Pharmacy Subjects List 2025: Check Semester-wise Subjects & Syllabus

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Bachelor in Pharmacy or B Pharmacy is a course that focuses on drugs, medicines, their uses, how to maintain them, etc. It is a popular option if you want to work in the field of medical research or want to open your own medical shop. Human Anatomy, Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry are the major Pharmacy subjects that are covered in this UG course. It is a four-year course for you after completing Class 12 whereas if you have completed DPharma (Diploma in Pharmacy), you can complete this course in only three years. Pharmacy subjects include both theoretical and lab studies that are covered in 8 semesters.
List of Pharmacy Subjects
This section lists some of the basic subjects taught in Pharmacy classes for your reference.
Core Subjects for Pharmacy
Here are the core subjects you will find in Pharmacy courses -
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Subject Name |
Details |
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Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
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Studies related to chemical aspects associated with drugs and medicines are included in this subject. |
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Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
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Uses of inorganic substances in pharmaceuticals including preparatory methods, properties, etc. are covered in this subject. |
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Pharmaceutical Microbiology
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Microorganisms that contribute towards the development and scaling up of pharmaceuticals are studied in this subject. |
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Pharmacology
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The influence of drugs on living beings is studied in this subject. |
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Computer Applications in Pharmacy
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The use of computers in retail pharmacy along with CADD (Computer -Aided Design of Drugs), data storage, computer-based learning, etc. are included in this subject. |
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Pharmaceutical Analysis
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How to identify, separate, purify, and determine pharmaceutical products are explained in this subject. |
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Industrial Pharmacy
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Marketing, development, manufacturing, and quality assurance activities are covered in this subject. |
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Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
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Concepts related to modern Pharmacognosy and the development of Phytochemistry are to be studied in this subject. |
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Pharmaceutical Engineering
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It covers topics related to quality control, discovering, manufacturing, and analysing drugs and their formulas. |
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Remedial Biology/ Remedial
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How to use biological agents to eliminate contaminants from the water or any other medium is explained in this subject. |
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Mathematics
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Measurements and methods of calculations used to determine, prescribe, and develop medication are covered in this subject. |
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Physical Pharmaceutics
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Concepts of Chemistry and Physics that are associated with Pharmacy are covered in this subject. |
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Biochemistry
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It involves studying concepts related to living organisms and chemical processes happening within their bodies. |
Elective Subjects in Pharmacy
The elective subjects available for picking in Pharmacy courses are listed below -
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Elective Subject |
Details |
|---|---|
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Pharma-Marketing Management-Theory |
Studies related to pharmaceutical basics and management along with marketing related to pharmaceuticals are covered in this subject. |
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Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science-Theory |
New drugs and medicines in the Indian and other markets are studied in this subject. |
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Pharmacovigilance-Theory |
Risk management, signal intelligence, expedited reporting, and other concepts related to pharmaceutical management are covered in this subject. |
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Standardisation and Quality Control of Herbals - Theory |
How to standardise minimum and maximum proportions of active ingredients in pharmaceutical products is explained in this subject. |
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CADD - Theory |
How to identify new possibilities and research on drug designs using computational methods is taught in this subject. |
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Cell and Molecular Biology - Elective Subject |
The study of macromolecules like RNA, lipids, DNA, etc. along with cellular structure and their functions are covered in this subject. |
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Cosmetic Science - Theory |
The aspects related to business, development, and regulations of cosmetics are covered in this subject. |
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Experimental Pharmacology or Pharmacological Screening Methods |
Identification methods and optimization of potential drugs using different pharmacological methods are explained in this subject. |
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Advanced Instrumentation Techniques |
Understanding advanced instruments and their application in drug development and analysis are covered in this subject. |
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Pharmaceutical Product Development |
Formulation, development of a prototype, biological aspects, scaling up of pharmaceutical products, etc. are to be studied in this subject. |
Specialisations offered in Pharmacy Subjects
The top specialisations offered in BPharmacy in various colleges and universities in India are given below -
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Specialisation |
Details |
|---|---|
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Industrial Pharmacy |
It is concerned with developing, manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of drugs. |
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Clinical Pharmacy |
Patient care and utilising medications to improve patient health are the primary focus of this branch of Pharmacy. |
