The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is a four-year, eight-semester program offered by Pokhara University. Currently, five pharmacy colleges affiliated with Pokhara University are running this program.
Entrance Exams
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Offering Colleges (5)
Pharmacy is the science concerned with therapeutic substances - their discovery, origin and nature, their development into medicines, and their use in disease prevention and treatment. The pharmacy also denotes the profession which uses its unique knowledge of medicines in the service of society.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is designed to provide graduates with the core skills and knowledge required for effective delivery of pharmaceutical care and the ability to proceed to research. The degree covers the study of the chemical, physical, pharmaceutical, and pharmacological properties of medicinal substances and the application of these in the pharmacy profession.
Pharmacy is one of the main disciplines under Biomedical Sciences and the Pharmaceutical Industry. Pharmacy is also related to health sciences. It is the profession responsible for the preparation, dispensing and appropriate use of medication that provides services to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. Pharmacists are concerned with the production of pharmaceutical products, development of the methods or processes of production, and quality control.
The course of Pharmaceutical Sciences for B. Pharm. is designed to achieve the following targeted objectives:
- Provide adequate educational background for rewarding careers in pharmacy profession.
- Study and strengthen the existing pharmacy practices in the private and public sector organizations through continuous education and training programs.
- Assist pharmaceutical and related organizations in solving their problems by providing consultancy services.
- Contribute to pharmacy literature relevant to Nepal through research and publications.
Eligibility
- Must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects from a recognized educational institution and passed with a minimum of 50% or 2.4 CGPA in the Proficiency Certificate Level or Grade 12 Science Group.
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- Students from A-level or other similar programs with different grading systems should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and passed with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA.
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- Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma in Health Science (Ayurveda or Medical Lab Technology or Radiography or Physiotherapy or Pharmacy or Ophthalmic Science) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (for applying in related academic program like BSc MLT from CMLT, B Pharm from Diploma in Pharmacy)
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- Proficiency Certificate/Diploma in Health Science (Medical Lab Technology or Ophthalmic Science or Dental Science or Pharmacy or Radiography or Ayurveda or Physiotherapy) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and having studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subject with minimum 50% in aggregate from National Examination Board Percent or 2.4 CGPA (CGPA) marks and obtained the equivalence of class 12th science group and should be registered in the concerned council.
Admission Criteria
Provisions for Admission Process
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In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percentile should be obtained.
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One mark will be awarded for each correct answer and marks will be deducted at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Candidates who have been successfully selected in the admission process will have to submit the following original and 1/1 photocopy of the following documents to the concerned educational institution at the time of admission.
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Certificate of qualification, Transcript and Character Certificate of 10+2 and SLC/SEE or Equivalent.
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Copy of Citizenship / Passport.
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Admit card of the Entrance Examination.
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Documents submitted for reservation.
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Certificate of Equivalence for the students with certificates from foreign institutions.
Foreign candidates wishing to study in the vacated seat for foreign students must fill in the online application form mentioning the academic program of their choice within the time limit mentioned in this notice.
Provisions for Scholarships in Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Sub-Sections (4), (6), and (7) of Section 17 of the National Medical Education Act, 2018 and Section 20 of the National Medical Education Regulations 2020 has outlined this process for B. Pharma Scholarships in Nepal. For details visit:
Medical Education Scholarships Provision of the Government of Nepal
Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) Scholarships Seats in Nepal
Bachelor in Pharmacy Entrance Examination Format
The entrance examination format for enrollment in the B.Pharma program at Pokhara University and all the affiliated pharmacy colleges under Pokhara University is MECEE-BL. Read more about MECEE-BL here.
Job Prospects
Career Opportunities
The role of the Pharmacists is expanding day by day. On the other hand, the number of Pharmacists in Nepal is quite limited. Therefore, there is a great employment opportunity for the Pharmacists within Nepal or in foreign countries.
A career in pharmacy can be versatile and highly rewarding. Pharmacy graduates can choose to work mainly with people, by using their unique knowledge and skills in patient care. Pharmacists supply medicines, provide medicines, health information and advice, and help to manage long-term illness. Pharmacy graduates can also choose to focus mainly on products . Skilled graduates are needed in clinical research, in formulation research and development, production, quality assurance, regulatory affairs and marketing.
In general, a Pharmacist can choose following area to build their career.
• Pharmaceutical Industries
• Hospital Pharmacy
• Community Pharmacy
• Pharmacy (Retail/Wholesale)
• Academic Institutions
• Government Sectors
• Drug Research Laboratories
• Health Research Institutes
• Nutritional Food Development Organizations
• Natural Medicine Research Institutes
• Media
• NGOs/INGOs
Curricular Structure
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharma) Curriculum of Pokhara University
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Year One (Semester One)
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Year One (Semester Two)
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Year Two (Semester Three)
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Year Two (Semester Four)
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Year Three (Semester Five)
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Year Three (Semester Six)
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Year Four (Semester Seven)
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Year Four (Semester Eight)
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