I dont have any clue of the Calcutta colleges, but I am giving you the details of the B Pharm program of LPU. B Pharm. is an undergraduate four years course (approved by PCI) which is a prerequisite for registration to practice as a pharmacist. It imparts skills to work in industry, clinical setups, drug control organizations, education and research sectors in pharmaceuticals Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Maths) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST
Apart from imparting theoretical knowledge, the university also aims at cementing the practical side of the course. There are state-of-the-art laboratories.
The outcomes of the program are
Understand the nature and concepts of Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology
Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology
Effectively utilize information, and technology to optimize learning and patient care
The highest salary availed by LPU students was 6 LPA while the average salary was 3.8 LPA. Two students of the university got placed in Freyer Solutions while two others got shortlisted in GlaxoSmithKline. Others got placed with top brands including Abbott, VLCC healthcare, Nestle, Cadila, Ravenbhel, Max Super Speciality Hospitals, Dr. Lal Path Labs, etc. LPU is at no 62 among all government and private universities in India. In pharmacy, it is 23.
After completion of the course you can become:
Community Pharmacist. The community pharmacist is your local pharmacist who provides medicines to the general public
Hospital Pharmacist
Drug Inspector
Quality Control Associate
Clinical Research Associate
R&D Scientist
Formulation Development Associate
Medical Representative