Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm)
University
Pokhara University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs. 777000
Colleges
3+
Summary
Four-year pharmacy program focused on the science, technology, and practice of medicines—covering discovery, formulation, quality assurance, and therapeutic use.
Description
Builds competence in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, microbiology, anatomy–physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, and hospital/clinical pharmacy. Integrates extensive laboratory work, seminars, and a final project. Prepares graduates for Nepal Pharmacy Council licensing and diverse roles across industry, clinical settings, research, and regulatory systems.
Description
Curricular structure (table)
| Year/Semester | Core Areas |
|---|---|
| Year 1 – Sem 1 | Pharmaceutics I, Pharmaceutical Chemistry I–II, Computer Science, Mathematics, Technical English, Lab I |
| Year 1 – Sem 2 | Pharmaceutics II, Biochemistry I, Anatomy & Physiology I, Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Reaction Mechanism), Pharmacognosy I, Biostatistics, Labs II–IV, Seminar I |
| Year 2 – Sem 3 | Pharmaceutics III, Biochemistry II, Anatomy & Physiology II, Molecular Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Labs 5–7, Seminar II |
| Year 2 – Sem 4 | Pharmaceutics IV–V, Pharmaceutical Microbiology I, Immunology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry V, Pharmacognosy III, Labs 8–10, Seminar III |
| Year 3 – Sem 5 | Pharmaceutics VI–VII, Pharmacology I, Pathophysiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry VI, Pharmacognosy IV, Labs 11–13, Seminar IV |
| Year 3 – Sem 6 | Pharmaceutics VIII–IX, Pharmacology II, QA of Drugs, Medicinal Chemistry I, Pharmacognosy V, Labs 14–16, Seminar V |
| Year 4 – Sem 7 | Pharmaceutics X–XI, Pharmacology III, Medicinal Chemistry II, Pharmacognosy VI, Pharmaceutical Research, Labs 17–19, Seminar VI |
| Year 4 – Sem 8 | Social Pharmacy & Jurisprudence, Pharmacoeconomics & Management, Pharmacy Practice, Project Work |
Features
Features
Eight-semester program with heavy lab integration.
MECEE-BL entrance requirement.
Nepal Pharmacy Council licensing pathway.
Five PU-affiliated colleges deliver the program.
Industry-aligned curriculum covering discovery → development → quality → clinical application.
Mandatory project and seminar sequence.
Fee
Typical program cost: approx. NPR 7.7 lakh (varies by college).
Government scholarship provisions follow national medical-education regulations.
Admission Process
Admission process
Meet eligibility: PCB background with ≥50% or ≥2.4 CGPA, or approved health-science diploma pathways.
Sit for MECEE-BL and achieve ≥50th percentile.
Submit academic certificates, ID, admit card, reservation documents, and equivalence certificates (if applicable).
Selection through national merit list; scholarship categories follow federal rules.
Seat confirmation through document verification and payment.
Job Prospects
Job prospects
Placement across industrial pharmacy, production, quality control, quality assurance, formulation R&D, and regulatory affairs.
Clinical, hospital, and community-pharmacy roles.
Engagement in laboratory research, drug-development units, and toxicology labs.
Employment in government health agencies, NGOs/INGOs, and public-health programs.
Opportunities in nutraceuticals, herbal/AYUSH products, and pharmaceutical marketing.
Colleges Offering This Course
Nobel College
School of Health and Allied Sciences | Pokhara University
Modern Technical College
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