Which one is better, MBBS or Pharm.D (Doctor of pharmacy)?

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    Parul Thapa | Contributor-Level 10

    4 months ago

    PharmD and MBBS are two distinct degrees in the healthcare field. PharmD prepares individuals to become pharmacists, focusing on medication therapy management, while MBBS qualifies individuals to become medical doctors, providing comprehensive medical care. Both degrees offer rewarding careers in healthcare, but with different areas of expertise and opportunities for specialization. Candidates can look at the table below to know the difference between the two courses:

    Particulars

    PharmD

    MBBS

    Course Level

    PG

    UG

    Course Duration 

    5-6 years

    5 years

    Average Fee 

    INR 2.3 Lacs - INR 9.6 lakh  

    INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore

    Entrance Exam

    NIPER JEE, Dayananda Sagar University Admission Test, VELS Entrance Examination, Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, NIMS Entrance Exam, MU OET, Integral University Entrance Test

    NEET

    Average Salary

    INR 2.30 LPA - INR 10 LPA 

    INR 0.6 LPA to INR 18.0 LPA

    Job Profiles

    Research Scientist, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Medical Writer, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacist

    Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, Medical Assistant (Surgery) 

    Top Recruiters

    Lupin, Cipla, Piramal, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Zydus Cadila, etc.

    Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd, Apollo Munich Health Industries Co Ltd, Cipla Ltd, Sri Ganga Ram Hospital

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    Dr Swastik Sahu Medical & Engineering Consultant | Scholar-Level 17

    8 years ago
    MBBS is better among all these in every aspect. However, competition to get into MBBS courses is very tough relative to remaining courses.

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