What is the difference between Paramedical and Pharmacy?
Pharmacy is all about medicines (making, dispensing and also advising on them) but Paramedical is about direct patient care and support.
Candidates can see table below to see comparison between two courses.
Particulars | Paramedical | Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate | UG, PG & Diploma |
Course Duration | 3-4 years | 4-2 years |
Course Fee |
| INR 15,000 - INR 50,000 |
Entrance Exam | NEET PG, CUET, NEET, IPU CET, INI CET, NEET MDS | West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam, UPSEE, GUJCET, Karnataka Common Entrance Test, BITSAT, etc. |
Popular Colleges | Christian Medical College, AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, Jamia Hamdard, etc. | AIIMS Delhi, Annamalai University, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jadavpur University, Jamia Hamdard |
Average Salary | INR 1.7 LPA - INR 17 LPA | INR 3.5 LPA - INR 4 LPA |
Job profiles | Advanced Life Support Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Critical Care Paramedic, Radiologist, Occupational Therapist | Clinical Research Associate, Pharmacist, Drug Safety Associate, Drug Inspector, Pharmacy Business, Scientific Writer, Pathological Lab Scientist |
Top Recruiters | Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc.Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc. | Mankind Pharma, Glenmark Generics, Jubilant Lifesciences Ltd, etc. |
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