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
<p dir="ltr">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:</p><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col width="197"><col width="206"><col width="221"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Particulars</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">PharmD</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">MBBS</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Level</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">PG</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">UG</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Duration </p></td><td><p dir="ltr">5-6 years</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">5 years</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Average Fee </p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 2.3 Lacs - INR 9.6 lakh </p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Entrance Exam</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">NIPER JEE, Dayananda Sagar University Admission Test, VELS Entrance Examination, Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, NIMS Entrance Exam, MU OET, Integral University Entrance Test</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">NEET</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Average Salary</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 2.30 LPA - INR 10 LPA </p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 0.6 LPA to INR 18.0 LPA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Job Profiles</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Research Scientist, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Medical Writer, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacist</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, Medical Assistant (Surgery) </p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Top Recruiters</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Lupin, Cipla, Piramal, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Zydus Cadila, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">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</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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