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Bachelor of Pharmacy Lateral Entry
- Pune, India
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
B.Pharm (2nd Year Lateral Entry) is a three-year full-time undergraduate programme taught in English on the Pune campus of MIT-WPU. The programme page lists tracks or specialisations such as Pharmaceutical Technology, Medicinal Chemistry, Clinical Pharmacy.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply evidence-based knowledge in Pharmacy Lateral Entry
- interpret health and scientific information
- demonstrate ethical professional practice
- and communicate effectively in health-related settings.
Career outcomes
- Production chemist
- medical representative
- hospital and community pharmacist
- sales and distribution executive
- drug inspector
- medical insurance assessor
- scientific writer
- regulatory affairs officer
- entrepreneurship (pharmacy
- pharmaceutical company
- sales
- logistics)
- logistics and supply chain management
Curriculum
- Three-year pathway for pharmacy diploma holders entering B.Pharm in the second year. Covers pharmaceutics
- medicinal chemistry
- pharmacology
- pharmaceutical engineering
- regulatory affairs
- quality control
- drug formulation and packaging. Tracks: pharmaceutical technology
- medicinal chemistry
- clinical pharmacy. Practical training at the university hospital
- internships and peace studies modules.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Diploma in Pharmacy. Selection on diploma scores plus a 500-word Statement of Purpose. Equivalence of the qualification through AIU is required.
Accepted academic background
Diploma in Pharmacy
Language tests
- IELTS Requires manual verification
Documents you’ll need
- Student and parent passport copies (mandatory)
- academic mark sheets and certificates
- for NRI and CIWGC/CIWSEA candidates also employer certificate
- sponsorship letter and NRI certificate
How to apply
- Check eligibility
- International category and deadline official website. Apply online at official website. Pay the processing fee (USD 300 or INR 20
- 000). Upload: student and parent passports
- Mark sheets
- Certificates
- Photograph (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA also employer
- Sponsorship and NRI certificates). Selection by qualifying marks and entrance score per Annexure No interview listed. Receive the provisional offer
- Pay the first fee instalment
- Pass verification and receive the final offer letter. Apply for the Indian student visa with the admission letter
- Endorsed to MIT-WPU
- With proof of funds. On arrival
- Submit the verified visa copy to the International Relations Division.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $1,600 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹1,800 INR |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kothrud, Pune |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 165 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | 50% international scholarship for FN/OCI/CIWGC-SEA applicants with min 50% marks (already reflected in the fee, first come first served, not for NRI); up to 50 foreign nationals can receive a 100% scholarship with 80% or more marks. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $1,600 USD per year. The application fee is ₹1,800 INR. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $4,800 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Requires manual verification.

