4-Year Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)

The B. Pharm program at Chitkara School of Pharmacy is unrivaled. We produce elite pharmacy leaders who are improving lives worldwide in rewarding, top-paying healthcare careers. Students learn how new medications are developed and brought to the market, shadow practitioners in the field, and develop research skills in laboratory facilities on campus.

Course Duration

4 Years of intensive learning at Chitkara University’s campus.

Internship Opportunity

As part of the curriculum, students would be required to undergo a 6 month stint of industrial training.

Campus Recruitment

Assured placement in top pharmaceutical companies in India.

Eligibility

  • XII with a minimum aggregate of 50% (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths) as compulsory subjects.
  • Personal interview.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)

Chitkara School of Pharmacy provides a challenging learning environment where you can explore career options, develop practical expertise and become a leader in the profession and your communities. Our Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program geared toward highly motivated students who are focused on careers in biomedical/pharmaceutical research, biomedicine, and/or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries. The program spans the entire pharmaceutical continuum—from discovery and development to regulation and from translation to patient care and outcomes.

Our industry aligned curriculum offers a seamless blend of theoretical and experiential learning and grooms students to become exemplary practitioners. The mandatory internship in a real world setting further hones their skills and makes the students conversant with the contemporary industry practices, advancements and real world challenges. Our graduates are therefore industry ready and smoothly transition to work in Hospitals, Patent Cells, IPR Sections, Clinical Research Organisations, Retail Pharmacy and various other organisations that seek out qualified, industry ready talent.

The 4 major specialisation areas are:

  • PHARMACEUTICS – Overview of Pharmacy and its applications in drug formulation, delivery and dispensing through various theory and practical subjects such as General Pharmacy, Pharm. Engineering, Microbiology, Biopharmaceutics.
  • PHARMACOLOGY – Knowledge of clinical and physiological aspects, and their applications in studying the correlation of drugs and human body through theory and practical subjects such as Anatomy Physiology and Pathophysiology, General Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, etc.
  • PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY – Knowledge of Chemistry of drug molecules, their preparation, synthesis, characteristics, analysis and application in Pharmacy. Includes theory and practical subjects such as Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Biochemistry, etc.
  • PHARMACOGNOSY – Study of natural products as the source of drugs and their applications in Pharma industry through different theory and practical subjects of Pharmacognosy.
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Program Highlights

The program prepares students for a rewarding career in pharmacy practice, teaching and research. As the pharmacist’s scope of practice continues to expand, so do the career opportunities. The students get early exposure to the many career pathways in pharmacy, including basic research, public health, health outcomes and economics, pharmaceutical industry management and more.

  • Pharmacy Council of India -Chitkara University Himachal
    Pharmacy Council of India -Chitkara University Himachal

    PCI Recognised

    The 4-Year pharmacy program is recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India. Furthermore, Chitkara School of Pharmacy has been consistently topping the charts in all national and international rankings owing to its high-quality programs, which produce outstanding talent each year, contributing to an excellent placement record.

  • 4-Year B. Pharm practical training - Chitkara University Himachal
    4-Year B. Pharm practical training - Chitkara University Himachal

    Learn The Most In-Demand Skills

    Our students gain optimal industrial exposure with top Pharmaceutical Companies and Research Centers in India via professional interactions, industry visits, industrial exhibitions, live projects, and internships. Backed by a solid foundation in theory and rich practical experience, the graduates of this program are welcomed by recruiters looking for industry-ready talent.

  • 4-Year B. Pharm Industry engagement - Chitkara University Himachal
    4-Year B. Pharm Industry engagement - Chitkara University Himachal

    Study Less Work More

    Chitkara School of Pharmacy’s B. Pharm program is a hands-on program where you study less and work more. Pedagogy is centered on practical applications, training and workshops to produce professionals with industry-desired problem solving skills. Additionally, the internship makes sure that when the students graduate, they hit the ground running.

You can explore career opportunities as:

  • Drug Analyst
  • Drug Inspector
  • Operations / Manufacturing Executive
  • Corporate Executive
  • QA / QC Executive
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Market Development Executive

Be a part of India’s top rated university

Top Campus Recruiters

Our strong industry network ensures that our students receive real-world experience and practical training, which helps improve their employment prospects and opens up a plethora of career opportunities.

  • Abbott
  • Alembic pharmaceuticals
  • Apollo Hospital
  • Aristopharma
  • AstraZeneca
  • Braun Sharing Expertise
  • Cadila Pharmaceutical Limited
  • Cipla
  • Fortis
  • Fresenius Kabi
  • Glaxosmithkline
  • Glenmark Pharmaceutical
  • Intas
  • Jubliant Food works
  • Lilly
  • Mankind
  • Novartis
  • Panacea Biotec
  • Parexel
  • Pfizer
  • Sun Pharma