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Bachelor of Pharmacy

}} A Bachelor of Pharmacy (abbreviated BPharm or PharmB) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) is an academic degree in the field of pharmacy. The degree provides training to understand the properties and impacts of medicines and develop the skills required to counsel patients about their use. In most countries where it is offered, the course of study typically requires four years. Bachelor of Pharmacy degree holders can pursue various career paths, including working as a pharmacist, providing patient counseling, pursuing further studies such as a master's degree, teaching at a university as a lecturer, or working as a drug information specialist.

In most Western countries, PharmB and PharmD are considered equivalent since they are both prerequisites to be licensed. In many Western countries, foreign graduates with BPharm, PharmB, or BS Pharm practice similarly to PharmD graduates. It is analogous to an MBBS versus an MD, where MBBS is the foreign equivalent of an MD. In some countries, the BPharm has been superseded by the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degrees. In the United States, this degree has been superseded by the PharmD. In Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is a prerequisite for practicing as a pharmacist. See list of pharmacy schools for institutions offering the BPharm degree. Provided by Wikipedia