Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the right way to use, store, preserve, and provide medicine. They can also guide you on how to use medications, and let you know about any potential adverse effects of what you take. They fill prescriptions issued by doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Personal Competencies
You have strong communication skills
You pay attention to detail
You are a careful and organized person
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Pharma)
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Pharma)
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)
For admissions, you have to clear entrance exams such as UPSEE, GPAT, NEET, BITSAT, MHT - CET and so on.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by Medical Colleges/Universities. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. GCOPK Karad - Government College of Pharmacy 2. Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, New Delhi 3. Madurai Medical College, Madurai 4. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 5. SLT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Bilaspur - SLT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya 6. Government Pharmacy College, Bangalore 7. Christian School of Pharmacy, Allahabad 8. Institute of Pharmacy, Jalpaiguri
Private Institutes (Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and PCI before applying) 1. JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore 2. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 3. JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty 4. PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore 5. Dr D Y Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pune 6. Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore 7. LM College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad 8. MCOPS Manipal - Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 1,25,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmaceutical stores
Entrepreneurship: You can also set up private practice
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You will typically work 6 to 7 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Junior Pharmacist → Pharmacist → Entrepreneur, Medical Sales Representative
OR
Junior Pharmacist → Pharmacist → Senior Pharmacist → Chief of Pharmacy, Head of Department
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Pharmacist at a fresher level ranges between INR 11,500 - 65,000* per month.
Dr. T.V. Narayana is an iconic figure in the field of Pharmacy Profession, particularly pharmacy education with a rare blend of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, organizational & management skills, leadership qualities and above all, an everlasting enthusiasm to serve the field of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Education. Dr. T. V. Narayana completed his B. Pharma, M. Pharma, from Andhra University and M.Phil and PhD from ANU.*
Pharmacist
NCS Code: 3213.0100 | HW0301. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Pharma)
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Pharma)
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)
For admissions, you have to clear entrance exams such as UPSEE, GPAT, NEET, BITSAT, MHT - CET and so on.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by Medical Colleges/Universities.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. GCOPK Karad - Government College of Pharmacy
2. Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, New Delhi
3. Madurai Medical College, Madurai
4. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
5. SLT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Bilaspur - SLT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
6. Government Pharmacy College, Bangalore
7. Christian School of Pharmacy, Allahabad
8. Institute of Pharmacy, Jalpaiguri
Private Institutes
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and PCI before applying)
1. JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore
2. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
3. JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
4. PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore
5. Dr D Y Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pune
6. Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore
7. LM College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad
8. MCOPS Manipal - Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Online Course
NPTEL* Swayam - onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec20_lb05/preview
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 1,25,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmaceutical stores
Entrepreneurship: You can also set up private practice
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You will typically work 6 to 7 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Junior Pharmacist → Pharmacist → Entrepreneur, Medical Sales Representative
OR
Junior Pharmacist → Pharmacist → Senior Pharmacist → Chief of Pharmacy, Head of Department
The approx. salary of a Pharmacist at a fresher level ranges between INR 11,500 - 65,000* per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Pharmacist/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. T.V. Narayana is an iconic figure in the field of Pharmacy Profession, particularly pharmacy education with a rare blend of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, organizational & management skills, leadership qualities and above all, an everlasting enthusiasm to serve the field of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Education. Dr. T. V. Narayana completed his B. Pharma, M. Pharma, from Andhra University and M.Phil and PhD from ANU.*
Source - https://ipapharma.org/t-v-narayan-pdf/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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