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Bachelor of Pharmacy | PU

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Overview

 
Purbanchal University Faculty of Medical Sciences offers a Bachelor of Pharmacy program for fulfilling the health needs of people with a competent pharmaceutical health workforce and promoting the rational use of drugs. This program provides knowledge of providing pharmaceutical care to patients, managing medical distribution and control systems, managing community and hospital pharmacies, providing drug information and education, supervising pharmaceutical manufacturing units, and working as team members in clinical settings. This program will give comprehensive knowledge of basic science, basic medical science, and pharmaceutical science, along with practical classes, one-day project work, a professional internship, and one seminar. The total credit hours of study for the Bachelor of Pharmacy program of Purbanchal University is 168 credits.

Objectives of Bachelor of Pharmacy

The major aim of the program is to provide intensive pharmacy program both at basic and professional levels, equipping students with knowledge and skills needed to conduct the pharmacy profession. Some of the major objectives of this program are mentioned below:

  • Exhibit understanding of the basic and clinical science education of pharmacy training.
  • To enhance industrial, business and clinical skills needed to operate as a pharmacist in pharmaceutical clinics, private & public hospitals.
  • Enhance the leadership quality for the promotion of health.

Admission Requirements in Bachelor of Pharmacy

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have to meet the following criteria to be eligible for applying for Bachelor of Pharmacy:

  • Must have to pass +2/ any intermediate level equivalent to +2 from any colleges/ universities recognized by Purbanchal University with the major subjects like physics, mathematics, biology and chemistry.
  • Candidates must have to appear in the entrance examination.
  • Candidates must have to be above seventeen years old at the time of admission.
  •  Candidates must be fit both mentally and physically as well.

Required Documents:

  • Verified copy of academic certificates issued by the academic intuitions attended.
  • Verified copy of character certificates issued by the academic intuition last attended.
  • Accurately filled and signed application form.
  • Admission fees as mentioned by the Purbanchal University.

Fee Structure

The fee for the bachelor of Pharmacy in Nepal is anywhere between 700,000 - 1,000,000 which may vary with colleges.

Career and Scope

In Nepal, pharmacist has very bright future, as there are very few nurses and doctors to attend the patients. Moreover, in some of the places in Nepal, people don't have access to the medicines and there are very few medical stores. So, there is always a huge demand of a skilled pharmacist to fulfill the increasing need of clinics and medicines, creating a lucrative job opportunities for this degree holder. As this program basically deals with medications and its maintenance, graduates with this degree can work as:

  • Pharmacists in hospitals.
  • Chemical/ drug technician.
  • Drug coordinators at hospitals.
  • Drug inspector.
  • Clinical research.