A pharmacist is a scientist and health professional who is the only specialist in drugs and medicine whose original education and training provide an understanding of the physical, chemical and biological assets of the material used in medicinal products; formulation, preparation and storage of medicines. Only a pharmacist knows the use of medicines in disease and prophylactic treatment, together with their potentially harmful effects, their waste and abuse.

A graduate in pharmacy has a developed understanding of physiology. Aspirants for this field do possess commendable communication ability, analytical insight, problem solving skills and IT-competency that can be applied in the various fields of employment, especially within the area of pharmaceutical care, management and services. In Pune there are several reputed pharmacy colleges namely, Bharati Vidyapeeth Poona College of Pharmacy, Padamshree Dr. Patil's Coll. of Pharmacy, Rajgad Danyapeeth College of Pharmacy etc.

Scope for the Pharmacy graduates: Pharmacy is the art and science of arranging and dispensing drugs. A Pharmacist is a person skilled in and has the authorization to engage in the activities like research, formulation, handling, training, testing, and marketing of medicines. Pharmacy is one of the most dynamic and highly respected sectors of Indian Economy. Pharmaceutical Industry has shown continuous growth during the last many years. The 21st century belongs to Information Technology, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology.

All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved) (PCI Approved)
Kennedy Road, Near R.T.O., Pune-411001, Maharashtra, India 
Ph No: +91-20-26058204
FAX: +91-20-26058208 
Email: bothara_kg@aissmscop.com  
Web Site: www.aissmscop.com

Courses:
M. Pharm (P.G. Courses)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry – (seats:10)
Quality Assurance -(seats:10)
Pharmaceutics - (searts:10)
Pharmacology - (seats:8)
B. Pharm (Degree courses) –(seats:60)

Bharati Vidyapeeth's Poona College of Pharmacy,
(AICTEApproved)
Erandwane Campus,
Paud Road, Pune 411 038.
Phone No. : 020-5437237,5436898
Fax : 91+20-5439383
Website: http://pharmacy.bharatividyapeeth.edu/
 
Courses:
B.Pharm. (seats:60)

M.Pharm.
   • Pharmaceutics
   • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
   • Pharmacology
   • Pharmacognosy
   • Quality AssuranceTechniques(seats:34)

Ph.D.     
   P.G. Diploma in Tech.(seats:40)
   B.Sc.(Applied)BiomedicalTechniques (seats:60)
   M.Sc. (By Research)
   M.Phil.

Chaudhary Atar Singh YadavMemorial Education Trust’s Siddhant College Of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved)
Talegaon Chakan Road, Sudumbre Tal. Maval
Dist - Pune - 412 109
Maharashtra (India)
Tel.: (02114) 281962, (020)30944798, 30961038
Website: http://www.caymet.com/bpharmacy.html

Course :
Bachelor in Pharmacy(Seats:60)

Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved) (PCI Approved)
Pimpri, Pune - 411 018
Maharashtra, INDIA
Phone: 020- 27420261
Fax: 020- 2740261
Email: dypcop@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.dyppharmacy.com/pharmacy2/index.html

Courses:
Bachelor Of Pharmacy Course(B.PHARM.) (seats:100)

M.C.E. Society's Allana Collegeof Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved) (PCI Approved)
2390 - K. B. Hidayatullah Road,
New Modikhana,
Azam Campus, Camp.
Pune - 411001
Tel : +91-020-26342074
Email : acpharm@mcesociety.org
Website: http://mcesociety.org/html/default_inner.htm
   
Courses:
Bachelor of Pharmacy ( B.Pharm)     (seats:60)
Master In Pharmacy(M. Pharm)(seats:08)

MAEER's Maharastra Instutiteof Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved) (PCI Approved)
MIT campus, Ex servicemencolony, Paud Road
Kothrud,
Pune 411038
Phone No: (Office) :020-25431795, 25432767
Telefax: +91-20-25460616,+91-20-25442770
Email id: maeersmippune@rediffmail.com  
Website: www.mitcop.com

Courses:
B. Pharm (Degree course)  (seats:08)

Poona College of Pharmacy
Erandwane Campus,
Paud Road,
Pune 411 038.
Phone No. : 020-5437237,5436898
Fax : 91+20-5439383
Website: http://pharmacy.bharatividyapeeth.edu/html/aboutus.shtml

Course :
M.Pharm: PharmaceuticalChemistry (Seats:10),
Quality Assurance (Seats:10),
PharmaceuticalBio-Technology (Seats:10),
Pharmaceutics (Seats:24),
Pharmacology (Seats:10),
Pharmacognosy    (Seats:10)

