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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Pharmacy Education |
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| 1. What is the B. Pharmacy
Course all about?
It is involves subjects related to manufacturing
of drugs right from its discovery, development, action, safety,
formulation, use, quality control, packaging, storage, marketing,
etc.
2. Who should think about taking the B. Pharmacy Course?
Any student who is interested in subjects related to life sciences
such as Anatomy and Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry
and Microbiology will find this curriculum to be very interesting
and challenging at the same time.
3. What is the duration of the B. Pharmacy Course?
It is a Four Year Professional course with one month industry
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| 4. What is the B. Pharmacy course structure?
The following subjects are taught in this course
Sr. No. F. Y. B. Pharm S. Y. B. Pharm T. Y. B. Pharm Final.
Y. B. Pharm
- Pharmaceutics I Physical Pharmacy II Pharmaceutics II
(including cosmeticology) Pharmaceutics III
- Pharmaceutical Engineering I Pharmaceutical Engineering
II Pharmaceutical Analysis II Pharmaceutics IV
- Physical Pharmacy I Pharmaceutical Analysis I Medicinal
Chemistry I Pharmaceutical Analysis III
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry I (Inorganic) Pharmaceutical
Chemistry III (Organic) Pharmacology II Medicinal Chemistry
II
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry II (Organic) Pharmacology I Pharmacognosy
I Pharmacology III
- Physiology (Including Anatomy and Health Education) PharmaceuticalBiochemistry
Pharmaceutical Management (including Industrial Relations)
Pharmacognosy II
- Biostatistics and Computer Applications Pharmaceutical
Microbiology PharmaceuticalBiotechnology (including fermentation
processes Practice of Pharmacy (including drug management,
laws and ethics
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| 5. Who is eligible for admission
to the B. Pharmacy Course?
After XIIth Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) of State
Board one can opt for any of the two courses, namely Diploma
(D.Pharm.) and Degree (B.Pharm).
However, the Diploma Students can also be included in Degree
course directly in Second Year B.Pharm.
6. What is the admission procedure for entrance into Pharmacy
College?
The Directorate of Technical Education (Maharashtra) publishes
a notification in the local newspapers regarding dates for centralized
admission procedure. One single form is given to each candidate
along with a brochure enlisting various pharmacy colleges in
Maharashtra. The candidate has to fill in his/her preferences
for college (Merit/Payment seats). Admissions will be allotted
based on Merit.
7. What is future scope after securing the B. Pharmacy Degree?
The following are the options open after securing a B. Pharm.
Degree
Higher Studies (India/ Abroad)
Teaching (After M. Pharm.)
Production & Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical / Cosmetic
products
Research & Development (R & D)
Analysis & Testing (Quality Control /Quality Assurance)
Marketing
Hospital Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy
Regulatory Affairs
Documentation, Library Information Services & Pharma. Journalism:
Consultancy
Opportunities Abroad
Please refer to the link for details of each of the above......
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8. What is the present status of Pharmacy Profession in India
and abroad?
Today's pharmacy professional is a 'Drug Expert' in the real
sense. The profession of pharmacy has transformed into a hub
for the 'Global Healthcare' and evolved out as a multidisciplinary,
multifaceted curriculum.
The Drug & Pharma. Industry is a multibillion-dollar business.
In the rapidly changing global scenario and the implementation
of GATT & TRIPS in India, now a matter of only a couple
of years, the pharmaceutical industry and professionals will
play a vital role in shaping up our National economy. This new
decade is thus, bound to have an ever growing demand of pharmacy
professionals not only in the country, but even worldwide. Anticipating
this demand the Government has taken special steps to boost
this unique discipline having a blend of both, Technology, as
well as, Health-sciences.
9. What is the role of a pharmacist in the Health Care System
of the community?
Please see the link................ (career
option)
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