DETAILS

An undergraduate course in Pharmaceutical Sciences offered by UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology (SOHST) also known as B. Pharmacy (B. Pharm) is a four-year professional program divided into eight semesters that deals with the study of medicines. The core subjects of the B. Pharm course include pharmaceutical chemistry (chemistry of medicinal compounds), pharmaceutics (manufacturing of dosage forms such as tablets, capsules etc.), pharmacology (action of drugs on the body and action of the body on the drugs) and pharmacognosy (medicinal drugs obtained from plants and other natural sources). A Bachelor's in B Pharma undergraduate degree program focuses on the study of pharmacy, which entails the science of preparing, dispensing, and reviewing drugs and medications for safe and effective use.

In addition to imparting classroom teaching, students of B. Pharm are provided with clinical and community exposure so that they become active change-makers and solution providers in the healthcare domain. On-the-job training through internships and clinical rotations in pharmacies and healthcare facilities are also imparted to B Pharm students, thereby helping them in becoming eligible for taking licensure exams to become registered pharmacists after completing the programme. After the successful completion of a B Pharma programme, graduates can pursue careers as pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmaceutical researchers, among others.

Interestingly, the advancement of technology and the increasing use of artificial intelligence and big data in the pharmaceutical industry is also leading to promising opportunities for pharmacy graduates to specialize in areas such as pharmacy informatics, pharmacovigilance, and clinical research among others. B. Pharm is a promising field that offers a wide range of career opportunities and has a broad outlook and scope. Graduates holding a B. Pharmdegree can pursue numerous career paths and make a profound contribution to the healthcare industry per se.

Program Highlights

  • Students enrolled in B.Pharm at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology (SOHST) are provided with world-class infrastructure and labs with a research-focused approach.
  • Student Exchange opportunities are also offered with Taipei Medical University (Taiwan), Providence University (Taiwan), and Airlangga University (Indonesia), which include student and faculty exchange, participation in research projects, seminars, conferences, and internship programmes.
  • Courses in B.Pharm are co-developed and co-delivered by industry partners.
  • School of Health Sciences and Technology has collaborated with Merck, AIIMS Rishikesh and many more such institutions.
  • Guidance and counselling for application to various international scholarship opportunities are also provided to the students of B.Pharma.
  • Student and faculty exchange, participation in research projects, seminars, conferences, and internship programmes are also encouraged.
Duration

Duration of Program

4 years (8 semesters)

Seats

Seats

50

DESIGN YOUR OWN DEGREE


upes

UPES’ curriculum framework is holistic in its overall structure and yet focuses on the individual need of the student to discover, experience, explore and challenge. Along with the core subject, students have the option to choose from subject-focused specialisations. They are also allowed to choose minor/exploratory subject from other schools at UPES that are: School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Design, School of Modern Media, and School of Liberal Studies.

Further, based on the multifaceted needs of the global workplace and evolving lifestyles, the curriculum offers Signature and Life-Skills courses through School for Life. To round off this learning experience, students are required to do mandatory internships in the social sector, government/public sector, and industry. The combinations available for students to pick and choose from are endless, ensuring both depth and width of knowledge.

DETAILS

The scope of B. Pharm. is ever-increasing and will continue to expand in the future. With the increasing number of diseases, the need for medicines and pharmaceuticals is also increasing, which is leading to an increase in the demand for pharmacists. B. Pharm. graduates can look forward to a bright career in the field of research and development, clinical trials, medical writing, drug safety, regulatory affairs, sales and marketing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. In addition, they can also pursue higher studies in the field like M. Pharma and Ph.D. in Pharmacy. B. Pharm. graduates can also explore other fields, such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering. With the advancement of technology and the increasing demand for medicines and pharmaceuticals, the scope of B. Pharm. is only expected to grow in the future.

Our students who graduate with an undergraduate course in Pharmaceutical Sciences offered by UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology (SOHST) also known as B. Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) are seamlessly able to foray into various job profiles that provide them with an opportunity to earn and work with renowned organizations globally and experience corporate life and culture through summer internships. These internships help B. Pharm. students comprehend and develop their career interests, work with prospective employers, and potentially secure job offers.

