Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) Kathmandu University

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) program was started for the first time in Nepal at the Kathmandu University in 1994 AD.

B Pharm courses has been designed to prepare professionals responsible for the preparation, dispensing and appropriate use of medication to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Bachelor of Pharmaacy (B Pharm) Mission

Provide educational facilites to students for career in pharmacy profession.
Develop specilized pharmacy manpower to hospitals, industries, educational institutes and related organizations
Strengthen the existing pharmacy practices through appropriate education and training
Assist pharmaceutical and related organizations in solving thier problems.
Contribute to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences literature relevant to Nepal through research and publications

Bachelor of Pharmaacy (B Pharm) Key Features

Separate block with highly qualified members.
Well-equiped labs with sophisticated instruments like HPLC, GC, FTIR, state of the art dissolution, tablet punching machine and many more.
Emphasis on practical exposure.
Compulsory internship provision.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this department have successfully joined degree with scholarship/fellowship/assistantship support in several renowned universities accross world. The rigorous practical and project-based training prepares students for good positions in pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, community pharmacy, academia, regulatory bodies, research organizations and many more.

Entry criteria into the programme and entrance exam: 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
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

The number of student intake: The number of intake per year is 60 students and have no any affilated campus.