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Along with hard work, it is also important to choose the right course. In such a situation, the profession of a pharmacist is also important and respected. In this field, one also gets an opportunity to serve the society through health services. If you also want to become a pharmacist, then it is important to know about the required qualifications, selection process, salary and job opportunities. Let's learn from pharmacist Muskan Shaikh how you can become a successful pharmacist.
What qualifications do I need to become a pharmacist?
Muskan Shaikh says that the minimum educational qualification to become a pharmacist is 12th pass, which includes subjects like physics, chemistry and biology or mathematics. After this you have to obtain a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) degree. This course is of four years duration. If you want to pursue your studies further, you can also do Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharma), which is a two-year course. PhD in pharmacy can also be an option, through which you can make a career in research and teaching.
How is the selection process?
Entrance exams are conducted by most states and universities for admission to B.Pharma. Some of the major exams include QET and state level exams. After the entrance exam, counselling is conducted based on the merit list in which the selected students are given admission in various colleges.
Where can I work after the course?
1. Hospitals and Clinics: Hospitals and clinics need pharmacists, who are responsible for providing the right medicines to patients.
2. Pharmaceutical industry: Pharmacists are required to work in drug production, quality control, and research.
3. Retail Pharmacy: You can open your own medical store or work in a retail pharmacy.
4. Regulatory Affairs: Pharmacists are also required for drug registration and other regulatory work in government and non-government organizations.
5. Teaching: If you are fond of teaching, then you can also work as a lecturer or professor in a pharmacy college.
Salary is in lakhs
Muskan Shaikh told that the salary of a pharmacist depends on many factors. Such as experience, field of work and job position. The average salary of a fresher pharmacist can be 2.5 lakh to 4 lakh per year. The salary increases with experience and an experienced pharmacist can earn Rs 8 lakh to Rs 12 lakh per year or even more.