel fees, mess fees, and more. The course is offered for the duration of 4 years in full-time mode. Accepted exams for the course are MHT CET and NEET. Interested candidates can visit the official website to apply for the desired course.

BPUT course is a four-year course that is designed to provide additional qualifications to professional pharmacists. To pursue the BPharma (Practice) course candidates must qualify for the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

• Class 12 in any discipline or equivalent grades from a recognised board Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics subjects 
• Candidates must be a registered pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
• Have a valid score in the OJEE 2025 exam.

Biju Patnaik University of Technology BPharma selection criteria include qualifying the entrance exam. The university accepts the state-level entrance exam Odisha Joint Entrance Exam (OJEE), for its undergraduate course. The exam is conducted once every year in the computer-based test mode. The OJEE exam is usually of moderate difficulty level and is easier. 

To pursue an M.Pharm, you typically need a B.Pharm degree or an equivalent qualification. Since a B.Sc in Medical is not considered equivalent, you may not be eligible to appear for the GPAT exam. However, you can explore other pathways or programs that may accept your background.

Yes, there are several computer-related fields within pharmacy, including pharmacy information systems (PIS), drug discovery using computational modeling, data analytics in clinical trials, and development of specialised pharmacy software; essentially, any area where computer Science can be applied to manage drug information, patient data, inventory, and clinical research within a pharmacy setting. 

essentially, any area where computer Science can be applied to manage drug information, patient data, inventory, and clinical research within a pharmacy setting. 

Candidates who wish to apply for DPharm course at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University have to pay the registration/application fee. The application fee for APJ Abdul Kalam University courses is INR 500. Candidates can pay the fee via any online mode i. e. Credit/Debit card, UPI, net banking.
NOTE: The above fee is sourced from the university website. It is still subject to change and so is inductive.