Some of the most sought-after career options chosen by B. Pharm. students are listed below:

  • Community Pharmacist
  • Hospital Pharmacist
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • Academician

The placement scenario for B. Pharm. students have improved drastically over the past few years, with a number of pharmaceutical companies offering attractive job opportunities. Some of the top recruiters for B. Pharm. students include Cipla, Sun Pharma, Ranbaxy, Lupin, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, GlaxoSmithKline, Aurobindo Pharma, Cadila Healthcare, Wockhardt and Torrent Pharma. Apart from the top recruiters, a number of mid-sized and small companies are looking for B. Pharm. graduates. The jobs that are available for B. Pharm. graduates include Quality Control, Production, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Warehouse and Logistics. The salary packages offered to B. Pharm. graduates depend upon the experience, skills and expertise of the candidates. The starting salary for freshers is usually in the range of INR 3-4 lakh per annum and can go up to INR 10-15 lakh per annum for experienced professionals.

The minimum eligibility criteria for B. Pharm. to be fulfilled by interested students is as follows: Minimum 50% Marks at X & XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Maths, and English as a Major Subject in XII.

The process of selection criteria for those interested in pursuing B. Pharm. course is based on a student’s performance in UPESPAT / JEE Mains / Board Merit / NEET.

Download the Curriculum: Click Here

SEMESTER I

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 1 0
BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I  4 3 1 0
BP103T Pharmaceutics I  4 3 1 0
BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry  4 3 1 0
BP105T Communication skills  2 2 0 0
BP107P Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 2 0 0 4
BP108P Pharmaceutical Analysis I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP109P Pharmaceutics I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP110P Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Lab 2 0 0 4
BP111P Communication skills Lab 1 0 0 4
BP112RBP Remedial Biology Lab 1 0 0 2
  Choose Any One 2 2 0 0
BP106RBT Remedial Biology        
BP106RMT Remedial Mathematics         
  TOTAL 30      

SEMESTER II

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 3 1 0
BP202T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I  4 3 1 0
BP203T Biochemistry  4 3 1 0
BP204T Pathophysiology  4 3 1 0
BP205T Computer Applications in Pharmacy  3 3 0 0
BP206T Environmental sciences  3 3 0 0
BP207P Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 2 0 0 4
BP208P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP209P Biochemistry Lab 2 0 0 4
BP210P Computer Applications in Pharmacy Lab 1 0 0 2
  TOTAL 29      

SEMESTER III

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP301T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II  4 3 1 0
BP302T Physical Pharmaceutics I  4 3 1 0
BP303T Pharmaceutical Microbiology  4 3 1 0
BP304T Pharmaceutical Engineering  4 3 1 0
BP305P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II Lab 2 0 0 4
BP306P Physical Pharmaceutics I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP307P Pharmaceutical Microbiology Lab 2 0 0 4
BP308P Pharmaceutical Engineering Lab 2 0 0 4
  TOTAL 24      

SEMESTER IV

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP401T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III 4 3 1 0
BP402T Medicinal Chemistry I  4 3 1 0
BP403T Physical Pharmaceutics II  4 3 1 0
BP404T Pharmacology I  4 3 1 0
BP405T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I 4 3 1 0
BP406P Medicinal Chemistry I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP407P Physical Pharmaceutics II Lab 2 0 0 4
BP408P Pharmacology I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP409P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I Lab 2 0 0 4
  TOTAL 28      

SEMESTER V

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP501T Medicinal Chemistry II  4 3 1 0
BP502T Industrial Pharmacy I 4 3 1 0
BP503T Pharmacology II  4 3 1 0
BP504T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II 4 3 1 0
BP505T Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence   4 3 1 0
BP506P Industrial Pharmacy I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP507P Pharmacology II Lab 2 0 0 4
BP508P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II Lab 2 0 0 4
  TOTAL 26      

SEMESTER VI

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP601T Medicinal Chemistry III   4 3 1 0
BP602T Pharmacology III  4 3 1 0
BP603T Herbal Drug Technology  4 3 1 0
BP604T Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics  4 3 1 0
BP605T Pharmaceutical Biotechnology  4 3 1 0
BP606T Quality Assurance  4 3 1 0
BP607P Medicinal chemistry III Lab 2 0 0 4
BP608P Pharmacology III Lab 2 0 0 4
BP609P Herbal Drug Technology Lab 2 0 0 4
  TOTAL 30      

