Bachelor of Pharmacy

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Eligibility Criteria

They must have earned a Certificate in Pharmacy from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) or a university accredited by Tribhuvan University (TU). OR,

They must have completed the I.SC. or 10+2 (Biology Group) or an equivalent degree from a board, institution, or university recognized by Tribhuvan University (TU).

They must have received a minimum of 50% in the I.SC., 10+2, Certificate in Pharmacy, or its equivalent.

Candidates with an I.S.C. or 10+2 science background should not be older than 25. There is, however, no age limit for students who hold a Certificate in Pharmacy.

Top Colleges Offering B Pharm under Tribhuvan University (TU)

Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences

CTEVT +1Soalteemode, Kathmandu

Chitwan Medical College

CTEVT +1Bharatpur, Chitwan

Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital

Tribhuvan University (TU)Bhairahawa, Rupandehi

Gandaki Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Pokhara, Kaski

KIST Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Gwarko, Lalitpur

Maharajgunj Medical Campus

Tribhuvan University (TU)Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

Curriculum Structure

FIRST YEAR

Code No.	Name of the subject	Hrs/wk	Hrs/yr	Credit	Marks
BP 401 A	Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology-Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 402 A	Biochemistry - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 402 B	Biochemistry - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 403 A	Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 403 B	Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 404 A	Medicinal Chemistry I - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 405 A	Pharmacology I - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 406 A	Pharmaceutical Microbiology - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 406 B	Pharmaceutical Microbiology - Practical	3	90	2	50
	Total of First Year	33	990	46	750

SECOND YEAR

Code No.	Name of the subject	Hrs/wk	Hrs/yr	Credit	Marks
BP 501 A	Pharmaceutics I (Physical Pharmacy) - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 501 B	Pharmaceutics I (Physical Pharmacy) - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 502 A	Medicinal Chemistry II - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 502 B	Medicinal Chemistry II - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 503 A	Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 503 B	Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 504 A	Pharmacognosy - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 504 B	Pharmacognosy - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 505 A	Pharmacology II - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 505 B	Pharmacology II - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 506 A	Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance I - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 506 B	Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance I - Practical	3	90	2	50
	Total of Second Year	36	1080	48	900

THIRD YEAR

Code No.	Name of the subject	Hrs/wk	Hrs/yr	Credit	Marks
BP 601 A	Pharmaceutical Engineering - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 602 A	Pharmaceutics II (Dosage Forms & Formulation) - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 602 B	Pharmaceutics II (Dosage Forms & Formulation) - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 603 A	Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance II - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 603 B	Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance II - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 604 A	Ayurvedic & Herbal Technology - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 604 B	Ayurvedic & Herbal Technology - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 605 A	Biostatistics & Research Methodology - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 606 A	Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 607 A	Community Pharmacy and First Aid - Theory	3	90	6	100
	Total of Third Year	30	900	48	850

FOURTH YEAR

Code No.	Name of the subject	Hrs/wk	Hrs/yr	Credit	Marks
BP 701 A	Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 701 B	Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy - Practical	3	90	2	50
BP 702 A	Pharmaceutical Management - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 703 A	Pharmaceutics III (Industrial Pharmacy)	3	90	6	100
BP 704 A	Pharmacotherapeutics - Theory	3	90	6	100
BP 705 DT	Dissertation	—	—	6	100
BP 706 IP	In-plant Training in Hospital + Industry (4 weeks each)	—	—	4	100
	Total of Fourth Year	15	450	36	650

Grand Total

Weekly Hours: 114
Yearly Hours: 3420
Credits: 178
Total Marks: 3150

Course Outcome

Pharmacist (in hospitals, clinics, or community pharmacies)
Drug Inspector (government regulatory bodies)
Medical Representative (in pharmaceutical companies)
Quality Control / Quality Assurance Officer
Production Officer in pharmaceutical industries
Research Associate in drug development
Regulatory Affairs Executive
Pharmacovigilance Analyst
Clinical Research Associate
Academician / Lecturer (after higher studies)
Entrepreneur (own pharmacy, medical store, or manufacturing unit)
Higher Studies (MPharm, PharmD, MBA in Healthcare, etc.)

More About This Program

The four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree program emphasizes professional pharmacy courses and related subjects within the degree that are required to finish the course. The program's goal is to prepare qualified pharmacists to deliver pharmaceutical services to the community.

The objective of B. Pharma program is to produce qualified pharmacists who could provide pharmaceutical services, research and education in the capacity of:

Community and hospital pharmacist
Herbal drug development experts
Drug/medicines regulators
Managers of pharmaceutical services
Specialists in various scientific aspects of pharmacy