Bachelor of Pharmacy | KU

Overview

Kathmandu University Department of Pharmacy, School of Science, offers a Bachelor of Pharmacy program to prepare professionals who prepare, dispense, and suggest the use of medication for getting optimal therapeutic outcomes. This program provides knowledge and skills of pharmaceutical science for a professional career in pharmaceutical industries, academia, community pharmacy, regulatory bodies, research organizations, and more. Students also develop skills of quantitative analysis, toxicology, instrumental analysis, business management, industrial pharmacy, quality assurance, therapeutics, and entrepreneurship development in this field of profession.

Objectives

• To equip pharmacists with comprehensive knowledge in science, technology, health, and social sciences.
• To cultivate the clinical, industrial, and business skills required for successful practice as pharmacists in various healthcare settings, including private and public hospitals, pharmaceutical clinics, etc.
• To enhance and promote best practices in private and public sector organizations through continuous education and training.
• To offer consultancy services to pharmaceutical and related organizations, aiding them in problem-solving and decision-making processes.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Must have passed the +2/intermediate level with a major course in physics, mathematics/biology, and chemistry.
• Must appear in the entrance examination and then in the selection interview.
• Only candidates who are selected after the interview will be admitted.

Admission Criteria:

The following documents should be submitted along with the application form:

• Copy of the mark sheet.
• Copy of the citizenship.
• Character certificates.

Fee Structure

The average fee for a program in Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering typically ranges from NPR 600,000 – NPR 800,000, though the exact cost may vary depending on the colleges.

Career and Scope

This degree is a job-oriented course and has a wide range of opportunities worldwide. With the rapid increase in the number of hospitals and healthcare centers, the demand for pharmacists is certainly rising. Individuals with this degree can find employment in both private and government organizations, including hospitals, clinics, chemist shops, research bodies, labs, and medical shop chains, among others. Skilled and trained pharmacists can earn a good income. According to reports, the annual salary of a pharmacist in the United States is around $105,000.

Since we are discussing a job-oriented course, it is evident that finding employment is never difficult for graduates holding this degree. As this education focuses on medicines and their management, graduates with this qualification can work in various roles, such as:

• Clinical research
• Drug therapy
• Drug inspection
• Pharmaceutical marketing and sales
• Drug coordination at hospitals
• Chemical/Drug technician
• Hospital pharmacists