SEMESTER VII

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP701T Instrumental Methods of Analysis   4 3 1 0
BP702T Industrial PharmacyII  4 3 1 0
BP703T Pharmacy Practice  4 3 1 0
BP704T Novel Drug Delivery System  4 3 1 0
BP705P Instrumental Methods of Analysis Lab 2 0 0 4
BP706PS Practice School 6 0 0 12
  TOTAL 24      

SEMESTER VIII

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP801T Biostatistics and Research Methodology 4 3 1 0
BP802T Social and Preventive Pharmacy 4 3 1 0
BP813PW Project Work 6 0 0 12
  Choose Any Two 8      
BP803ET Pharma Marketing Management   3 1 0
BP804ET Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science   3 1 0
BP805ET Pharmacovigilance   3 1 0
BP806ET Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals   3 1 0
BP807ET Computer Aided Drug Design   3 1 0
BP808ET Cell and Molecular Biology   3 1 0
BP809ET Cosmetic Science   3 1 0
BP810ET Experimental Pharmacology   3 1 0
BP811ET Advanced Instrumentation Techniques   3 1 0
BP812ET Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals   3 1 0
  TOTAL 22      

DETAILS

Future Scope/Industry Trends

The scope of B. Pharm. is ever-increasing and will continue to expand in the future. With the increasing number of diseases, the need for medicines and pharmaceuticals is also increasing, which is leading to an increase in the demand for pharmacists. B. Pharm. graduates can look forward to a bright career in the field of research and development, clinical trials, medical writing, drug safety, regulatory affairs, sales and marketing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. In addition, they can also pursue higher studies in the field like M. Pharma and Ph.D. in Pharmacy. B. Pharm. graduates can also explore other fields, such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering. With the advancement of technology and the increasing demand for medicines and pharmaceuticals, the scope of B. Pharm. is only expected to grow in the future.

Career Opportunities

Our students who graduate with an undergraduate course in Pharmaceutical Sciences offered by UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology (SOHST) also known as B. Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) are seamlessly able to foray into various job profiles that provide them with an opportunity to earn and work with renowned organizations globally and experience corporate life and culture through summer internships. These internships help B. Pharm. students comprehend and develop their career interests, work with prospective employers, and potentially secure job offers.

Some of the most sought-after career options chosen by B. Pharm. students are listed below:

  • Community Pharmacist
  • Hospital Pharmacist
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • Academician
Placements

The placement scenario for B. Pharm. students have improved drastically over the past few years, with a number of pharmaceutical companies offering attractive job opportunities. Some of the top recruiters for B. Pharm. students include Cipla, Sun Pharma, Ranbaxy, Lupin, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, GlaxoSmithKline, Aurobindo Pharma, Cadila Healthcare, Wockhardt and Torrent Pharma. Apart from the top recruiters, a number of mid-sized and small companies are looking for B. Pharm. graduates. The jobs that are available for B. Pharm. graduates include Quality Control, Production, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Warehouse and Logistics. The salary packages offered to B. Pharm. graduates depend upon the experience, skills and expertise of the candidates. The starting salary for freshers is usually in the range of INR 3-4 lakh per annum and can go up to INR 10-15 lakh per annum for experienced professionals.

Eligibility

The minimum eligibility criteria for B. Pharm. to be fulfilled by interested students is as follows: Minimum 50% Marks at X & XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Maths, and English as a Major Subject in XII.

Selection Criteria

The process of selection criteria for those interested in pursuing B. Pharm. course is based on a student’s performance in UPESPAT / JEE Mains / Board Merit / NEET.

Curriculum

Download the Curriculum: Click Here

SEMESTER I

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 1 0
BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I  4 3 1 0
BP103T Pharmaceutics I  4 3 1 0
BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry  4 3 1 0
BP105T Communication skills  2 2 0 0
BP107P Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 2 0 0 4
BP108P Pharmaceutical Analysis I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP109P Pharmaceutics I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP110P Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Lab 2 0 0 4
BP111P Communication skills Lab 1 0 0 4
BP112RBP Remedial Biology Lab 1 0 0 2
  Choose Any One 2 2 0 0
BP106RBT Remedial Biology        
BP106RMT Remedial Mathematics         
  TOTAL 30      

