COURSE OVERVIEW
B. Pharmacy, a four-year undergraduate programme, caters to students aspiring for careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Esteemed for its extensive scope and abundant job opportunities, the degree covers diverse disciplines, including Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Medicinal Chemistry. Emphasising the intricacies of medications and their impact on the human body, the programme delves into pharmaceutical formulation, drug delivery, and biochemical fields. It cultivates expertise in choosing the right medicines for effective therapy, framing pharmacy as the sublime art of manufacturing treatments with a comprehensive understanding of side effects. Regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India, the curriculum integrates practical experiments and theoretical studies, providing graduates with a holistic understanding of drugs. Armed with knowledge in healthcare and biological disciplines, B. Pharmacy professionals play a vital role in forecasting medication trends, contributing to mankind’s development as ethical and informed chemists.
Program Objectives
Academic Excellence: To provide sound knowledge of the fundamental principles and their applications in the area of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
Competency and Inventiveness: To produce pharmacy graduates with strong fundamental concepts and high technical competence in pharmaceutical sciences with innovative approaches.
Traits Improvement and Professionalism:To introduce regulation, professionalism, team spirit, communication skills, and social and ethical commitment in the graduates in order to embellish leadership roles, facilitating improvement in the healthcare sector with a distinct professional identity, business acumen, global recognition and sustainable development.
Social Contribution: To train the students to contribute towards the healthcare system by counselling for prophylaxis and prevention of diseases, and creating awareness about healthcare issues.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Following are the key features of the B.Pharma at TAU
Programme Curriculum
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Semester - I +
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Course code Name of the course No. of hours
Tuto rial
Credit points
BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I– Theory 3 1 4 BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Theory 3 1 4 BP103T Pharmaceutics I – Theory 3 1 4 BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Theory
3 1 4 BP105T Communication skills – Theory 2 – 2 BP106RBT BP106RMT Remedial Biology/ Remedial Mathematics – Theory
2 – 2 BP107P Human Anatomy and Physiology – Practical
4 – 2 BP108P Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Practical 4 – 2 BP109P Pharmaceutics I – Practical 4 – 2 BP110P Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Practical
4 – 2 BP111P Communication skills – Practical 2 – 1 BP112RBP Remedial Biology – Practical 2 – 1 Total 32/34$/36# 4 27/29$/30# #Applicable ONLY for the students who have studied Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry at HSC and appearing for Remedial Biology (RB)course.
$Applicable ONLY for the students who have studied Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology at HSC and appearing for Remedial Mathematics (RM)course.
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Semester - II +
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Course Code
Name of the course No. of hours
Tutorial Credit points
BP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory 3 1 4 BP202T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I – Theory 3 1 4 BP203T Biochemistry – Theory 3 1 4 BP204T Pathophysiology – Theory 3 1 4 BP205T Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Theory 3 – 3 BP206T Environmental sciences – Theory 3 – 3 BP207P Human Anatomy and Physiology II –Practical 4 – 2 BP208P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I– Practical 4 – 2 BP209P Biochemistry – Practical 4 – 2 BP210P Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Practical 2 – 1 Total 32 4 29
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Semester - III +
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Course code
Name of the course No. of hours
Tutorial Credit points
BP301T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – Theory 3 1 4 BP302T Physical Pharmaceutics I – Theory 3 1 4 BP303T Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Theory 3 1 4 BP304T Pharmaceutical Engineering – Theory 3 1 4 BP305P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – Practical 4 – 2 BP306P Physical Pharmaceutics I – Practical 4 – 2 BP307P Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Practical 4 – 2 BP 308P Pharmaceutical Engineering –Practical 4 – 2 Total 28 4 24
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Semester - IV +
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Course code
Name of the course No. of hours
Tutorial Credit points
BP401T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III– Theory 3 1 4 BP402T Medicinal Chemistry I – Theory 3 1 4 BP403T Physical Pharmaceutics II – Theory 3 1 4 BP404T Pharmacology I – Theory 3 1 4 BP405T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I– Theory 3 1 4 BP406P Medicinal Chemistry I – Practical 4 – 2 BP407P Physical Pharmaceutics II – Practical 4 2 BP408P Pharmacology I – Practical 4 – 2 BP409P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I – Practical 4 – 2 Total 31 5 28
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Semester - V +
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Course code
Name of the course No. of hours
Tutorial Credit points
BP501T Medicinal Chemistry II – Theory 3 1 4 BP502T Industrial Pharmacy I– Theory 3 1 4 BP503T Pharmacology II – Theory 3 1 4 BP504T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II– Theory 3 1 4 BP505T Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence – Theory 3 1 4 BP506P Industrial Pharmacy I – Practical 4 – 2 BP507P Pharmacology II – Practical 4 – 2 BP508P Pharmacognosy and Photochemistry II – Practical
4 – 2 Total 27 5 26
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Semester - VI +
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Course code
Name of the course No. of hours
Tutorial Credit points
BP601T Medicinal Chemistry III – Theory 3 1 4 BP602T Pharmacology III – Theory 3 1 4 BP603T Herbal Drug Technology – Theory 3 1 4 BP604T Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – Theory
