B. Pharmacy: course duration is of four years with eight semesters. The B. Pharm. degree is one of the most sought after degrees because of its wide scope and vast career opportunities. The course imparts complete theoretical and practical knowledge about drugs and aids in developing all the necessary skills to counsel patients on the use of medicines and drugs. The curriculum includes a number of practical experiments along with theory classes in allied subjects. Pharmacy education and profession in India up to the graduate level is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India [PCI], a statutory body governed by the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 passed by the Indian Parliament.
Knowledge about health care and biomedical science with the skills to predict the nature of medicines and analyze the same for the betterment of humanity is one of the key responsibilities of a B. Pharm. professional. Successful completion of the degree entitles the student to become an ethical and knowledgeable pharmacist.