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Pharmaceutical Technology |
Basic studies of different machines and technologies employed in the pharmaceutical sector. |
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
Synthesis of bioactive molecules and drug design methods are covered in this subject. |
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Pharmacognosy |
Drugs made from natural ingredients obtained from plants and animals are discussed in this subject. |
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Pharmacology |
The drugs and their influence on humans and other living beings are studied in this subject. |
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Sales and Marketing |
The concepts related to sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products and machines are discussed in this subject. |
Books and Authors related to Pharmacy Subjects
Some of the popular Pharmacy books along with the details of their authors are given in the below table -
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Book Name |
Author/Publication |
Subject |
Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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Drug Discrimination |
John Wiley |
Pharmaceutics - Drugs |
This book is a guide to chemical entities that were newly founded and their contribution and evaluation of known or new pharmacological agents. |
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Atlas of Human Anatomy |
Elsevier |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
The structure of Human Anatomy and various concepts associated with it are discussed in this book. |
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Proteins: Biochemistry and Biotechnology |
Wiley India |
Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry |
Protein science and the use of proteins in the manufacturing of medicines and drugs are covered in this book. |
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Medicinal Chemistry of Bioactive Natural Products |
Wiley India |
Medicinal Chemistry |
This book focuses on bioactive natural components and their use in Medicinal Chemistry. |
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Dosage Calculations |
Pickar, Gloria D. |
Pharmaceuticals - Drugs |
This book talks about how to calculate drug dosage and concepts related to it. |
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Organic Chemistry |
Pearson India |
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry |
The role and contribution of organic chemistry in the field of Pharmacy are discussed in this book. |
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Textbook of Pharmacognosy |
Arumugam |
Pharmacognosy |
How natural substances obtained from plants and animals are used in Pharmaceutical products is explained in this book. |
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Analytical Chemistry |
CBS |
Medicinal Chemistry |
Chemical properties of drugs and how to study them are covered in this book. |
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Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology |
Pillai, K. K |
Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry |
Testing of bodily fluids and concepts related to Biochemistry are discussed in this book. |
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Clinical Research |
CBS |
Clinical Pharmacy |
How to determine the best and safest way to administer a drug or medicine to a specific disease is explained in this book. |
Syllabus for Distance Programme in Pharmacy
As per the regulations of PCI, BPharm, MPharm, and DPharm programs need to be completed in regular mode only. Therefore, distance programmes are not available for these courses.
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Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, listed below are the top government B Pharma colleges in Indore with fees and eligibility criteria -
College Name | Tuition Fee | Eligibility / Exams |
|---|---|---|
INR 1.4 lakh | CUET |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Hi.
The exam for pharmacy admissions under Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) is conducted by RUHS itself — i.e., the university organizes and administers the exam for its affiliated pharmacy colleges.
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes — there is (at least one) “Satya College” that appears to offer a pharmacy course (B.Pharm). According to its website, Satya College offers a B.Pharmacy programme.
Their site lists a 4‑year B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) course under “B.Pharmacy”.
The curriculum includes standard pharmacy‑strea
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes — the pharmacy‑programmes at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) — formerly known as Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DYP‑IPSR), Pimpri, Pune — appear to be recognised by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Here's the e
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
DPGU describes itself as “Recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC)” on its official website.
The “Mandatory Disclosure” page of DPGU mentions that the university is recognised under Section 2 (f) (and 12 (B) of the UGC Act.
On external listings summarizing SPR, the institute is described as
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
DPGU describes itself as “Recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC)” on its official website.
The “Mandatory Disclosure” page of DPGU mentions that the university is recognised under Section 2 (f) (and 12 (B) of the UGC Act.
On external listings summarizing SPR, the institute is described as
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
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SPR does offer specialised programmes and courses (some short‑term / add‑on / elective‑like), including those related to “clinical pharmacy / pharmacovigilance / clinical‑research / drug‑safety / related areas.”
SPR offers an Advanced Certificate Course in Clinical Trials & Pharmacovigilance — a 6
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes — Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does offer an integrated / dual‑degree pharmacy programme.
The integrated programme at SPR is B.Pharm + MBA (Pharm. Technology) — a combined course that leads to both a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and a Master
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes — Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does offer some short‑term / non‑degree (certificate/advanced‑certificate / advanced‑diploma) courses in addition to the regular full‑time pharmacy degrees.
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes — the Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does include initiatives — and at least one formal programme — that support entrepreneurship/innovation for pharmacy (and other) students.
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
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Students from non-science backgrounds are not eligible for pharmacy programs in Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s SPR.
