The document outlines various career options for pharmacy graduates in India, including postgraduate courses, diplomas, and integrated programs across multiple specializations such as pharmacology, pharmaceutical management, and biotechnology. It also highlights requirements for further education and international exams for those considering studying abroad. The author emphasizes the importance of responsible citizenship alongside formal education.

1. Career Options
After
Pharmacy Degree Program in India
Dr. Amit G. Nerkar
M.Pharm, Ph.D., CCP., FAFSER
Founder and Director,
Ateos Foundation of Science Education and Research,
Pune, M.S., India
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FOR IMMIGRATING ASPIRANTS
GRE FOR US
VERBAL SCORE : 154 (61 %)
QUANTITATIVE SCORE : 52%
ANALYTICAL WRITING SCORE : 82 %
FOR UK, AUSTRALIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES
IELTS : 8 or More
FOR CANADA:
IELTS : 6 or More

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IN USA
M.S. Programme (MASTER OF SCIENCE)
M.S. Specializations in
Regulatory affairs
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutics
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Toxicology
Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy
•NABP (National Association of Board of Pharmacy)
•NAPLEX (North American Licensure Examination)
•FPGEE
(FOREIGN PHARMACY GRADUATE EQUIVALANCE
CERTIFICATION)

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IN INDIA
Career options after B.Pharm
1. PG courses
2. Post graduate Diploma Courses
3. Integrated courses
4. Paramedical Courses

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1. PG COURSES
A. M. Pharm
Basic Branches:
Pharmaceutics
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacognosy
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance and Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Technology
Pharmaceutical Management
Pharmaceutical Marketing
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Drug Regulatory Affairs
Forensic Sciences
GPAT
Qualifying
Score:
General and
OBC : 113
Reserved
Categories :
82

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B. M.Tech (Master of Technology)
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Technology
Biomedical Engineering
C. M.Sc (Master of Science)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Clinical Research
Biotechnology
Health Sciences
Medical Biochemistry (3 year Course)
Medical Pharmacology (3 Year Course)
Anatomy and Physiology (3 Year Course)
Bioinformatics
Forensic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Biomedical Sciences
ENTRANCE TEST OF THE UNIVERSITY

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D. M.Sc (Tech)
Pharmaceutical Engg.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and other specializations
Pharmaceutical Technology
E. Management Post Graduate Courses
MBA
Marketing
HR
Finance
Administration
High Earning Specialized MBA courses:
Pharmaceutical Management
Pharmaceutical Marketing
Hospital Management
Some Universities Run Specialized MBA Courses Like:
MBA (Biotechnolgy)
MBA (Bioinformatics), etc

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Pharm D. (Post Bacculaurate) (3 Year Course)
Including One Year compulsory Hospital Internship
(This course is available at Abhinav College of Pharmacy )

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2. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSES
A. Management courses
PGDBA
PGDBM
PGDBF
PGDBHM
PGDBPM
B. Science Courses:
PGDCR
PGDAC (Analytical Chemistry)
KGI Certification Course

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3. INTEGRATED COURSES
M.Sc-PhD (Biomedical Sciences) 5 year Course
M.Sc-PhD (Health Sciences) 5 year Course
M.Tech-PhD
(Integrated 5 year Course in Pharmaceutical Tech., Biotechnology)

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4. Paramedical Courses
DMLT
BMLT
DVP (Veterinary Pharmacy)
DMRT (Medical Radiology Technician)
Diploma in Bioinformatcis
Diploma in Health Informatics
Diploma in Pharmacoinformatics
Diploma in Statistics

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To Learn and enrich your knowledge Sky is the Limit……………..
But…..
……To become educated and responsible citizens of India in real sense …....you
may not always need Education ……...!!!!!
-Jai Hind