Pharmacy is a discipline of medicine that deals with the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceuticals. It covers a variety of specialised areas, the most prominent of which being Chemistry and Pharmaceutics. The primary goal of Pharmacy is to guarantee that pharmaceutical medications are utilised in a safe and effective manner.

Students in Pharmacy study programmes are required to work in laboratories, do research, and learn about how chemistry is utilised to make medications. Pharmacy draws on other disciplines such as chemistry, biology, ethics, and medicine. The majority of Pharmacy degrees integrate academic knowledge, practical training, and professional pharmacy skills. Pharmacy graduates are at the heart of human healthcare, contributing to the creation and development of innovative therapies, prescriptions, and care.

Pharmacy students will study about prescriptions, medications, and medical practises, as well as how to cope with a range of scenarios. They will be well-versed in treatment procedures and drugs, as well as how they are utilised and what negative effects they may have. Students learn how to engage with patients, comprehend their illnesses, and acquire crucial skills such as communication and analysis. The admission requirements for a pharmacy degree vary per institution, but the most significant qualification is a general education in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. Students must have outstanding marks in all of these areas as well as a high level of competency in the language taught in order to be admitted to pharmacy programmes.

The demand for competent chemists is expanding every day, thanks to the creation of new healthcare facilities and improvements in the healthcare industry. As a result, earning a degree in pharmacy is helpful and beneficial to both the student and society in general.

Study Levels:

Universities and Colleges around the world offer pharmacy degrees. However, they vary depending on where the course is being pursued. The different study levels are:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Science
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Pharmacology
• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Pre-bachelor Degree in Pharmacy
• Pre-bachelor Degree in Biomedicine

• Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacotherapy
• Pre-master degree in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Diagnostic Pathology
• Master Degree in Clinical Pharmacy
• Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science
• Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Master of Science in International Health Economics and Pharmacoeconomics
• Master of Science in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
• Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Design and Engineering
• Master of Science in Cancer Pharmacology
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. ) in Pharmacy 
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Pharmacology
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacology and Toxicology

Specialisations:

Students can pick from numerous areas of specialisation in pharmacy to achieve competency and recognition to practise in the specialised profession. These areas of expertise include:

• Oncology Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Geriatric Pharmacy
• Psycopharmacotherapy
• Personal Pharmacy
• Nutritional Support Pharmacy
• Poison Control Pharmacy
• Paediatric Pharmacy

• Hospice Pharmacy
• Pharmacology
• Clinical Practice
• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Drug Development
• Obesity and Weight Management
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacognosy
• Medicinal Chemistry

Employability:

A degree in pharmacy provides students with a wide range of employment options and competitive pay packages. Hospitals and retail are the two most common businesses that recruit Pharmacy graduates. Students can, however, find work in a variety of government and commercial organisations. Because the information and skills acquired throughout the degree are specialised competence that is demanded internationally, pharmacy graduates have career stability.

The types of job roles available in India for a student with a degree in Pharmacy are as follows:

• Clinical Pharmacists
• Pharmacy Director
• Staff Pharmacists
• Medical Writer
• Retail Pharmacist
• Pharmaceutical Consultant
• Pharmaceutical Scientist
• Drug Instructor
• Analytical Chemist
• Drug Safety Associate
• Pharmacy Technician

The job roles available abroad for students of Pharmacy are as follows:

• Clinical Pharmacist
• Consultant Pharmacist
• Dispensary Pharmacist
• Dispensary Manager
• Hospital Pharmacist
• Medicines Safety Manager
• Medicines Management Technician
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Clinical Specialist
• Pharmacy Teacher/Professor
• Pharmacologist