‘This university has great faculty’

It doesn’t take a genius to guess where a person who has lived in Sohna would choose to study; it would be Apeejay Stya University (ASU). For Balveer Singh, who pursued his B Pharma at ASU, it was a natural progression to study at this university.

“I took Science (non-medical) in class XI because I wanted to pursue a profession in the medical field. I understood and knew my limitations; I could never have studied to be a doctor due to my humble family background but I still wanted to work in this sector and hence chose B Pharma,” Singh said.

Excerpts from the interview.

Where are you working at present?

Till a couple of months back I was working with Apollo Pharmacy. But some work-related issues made it impossible for me to work there any longer. I was a little sad to leave the job since I had learnt so many things but maybe my destiny lies somewhere else. While I am still working at another pharmacy, my dream is to open a pharmacy. I have already started looking and working at the paperwork and other licenses needed to operate a pharmacy.

What do your parents think of your idea?

I have a very humble family background. My parents are pottery artists from Haryana. And while they are happy with whatever I choose to do, they are just as encouraging when it comes to starting my work. My father was thrilled when I told him that I wanted to start a business.

How and when did you hear about ASU?

Even when I was in school, I was aware of the university. Everyone who lives around Sohna has heard of this university. Therefore, in 2017, I enrolled in the two-year diploma programme in DPharma. The best part is that it offers a thorough understanding of various subjects like Biochemistry, and Clinical Pathology; it also provides in-depth knowledge of Drug Store Management and Community Pharmacy.

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The best part of ASU is that it offers a thorough understanding of various subjects like Biochemistry, and Clinical Pathology; it also provides in-depth knowledge of Drug Store Management and Community Pharmacy

–Balveer Singh, Alumnus of SCHOOL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES at Apeejay Stya University

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What attracted you to work in the pharmacy sector?

It is a little difficult to explain this but the whole idea of working in a hospital and in some way helping people makes me feel happy inside. Even when I was in school, I used to work part-time at a pharmacy that was inside a hospital near where we lived.

How was the faculty at ASU? Can you share some memories from your university days?

The faculty was very good. I am in touch with one or two of them even today. Manoj sir has been particularly helpful. And because of the great faculty, I had lots of fun as well. I was always a little serious but college days loosened me a bit. With my studies, I had a few friends and we enjoyed our time. This was especially true during fests. I played cricket as well in college.

Would you recommend that students pursue Pharmacy in college?

Definitely. It is a great place to work in. While salary packages after DPharma are lower, people who end up studying the three-year BPharma course are much better off. There are so many opportunities in this sector.

Would you recommend ASU to other students?

Yes, I have recently got admission done for three students. One is now pursuing DPharma and the other two are doing BPharma. If a person is interested in working in a hospital without having to study medicine both these programmes are good.