Hello aspirant,

One of the main tasks of a pharmacist is to prescribe medications to patients. It is evident from this very fact that the course of B Pharm focuses on the study of biology, pharmaceutical chemistry (inorganic, physical and organic), biochemistry, medicines, physiology, pharmacology, dispensing etc.

In order to be eligible, one must pass with at least 50% marks in 10 + 2 (or an equivalent examination) with biology subject. D.Pharm (Diploma of Pharmacy) holders are eligible for admission into B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) after completing the degree D.Pharm.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is popularly known as B-Pharm in India. It is a four-year program with both annual and semester schemes available. In order to be eligible, one must pass with at least 50% marks in 10 + 2 (or an equivalent examination) with biology or biotechnology as one of the subjects. A pharmacist can do a PharmD degree (which is the only pharmacist's degree in some countries and an optional degree in addition to BPharm in others) and be a doctor . However, if you are talking about if a pharmacist can become a physician or surgeon, then no. You need to go through med school for it.

Hope this information helped you. All the best.