Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma)

The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) course is a two-year undergraduate program that provides foundational knowledge and practical skills in pharmaceutical sciences, preparing students for entry-level roles as registered pharmacists.

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Career Aspects

Graduates can work as registered pharmacists, dispensing drugs, providing patient counseling, and maintaining pharmacy operations. D.Pharm candidates can work in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and regulatory agencies. Candidate may work at drug stores in Government hospitals, private hospitals or private drug stores. In such a work setup, they usually check prescriptions (made by the Doctor), dispense drugs to patients, give them advice & directions, keep stock of drugs in storage, keep accounts and maintain the inventory. Pharmaceutical companies are also known to hire D Pharm candidates. In this sector, they may work at various divisions like- manufacturing, process control, quality control and marketing

Eligibility Creteria

To be eligible for the D.Pharm program, candidates typically need to have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) in a science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.

Course Duration

The course is typically a two-year program, divided into four semesters.

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