Hi, As you have shown interest in pharmacy and biotechnology, below are the details. PHARMACY : 1) If you have interest in Pharmacy you may opt for courses such as : -Diploma in Pharmacy -Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy -Bachelor of Pharmacy -Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacology -Bachelor of Ayurvedic Pharmacy -Master of Pharmacy -Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy -Master of Pharmacy in Quality Assurance -Master of Science in Pharmacy -Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry -Doctor of Pharmacy -Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy -Post Graduate Diploma in Principles of Clinical Pharmacology 2) You may opt for specialized fields such as : -Pharmaceutics -Pharmaceutical Analysis -Pharmacy Practice -Cardiovascular Pharmacy -Pharmaceutical Chemistry -Infectious Disease Pharmacy -Oncology Pharmacy -Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy -Nuclear Pharmacy -Nutrition Pharmacy -Psychiatry Pharmacy -Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy 3) Job Prospects : After obtaining degree or diploma in pharmacy, you can : - apply in good pharma companies as a Medical Representative. You can apply for pharmacist post in hospitals. - start working in government department. - do research and development work. - work in teaching field. After registering with the state Pharmacy Council you may set up your own pharmacy or chemists and druggists shop to stock and sell medicines and dispense them according to doctor's prescription. 4) Salary : Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc. But, to give you a brief idea, - Pharmacists can earn attractive income in private and government hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and clinics etc. - Pharmacist's initial income in government hospitals is around Rs.6,000/- to Rs. 10,000/- every month. - Graduates working in clinics and in private hospitals can earn more than those of government hospital workers. - Professionals who are engaged in private practice can earn good remuneration depending upon their popularity and skills. - Professionals who are working in private sector pharmaceutical industries have a pay scale of Rs.12, 000/- to Rs.20, 000/- every month depending on factor such as qualification, experience and profile. - Medical representatives earn a average of Rs.10, 000/- to Rs.15, 000/- every month.

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Which is better career option Biotechnology or pharmacy in India?

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Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

2013-06-07 14:59:28

Hi, As you have shown interest in pharmacy and biotechnology, below are the details. PHARMACY : 1) If you have interest in Pharmacy you may opt for courses such as : -Diploma in Pharmacy -Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy -Bachelor of Pharmacy -Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacology -Bachelor of