For admission to B.Pharm, SPR requires that in 10+2, you must have passed with English + Physics + Chemistry + either Mathematics or Biology.
Similarly for D.Pharm, the 10+2
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes — Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does provide an option for its own entrance test for some programmes.
On the official admission‑process page of DPGU/SPR, it says that candidates can either apply using scores from a “national/state entrance exam”
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
The eligibility criteria for B.Pharm at SPR mention that candidates must have passed 10+2 (with required subjects) + a valid entrance exam score (or equivalent).
The criteria specify a minimum academic performance (minimum 45% in 12th for general category, 40% for reserved).
There is no mention
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes — the application process for Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) is available online.
SPR's website offers an “Application Form” page: you can select your programme (e.g. D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, etc.), fill in personal & academic details, and subm
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
On the SPR website's fee‑structure page, the listed fees are “tuition / annual programme fees” — e.g. ₹ 2.50 lakh per year for B.Pharm, ₹ 1.00 lakh per year for D.Pharm, etc.
External sources summarizing SPR admissions say that the “tuition fee ranges between ₹ 12,000 to ₹ 5.8 lakhs” depending on
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
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Most sources list these documents for UG/PG / general admissions at SPR.
Class 10 (SSC or equivalent) marksheet / certificate.
Class 12 (HSC / 10+2 / intermediate) marksheet / certificate.
Transfer Certificate (TC) or Leaving Certificate from the school/college last attended.
Certificate of Indian
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
SPR's public eligibility criteria for its courses (B.Pharm, D.Pharm, etc.) list requirements like “passed 10+2 from a recognised board / state‑central board + entrance exam score (NEET / MHT‑CET / PERA‑CET or equivalent)” for UG pharmacy courses.
The official overview of SPR mentions its internat
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
For the B.Pharm programme, the eligibility requirement lists a minimum marks threshold of 45% in 10+2 for general candidates and 40% for “candidates belonging to reserved category.”
The eligibility page distinguishes between general and reserved category criteria, which strongly suggests that SPR
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
There is no statement on the official SPR eligibility or admission‑process pages indicating that “students appearing for 12th (awaiting results)” or “predicted board examination scores” will be considered.
External education‑listing sources summarizing SPR's conditions also mirror the “passed 10+2
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
for B.Pharm admissions, the “merit list” is not solely based on 12th‑class marks — it includes an entrance exam (or valid external score) + possibly PI (interview) + meeting eligibility criteria (e.g. 45% in required subjects in 12th).
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes — there is an interview/counseling (or at least a Personal Interview, PI) round as part of the admission process at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy & Research (SPR).
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
On the official “Admission Process” page of DPGU / SPR, the steps are described broadly as follows.
Application / Registration — Candidate registers via university's admission portal. You can apply either by sitting for DPGU's own entrance test (called DPAT), or by submitting valid scores from ac
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
I was unable to find any official, documented tie-breaking rule for candidates who score the same in entrance exam / qualifying exam.
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes — gap-year students are very likely eligible for admission (unless there's a hidden internal rule)
SPR's eligibility depends only on having a valid 10+2 (or equivalent) pass + entrance exam score;
There is no public restriction on “when” the 10+2 was passed;
There is no age criterion or explicit
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
I found no publicly available document from SPR/DPGU that describes a “credit-transfer policy” (i.e. transferring credits from other recognised institutions) for its pharmacy programmes.
The official fee-structure page, programme list, and eligibility criteria pages do not mention “credit transfer
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
According to the official fee-structure of Dr. DY Patil Dnyan Prasad University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR), the annual tuition fee for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programme is ₹ 2,50,000 per year.
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
For Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR), the tuition fee for the D.Pharm programme is listed as ₹ 12,000 (for the two-year diploma).
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
SPR's official site clearly states it has a library with books, journals, e-resources, reading room, etc.
It also states there are “well-equipped laboratories” for practicals and research.
So physically the infrastructure for lab work and library access is present at SPR.
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
The official fee data for SPR lists tuition (and other components like security deposit, hostel fee etc.) for various courses, but the published “tuition fee” appears as a total amount or per-year amount, not explicitly per-semester.
For instance: for B.Pharm at SPR, the “tuition fee” is quoted a
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Dnyaan Prasad Global University's Pharmacy and Research School primarily teaches pharmacy, including courses in pharmaceutical science, research, and healthcare. While the school has a strong focus on pharmacy-related curriculum, the DPGU offers other types of academic educational opportunities, suc
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