Job prospects of MPharma

MPharm or Bachelor of Pharmacy is a four or five-year undergraduate program where students learn the methodology and complex process of the formulation of drugs. In some countries, it is offered as a Pharma or Masters of Pharmacy, which is a two years master’s program pursued after completing B. Pharm. In this article, we will inform you about the job prospects after M.Pharma. One positive aspect of working in the healthcare sector is that there will be a requirement for the workforce in the industry whether there will be a slowdown in the economy or it is flourishing, there will be a low possibility of being jobless. With B.Pharma, opportunities are limited but with an M. Pharma degree career prospects increase manifold. With a master's degree, appropriate training, and accurate strategy one can excel in this field.

Different career choices one can opt after M.Pharma

• Research & Development
• Quality Control
• Sales & Marketing
• Formulation Development
• Retail/Hospital Pharmacy
• Teaching

• Medical Writer

Research & Development

Those who enjoy core subjects like Pharmaceutics and Medicinal Chemistry and have an inclination towards research can go for Research and Development in the long term. Moreover, M.Pharma graduates cannot only work in the pharmaceutical industry but can also work in the agro, FMCG, and Biotech industries as well.

Quality Control/Testing

You can also go for the role of Quality Control or Quality Assurance in a manufacturing facility. All the production facilities need to maintain certain quality standards set by the national or international regulators, you are responsible to implement the same in your facility. Also, those who are keen on career progression can also opt to pursue a Master's in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, this will benefit you in the long term. Combine this master's with few years of work experience in this domain, you can expect an impressive career growth. However, this job comes with huge accountability.

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Sales & Marketing

After pursuing B.Pharma many graduates work as an MR (Medical Representative). This job requires you to maintain excellent relations within the medical fraternity from doctors, private practitioners and also need to maintain good relations with hospitals as well. This is not a regular sales job, where you have to pitch for using your product. Here, you need to explain each and every aspect of the medicine its health benefits or side effects, etc. to your clients. For this, you need to have sound knowledge about the products.

Formulation Development

Formulating effective formulations i.e. combining the existing or the new drugs is not less than finding a new drug. M.Pharma graduates with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry usually opt for this role as it requires extensive knowledge of drugs and its properties. Those who have sound knowledge about assay development can also opt for Analytical R&D.

Retail/Hospital Pharmacy

Retail pharmacists involve knowing about the health issues of the patients and advise them on general healthcare. They have to guide clients about the symptoms and medication to cure their problems. Apart from this, they are also responsible for supplying prescription and non-prescription medicines to the end-user. They need to stay updated about any regulatory changes that take place in the industry. They should have sound knowledge and required skills for doing this job. Apart from this, they can also work at any hospital or any other organization which requires their services like an army or any other government organization.

Teaching

M.Pharma graduates can go for teaching positions in colleges/universities offering these courses. However, one has to go for Pharm.D to grow in this field, else career growth will stagnant. Also, in teaching, you can also undertake research as well. Those who want work-life balance, this job is perfect for them.

Medical Writer

Those who are looking for desk jobs with decent pay can work as a Medical Writer. They can work with established companies like Novartis. In this job profile, they need to coordinate with doctors, scientists, and describe their work or write about product use or give any other medical detail. They need to simplify the complex information, so, that ordinary citizens can also understand it and know how to use the product.

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Benefits of pursuing Pharmacy

Good pay package: The starting salary of Pharmacists is better compared to other professions.

• However, their income becomes stagnant early in your career. As per the BLS data, the salary of pharmacists can range between $90,000 - $1,50,000. The average salary of pharmacists is $120,000.
• Noble profession: Pharmacists are respected by not just medical fraternity but in general as well.
• It is not just doctors who are seen accomplished in the medical industry. Nurses and Pharmacists are also respected for their dedication and perseverance.
• Flexible timings: As Pharmacists are demanded round the clock, so, they got the opportunity to choose the shift as per their liking. Also, those who want to go for a regular shift can also go for this job. However, if you look at a Retail Pharmacist, then the working hours can stretch to anything between 10-14 hours a day.

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