Institute of International Study - Nirma University

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) emphasizes on internationalization of higher education and global exposure. In line with the NEP and UGC guidelines, the Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (with exit option to earn PhamD degree f Sciences (with exit option to earn PhamD degree from SUNY Binghamton, US) is offered by the Institute of International Study, Nirma University. The students enrolled in this programme study at Institute of International Study, Nirma University for the first two years. After completing the first two years successfully, the students will have an exit option for consideration of admission to State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton) as per their rules and regulations. If the students are admitted at SUNY Binghamton, they will transfer into the professional phase of the PharmD programme at the State University of New York at Binghamton, U.S. for the next four years. The State University of New York at Binghamton will award a PharmD degree, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to students who fulfil all programme requirements after six years of study (2+4) in total. Nirma University will also award such students an Undergraduate Diploma as per their rules and regulations. The students who opt to continue at Institute of International Study, Nirma University or the students who do not get the US Visa / admission will continue with the BSc programme and will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree by Nirma University as per their rules and regulations. After finishing the professional phase of the PharmD at the State University of New York at Binghamton, U.S., the student can appear for the NAPLEX exam to get the license to work as a pharmacist in the U.S. community pharmacy. Optionally, the student can enrol into the PGY1 residency program in the U.S. hospital and after finishing the residency apply for the clinical pharmacist career in the hospitals. Also, working in the U.S. industries in R&D or regulatory affairs is another exciting career option.