Media Release
Mangaluru, May 6: India is proudly recognized as the ‘Pharmacy of the World’, supplying affordable, high-quality medicines to over 200 countries. It ranks as the 3rd largest pharmaceutical industry globally by volume and 13th by value, with a market worth $50 billion in 2023–24, projected to grow to $130 billion by 2030. India accounts for 20% of the global supply of generics, 60% of vaccine demand, and 70% of WHO’s essential vaccines.
With over 650 USFDA-approved manufacturing plants the highest outside the USA and more than 10,500 manufacturing units and 3,000 pharma companies, India is also home to 8 of the top 20 global generic drugmakers. With strong government support through PLI and Make in India schemes, the demand for qualified pharmacy professionals is rapidly increasing.
Dr Satish S M Pharm PhD, principal, Father Muller College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mangaluru
After PUC What Next? Choose a Career That Matters
After Pre-University Course (PUC) in science, students often explore rewarding career paths, and the bachelor of pharmacy (BPharm) offers a promising option. This 4-year program is open to those with physics and chemistry as compulsory subjects and biology or mathematics as optional in PUC. The BPharm course bridges science and healthcare, focusing on the discovery, development, testing, and safe use of medicines. With a strong foundation in research, clinical practice, pharmaceutical industries, and public health, BPharm graduates can pursue successful careers both in India and abroad.
Why Choose BPharmacy?
B Pharmacy is an excellent choice after PUC. The BPharm program offers excellent career opportunities in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research labs, government agencies, and academia. With increasing global demand for Indian pharmacists, especially in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, you can build a rewarding international career. Graduates play a vital role in drug discovery, clinical trials, biotechnology, and vaccine development, while ensuring safe medication use and improved patient outcomes. India's rapidly growing pharma industry also presents entrepreneurship opportunities, such as starting a medical store, manufacturing unit, or consultancy.
Job opportunities (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
Opens doors to diverse job opportunities, including roles in clinical and hospital pharmacy (clinical pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, patient counsellor), the pharmaceutical industry (QA officer, QC analyst, production officer, regulatory affairs associate, R&D scientist), marketing and sales (medical representative, product manager, marketing executive), academics (lecturer, lab technician), and the government sector (drug inspector, pharmacist in government hospitals, FDA officer). Additionally, research roles (clinical research associate, pharmacovigilance associate, bioinformatics researcher), entrepreneurship (retail pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing unit), and overseas opportunities (clinical research, medical writer, healthcare consultant) offer further career prospects.
Global Opportunities for BPharm Graduates
Countries like the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia are consistently in need of skilled and qualified pharmacy professionals. With a recognized degree, you can explore roles in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research institutions, and regulatory bodies worldwide. The global demand for pharmacists continues to grow, offering rewarding career paths with competitive salaries, job security, and the chance to work at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Whether it is advancing research, improving patient care, or contributing to public health, a BPharm graduate has the world at their fingertips.
Why Father Muller College of Pharmaceutical Sciences?
Located in the heart of Mangaluru, Father Muller College of Pharmaceutical Sciences was established in 2024, building on the 147 year legacy of Father Muller Charitable Institutions. Committed to nurturing competent, ethical, and socially responsible pharmacists, the college offers a student-centered learning environment enriched with research, innovation, and strong industry-academic linkages. Students benefit from real-time clinical exposure to multispecialty hospital, industrial training in its pharma manufacturing unit, and expert faculty guidance. The college also provides opportunities for research, modern infrastructure, and a value-based education focused on ethics, compassion, and service to humanity.
Limited seats available. Admissions for BPharm 2025–26 are now open.
Do not miss the opportunity to be part of an institution committed to shaping future healthcare leaders.
Shape a Future That Makes a Difference
Whether one aspires to work in India's thriving pharma industry, serve in global healthcare, or lead as a researcher, educator, or entrepreneur, Father Muller College of Pharmaceutical Sciences equips its students with the knowledge, skills, and values to succeed.
Admissions for BPharm are now open. Take the first step toward a fulfilling and future-proof career in pharmacy.
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