BPharm Syllabus: Subjects, Semester Wise Syllabus and Exam Pattern

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Updated on Jun 27, 2025

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Bachelor of Pharmacy is an undergraduate degree that is aimed to provide students with the scientific theory and practical training necessary for a profession within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The BSc Pharm course is planned carefully to offer a sound foundation in the fundamental scientific subjects such as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, and pharmaceutics, alongside relative practical training and industry exposure.

Every semester of BPharm comprises theoretical lectures, laboratory practice, research studies, and internships. The focus of the course lies in developing an acquaintance with drug development, formulation, regulatory compliance, and patient management. Multidisciplinary courses such as communication skills, ethics, biostatistics, and regulatory affairs are also part of the curriculum.

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BPharm Syllabus Structure
BPharm Syllabus: Semester-Wise
BPharm Syllabus: Elective Subjects
BPharm Syllabus: Exam Pattern
BPharm Syllabus FAQs

BPharm Syllabus Structure

The BPharm course syllabus includes 4 types of course categories. All of the course categories are explained below:

Code Suffix	Type of Course	Explanation
T	Theory Subject	It includes the subjects that are taught in the classroom through theoretical lectures.
P	Practical Subject	It includes the practical work for some of the theoretical subjects. It will include lab work with experiments, formulation, analysis, etc.
RBT / RMT	Remedial Biology / Remedial Mathematics – Theory	This is a foundation-level subject given to students who did not study Biology (RBT) or Mathematics (RMT) in their 12th grade. These help students catch up with the required basics and are usually included in the 1st semester.
RBP	Remedial Biology – Practical	This is the lab/practical component of the Remedial Biology course. Often required for non-biology background students.
ET	Elective Theory	These are optional or specialization theory courses that students can choose based on interest or career path in the final semester.
PW	Project Work	It is the project undertaken by students in the last semester (usually Semester 8).
PS	Practice School (Internship)	Represents an industrial internship or practice-based training in a real pharmaceutical setting, typically during Semester 7

BPharm Syllabus: Semester-Wise

Here is the B.Pharm syllabus as per the Pharmacy Council of India, Delhi. The institutes that offer B.Pharm course and are approved by the Pharmacy Council of India are expected to follow a similar syllabus to this.

Semester 1	Semester 2
Human Anatomy and Physiology I – Theory	Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory
Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Theory	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I – Theory
Pharmaceutics I – Theory	Biochemistry – Theory
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Theory	Pathophysiology – Theory
Communication Skills – Theory	Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Theory
Remedial Biology / Remedial Mathematics – Theory	Environmental Sciences – Theory
Human Anatomy and Physiology – Practical	Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Practical
Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Practical	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I – Practical
Pharmaceutics I – Practical	Biochemistry – Practical
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Practical	Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Practical
Communication Skills – Practical	—
Remedial Biology – Practical	—

Semester 3	Semester 4
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – Theory	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III – Theory
Physical Pharmaceutics I – Theory	Medicinal Chemistry I – Theory
Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Theory	Physical Pharmaceutics II – Theory
Pharmaceutical Engineering – Theory	Pharmacology I – Theory
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – Practical	Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I – Theory
Physical Pharmaceutics I – Practical	Medicinal Chemistry I – Practical
Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Practical	Physical Pharmaceutics II – Practical
Pharmaceutical Engineering – Practical	Pharmacology I – Practical
	Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I – Practical

Semester 5	Semester 6
Medicinal Chemistry II – Theory	Medicinal Chemistry III – Theory
Industrial Pharmacy I – Theory	Pharmacology III – Theory
Pharmacology II – Theory	Herbal Drug Technology – Theory
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II – Theory	Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – Theory
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence – Theory	Pharmaceutical Biotechnology – Theory
Industrial Pharmacy I – Practical	Quality Assurance – Theory
Pharmacology II – Practical	Medicinal Chemistry III – Practical
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II – Practical	Pharmacology III – Practical
	Herbal Drug Technology – Practical

Semester 7	Semester 8
Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Theory	Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Industrial Pharmacy II – Theory	Social and Preventive Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice – Theory	Elective (Any one):
Novel Drug Delivery System – Theory	Project Work
Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Practical
Practice School*

BPharm Syllabus: Elective Subjects

Here are the electives that the students will have to choose from in the 8th semester. The elective courses are also as per the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi.

Electives
Pharma Marketing Management	Cell and Molecular Biology
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science	Cosmetic Science
Pharmacovigilance	Experimental Pharmacology
Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals	Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
Computer-Aided Drug Design	Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals

BPharm Syllabus: Exam Pattern

The BPharm is a course of 219 credits with around 22 - 29 credits in each semester. The theory papers will be of 100 marks in total, and the practical subjects will be of 50 marks. The exam scheme is the same for all the semesters.

Course Category	Internal Assessment Marks		End Semester Exams	Total Marks
Course Category	Continuous Mode	Sessional Exams	End Semester Exams	Total Marks
Theory (Core Subject)	10	15	75	100
Practical Subject	5	10	35	50
Remedial Biology / Remedial Mathematics – Theory	5	10	35	50
Remedial Biology – Practical	5	10	15	25

BPharm Syllabus FAQs

What are the core topics included in the BPharm syllabus?

The BPharm syllabus is designed with core pharmaceutical sciences such as Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry, and Pharmaceutical Analysis. The syllabus also includes electives, practical laboratories, and topics related to regulatory affairs, ethics, marketing, and research methodology.

How is the BPharm syllabus divided over the semesters?

The BPharm course is a 4-year course, divided into 8 semesters. Each semester has a combination of theory courses, practical lab classes, and occasionally remedial courses, electives, or project work. The first few semesters cover basic sciences, whereas subsequent semesters cover higher-level pharmaceutical courses, industry practices, and research.

Are any elective courses in the BPharm curriculum?

Yes, BPharm syllabus also contain electives during the last semester i.e. Semester 8. Students can opt for one among a variety of subjects like Pharma Marketing Management, Pharmacovigilance, Cell and Molecular Biology, Computer-Aided Drug Design, and many more.

Is the BPharm syllabus including practical and industry training?

Yes. The majority of semesters involve practical topics pertaining to the theoretical courses. Semester 7 involves a Practice School (internship) and Semester 8 has a project work, both of which involve hands-on experience with industry procedures.

Is the syllabus of BPharm the same in every university in India?

The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has given a model curriculum that is adopted by the majority of the universities. There could be slight differences in subject sequence, electives, and practical training format of the institutes.

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