Which is better - Pharmacy or Biomedical Science?
Pharmacy and biomedical Science are two distinct fields within the realm of healthcare and scientific research. While they may intersect in certain areas, they each have their own unique focuses and career paths.
Candidates can look at the table below to know the difference between the two courses:
Particulars | Pharmacy | Biomedical Science |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG, PG & Diploma | UG, PG & Diploma |
Course Duration | 4 - 2 years | 3-2 years |
Average Fee | INR 15,000 - INR 50,000 | Rs 30,000 to Rs 90,000 |
Entrance Exam | West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam, UPSEE, GUJCET, Karnataka Common Entrance Test, BITSAT | Based on merit |
Average Salary | INR 3.5 LPA – INR 4 LPA | INR 3.3 LPA - INR 5 LPA |
Job Profiles | Clinical Research Associate, Pharmacist, Drug Safety Associate, Drug Inspector, Pharmacy Business, Scientific Writer, Pathological Lab Scientist | Biomedical Scientist, Lecturer, Biomedical Engineer, Pharmacist, Lab Manager, Sales Engineer |
Top Recruiters | Mankind Pharma, Glenmark Generics, Jubilant Lifesciences Ltd, etc. | Max Hospital, Apollo Hospital Enterprises, Delhi University, Fortis Healthcare, Government offices, Ranbaxy, Reddy's Lab, Cipla |
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