Bachelor of Pharmacy | Kathmandu University

Kathmandu University offers Bachelor of Pharmacy degree for students who wants to develop knowledge of how drugs are developed and how medications affect the human body. Students will qualify with the ability to gain entry to a profession that focuses on improving the quality of people's lives. This degree requires generally 4 years to 5 years complete. This degree will cover the major topics including chemical, physical, pharmaceutical and pharmacological properties of medicines and the application of these in the practice of pharmaceutical sector. Practical experience in variety of clinical settings are emphasised in the Bachelor of Pharmacy, particularly in the third and fourth years. This degree is designed for those students interested in drug related careers. Also this degree is designed for students to acquire sufficient understanding of the principles and techniques. It will offer students with a coordinated understanding, comprehensive knowledge and capable in all disciplines of pharmacy.

List of Bachelor of Pharmacy Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for Bachelor of Pharmacy program under Kathmandu University in Nepal.

College of Medical Science | 056-524203, Narayangadh, Bharatpur
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Kathmandu University-School of Science | 977-11-661399 , Kathmandu
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Objectives of Bachelor of Pharmacy

To create pharmacists with sound knowledge in science, technology, health and social sciences.
To develop clinical, industrial and business skills necessary to successfully operate as pharmacist in private and public hospitals, pharmaceutical clinics, etc.
To learn and make stronger the existing practices in the private and public sector organizations through continuing education and training program.
To assist pharmaceutical and related organizations in solving their problems by providing consultancy services.

Admission Requirements in Bachelor of Pharmacy

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

Must have passed +2/intermediate level with major course of physics, mathematics/biology and chemistry.
Must appear in the entrance examination and then in selection interview.

Only those candidates will be admitted who are selected after interview.

Admission Criteria:

Following documents should be submitted along with the application form:

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

First Semester

MATH 111: Calculus and Algebra
PHYS 101: General Physics I
CHEM 101: General Chemistry
BIOL 101: General Biology
COMP 101: Information Systems Technology
ENGG 101: Engineering Project
EDRG 101: Engineering Drawing I
ENGT 101: Communication Skills I

Second Semester

MATH 101: Statistics and Probability
PHYS 102: General Physics II
COMP 102: Computer Programming
ENGG 102: Engineering Project
EDRG 102: Engineering Drawing II
ENGT 102: Communication Skills II
CHEM 102: Inorganic Chemistry
PHAR 111: Foundation Course in Pharmacy

Third Semester

MATH 206: Statistical Analysis
PHAR 201: Pharmaceutical Microbiology
PHAR 202: Pharmaceutical Microbiology Lab
PHAR 203: Human Physiology and Pathophysiology I
PHAR 204: Pharmacognosy I
PHAR 205: Pharmacognosy Lab
CHEM 201: Reaction Mechanism and Stereochemistry
CHEM 208: Quantitative Analysis I
CHEM 210: Quantitative Analysis Lab I
PHAR 216: Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
PHAR 217: Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab

Fourth Semester

BIOL 206: Biochemistry
PHAR 211: Biochemistry Laboratory
PHAR 212: Human Physiology and Pathophysiology II
PHAR 213: Human Physiology & Pathophysiology Lab
PHAR 214: Pharmacognosy II
PHAR 215: Pharmacognosy Lab
CHEM 203: Organic Chemistry
CHEM 212: Quantitative Analysis II
CHEM 212: Quantitative Analysis Lab II

Fifth Semester

PHAR 301: Physical Pharmacy
PHAR 302: Physical Pharmacy Lab
PHAR 303: Pharmacology & Toxicology I
PHAR 304: Pharmaceutical Chemistry of Natural Products
PHAR 305: Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab
INAN 301: Instrumental Analysis
INAN 302: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
MGTS 301: Economics

Sixth Semester

PHAR 311: Pharmacology and Toxicology II
PHAR 312: Pharmacology and Toxicology Lab
PHAR 313: Biological Pharmacy
PHAR 314: Biological Pharmacy Lab
PHAR 315: Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
PHAR 316: Medicinal Chemistry
PHAR 317: Medicinal Chemistry Lab
MGTS 302: Business Management

Seventh Semester

PHAR 401: Pharmacy Practice I
PHAR 402: Hospital Pharmacy
PHAR 403: Pharmacy practice & Hospital Pharmacy Lab
PHAR 404: Industrial Pharmacy I
PHAR 405: Industrial Pharmacy Lab
PHAR 406: Quality Assurance and GMP
PHAR 407: Quality Assurance Lab
PHAR 408: Pharmacotherapeutics
MGTS 402: Entrepreneurship development

Eighth Semester

PHAR 411: Pharmacy Practice II
PHAR 412: Clinical Pharmacy
PHAR 413: Pharmacy practice & Clinical Pharmacy Lab
PHAR 414: Industrial Pharmacy II
PHAR 415: Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmceutical Biotechnology Lab
PHAR 416: Forensic Pharmacy
PHAR 422: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
PHAR 417: Elective 1- Pharmaceutical Care
PHAR 419: Elective 2- Cosmetology
PHAR 420: Elective 3- Social and Behavioural Pharmacy
PHAR 421: Elective 4- Pharmacoeconomics
PHAR 423: Elective 5-Recent Advances in Pharmacology
PHAR 424: Elective 6- Chronopharmaceutics
PHAR 425: Elective 7- Herbal Formulation
PHAR 426: Elective 8- Complementary Medicines
PHAR 418: Project Work

Scope and Career Prospects

This degreeis a job oriented course and has a wide range of scope throughout the globe. With the rapid increment in the number of hospitals and healthcare centers, the demand of pharmacist is certainly raising. An individual with this degree can find jobs in private as well as government organizations including hospitals and clinics, chemist shops, research bodies & labs, medical shop chains etc. Efficient and trained pharmacist makes good money. As per reports, in United States an annual salary of a Pharmacist is around $105,000.

Since we are talking about a job oriented course, it's obvious that finding a job is never difficult for this degree holder. As this education deals with medicines and its maintenance students with this can work as