Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (B. Pharm) Pokhara University

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (B. Pharm) Pokhara University

The School of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences is being established at the beginning of this century under Pokhara University, Pokhara by the common efforts of educators, parents, students, and benefactors it aims for a new standard in pharmaceutical education to meet the challenges of health of the 21st century. The School is expecting to produce highly qualified graduates and subsequently to promote research excellence in a free and scholastic environment.

The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pokhara University has prepared its curriculum emphasizing on

Himalayan medicinal resources
Clinical pharmacy education.

The School of Pharmaceutical and biomedical Sciences has but one goal – to make students able to appreciate the sanctity of life and flush them with a pioneering spirit that enables them to make a valuable contribution to medical treatment and people’s health.

Objectives

The course of Pharmaceutical Sciences for B. Pharm. is designed to achieve the following objectives to:

Provide adequate educational background for rewarding careers in pharmacy profession.
Study and strengthen the existing pharmacy practices in the private and public sector through continuing 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.

Career Opportunity

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. In general, a Pharmacist can choose following area to build the career.

University (Education and Research)
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmacy (retail pharmacy)
Hospital
Governmental Drug Administration
Drug Research Laboratory
Health Research Council
Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Service
Health Food Development
Natural Medicine Resource Development

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (B. Pharm) Pokhara University Course Structure

The B. Pharm. course comprises of 19 credit hours in first semester, 15 credit hours in last semester and 22 credit hours in all other semesters with the total of 166 credit hours spreading over eight semesters.
Three credit hours of theory is equivalent to 45 hours lecture in one semester. One credit of practical involves at least three hours practical work per week.
All theory courses will be of three credit hours and all practical and seminars will be of one credit hour. The pharmacy practice will be of three credit hours. Project works will be of ten credit hours.
An average involvement of a student in University will be of 6 h/day, i. e. 36 h/week (Sunday to Friday). Approximate active weeks will be of 16 weeks/semester and therefore, in total, the student will be engaged more than 540 h/semester.
Each theory class will be of 55 minutes and after two continuous theory classes there will be a break of 15 minutes. Each practical and seminar classes will be of minimum three hours.

A. Eligibility
a. Passed 10+2 Science (Biology Group) or Equivalent securing at least 50% separately in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50% aggregate in total marks OR Secured at least C+ grade separately in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least C grade in remaining individual subjects along with GPA 2.4 OR Secured the percentage equivalent to above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (A-Level) with different grading system

OR
b. Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level in respective PCL program (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy) with at least 50% aggregate in total marks

c. Registered in Nepal Health Professional Council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Council as per related educational program

B. Examination Format
a. Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
b. Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
c. Number of questions: 200
d. Full marks: 200
e. Cognitive ratio: Recall: Understanding: Application – 30:50:20
f. Duration: 3 hours