Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) - Course Overview
Duration: 2.0 yrs | Mode: Regular / Distance / Part-time| Avg. Fees: 30,000 / Year
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About Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)
Diploma in Pharmacy is a short-term programme for aspirants who want to foray into pharmaceutical business and pharmacy jobs. The course is ideal for students who seek short programmes in the pharmacy domain as B.Pharma and Pharma.D are long-term courses of up to 6 years. Diploma in pharmacy can also be pursued in order to understand the basics of the programme and pursue advanced courses in this field.
The programme covers basic pharmacy education including the application of chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry, concepts of biochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. The programme enables the students to learn about different chemical salts, their application and uses in medicine. The programme holds good value in the pharmaceutical industry.
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) Eligiblity Criteria
- Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 (Chemistry, Biology and Physics)
- Minimum Marks Required: Pass in Class 12 Exams
D.Pharma Admission Process:
- Admission to Diploma in Pharmacy is done on the basis of entrance exams conducted by universities that offer this course or through state-level diploma entrance tests.
- Candidates must have passed class 12 exams with science in order to take admission in this programme.
- Some institutes also offer direct admissions to these courses i.e. without conducting entrance or state level exams.
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) Syllabus
First Year:
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Pharmaceutics – 1 |
Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology |
Pharmacognosy |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 1 |
Health Education and Community Pharmacy |
Second Year:
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Pharmaceutics – 2 |
Pharmacology and Toxicology |
Drug Store and Business Management |
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Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence |
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 2 |
Popular Specializations of Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)
- Radio Jockey
- Advertising & PR
- Advertising & PR
- Information & Data Management
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Fashion Photography
- Web Designing
- Interior Design
- Jewellery & Accessory Design
- Cyber Security
- Digital Animation
- Event Management
- Airline and Airport Management
- Airline and Airport Management
- Journalism
- Journalism
- Banking laws
- Banking laws
- Dietician & Nutritionist
- Archaeology
- Banking laws
- Photography
- Photography
- CAD/CAM/CAE
- CAD/CAM/CAE
- CAD/CAM/CAE
- Cabin crew / Air-hostess training
- Cabin crew / Air-hostess training
- Cabin crew / Air-hostess training
- Cabin crew / Air-hostess training
- Beautician
- Beautician
- Animation & VFX
- Hardware & Networking
- Hardware & Networking
- Hardware & Networking
- Pharmacy
- Fashion Styling and Grooming
- Fashion Styling and Grooming
- Fashion Styling and Grooming
Career Options and Job Prospects
Although D.Pharma is a diploma programme, there are some good job opportunities that candidates can seek after completing this course. Jobs are available at pharmacies of government and private hospitals, private pharmacy stores, pharmaceutical companies, etc. Job opportunities are better if candidates pursue B.Pharma after the D.Pharma programme. Following are some job opportunities that students can consider after D.Pharma:
- Technical Supervisor
- Production Executive
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Chemistry Tutor
- Pharmacist
- Quality Analyst
Salary of a fresher after pursuing D.Pharma programme can vary from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.5 lakh. Salary in this field are highly dependent on the qualification of the candidate as well as experience. After completing 2 to 3 years in this industry, candidates can expect a salary of up to Rs. 3.5 lakh. After pursuing D.Pharma followed by B.Pharma, candidates can back packages up to Rs. 5 lakh or more depending upon experience.