Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 

at College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
Pharm.D	Candidate must have passsed B.Pharma. and obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category candidates) from an AICTE/UGC approved institution recognised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as equivalent thereto. Final year appearing students may also apply on provisional basis.
M.Pharma	Candidate must have passsed B.Pharma. and obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category candidates) from an AICTE/UGC approved institution recognised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as equivalent thereto. Final year appearing students may also apply on provisional basis.
Ph.D.	Candidate who have passed or appeared at the final year of the Diploma examination in pharmacy course conducted by the Andhra Pradesh / Telangana State Board of Technical Education and Training or any other examination recognised as equivalent can also apply. Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission (2023).
M.E./M.Tech	Candidate must have passsed B.E./B.Tech. in relevant stream and obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category candidates) from an AICTE/UGC approved institution recognised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as equivalent thereto. Final year appearing students may also apply on provisional basis.
B.Pharma	Candidates should have completed 16 years of age by the date of commencement of admission or on such other date as may be notified by the CET committee. There is no upper age limit.

As per information available, Institute offers (aprx) INR 300,000 median salary to their students for M.Pharma course during placements.

{Source: B.Pharma students & alumni}

Is it worth pursuing B. Pharmacy at College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam?

Here's a summary of the key points:

Placement Opportunities:
* The college does not guarantee placements, but many reputed companies like Hetero, Pfizer, Biophore, Lee Pharma, Aurobindo, Biopharma, etc. recruit students.
* The salary package ranges from INR2.8 LPA to INR5 LPA.
* About 90% of students get placements, while about 80% get good internships.

Faculty and Teaching Quality:
* Faculty members are good, knowledgeable, and helpful.
* Research scholars with high qualifications like PhD and above, M.Pharma, etc. teach the courses.
* Curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Lab facilities are good, but with limited resources.
* Library is vast and well-equipped.
* Hostel facilities are average, but food quality is good.
* Gymnasium and playgrounds are available for recreation.

Career Prospects:
* Career opportunities are good, especially in pharmaceutical companies.
* Graduates can expect salaries ranging from INR25,000 to INR30,000 per month.
* Internship opportunities are also available.

Scholarships:
* Government scholarships like JVD (government) and IPA scholarships are available.

Overall Assessment:
While the college has limitations in terms of infrastructure and placements, it seems that the faculty and career prospects make up for these shortcomings. With a good reputation and a high pass percentage, the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, appears to be a decent option for those interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy.

The flagship courses offered at College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam are Pharm.D, M.Pharma, Ph.D., M.E./M.Tech, B.Pharma. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has a rating of 3 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 3, 3 and 3 as per reviews by students.

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam offers Degree courses including 2 UG and 9 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has specializations such as Pharm.D specializations in Post Baccalaureate, M.Pharma specializations in Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology.

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam offers median package range of (aprx)INR 341,250 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program as well. Additionally, it has been rated 3 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.

{Source: B.Pharma students & alumni}

Course Curriculum

* The course follows the PCI syllabus for B.Pharma.
* The curriculum is relevant to students and makes them industry-ready.
* Research scholars, mostly M.Pharma graduates, teach the 1st year.
* Assistant professors with PhD and above, M.Pharma, etc., qualifications assist in teaching from the 3rd year onwards.
* Practical sessions and lab work are part of the course, along with project work in the final year.
* Semester exams are held every six months, and the pass percentage is around 95%.
* The course covers classes, mid-term exams, and semesters regularly.

Note: The information provided is based on the reviews and comments from students and alumni of College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

For faculty, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has been rated 3 as per reviews.

Median salary of Pharm.D course is INR 300,000 as per the reports/data available.

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as PCI, AICTE. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam goes up to 175.