Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) is one of the popular job oriented four year undergraduate degree course in the field of pharmacy and is the gateway for entering pharmacy sector in medical and health care system. It is a major segment of healthcare industry contributing with research in medicinal drugs as well as developing, manufacturing and supply of medications in the market. In this course the student study the preparing and conferring drugs and medicines for a number of illnesses and deficiencies. This course provides a large number of job opportunities in both the public and private sectors. The Pharmaceutical industry offers not just developing drugs but also, testing for quality check, regulating labs as per the standards, designing new drug therapies using natural or synthetic ingredients.
After completing the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm.) an individual have a number of ways to mould their career. They can go for Research & Development, Food & Drug Administration, Clinical and Preclinical Trial or Research, Quality Control & Assurance Associates, Teaching, Medical Prescription Writer and Marketing etc. A person with pharmacy graduate can also go for Advisor in Corporations or Government Agencies on issues related to pharmaceutical development, Drug Inspector or Government Analyst. This profession is also related to modern services like patient care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information.