D. PHARMACY

A Diploma in Pharmacy is a Diploma Program in the field of pharmacy. The Diploma is the basic prerequisite for registration to practice as a pharmacist in India and it’s about understanding the properties and impacts of medicines and developing the skills required to counsel patients about their use.

D. Pharm is a two-year program with annual schemes. It is approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

FEE STRUCTURE & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Course Name	Duration	Eligibility Criteria	Total Fee (Per year)	Seats
D. Pharma	2 Years	Passed 10+2 Exam. With PCM or PCB (English Compulsory)	120000/-	60

Notes: It is mandatory to pass in individual subjects – English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics.

As per Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) notification, candidates from open school are also eligible for admission to D. Pharma courses

1	D Pharma Syllabus	Download
2	Set 1- D.Pharma 1 Year Question Paper-2023	Download
3	Set 1- D.Pharma 2 Year Question Paper-2023	Download

DATESHEET

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D PHARMA YEARLY MODE DATE SHEET

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Career Pathway

The D. Pharma is one of the popular job oriented course among the science students after class 12th. This course provides a large no. of job opportunities in both the public and private sector.

There are various career options available for the science students after the completion of D. Pharma.

After the completion of the course the students can work as a:

What is D Pharma?

Diploma in Pharmacy, or D.Pharma, is a diploma-level education designed for students interested in studying pharmacy and pursuing a career in medicine. It is a two-year full-time diploma programme that prepares individuals to work in hospitals, community pharmacies, and other pharmaceutical-related sectors under the supervision of a certified pharmacist.

To enrol in the programme, the candidate must have completed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The majority of institutions choose students based on their academic merit, whereas a few institutes use admission tests to select students.

<4>What after D Pharma?

India is a large country with a population of roughly 130 million people, therefore there is a great need for medications. The future of pharmacy is too bright, thanks to the emergence of numerous significant and global pharmaceutical businesses. As a result, the field of pharmacy offers several careers, scopes, and job prospects. Candidates with a D Pharma degree have a variety of job options. They have career options in both the public and private sectors.

In India, careers in D Pharmacy can be found in a range of industries. Opportunities abound for D Pharma graduates in both corporate and public enterprises. India's healthcare sector is rapidly expanding, resulting in an increase in pharmaceutical job opportunities. Students can work as Pharmacists, Production Executives, Analytical Chemists, or even Research Officers with a Diploma in Pharmacy. D Pharma government employment is available at colleges and universities, as well as in the Indian Army. Career opportunities for D Pharmacy graduates are based on their talents and interests. Some of the top professional job roles for D Pharmacy students are:

• • Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
• • Data Analyst
• • Pharmacist
• • Pharmacist in Charge
• • Clinical Pharmacist
• • Hospital Pharmacy Director
• • Hospital Staff Pharmacist
• • Assistant Professor
• • Sales and Marketing Executive
• • Food and Drug Administration
• • Retail Pharmacist
• • Retail Staff Pharmacist
• • Pharmacologist
• • Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
• • Business Development Manager
• • Research Scientist

Job Opportunity Sectors After D Pharm

D Pharma's reach extends across a wide range of industries, from the commercial to the public sector. India's healthcare industry is growing at a rapid pace. As a result, it provides graduates with several work prospects. In pharmacies, there are numerous work opportunities for D Pharma students. The following are some of the areas where graduates can be recruited:

• • Government hospitals
• • Community health centres
• • Educational Institutes
• • Clinics
• • Food and Drug Administration
• • Private hospitals
• • Private drug stores
• • Pharmaceutical Firms
• • Sales and Marketing Department
• • Research Agencies
• • Research Labs