BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACY EDUCATION
Course Description:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is a multi-faceted four-year course as mandated by
the pharmacy law as amended, composed of general education courses, core
courses and professional pharmacy courses.
The B.S. Pharmacy Program aims to prepare the graduates for the following roles:
Health Care Provider
Decision Maker
Researcher
Leader
Manager
Teacher
Communicator/Counselor
Entrepreneur
Life Long Learner
Agent of Positive Change
Career Opportunities:
Drug Outlets:
Drug Store Owner/Manager
Supervising Pharmacist
Chain Drug Store Chief Pharmacist/Staff Pharmacist
Hospital Pharmacist: Chief Pharmacist, Staff Pharmacist, Supervisor
Clinical Pharmacist
Botica ng Barangay Pharmacist
Drug establishments:
Pharmacist Owner/Manager/Supervisor/Staff
Regulatory Pharmacist
Company Pharmacist
Researcher/Clinical Researcher
Quality Control Analyst
Quality Assurance Inspector
Medical Representative
Product Manager
Production Pharmacist
Production Planning and Inventory Control Officer
Marketing Specialist
Academic Institutions:
Professor
Instructor
Lecturer
Administrator/Dean/Assistant Dean/Program
Coordinator/Department Chair
Government agencies:
Board Examiner
Food and Drug Regulation Officer (FDRO)
Drug Regulation Officer (DRO)
Director of Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD)
Hospital/Clinic Pharmacist
Researcher
Consultant
Philhealth Pharmacist
Military Pharmacist
Forensic Pharmacist/Analyst
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO):
HMO Pharmacist
Medical Transcriptor
Health Call Center Pharmacist
Research Institutions:
Researcher
Administrator
What are the agencies and institutions that I can employ?
Healthcare Facilities:
Hospitals: You can work in hospital pharmacies, dispensing medications,
providing drug information, and collaborating with other healthcare
professionals to optimize patient care.
Community Pharmacies: Work in retail settings, dispensing medications,
counseling patients, and providing over-the-counter recommendations.
Specialty Clinics: Focus on specific areas like cardiology, oncology, or mental
health, providing specialized pharmacy services.
Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities: Manage medications for
residents and provide expertise in medication management.
Cardiac Care Centers: Work in specialized settings focusing on heart
conditions.
Oncology Centers: Manage medications for cancer patients.
Mental Health Facilities: Provide pharmacy services to patients with mental
health conditions.
Addiction Treatment Centers: Work with patients struggling with substance
abuse.
Rehabilitation Centers: Support patients during their recovery.
Pharmaceutical Industry:
Pharmaceutical Companies: Engage in various roles, including research and
development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.
Drug Manufacturing Companies: Work in quality control, quality assurance,
and production.
Regulatory Bodies: Work in regulatory affairs, ensuring compliance with
pharmaceutical regulations.
Government and Research:
Department of Health (DOH): Contribute to public health initiatives,
medication management, and policy development.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Review and approve new drugs,
ensuring safety and efficacy.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA): Focus on drug control and
prevention.
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI): Investigate drug-related crimes.
Veterans and Army Hospitals: Provide pharmacy services to veterans and
military personnel.
Government-Funded Research Institutions (DOST & PCHRD): Conduct
research in pharmaceutical sciences.
Central Bank, Gov't Hospital and Bureau of Customs: Other potential
government job opportunities.
Municipal Health Clinics: Provide pharmacy services in local health centers.
State Medicaid Agencies: Work with Medicaid programs.
Department of Veterans Affairs: Provide pharmacy services to veterans.
US Public Health Service: Work in various agencies like CDC, FDA, HRSA, and
NIH.
What can I earn as a pharmacist?
As a pharmacist in the Philippines, you can expect to earn an average
monthly salary ranging from ₱21,000 to ₱24,000, with potential for higher
earnings in Metro Manila and other major cities.
