Bachelor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (often abbreviated as B.Pharm or PharmB or BPharm) is an undergraduate academic degree in the field of pharmacy. The degree is the basic prerequisite for registration to practice as a pharmacist in many countries and it's about understanding the properties and impacts of medicines and developing the skills required to counsel patients about their use.

Overview

In some countries, it has been superseded by the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degrees. In the United States, this degree was granted as the baccalaureate pharmacy degree only at Washington State University, where it has now been superseded by the PharmD degree.

The degree previously required at least five years of study, but is now completed in four years. The degree program often includes one year of practical experience, which must be completed under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge and skills in which a pharmacist should be proficient. This includes knowledge of the chemistry, biology, and pharmacology of drugs, as well as the skills to counsel patients on their use and to monitor patient outcomes.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree have a wide range of career opportunities, including work in community pharmacies, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, the field of education, and government regulatory agencies.

See Also

• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Master of Pharmacy
• Pharmacist
• Medicine
• Pharmacology