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How to become a Pharmacist in India?

 

What is needed to become a pharmacist?

First, you need a passion for chemistry and interests in science, human anatomy, health issues, drugs, and technologies. Second, you need educational qualifications. And the third is phenomenal research and people skills if you get into the profession.

Being a pharmacist is not a regular job, it is a responsibility because your one decision or mistake can make someone susceptible to serious health issues. A readiness to work for long hours should be present in an aspiring pharmacist.

It can be a bit tough in the initial phase but a career in pharmacy gives innumerable opportunities to grow and get success because you are going to conduct researches, presenting your analysis and sometimes selling or distributing the drugs.

You should have/be backed up with the knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. And if you have passed out your senior secondary school studying these subjects in any combination like Physics Chemistry Biology Mathematics (PCBM), Physics Chemistry Mathematics (PCM) or Physics Chemistry Biology (PCB). You are eligible to study Pharmacy as a major in your higher studies. You can start with a Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy after 10+2.

What will you study in your course to become a pharmacist?

You will study Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, etc. as the subjects of bachelor’s in pharma. And the subjects of the postgraduate and doctorate programs will vary following the specialization subject you have opted for. 

In India, the selection process to enroll for a Pharmacy degree course is merit-based and entrance exam-based. 

Different states conduct state-level entrance tests for pharma courses. There are 11 state-level tests for bachelors and 5 tests for admission in Masters of Pharmacy. But GPAT (For Masters) is the most sought-after entrance exam to get admission.

There are 4 national-level entrance tests for admission in the doctorate program of pharmacy. NIPERJEE is the most famous one.

Eligibility to become a pharmacist

  • The minimum marks you should have to get admission for Bachelors in Pharmacy in India is 55% (aggregate) in English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and/or Mathematics.
  • One can get a lateral entry into bachelors in pharma if one scored more than 50 % marks in the diploma program approved by AICTE/ Pharmacy Council of India/ State/ Central government.

There are 65 types of pharmacy courses that Indian pharmacy institutes offer ranging from specialization diplomas to doctorate programs. 

Diploma Programmes (2 Years)
  • Diploma in Pharmacy
  • Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy
  • Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management
Bachelors Degree Programmes (4 Years)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy 
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honors)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacology
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Ayurved
  • Bachelors of Pharmacy and Masters in business management (An integrated course)
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (1 – 3 Years)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Products
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacovigilance
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Technical and Analytical Chemistry
Some of Masters Degree Programmes (2 Years)
  • Masters of Science in Pharmacology
  • Masters in Natural products and Phytochemistry
  • M. Pharma in Pharmacognosy
  • M. Pharma in Pharmaceutical chemistry
  • M. Pharma in Pharmacology & toxicology
  • M. Pharma in Pharmaceutics
  • M. Pharma in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Some of the Doctoral programs (3 Years)
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical chemistry
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Medicine
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics
  • Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy




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