SEMESTER II

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 3 1 0
BP202T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I  4 3 1 0
BP203T Biochemistry  4 3 1 0
BP204T Pathophysiology  4 3 1 0
BP205T Computer Applications in Pharmacy  3 3 0 0
BP206T Environmental sciences  3 3 0 0
BP207P Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 2 0 0 4
BP208P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP209P Biochemistry Lab 2 0 0 4
BP210P Computer Applications in Pharmacy Lab 1 0 0 2
  TOTAL 29      

SEMESTER III

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP301T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II  4 3 1 0
BP302T Physical Pharmaceutics I  4 3 1 0
BP303T Pharmaceutical Microbiology  4 3 1 0
BP304T Pharmaceutical Engineering  4 3 1 0
BP305P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II Lab 2 0 0 4
BP306P Physical Pharmaceutics I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP307P Pharmaceutical Microbiology Lab 2 0 0 4
BP308P Pharmaceutical Engineering Lab 2 0 0 4
  TOTAL 24      

SEMESTER IV

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP401T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III 4 3 1 0
BP402T Medicinal Chemistry I  4 3 1 0
BP403T Physical Pharmaceutics II  4 3 1 0
BP404T Pharmacology I  4 3 1 0
BP405T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I 4 3 1 0
BP406P Medicinal Chemistry I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP407P Physical Pharmaceutics II Lab 2 0 0 4
BP408P Pharmacology I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP409P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I Lab 2 0 0 4
  TOTAL 28      

SEMESTER V

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP501T Medicinal Chemistry II  4 3 1 0
BP502T Industrial Pharmacy I 4 3 1 0
BP503T Pharmacology II  4 3 1 0
BP504T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II 4 3 1 0
BP505T Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence   4 3 1 0
BP506P Industrial Pharmacy I Lab 2 0 0 4
BP507P Pharmacology II Lab 2 0 0 4
BP508P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II Lab 2 0 0 4
  TOTAL 26      

SEMESTER VI

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP601T Medicinal Chemistry III   4 3 1 0
BP602T Pharmacology III  4 3 1 0
BP603T Herbal Drug Technology  4 3 1 0
BP604T Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics  4 3 1 0
BP605T Pharmaceutical Biotechnology  4 3 1 0
BP606T Quality Assurance  4 3 1 0
BP607P Medicinal chemistry III Lab 2 0 0 4
BP608P Pharmacology III Lab 2 0 0 4
BP609P Herbal Drug Technology Lab 2 0 0 4
  TOTAL 30      

SEMESTER VII

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP701T Instrumental Methods of Analysis   4 3 1 0
BP702T Industrial PharmacyII  4 3 1 0
BP703T Pharmacy Practice  4 3 1 0
BP704T Novel Drug Delivery System  4 3 1 0
BP705P Instrumental Methods of Analysis Lab 2 0 0 4
BP706PS Practice School 6 0 0 12
  TOTAL 24      

SEMESTER VIII

Subject Code Subject Credits L T P
BP801T Biostatistics and Research Methodology 4 3 1 0
BP802T Social and Preventive Pharmacy 4 3 1 0
BP813PW Project Work 6 0 0 12
  Choose Any Two 8      
BP803ET Pharma Marketing Management   3 1 0
BP804ET Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science   3 1 0
BP805ET Pharmacovigilance   3 1 0
BP806ET Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals   3 1 0
BP807ET Computer Aided Drug Design   3 1 0
BP808ET Cell and Molecular Biology   3 1 0
BP809ET Cosmetic Science   3 1 0
BP810ET Experimental Pharmacology   3 1 0
BP811ET Advanced Instrumentation Techniques   3 1 0
BP812ET Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals   3 1 0
  TOTAL 22      

Non Examination Pathway

JEE, NEET & Board Merit

(1) Minimum 50% marks at Higher& Senior Secondary level (10th&12th)
And minimum 50% aggregate in PCM/B (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) at Senior Secondary level (12th class).

&

(1) NEET cut-off Rank to be announced (on UPES website) after the declaration of NEET 2023 results) / JEE Main cut-off Rank to be announced (on UPES website) after the declaration of JEE Main 2023 results)

Or

(2) Minimum 75% Marks at Higher & Senior Secondary Level and Minimum 75%
aggregate in PCM/B (Physics, Chemistry and Math’s / Biology) at Senior Secondary Level

Enquiry Form
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram YouTube
Chat with Student Buddy