Poona District Education Associations Seth Govind Raghunath Sable College of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved) (PCI Approved)
Saswad,Tal.Purandar,Distt.Poona - 412 301
Course : Bachelor in Pharmacy(seats:60)
M.Pharm: Pharmacy Chemistry(Seats: 6)

Progressive EducationSociety’s Modern College Of Pharmacy
(For Ladies) (AICTE Approved) (PCIApproved)
Borhadewadi,A/PMoshi,Tal.Haveli,Dist.Pune 412105
Tel:(020)27447560Fax:(020)27443089
Email: modpharm@vsnl.net , mcopharm@hotmail.com  
Website: http://www.modpharma.com/code/index.asp
 
Courses:
Bachelor of PharmacyCourse(B.Pharm.)  (seats:60)

Praara Rural College Of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved)
Pravaranagar,
At.Post-LoniBk. Tal.Rahata,
Dist: Ahmednagar, Maharashtra 413736

Course :
M.Pharm: Pharmacognosy(Seats: 6)

Progressive EducationSociety's Modern College of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved)
Sector 21, Yamunanagar,
Nigdi, Pune 411044 (M.S.) India.
Tel No: (020) 27487560    FAX:(020) 27442089
Email: modpharm@vsnl.net, mcopharm@hotmail.com  
Web Site: www.modpharma.com

Courses:
Bachelor of Pharmacy Course(B. Pharm.)   (seats:60)

R.D. College of Pharmacy
BHOR, PUNE, MH (INDIA)
Tel: +91-02113-222841, 222746
Fax: +91-02113-222710
E-mail: info@rdpharmaedu.com
website: www.rdpharmaedu.com

Course :
Bachelor of Pharmacy Course(B. Pharm.)   (seats:60)
Diploma in Pharmacy(seats:60)

RMP's Bhalchandra Instituteof Pharmacy,
Shicago Hills, Gorhe (Kd),
Panshet Road,
Post-Khanpur, Tal. Haweli Distt.
Pune - 411 042

Course :
Diploma in Pharmacy(seats:60)

S.V.P.M. College of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved)
Malegaon (Bk.),
Baramati, Pune
Pin 413115
Telefax :(02112) 254216 
Fax: (02112) 254582
Website: http://pharmacy.svpm.edu.in/
  
Courses:
Bachelor in Pharmacy(seats:60)

S.V.P.M's Institute of Pharmacy
(PCI Approved)
Vidya Nagar Complex
Malegaon - 413 115 (M.S.)
Tal - Baramati - Dist Pune
Telefax :(02112) 254216 
Fax: (02112) 254582
Website: http://pharmacy.svpm.edu.in/iop

Course :
Diploma in Pharmacy(seats:60)

Sitabai Thite College of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved) (PCI Approved)
Shirur, Ghodnadi.
Maharashtra 422021
Tel: 91-2138-222688
E-mail: info@stcopshirur.org
Website: http://stcopshirur.org/default.aspx
 
Courses:
B.Pharm 60
D.Pharm 60      

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Shikshan Prasarak Institutes of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved)
A/P Otur, Tal: Junner, Distt.Pune

Course :
Diploma in Pharmacy(seats:60)

Shri Fattechand Jain College of Pharmacy
Plot No 60/61,
D-II Block,
Acharya Shri Anand Rishiji Marg,
Chinchwad East, Pune - 411019
Ph : 020-27457683
Tele Fax : 020-27454633
Email: fattechandjain@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.sfjcop.info/index.html

Courses :
Diploma in Pharmacy(seats:60)

Sinhgad Tech. EducationSociety's Sinhgad College of Pharmacy
(AICTE Approved) (Approved For *PIO / Foreign Nationals Admission)
44/1, Vadgaon(Budruk), Off Sinhgad Road,
Pune - 411 041.
Telefax : (020) 435 4720.
Email: stes@pn2.vsnl.net.in   
Website: http://sinhgad.edu/newinst/pharmacy/home/home.asp

Courses:
Bachelor in Pharmacy(seats:60)
Masters in Pharmacy(seats:10)

Sinhgad Technical EducationSociety's Sinhgad College of Pharmacy
(Poly.) (PCI Approved)
S.No. 44/1, Vadgaon (Budruk),
Off Sinhgad Road, Pune - 411 041
Tele fax (020) 24354720.
Email: scoppoly2@rediffmail.com  
Website: http://sinhgad.edu/newinst/scop_polytech/home/home.asp
 
Course :
Diploma in Pharmacy(seats:60)

Vishal Junnar Seva Mandal's Institute of Pharmacy for Women
Ale - 416 111 Tal. Junnar,
Distt. Pune

Course :
Diploma in Pharmacy (seats:60)