D.Pharm is a 2-year diploma course that trains students in the basics of pharmacy, including drug preparation, dispensing, and pharmacy management. Eligibility requires completion of 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry. Graduates can work as licensed pharmacists in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies.
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a 2-year professional diploma program that introduces students to the field of pharmacy. The course focuses on the basics of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, dispensing, pharmacy practice, and healthcare management. It prepares students to work as registered pharmacists, involved in dispensing medicines, managing pharmacy operations, and advising patients.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) education from a recognized board with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
Biology or Mathematics is preferred but not always mandatory.
Minimum Marks:
Generally, candidates should have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (criteria may vary by institution).
Age Limit:
Typically, candidates must be between 17 and 25 years of age (varies by institute).
The duration of the D.Pharm course is 2 years, divided into 4 semesters.
Semester 1:
Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I
Pharmaceutics – I
Pharmacognosy
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Semester 2:
Pharmaceutical Chemistry – II
Pharmaceutics – II
Pharmacology – I
Health Education and Community Pharmacy
Semester 3:
Pharmacology – II
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
Drug Store and Business Management
Semester 4:
Practical training/internship (pharmacy practice, hospital, or retail pharmacy)
Knowledge of drug formulation, preparation, and dispensing
Understanding of pharmacology and drug interactions
Ability to manage pharmacy inventory and sales
Awareness of pharmacy laws and ethical practices
Skills in communicating with patients and healthcare professionals
Ability to maintain proper documentation and records
After completing the D.Pharm course, graduates can pursue careers as:
Registered Pharmacist: Dispensing medicines at hospitals and retail pharmacies
Pharmacy Assistant: Supporting pharmacists in medicine management
Medical Store Manager: Managing operations of medical stores
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative: Marketing pharmaceutical products
Quality Control Assistant: In pharmaceutical manufacturing units
Lab Technician: In pharmaceutical research laboratories
Option to continue further studies like B.Pharm or Pharm.D
After completion, graduates must register with the State Pharmacy Council to legally practice as a pharmacist.
B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Specialized certifications in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical marketing, or regulatory affairs
