about course

The D. Pharmacy (Diploma in Pharmacy) course is a short-term diploma program designed for students who want to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare industry. It is one of the basic qualifications required to become a registered pharmacist in many countries, including India.

Career Opportunities After D. Pharmacy

1.Registered Pharmacist (in hospitals, clinics, or pharmacies)
2.Community/Clinical Pharmacist
3.Medical Representative
4.Drug Store Owner
5.Pharmacy Technician
6.Quality Analyst (in pharma manufacturing)

Job Sectors

1.Government & Private Hospitals
2.Pharmaceutical Companies
3.Drug Regulatory Authorities
4.Retail and Wholesale Pharmacy Chains
5.Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)

Course Overview

Full Form: Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm or D Pharma)
Duration: 2 years (plus internship/training in some institutions)
Eligibility: 10+2 (Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics)
Regulatory Body (India): Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Level: Undergraduate diploma
Type: Professional course

Subjects Covered

1st Year

• Pharmaceutics I
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry I
• Pharmacognosy
• Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Health Education & Community Pharmacy

2nd Year

• Pharmaceutics II
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
• Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
• Drug Store and Business Management
• Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy