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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, candidates cannot study Pharmaceutical courses without Class 12 Science.
The Science stream in Class 12 is important to opt for Pharmaceutics courses. Without it, candidates cannot apply for these courses.
Reason being, these Science subjects provide a basic understanding of some topics which are later helpful in the study of the Pharmaceutics courses.
Without the knowledge of such Science topics, candidates cannot apply for the courses.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, a Pharmacist is not considered a doctor in the same sense as a medical doctor (MD or MBBS). While pharmacists (who hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Pharm D) are highly trained healthcare professionals with expertise in medications, drug therapy, and patient care, they do not typically diagnose illnesses or perform medical procedures in the same way medical doctors do.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pharmacy focuses on pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, formulation, dispensing, and patient care. On the other hand, MBBS focuses on medical sciences, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses:
Particulars | Pharmacy | MBBS |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG, PG & Diploma | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 4-2 years | 5 years |
Average Fee | INR 15,000 - INR 50,000 | INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore |
Entrance Exam | West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam, UPSEE, GUJCET, Karnataka Common Entrance Test, BITSAT, etc. | |
Top Colleges | AIIMS Delhi, Annamalai University, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jadavpur University, Jamia Hamdard, etc. | AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 3.5 LPA - INR 4 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
Job Profiles | Clinical Research Associate, Pharmacist, Drug Safety Associate, Drug Inspector, Pharmacy Business, Scientific Writer, Pathological Lab Scientist | Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, Medical Assistant (Surgery), etc. |
Top Recruiters | Mankind Pharma, Glenmark Generics, Jubilant Lifesciences Ltd, etc. | Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
BCA focuses on computer applications and software development. On the other hand, B Pharmacy focuses on pharmaceutical sciences, drug formulation, and healthcare.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses:
Particulars | B Pharmacy | BCA |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Undergraduate | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 4 years | 3 years |
Course Fee | INR 3,000 - INR 4,00,000 | INR 70,000 - 2 Lakh |
Entrance Exams | NEET, MHT CET, CUET, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, KCET, JEE Main, GUJCET, KEAM, etc. | |
Top Colleges | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Madras Medical College, BITS Pilani, SOA University, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc. | Christ University, Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Loyola College, Amity University, and St. Joseph's University |
Job Profiles | Medical Writer, Clinical Researcher, Drug Inspector, Medical Representative, Pharmacy Business, etc. | Software Developer, Technical Analyst, System Administrators, Programmer, Tech Support |
Average Salary | INR 4 LPA - INR 14 LPA | INR 2 - 8 Lakh |
Top Recruiters | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Divis Laboratories Ltd., Cipla Ltd., Biocon Ltd., etc. | HCL, HP, Infosys, TCS, Capgemini, Cognizant, Flipkart, Amazon and others |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pharmaceutics is a discipline within pharmaceutical sciences that focuses on the design and making of the medicine ethically.
Pharmaceutics pros who are also called Pharmaceutics Scientists or Pharmaceutics Engineers, they play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry by ensuring that medications are safe, effective, stable, and suitable for patient use.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, NEET is not required for Pharmacy courses in India.
NEET is primarily required for admission to undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and some other allied health science courses in India.
Some Pharmacy colleges or universities may conduct their entrance exams for admission, while others may admit students based on their performance in qualifying examinations such as Class 12 board exams or state-level entrance tests specific to Pharmacy courses.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
In India, several courses can prepare individuals for a career in the Pharmaceutical industry. Here are some of the most popular and relevant courses:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm)
Master of Pharmacy (M Pharm)
Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
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