Last Updated on August 13, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Have you passed the 12th standard? Do you want to pursue B.Pharm. course? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best pharmacy colleges in Goa, India. Both students and parents may use this guide to find the right pharmacy college.
This post will simplify your B.Pharm. or M.Pharm. admission process. The colleges listed in this post fare well in areas such as – infrastructure, amenities, faculty, rating, reviews, etc.
Here, I’ve listed the names of popular pharmacy institutes in Goa. Apart from the names of pharmacy colleges, I’ve also provided additional details such as – a list of pharmacy courses, their duration, eligibility criteria, scope, and admission process.
In short, this post contains all the important details that you need to know about pharmaceutical education in Goa. Come, let us check out the list of colleges now.
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List of pharmacy colleges in Goa
Here are some of the popular pharmacy colleges in Goa –
- Goa University, Goa.
- Goa College of Pharmacy, Goa.
- PES Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Goa.
Government pharmacy colleges are known to charge low tuition fees. Come, let us find out more details about the admission process. Here is everything you need to know about the admission process.
If you are looking for colleges in nearby states then you can go through the list of pharmacy colleges in Karnataka.
Admission process
If you want to get into the above-mentioned colleges, you must crack the relevant entrance exam. Under a merit-based admission system, seats are distributed among deserving candidates on the basis of their performance in relevant entrance exams and/or board exams. These entrance exams are carried out to facilitate the merit-based admission process.
Popular pharmacy courses
Diploma in Pharmacy: This Diploma certificate course is 3 years long. Students who have passed the 12th class are eligible to pursue this course.
Bachelor of Pharmacy: This is a UG-level course. Technically, it is a Bachelor’s Degree course. The academic program is 4 years long. Students who have passed the 12th Science stream are eligible to pursue this course.
Pharm D: Pharm D stands for Doctor of Pharmacy. 12th Science pass students are eligible to pursue this course. This is a UG-level academic program. The course duration is 6 years.
M.Pharm.: This is a PG-level course. Technically, it is a Master’s Degree course. Students who have completed relevant Bachelor’s Degree courses (like B.Pharm.) are eligible to pursue this course. The course duration is 2 years. M.Pharm. program can be used to specialize in sub-branches within the field of pharmacy.
Career prospects
In order to become a pharmacist in India, one must possess a valid pharmacist license. In order to obtain this license, one must complete a relevant pharmacy education course. After obtaining this license, one may start his/her own drug store. Apart from that, one may also work at pharmacies that form a part of hospitals (Govt and private), clinics, community healthcare centers, rural healthcare centers, etc.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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