Diploma of Pharmacy(D.PHARMA)

Diploma in Pharmacy usually abbreviated as D.pharma. It is a discipline of medicine that deals with the science and technique of preparation of dispensing drugs. The course gives the concept about drug therapy, different types of drugs (their composition, manufacturing process and properties) and optimum use of drugs (depending upon the condition of the patient). In India Diploma in Pharmacy is the minimum qualification required to practice or work as a pharmacist. for more details click here

In this article course details, eligibility criteria, admission process, career prospects, job profiles and relevant colleges are mentioned.

About the Course

Diploma in Pharmacy program is a 2 years Diploma certificate course. The course consists of two academic years and practical training session. On course completion (academic program and practical training), successful candidates will get Diploma certificate from the University/Institute. The course includes atleast 180 working days in besides 500 hours of practical training.

Admission Procedure

Generally the admission to the course could be direct admission or merit based admission process. Reputed and well established institutes follow merit based admission process. Under merit based process, marks scored by students in board examination are considered. Some institution also conducts entrance test for admissions.

Reservation of seats for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes candidates in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Govt. /State Govts./Union Territory Administrations as the case may be from time to time for more details click here

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate examination in Science with physics, chemistry, biology or Mathematics

The first year of the three-year degree course in Science,

Pre-degree examination

Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examination.

Career Growth and Prospect:

There is large number opportunity in the field of Pharmacy. After finishing the course, one gets knowledge about drug therapy, optimum use of drugs (depending upon the condition of the patient) and different types of drugs (their composition, manufacturing process and properties). Their major duties include- dispensing drugs, advice dosage, compounding, checking prescriptions, and directions to patients and checking and maintaining the drug store inventory (at hospitals, clinics or drug stores).

D.Pharma graduates can work in both government and private sectors. They may work at drug stores in Government hospitals, private hospitals, clinics, community health centers or private drug stores. One can also go for further studies (B Pharm, Pharm D, M.Pharm. etc). After finishing higher degree like PhD they can work as R&D (Research and Development) associates in the field of pharmacy. for more details click here

The average salary varies between 10 to 20K per month (at start). It depends on various factors like profile of the employer, job location and job profile.