3 1 4 BP605T Pharmaceutical Biotechnology – Theory 3 1 4 BP606T Quality Assurance –Theory 3 1 4 BP607P Medicinal chemistry III – Practical 4 – 2 BP608P Pharmacology III – Practical 4 – 2 BP609P Herbal Drug Technology – Practical 4 – 2 Total 30 6 30
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Semester - VII +
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Course code
Name of the course No. of hours
Tutorial Credit points
BP701T Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Theory 3 1 4 BP702T Industrial PharmacyII – Theory 3 1 4 BP703T Pharmacy Practice – Theory 3 1 4 BP704T Novel Drug Delivery System – Theory 3 1 4 BP705P Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Practical 4 – 2 BP706PS Practice School 12 – 6 Total 30 5 24
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Semester - VIII +
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Course code
Name of the course No. of hours
Tutorial Credit points
BP801T Biostatistics and Research Methodology 3 1 4 BP802T Social and Preventive Pharmacy 3 1 4 BP803ET Pharma Marketing Management 3 + 3 =
6
1 + 1 = 2
4 + 4 =
8
BP804ET Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science BP805ET Pharmacovigilance BP806ET Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals BP807ET Computer Aided Drug Design BP808ET Cell and Molecular Biology BP809ET Cosmetic Science BP810ET Experimental Pharmacology BP811ET Advanced Instrumentation Techniques BP812ET Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals BP813PW Project Work 12 – 6 Total 24 4 22
PROGRAMME FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| One-Time Fee | Admission Fee | ₹. 7,000/- |
| 1st Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,50,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 2nd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,50,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 3rd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,50,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 4th Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,50,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| Total Programme Fee (4 Years) | ₹ 6,59,000 |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
Eligibility
Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective State/Central Government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with either Mathematics or Biology as optional subjects individually or NIOS/APOSS with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with either Mathematics or Biology as optional subjects individually.
The OC candidates shall possess 45% and other candidates of BC/SC/ST shall possess 40% marks in group subjects (Biological Sciences or Maths, Physics, Chemistry).
Should attain 17 Years as of 31st December of the Calendar Year. Intermediate.
Lateral Entry
| Total Course Duration | You will Join in | Seats Available | Educational Qualification |
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| 3 Years | Second Year Third Semester | 06 | A pass in D. Pharm. course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. |
FAQs
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What is the duration of the B. Pharmacy course?
+ -The B. Pharmacy course at The Apollo University is a 4-year undergraduate programme, divided into 8 semesters. Lateral entry students (D.Pharm holders) can join directly in the second year and complete it in 3 years.
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Is B. Pharm worth it?
+ -Yes. B. Pharmacy is worth it for those interested in healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences. It offers diverse job roles in hospitals, research labs and the pharmaceutical industry, with a growing demand for qualified professionals.
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How can I pursue B. Pharmacy after 12th?
+ -To pursue a B. Pharmacy after 12th, students must pass a recognised 10+2 exam with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and either Mathematics or Biology. Admission is based on eligibility and the availability of seats at the university.
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What are the subjects in B. Pharmacy 1st year?
+ -First-year subjects include Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Communication Skills and Remedial Biology/Mathematics, along with corresponding practicals.
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Pharm D or B. Pharmacy – which is better?
+ -B. Pharmacy focuses on drug formulation, development, analysis and roles within the pharmaceutical industry. It emphasises practical training and the healthcare system’s contribution. On the other hand, Pharm D is more clinical and patient-oriented. It provides a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences with job prospects in industry, research and healthcare.
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What is the fee for B. Pharmacy?
+ -The total programme fee for 4 years is ₹6,59,000, which includes tuition and annual recurring fees. A one-time admission fee of ₹7,000 is also applicable.
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What are the eligibility criteria for B. Pharmacy?
+ -Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and either Maths or Biology, with 45% marks for OC and 40% for BC/SC/ST. The minimum age required is 17 years by 31 December of the admission year.
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What is the admission process for B. Pharmacy at The Apollo University?
+ -Admission is based on meeting the eligibility criteria, followed by application to the university. Specific entrance exams or further steps are not mentioned, so it’s recommended to contact The Apollo University directly for the latest process.
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What is an estimated salary after completing B. Pharmacy?
+ -B. Pharmacy graduates typically earn ₹2.5–4.5 LPA initially, depending on the role and experience. Higher studies or specialised roles can significantly boost earnings.
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What is the scope of B. Pharmacy in the future?
+ -The scope is vast, with careers in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, R&D, regulatory affairs and more. With India’s growing healthcare sector, the demand for pharmacists and drug experts is expected to remain strong and expand.