Pharmaceutical Sciences & Industrial Drug Development Notice: The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program at International University of Barbados is engineered according to international Pharmacy Council standards, training specialists in medicinal chemistry, biopharmaceutics, industrial tablet manufacturing, HPLC quality control, and clinical hospital pharmacy practices.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) at International University of Barbados is a comprehensive 4-year undergraduate professional healthcare degree designed to prepare registered pharmacists, pharmaceutical formulation scientists, and healthcare regulatory leaders.
As modern healthcare relies heavily on targeted drug discovery and safe therapeutic administration, students master chemical synthesis, drug kinetics, toxicological screening, and biotechnology-derived biologics.
Learning takes place in advanced pharmaceutical laboratories equipped with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Tablet Compression Presses, UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, and Dissolution Testers, preparing students for global pharmaceutical roles.
Why Study B.Pharm at IUB?
Our Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers hands-on formulation training, hospital clinical dispensing rotations, and partnerships with global drug manufacturers for industrial training internships.
International Regulatory Alignment
Our B.Pharm curriculum complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, WHO pharmacovigilance frameworks, and international pharmacy licensure examination standards.
Key Learning Outcomes
Admission & Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program must fulfill the following academic criteria:
Higher Secondary (10+2) Qualification
Completion of 12th Grade / Senior Secondary School with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Mathematics.
Minimum Academic Percentage
Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCB/PCM subjects.
English Proficiency
Fluency in English language instruction and scientific writing.
Required Documents for Application
- Official Senior High School (10+2 / A-Levels) Marksheet & Passing Certificate.
- Government Passport Copy / Valid Identity Card.
- Medical Fitness Certificate for laboratory and chemical handling safety.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining interest in Pharmacy & Medicine.
- Two passport-size recent photographs.
Academic Curriculum & Syllabus
The B.Pharm curriculum covers 8 semesters of foundational science, pharmaceutical chemistry, and clinical practice: