Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) at Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a 4-year undergraduate programme designed for students interested in pharmaceutical sciences, medicines, drug development, healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry. The programme provides a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training in areas such as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, drug formulation, quality control and pharmaceutical analysis. Students can also gain exposure to laboratories, projects, industry interaction, workshops and other practical learning activities. For admission in 2026, LPU states that candidates should have passed 10+2 with at least 60% aggregate marks with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics, or an equivalent qualification. Admission can be based on qualifying LPUNEST, JEE Main or CUET, subject to the applicable criteria. LPU also mentions that the English requirement may be waived in specified circumstances if the candidate studied in English medium or an equivalent subject. A 5% relaxation is available for certain categories, including candidates from North-East states and Sikkim, Defence Personnel and their dependents, and wards of Kashmiri migrants. After completing B.Pharm., graduates can explore opportunities in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, community pharmacies, research organisations, quality assurance, drug manufacturing, regulatory affairs, clinical research and pharmaceutical marketing. Students can also pursue higher education such as M.Pharm., MBA in healthcare or pharmaceutical management, or other specialised programmes. LPU's B.Pharm. programme can therefore be a suitable option for students who want to develop a career combining pharmaceutical science, healthcare and industry-oriented learning.