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[Juhi Shah]

Hi
I am Juhi Shah.I am doing Pharmacy(B.Pharm-2nd year) from Mumbai university in India and I am US citizen.
When I come to US I have to give FPGEE exam for license and then NABP exam.
But after 2003 they required 5 years of education in the field.
Here my course is of 4 years and I will get degree of BPharm.
I want to inquire, how I will be eligible for the 5th year of pharmacy education.
Can I do one more year here doing M.Pharm or MS in any subject in Pharmacy in US and will be eligible for FPGEE.
Please Help If anyone already in this situation.

[KingTuT]

u better check with NABP

[anish_gupta37]

Even though you do one more year study, you are not eligible for FPGEE. Few institutes in india have started 5 year course. Either you can go for that or you would need to get admission in a 5 year course when you land in US. You can also take admission to a 2-3 year course. If you do that you don't have to appear for FPGEE.

[hiPEBC]

Juhi Shah,

Try the canadian exam.....They do not have the 5 year restriction...

[charlesjain]

In my opinion you must opt for M Pharm. in India, which is of 1 or 2 years and then you would be considered as equivalent of 5 years education in Pharmacy. There are numerous colleges like NIPER or Manipal COPS which give quality education.

[hiPEBC]

Hi Charles Jain, I don't think M.Pharm helps. You could be a Phd if you want but that does not still qualify for the 5 year pharmacy program according to information from this forum.

Jhi Shah, before you take any big step, confirm from NABP.